Kavu Chilliwack Short - Men's - 2006 BCS

These shorts should last you for a very long time. The material they're made of is relatively light-weight, and very durable. I have 2 pairs of these shorts, and they've been scraped on rocks, trees, and thorns multiple times without ripping at all. The built-in belt tends to tighten itself over time, and you'll have to readjust it, but that is the biggest problem I can think of.

Kavu customer service is really just poor to nonexistent. If they don’t want to handle your complaint they transfer you to a different rep or place you on hold until you hang up and redial. So take names and notes when you speak to the reps. If you purchase from Backcountry their warranty is outstanding but if you purchase from Kavu's website they can do what ever they want. Just a warning.

Have worn these about a year now. Extremely durable - should last forever no matter what you put them through. Can't imagine them wearing thin or ripping short of taking a chainsaw to them. That being said, they are a bit heavy for my taste. Certainly good if you're going to be scaping against rock scrambling, bouldering or climbing, but they are a bit warmer. I use them for shorter hikes in cooler weather. I personally prefer the Kavu Chilli Lite short - same thing just lighter weight. These also fit a little big in the waist. I still ordered my usual size - just have to cinch the belt a bit more. Also, one the belt is worn in one position for a while, it becomes hard to adjust the webbing through the buckle.

Kavu makes up the staple of my shorts because they look and feel good and wear like Iron!

Men should not wear these. Seriously, these are SO SHORT that it's wrong. Also, the butt area is really big.