Compared with Northface and moa ( a pair of shorts I picked up in NZ) the Omni-dry are as good if not better. The fabric is light, comparable to moa, and much lighter than the Northface fabric. The fit in medium is comparible to the medium in Nothface and the small in moa. Two suggestions for Columbia, put a snap on the front rather than a button, and put the sippered hip pocket on the left rather than the right.

These are great for everything. Hiking/Backpacking, Disc Golf, watching TV on the couch, it doesn't matter these are great shorts. They dry quickly, the length isn't too long or too short, they have pockets for everything you'll need to carry. Can't beat em... have 3 pairs myself

Nothing exciting here. Just a basic nylon cargo short. I'm a 34" waist and the Med fit perfect.

I got this pair of shorts for hiking but they are so comfortable and stylish that I have used them for casual wear to work. Since I got the shorts, I have worn it to hike Half Dome, Mt Baldy and Mt Baden-Powell. It was comfortable and, more importantly, it withstood the hard work. On the Mist Trail to Half Dome, I got wet from the spray off Vernal Falls. The shorts was almost dry by the time I got to the top of the fall.

Nice shorts could be longer, 12 inches insted of 10 inches at the inseam.....

These shorts do everything they are billed to do, and as long as you are wearing them on backcountry trails all is good. Unfortunately the are the are the most unsightly and poor fitting hiking shorts I have ever bought. Keep that in mind.

I love these shorts. I have 2 and they are my first choice for biking/hiking. They fit great and are a great value.

They're great, no doubt about it.

This pair is a wonderful hiking garment: great fitting for me, light weight, durable, comfortable, handy pockets, easy to pack for trip.

I have a couple of pairs of the prior version of the Omni-Dry shorts and I wear them daily in the summer. I was therefore very disappointed when I got the current version. They are extremely short in the crotch, which is not want one wants in activewear shorts. I returned the product and my quest continues for the previous combination of a great fabric and a comfortable fit.

I bought two pair of these and was so pleased that I bought 2 additional pair. They are light weight, wash well, and dry quickly. Easy to pack because they are so lightweight. Best for hiking long distances because they wick. Strongly recommend for the active person.

these are simply the best trail, hiking shorts. dry super fast, breath well, and don't seem to stain when sitting on rock/ grass.

I bought the Columbia Omni-Dry Silver Ridge Shorts about three weeks ago as warmer weather started to break through the cold Utah winters. I have a 30 inch waist and I ordered the size "S/10" and they fit perfectly around the waist. The bottom of the shorts themselves end just above the knee.

These are just typical cargo shorts, but they are very comfortable, well-constructed, and double well as a swim trunk like the description says. Great for hiking, great for casual wear, etc. I'd definitely recommend these shorts to friends.

Excellent Delivery........Shipped Same Day. Thanks from Boston. dmg