Gear Review: Patagonia Nine Trails Shorts
Patagonia nailed it with their nine trails shorts.
The blend of 86% polyester/14% spandex is what I would consider to be an ideal material for hiking shorts.
They're extremely soft and have a generous stretch, which perform amazingly under thru-hiking conditions. They wring out well, dry unbelievably quickly and breathe nicely in warm weather. I wore them nearly every waking hour and never got tired of them, and had absolutely zero chaffing problems.
After 5 million steps, mine are still going strong. I am considering buying another pair just to have on hand, since the best products are inevitably discontinued.
My favorite feature was the three zippered pockets, which securely handled snacks, flashlight, money and other small items that I did not want to lose.
The only complaint would be the liner they come with, but a pair of scissors easily took care of that.
7.1 oz (Men L) 3.8 oz (Women S) with undie-liner removed.
At $52, they are pricey, but I felt a worthwhile investment for a thru-hike.
I agree....I had the same shorts. Wore them everyday. I left the liner in mine, but it didn't bother me. you're right about the price being a bit steep though. It's funny, I ordered a second pair once I got back, just because I was also worried they might get discontinued.
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