What hiking shorts do not cause chaffing ????

[Crazy_Al]

I have chaffing from REI hiking shorts. What hiking shorts do not cause chaffing ????

[Spokes]

I used the North Face Class V Cargo Shorts and never had any chaffing issues. Not sure if they're still available.

Good luck finding the perfect pair...........

[Chaco Taco]

Kilt, really is great. Shorts, i like the Columbia convert pants or the NFace kind as well

[YoungMoose]

use bodyglide. Many people say it works great. Ive used it and it works great

[Pedaling Fool]

Are you sure it's your shorts?
For me, it's not the shorts; it's my inner thighs rubbing together.

[MikenSalem]

Kilt, really is great. Shorts, i like the Columbia convert pants or the NFace kind as well

Ohhh I keep seeing kilt on here, I think maybe a kilt, the worlds not yet ready.

[Mags]

It (usually) is not the shorts. As others mentioned, it is probably your inner thighs rubbing together.

Body Glide works wonders. Some loose baggy shorts (or a kilt) also helps.

[Captn]

I bought a cheap pair of Bike Shorts (compression) without padding (in the butt). I think I gave $12 for them over the internet.

They have COMPLETELY eliminated my chafing issues.

I then carry a pair of Sierra Designs rain pants for evenings and when I want to wash the Compression shorts, although they make great swim trunks too. Last year in Glacier I just took a bath in them twice during the week.

(take a soda bottle lid and punch a hole in the middle with a 10 penny hot nail. Toss it in your kit. When you want to take a shower fill up your water bottle (I use a 1 Liter Aquafina bottle, usually) and either heat the water with a stove or set the bottle out in the sun (I strapped it to the top of my pack while I was hiking. When you're ready to shower find a private place 200 ft from any water source, put on your modified cap, then pour some water over you (about 1/3 of a liter) Soap up with a little Dr. Bronners on a Bandana. Rinse with the other 2/3 of a liter (I usually never end up using a whole liter). Your compression shorts get cleaned at the same time you do.) Next time you can jump in and swim, jump in in your shorts.)

I also carry Aeropel in a small container, just in case and for my feet. (no more blisters).

[skinewmexico]

Another vote for Body Glide.

[dreamsoftrails]

hiking shorts or pants are rarely good for hiking. i hiked 500 miles in a pair of wal mart starter shorts. the silkier the better. heavy duty hiking shorts will rub the hair off your thighs, provided you are going commando. if not, that probably has a lot to with your chafing.

i say go to wal mart and get some starter shorts. costs 10 bucks. they are micro thin and very soft.

[JoshStover]

I bought a cheap pair of Bike Shorts (compression) without padding (in the butt). I think I gave $12 for them over the internet.

They have COMPLETELY eliminated my chafing issues.

I then carry a pair of Sierra Designs rain pants for evenings and when I want to wash the Compression shorts, although they make great swim trunks too. Last year in Glacier I just took a bath in them twice during the week.

(take a soda bottle lid and punch a hole in the middle with a 10 penny hot nail. Toss it in your kit. When you want to take a shower fill up your water bottle (I use a 1 Liter Aquafina bottle, usually) and either heat the water with a stove or set the bottle out in the sun (I strapped it to the top of my pack while I was hiking. When you're ready to shower find a private place 200 ft from any water source, put on your modified cap, then pour some water over you (about 1/3 of a liter) Soap up with a little Dr. Bronners on a Bandana. Rinse with the other 2/3 of a liter (I usually never end up using a whole liter). Your compression shorts get cleaned at the same time you do.) Next time you can jump in and swim, jump in in your shorts.)

I also carry Aeropel in a small container, just in case and for my feet. (no more blisters).

Pretty good idea with the bottle cap. I had never thought of that.

[birdog]

The only shorts that I have found that don't chafe are the ones that come with a canister of Gold Bond powder as optional equipment. Maybe one day some companies will offer it as standard equipment on the higher end models.

[David@whiteblaze]

(take a soda bottle lid and punch a hole in the middle with a 10 penny hot nail. Toss it in your kit. When you want to take a shower fill up your water bottle (I use a 1 Liter Aquafina bottle, usually) and either heat the water with a stove or set the bottle out in the sun (I strapped it to the top of my pack while I was hiking. When you're ready to shower find a private place 200 ft from any water source, put on your modified cap, then pour some water over you (about 1/3 of a liter) Soap up with a little Dr. Bronners on a Bandana. Rinse with the other 2/3 of a liter (I usually never end up using a whole liter). Your compression shorts get cleaned at the same time you do.) Next time you can jump in and swim, jump in in your shorts.)

if i may hijack your post... to one up that idea, why not coat bottle w/ electrical tape or black duct tape, more likely to trap the heat.

[Blissful]

Hubby loves his sport kilt.

[Captn]

if i may hijack your post... to one up that idea, why not coat bottle w/ electrical tape or black duct tape, more likely to trap the heat.

Good idea with the tape ..... it would capture more heat.

[Kerosene]

Yet another vote for BodyGlide (in the tiny 0.45 oz mini-stick if you're only going to be out for a few weeks). For most people, it's the inner thighs rubbing together. I use loose shorts and a mesh supporter to try to keep the air flowing (I think I'd look good in a kilt, but I'd still need the supporter ).

[dreamsoftrails]

The only shorts that I have found that don't chafe are the ones that come with a canister of Gold Bond powder as optional equipment. Maybe one day some companies will offer it as standard equipment on the higher end models.

out of curiosity, have you ever tried thin nylon shorts that are softly brushed and going commando with them?

[Speakeasy]

Nike running shorts for me (commando). I have the older ones that have a nice little slit on the side - very comfy and non-constricting

[Jester2000]

Pantyhose. You heard me.

[jjohn06]

Body Glide. Also, in case you decide to experiment, I had terrible experience with Band-Aid Friction Block