water shorts?

[BigAl]

I am looking for some water shorts that are quick drying, heavy duty, abrasion resistant, but without a built in belt. I saw the TAD shorts in another thread but they appear discountinued. What have you seen?

[Corey]

I would check out www.RailRiders.com and see what they have.

I have lots of clothing from them, but no shorts yet.

[BigAl]

Thanks, Railriders has something close. I changed my google search to "river shorts" and found these from Moutain Khaki for $65. This is what I'm looking for, maybe without so many pockets. I basically want something to slop in the river with, that can take a beating, but uses a regular belt.
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[Haggis]

What? No more river runnin' in yer bright yeller Speedos? It's the end of an era...

[Plannerman]

AFIAK, the TAD shorts aren't discontinued, just sold out. TAD tends to produce their wares in limited production runs and they tend to sell out very quickly.

[TangoBlue]

TAD Amphibious Cargo Shorts are the bomb! If you can get them...

Comfortable, quick drying, and wear like iron. The same version pant is good too, for sun and insect protection but just as good even in the winter. Worn with a bottom layer they offer good moisture and wind protection from frigid elements.

[Flounder]

Exofficio Nomad shorts are pretty awesome and very well tested.

You can even get them with free shipping this week:
https://store.expeditionapparel.com/ExOfficio-Nomad-Short_p_64.html

[c.nordstrom]

Al,

We actually just got the Granite Creek shorts in stock! I'll be adding them to the site this week. We also carry the ExOfficio Nomad Shorts. Send me an email at cnordstrom@expeditionapparel.com if you have any questions (or check out the ExpeditionApparel link in my signature for my phone number).

[Flounder]

I'd also recommend pairing those shorts with something other than cotton briefs. The Exofficio Give n Go briefs are perfect for for water environments as they too dry quickly.

[BigAl]

Al,

We actually just got the Granite Creek shorts in stock! I'll be adding them to the site this week. We also carry the ExOfficio Nomad Shorts. Send me an email at cnordstrom@expeditionapparel.com if you have any questions (or check out the ExpeditionApparel link in my signature for my phone number).
Thanks, I'll watch for them. Do you guys know if the Exoficio Amphi shorts can use a regular belt? I like those too.

[c.nordstrom]

Thanks, I'll watch for them. Do you guys know if the Exoficio Amphi shorts can use a regular belt? I like those too.

Yes, the belt is removable.

[robert]

Go classic- Patagonia Baggies.

[forty4fun]

Not sure what your budget is but I recently aquired a pair of Pelagic shorts. www.pelagicgear.com. Not affiliated but being in and out of the water they are great. belt loops, front pockets and cargo pockets on the side for wallet and cell phone for when you are on your way to the water. Will hold a fly box if you are wet wading. Waist seems true to size. Length is about what a board short would be. I am too old and fat for the tennis short cut/fit of patagonia baggies of my youth.

[c.nordstrom]

We've got all of our spring items listed!

The Granite Creek Shorts were discussed earlier and can be found here: http://store.expeditionapparel.com/Mountain-Khakis-Granite-Creek-Short_p_88.html
Mountain Khaki's new Equatorial short would also work nicely: http://store.expeditionapparel.com/Mountain-Khakis-Equatorial-Short_p_85.html

Last but not least, the ExOfficio Nio Amphi short: http://store.expeditionapparel.com/ExOfficio-Nio-Amphi-Short_p_63.html

We are also offering free shipping on all spring orders.

[BigAl]

Not sure what your budget is but I recently aquired a pair of Pelagic shorts. www.pelagicgear.com. Not affiliated but being in and out of the water they are great. belt loops, front pockets and cargo pockets on the side for wallet and cell phone for when you are on your way to the water. Will hold a fly box if you are wet wading. Waist seems true to size. Length is about what a board short would be. I am too old and fat for the tennis short cut/fit of patagonia baggies of my youth.

I found these on their site that mostly fit what I'm looking for. Real belt loops are a "must have" deal breaker. I'm not swimming any more class II-III rapids with my shorts around my ankles:)
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[Redrock]

Have you ever seen the Prana Stretch Zion shorts? I use them for nearly everything - they've got a cinch belt that works pretty great, but you can also remove that and they've got real belt loops. They're very rugged, stretchy, and dry quickly.

They're originally sold as climbing/hiking shorts but I've run rivers and surfed in them with no issues.

[Viperpilot611]

All I know is that I am sitting here in the Ex Offico Nio Amphi Convertibles. I don't normally pay a lot for pants but these were worth every penny. I use mine for diving as a thermal layer under my drysuit in warmer temps. These can take a soaking and still come out dry in a hours or so.

And yes, you can take the belt out (I do when I dive, as it feels a little restrictive :snorkel:)