and dry in about 5 minutes. Made of 90% polyester and 10% spandex, the Go-Dry Shade StretchTech shorts are engineered with StretchTech, a stretchy, breathable fabric with quick-drying powers and UV sun protection.
Available from Old Navy: $35.
Truwerk werkpants and shorts are designed for working in the weather. The T1 WerkPant and shorts have a soft-shell fabric technology with 4-way stretch, quick-drying, abrasion and tear resistance with additional moisture wicking and breathability needed for warm weather. Also works for lefthanded folks, with a left rear pocket. True to size, your standard jeans size should fit.
Available from www.truewerk.com: $69-$79.
Magellan Outdoors Men’s Back Country Water Resistant Zipoff nylon pants are excellent outdoor pants. These pants features UPF 20 protection to resist the sun’s harmful rays, and the elastic waistband is designed with a belt to ensure a snug, adjustable fit.
The zip-off legs offer versatile wear, and the pants are ventilated to help you stay cool. Multiple pockets with a loose fit.
Available from sports stores like Academy, at www.academy.com. $25.
Columbia PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) shorts and pants come in a variety of styles and fabrics.
Light weight and quick to dry, they all feature Omni-Shade™ UPF sun protection. The Blood n’ Guts series also offers Omni-Shield ™ stain repellent.
True to size.
Available at Amazon or www. columbia.com: $30-$75.
Hagger shorts come well recommended by service pros.
The Active Series™ Stretch solid shorts are made of 100% polyester for moisture wicking and feature 4-Way Stretch and a flexible waistband.
Available at www.hagger.com: $$27$30.
Ben Davis shorts and pants feature heavyweight cotton/polyester blended twill fabric. Service pros love them for their stain resistance. The durable fabric retains color and fit. Fits true to size.
Available from Amazon and www. bendavis.com: $45-$48.
Ben Hogan Performance Solid Active Flex waistband 4-Way Stretch shorts and pants get solid reviews. If Dickies doesn’t quite cut it for you anymore, Ben Hogan is the thing.
Inexpensive, and very professional looking, they feature moisture-wicking technology and are made of sun protection fabric 94% polyester, 6% spandex.
Available fromAmazon and Walmart: $17-$20.
