Shorts: Nylon vs Polyester

[hikernutcasey]

I have been hiking in a pair of Adidas nylon shorts that I've had for ages but sadly are wearing out. I love the nylon but seem to be seeing more and more polyester blends for hiking. What do you guys and gals prefer?

[chiefiepoo]

Nylon when I can find it in a style I like. I have 2 pair of Columbia nylon shorts I've been wearing since 2006. You can read a book through the seat, if you cared to, as they have worn thin but never ripped. I have a pair of Ex Officio long pants, again nylon, since 2000 that are worn but still serviceable. Recently bought some off brand ( Reel Legends) nylon shorts from Bealles here in Fl and at $20 per pair I'm hoping to get years of wear.

[jjchgo]

I hike in boardshorts, when I wear shorts.

[chiefiepoo]

]I hike in boardshorts, when I wear shorts.

So that would be the last week in June and the first week of July in Chicago

[litefoot2000]

I like rip-stop nylon. L.L. Bean has a short called Timberledge or Timber Ridge or something like that and they are bombproof.

[jjchgo]

]I hike in boardshorts, when I wear shorts.

So that would be the last week in June and the first week of July in Chicago

lol so true. i wore my boardshorts to work for a week straight in april. today i wore a hoodie and a beenie to work. chicago weather sucks!

[rocketsocks]

lol so true. i wore my boardshorts to work for a week straight in april. today i wore a hoodie and a beenie to work. chicago weather sucks!
might wanna get some kevlar in there to bro :D

I like Nylon, polyester has a better hand though.

[Swordpen]

]I hike in boardshorts, when I wear shorts.

So that would be the last week in June and the first week of July in Chicago

Sooo true! I lived in Chgo for 34 yrs (& born there).

[Doctortom]

I wear nylon shorts all year long. When the weather gets cold, I put on long johns. Since I started this four years ago, no chafing.

[Wise Old Owl]

polyester.. light and forgiving.. and water proof