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Post by leadbelly on Jun 17, 2024 8:40:37 GMT -8
Patagonia Quandaray shorts are quite good. Based on my experience with the long pants, i think Outdoor Research Ferrosi shorts would be very good too. [i also hike in the quandaray and ferrosi long pants, which I highly recommend too). They're both lightweight, synthetic fabrics that are very durable, dry fairly quickly, fit great (for me), and feel light and breathable. The Outdoor Research fabric feels slightly more air-permeable of the two.
Alternatively, any decent pair of running shorts also work fine for hiking, except that the fabrics usually don't deal with abrasion as well if your hiking experience means rock scrambling, butt-sliding, light rock-climbing and so on.
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walkswithblackflies
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Jun 17, 2024 8:54:19 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 18, 2024 12:34:34 GMT -8
Partial to Patagonia with either relaxed fit or stretch material. I like their old camo as it’s easy to hide stains, patches, etc.. but lately have had to settle for patterns. When done, they are recyclable via Patagonia as a bonus (though other companies are starting to get in on that again). Been intrigued about Pa’lante. More expensive but has a dyneema mesh on the inseams to keep even “cooler”. Expensive and don’t know my fit with their system .. but been looking to cool down all sorts of places. The Pa’lante shorts look interesting. I like their style. I’d have to check with their customer service for sizing. Thx for posting. I’ll check into them. DR |
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Post by downriver on Jun 18, 2024 12:54:48 GMT -8
WWBF, I’m leaning towards these: www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/mens-distance-shorts/Pricey, but I’ll have to get a discount before buying. Leadbelly, The OR Ferrosi shorts have been on my radar for some time. I wear Patagonia Quandary and Kuhl pants 6-8 weeks a year. Other than that I’m always in shorts. Not fond of zip-off pants. Really prefer shorter shorts (6 or 7 compared to 8, 10 or longer). Happy Trails, DR |
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