Helikon BDU Cotton Ripstop Shorts - US Desert

I am very satisfied with the purchase, the shorts are really great. Solid workmanship, the material looks good. The pockets are large. They are really worth recommending.

Very comfortable shorts for everyday use on warmer days, mainly thanks to the pockets. They get dirty faster than the olive ones and dry more slowly compared to PolyCotton. It’s worth removing the adjustment belt for comfort because it can pinch under your belt.

Great pants, excellently made—as usual Helikon doesn't disappoint. The fabric is light and breathable, the pants are loose and do not restrict movement. Good product. Recommend.

The shorts are roomy, durable, and made from 100% natural material—for years I’ve only bought these, in different colors. They stay in great condition for a long time; the only flaw over the years has been some buttons occasionally coming off. Only once did they wear out quickly, but that was because of intense bike riding. It's a shame this is the end of the series, I hope Helikon brings out a similar model in pure cotton.

Roomy, durable, fully natural, and available in various interesting colors. The only time I wore them out faster than usual (worn out crotch) was due to really intense bike riding. In my opinion, these are nearly perfect shorts – for years, whenever I need new shorts, I reach for this model exclusively.

Very nice shorts—they convinced me after my previous purchase of long pants made of the same material, which are great. Loose, don’t restrict movement, ideal for the shooting range. As always, Helikon did a great job. Highly recommended!

Overall, I am very satisfied. The pants are well made and the pockets are roomy. The only downside for me is that the cargo pockets close only with buttons (no Velcro), but that's a minor issue. I definitely recommend these pants!

Very comfortable shorts. The legs are wide and don't restrict movement, which is important for bigger thighs. The pockets are practical and roomy. The downside is the poorly sewn buttons, but that's easy to fix.

The size runs large – I usually choose XL, but even the L is loose. Apart from that, the pants are well made, don’t overheat in hot weather, and are made of pleasant material. After several field trips, I haven’t noticed any damage.

Just like the green pants, they’re very comfortable. Although they’re wide, they look good, and full pockets don’t hinder movement. The only downside is the poorly sewn buttons, but they’re easy to fix.

The shorts are very well made - the only downside is the buttons falling off, but with Helikon that happens (they are easy to sew back on, so it's not a problem). The legs are wide (finally a normal width, not narrow as usual), and the pockets are very roomy and don't get in the way while walking.

As for Helikon pants—very good quality, the waist adjustment with a drawstring is a great solution. This is already my third pair from this company and each one is great.

This is already my fifth pair of BDU from Helikon, three of which are short—I think that speaks for itself. Classic, short pants with a functional small pocket below the hips. The only complaint—the color is slightly darker than in the photo.

Good pants, but I don't understand why the flap in the large front pocket is sewn in, which makes it impossible to open it completely—not a manufacturing error, but this detail seems odd for this style. If that's important to you, take it into account. Other than that, I recommend them—5/5.

Helikon BDU pants have always worked well for me, and I think it’s worth sharing my experience. I ordered them in size 3XL—they’re a bit bigger and wider, so they’re very comfortable as well. As for durability and comfort, in my opinion, only contract pants can compete with Helikon. Of course, I had to sew the buttons on because they were loosely attached, but I already had this problem with contract clothing before. The pants breathe well—when worn on a warm day, you feel like they're not typical cargo pants, thanks to the cotton. I tested them during a several-hour trip and they were great, even more comfortable than the poly-cotton ones. The only downside is that it would help if Helikon went back to their old sizes (making long BDUs in 3XL for a 120-cm waist), as there aren't enough sizes now for bigger men :p.