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    chris smead
    BPL Member

    @hamsterfish

    Locale: San Jose, CA

    After reading Mike McClellands book, I'm sold on the idea of using swim trunks as opposed to underwear.

    Any recommendations? Which ones are the lightest, breathable, etc.

    #1877358
    Eric Blumensaadt
    BPL Member

    @danepacker

    Locale: Mojave Desert

    SPEEDOS… if ya got the body to go with them.

    #1877361
    Daniel Hou
    Spectator

    @danhou

    Locale: Queens

    I have a pair of these that work great as both shorts and swim trunks.

    http://shop.outlier.cc/shop/retail/summer-shorts.html

    #1877372
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    You could use running shorts as well.

    Please no Speedos.

    #1877376
    chris smead
    BPL Member

    @hamsterfish

    Locale: San Jose, CA

    Yes agreed no speedo's. :)
    Daniel, how much do those shorts weigh?

    #1877377
    P. P.
    Member

    @toesnorth

    Locale: PNW

    Speak for yourself. ;-)

    #1877390
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    Used as your hiking underwear to combat chaffing and as a swim suit as well. They just look like bike shorts so would be just fine.

    #1877552
    chris smead
    BPL Member

    @hamsterfish

    Locale: San Jose, CA

    I'm hoping for something somewhat modest. I don't want to scare other hikers with speedos or anything else form fitting.

    In Mike Clellands video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4D3AHzlxQ
    He seems to be wearing something a bit looser.

    I've been looking at the mountain hardwear Refueler shorts: http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Refueler%E2%84%A2-Short/OM4623,default,pd.html

    They are antimicrobial, 3.5oz and have a liner. They have a dwr finish on them, which is nice for drying quick, but I'm wondering if that will make me sweaty when worn under my pants?

    #1877560
    Steven Paris
    BPL Member

    @saparisor

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    It's very simple, actually. The higher you cut, the lighter they get. You're welcome!

    Edit: [removed incredibly disturbing pic of hairy man in mid-cheek jean cut-offs. Now, only Roger's eyes will have that burned into the retinas! Hmmm. Maybe I'll repost in a thread about chafing]

    Seriously, any running shorts (Saucony, Brooks, Pearl Izumi, etc) like the MH Refueler should be fine. Nice too that you can often find running shorts on sale at specialty running stores or places like REI or roadrunnnersports.com. Target has Champion brand ones. Just make sure the waistband and liner are comfortable for you.

    #1877604
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    I am really not sure that the photo should not be removed to protect minors …
    Or to protect MY eyes.
    Horrible!

    Cheers

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