Any such thing as a waterproof hiking short?

Perhaps http://www.froggtoggs.com/toadz-karta-shorts-5179.html

I've seen 'em in years past, but don't recall a brand. Convertibles too. Weird. Soft shell shorts strike me as odd too. I'd just add a rain kilt.

Rain pants with some thigh vents and some sort of roll up feature might be okay for those on and off rainy days.

I had Zpacks make me a pair of "rain shorts." They're just whatever version of the cuben rain pants was offered at the time more or less cut down to shorts length.

I've got limited experience with them so far, but they've worked fine for me (seeing as how I mostly hike in shorts and don't mind my lower legs getting wet).

Some great options here. Thanks.

Yes Dale – maybe a rain skirt.

Like the idea of contacting Zpacks too.

What a revolting sweaty idea!
Just my 2c.

Cheers

Lol. They would be used in lieu of rain pants. Warm temps and I am okay with my lower legs getting wet but wet crotch is icky. These would be just thrown over my existing hiking shorts should conditions warrant.

There are waterproof/breathable cycling shorts that work fine for hiking. One example that comes to mind is the Endura Superlite shorts, but I'm sure there are others. Many will tend to be longer shorts, to the knee or just past. Have hiked in late Oct in the PNW in snow (over long REI heavier weight thermals) and they were great. Just make sure that the what ever pair you are considering don't have an incorporated chamois liner (most have a padded cycling liner that can be unclipped and removed, leaving just the desired shell/shorts).

"wet crotch is icky"

I'd go kilt if you are that concerned. Light and easier on/off.

http://www.goreapparel.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-GoreUS-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=TGAIRW&dwvar_TGAIRW_color=9900&dwvar_TGAIRW_size=XXL&start=1&cgid=grw-men-geartype-shorts

I just use automotive turtle wax on my nether-regions and go nekkid. Can't be lighter than that.

I would never wear those, you will get crotch rot. Instead get some normal, durable shorts, and spray waterproof on them and they will repel water.

"I just use automotive turtle wax on my nether-regions and go nekkid. Can't be lighter than that."

I thought about that but then realized that it may cause problems when I shower.

Bought a Rain Kilt instead.

Say goodbye to that high luster shine Dave

Why would anyone think waterproof shorts would be sweaty and crotch-rotty any worse than pants? Seeing as how I almost always have to pull my rain chaps up to my knees to not overheat, I can see the appeal of rain shorts. Once my rain chaps seemed to no longer be waterproof I got a rain skirt and couldn't be happier. So much easier to put on and take off, too.

LOL Ken.

Thanks Piper.

I have some hiking buddies who laughed when I told them I bought a rain kilt / skirt. I then threatened no underwear and the comments stopped.