Description of Columbia Otter Crest Trail Short - Men's:
Pull on the Columbia Men’s Otter Crest Trail Short before you load up your pack and head into the mountains. Columbia made this short with cotton and nylon to give you a comfortable fit for your long days on the trail, while drying quickly if you’re caught in a sudden downpour. With a UPF rating of 30, this short won’t allow the sun to scorch your legs when you’re out for the entire day, and the zippered side pocket safely stashes your energy bar, keys, or cell phone.
Bottom Line: Your go-to short for a day on the trail.
Two things I really like about these shorts is the belt system and the length. Not sure how well they hold up just yet, but they are nice looking out of the box.
I bought 2 pair of these, enjoying the design and the material. They were incredibly comfortable on the first wear. On first wash (in two separate loads) the first pair blew out the crotch stitching (they were fine before I put them in the washer), and the second pair the stitching started coming out (also fine before first wash). They have a lifetime warranty, but I have a feeling that I will end up spending at least an equal amount of money shipping and reshipping and reshipping each replacement pair.
Buyer beware.
