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BDUs & Clothing
Review:

HELIKON-TEX Greyman Shorts

The Greyman Shorts from HELIKON-TEX are ideal for warm weather, featuring a familiar cut to the Greyman Jeans. They offer various pockets, including a dedicated watch pocket and inserts for smartphones and small items. The shorts are well-constructed and designed for practical use without the bulk of typical cargo pants.

08/04/2026  By Max

When the temperatures rise above 30 °C (86 °F), gray men also want to wear shorts. From HELIKON-TEX, there is the right short, and we have been using it for the second summer now.

This is what it looks like when worn. If the cut seems familiar, it is the same cut as the Greyman Jeans - Here in our detailed review.

The pants are closed at the waist with Velcro and a zipper. This minimizes pressure points.

Belts up to 50 mm wide fit in the Greyman Shorts, a great advantage.

Pockets

On the right side, there is a pocket watch pocket, the perfect place for our EDC knife. All other pockets are available on both sides.

First, classic trouser bags. They have a good depth, so everything stays inside that you put in.

In front of the trouser bags, you'll find a practical insert pocket. This is perfect for smartphones. Actually intended for magazines or flashlights.

Between the trouser pocket and the back pocket, there is another pocket in the Greyman Shorts. Also intended by the manufacturer for assault rifle magazines, a small wallet fits very well here, for example.

The back pocket. Classic and good. Here, larger wallets, or more magazines fit as well.

Looks good in dark gray on the shooting range too.

Conclusion

The Greyman Jeans has become our favorite everyday pants, and the Greyman Shorts is our first choice in high temperatures. The workmanship of the pants is very good, and we find the pockets simply perfect. Due to the arrangement of the pockets, you can carry a lot without giving off "cargo pants vibes".

Available is the Greyman Shorts directly from HELKON-TEX for €47.99 and all retailers that carry HELIKON-TEX.

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