I, too, have Irish skin, and thanks for mentioning that. I'm also very sensitive to poison ivy, and my two worst poison ivy reactions came after hiking in shorts. I no longer wear shorts if poison ivy is a possibility. My current hiking pants are Kuhl Deceptrs, which are breathable, quick drying, somewhat stretchy, and have a gusseted crotch for incredible range of motion. Comparable to running shorts! They are not a budget friendly item, and I"d be interested in hearing about more wallet-friendly trouser options. Having said all that, your new UA shorts look like a fantastic option where shorts are feasible for me. I'll definitely check them out.
Thanks Jim! I’m currently wearing these shorts on my CDT Thru-hike and they have been one of my favorite pieces of gear. I’m going to order another pair in case they switch up models :-). I’m afraid I can’t help with budget pants recommendations at this time. I have hiked in Kuhls and do tend to like them, but it has been a while since I hiked in pants. Good luck on your quest!
I've been hiking in 7" Lululemon Pace Breaker shorts for a few years. They're not cheap but I really like them and they have been holding up very well.
I have a good amount of melanin and rarely burn. I carry my phone in a shoulder pocket. And I’m a heavy sweater and run very hot. I overheat with too much clothes and start to get rashes and chafing with excess fabric. I totally understand your reasons though
I have rather, um, meaty thighs and would hate to disgust my fellow hikers. Have always hiked in zip off pants (Ferrosi or Columbia). Are ticks an issue on southeastern trails?
There are ticks in the southeast in the warmer months (less so in the early spring), but not nearly as bad as farther north. On a trail that is well blazed like the AT, I rarely see a tick in the southeast. I saw more of them from Virginia north, particularly in Connecticut and Vermont in the summer. Usually when I get ticks in the southeast appalachians it’s because I’m hiking a very overgrown trail, like some portions of the Conasauga River trail.
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I, too, have Irish skin, and thanks for mentioning that. I'm also very sensitive to poison ivy, and my two worst poison ivy reactions came after hiking in shorts. I no longer wear shorts if poison ivy is a possibility. My current hiking pants are Kuhl Deceptrs, which are breathable, quick drying, somewhat stretchy, and have a gusseted crotch for incredible range of motion. Comparable to running shorts! They are not a budget friendly item, and I"d be interested in hearing about more wallet-friendly trouser options. Having said all that, your new UA shorts look like a fantastic option where shorts are feasible for me. I'll definitely check them out.
Thanks Jim! I’m currently wearing these shorts on my CDT Thru-hike and they have been one of my favorite pieces of gear. I’m going to order another pair in case they switch up models :-). I’m afraid I can’t help with budget pants recommendations at this time. I have hiked in Kuhls and do tend to like them, but it has been a while since I hiked in pants. Good luck on your quest!
I've been hiking in 7" Lululemon Pace Breaker shorts for a few years. They're not cheap but I really like them and they have been holding up very well.
Good to know!
I have a good amount of melanin and rarely burn. I carry my phone in a shoulder pocket. And I’m a heavy sweater and run very hot. I overheat with too much clothes and start to get rashes and chafing with excess fabric. I totally understand your reasons though
Buy five more pair of those shorts NOW because they will change or discontinue them any day now!
Yup! I just bought another pair the other day :-)
I have rather, um, meaty thighs and would hate to disgust my fellow hikers. Have always hiked in zip off pants (Ferrosi or Columbia). Are ticks an issue on southeastern trails?
There are ticks in the southeast in the warmer months (less so in the early spring), but not nearly as bad as farther north. On a trail that is well blazed like the AT, I rarely see a tick in the southeast. I saw more of them from Virginia north, particularly in Connecticut and Vermont in the summer. Usually when I get ticks in the southeast appalachians it’s because I’m hiking a very overgrown trail, like some portions of the Conasauga River trail.