Best Cargo Shorts?

Costco. Seriously. They're a little longer than above the knee, but wear well and last forever. I don't remember than brands, but they were companies I'd heard of.


Mark

 

Rob - Are you wanting these for fishing/kayaking, whereby they need to dry quickly, or . . .

 

J Crew or Gap.

Or Trunk Club.

 

This is a trick question, right?

 

Here you go Rob, they're even on sale an additional 25% off today.

Cargo shorts | Gap

 

Thanks for the Gap tip. Got a good discount!

 

The title was the best cargo shorts, not the cheapest!

Give these guys a look- Mountain Khakis. Lots of different styles and they wear like iron.

 

Yep, they're awesome! They hold up extremely well.

I also like these.

Patagonia Men's All-Wear Cargo Shorts

 

I really like these. You can find them at their outlet store for 1/2 price.

Paradise Sands 11" Hybrid Swim Trunks

 

agreed...very good. also consider polo...they are very good also. heavy fabric and seem really substantial. I just got two new pairs.

pcb

 

Thanks to whoever mentioned Mountain Khakis... I ended up buying a pair of pants, an MK hat, and an MK canvas & leather accessory case from a local sportsman's shop that stocks them. I may not have noticed them had they not been mentioned here.

 

True Religion, very heavy and wear well. I have 6 pairs and all still look new despite being 3-4 years old.

MENS COMMANDER BIG T CARGO SHORTS - Shorts | True Religion Brand Jeans

Got most of mine from True Religion outlet for 39-69

 

Fox

 

I'm pretty happy with Cabela's, but I didn't really research the issue.

Cabela's Legendary 7-Pocket Hiker Shorts – 7" : Cabela's

 

Old Navy ...I use them for work outside. price decent when on sale. They wear very well had m ine for a few years still look good after weekly use .

 

Glad you like them. I'm not a huge fan of cargo pants, but I do like the ones with one small pocket on the outside of the right leg down low, this is perfect for a cell phone.

 

Local outdoor specialist retailer put all their MK stuff on sale... Be advised MK stuff runs about 2" small in the waist. At least, every pair of pants and shorts I tried on did. If anyboy has a size 28-29 waist, let me know... they've got plenty of size 30 shorts on sale for $20 and pants for $30!

 

Thread revival time!

When this thread first appeared, I had never heard of the Mountain Khaki brand. I'd previously only worn Patagonia and Columbia. But, from the simple post of Norm512TR back in September, I gave the brand a try.

100%, no questions asked, this is an awesome product. I have two pairs of their regular khakis and two pairs of their cargo shorts. They wear like iron and have withstood any manner of activities that would normally destroy fabrics from Columbia. (And I like Columbia -- having worked there in the 90's, under the rusty St. Johns Bridge only a few steps down the hall from Gert Boyle). I think the MK might run about 1/2" smaller than other brands, but not enough (for me) to matter. I don't run them through the dryer. Just wash, and air dry.

Anyway, MK is just fantastic. Big props. Strong fabrics, great designs, and zero surprises with fit.

I wish their apparel was actually made in the USA, but I realize that ship has long since sailed... I've made my purchases directly from the MK website and the shipping speed is about 3-4 days. The stuff actually ships from Charlotte NC -- I assume that's where they warehouse things, and the Wyoming deal is just design/marketing.

Thank you Fchat for the recommendation!

 

Some others to consider:
Kuhkl
Patagonia
5.11
Stussy

 

Just got pair of these Kitanica - Range Shorts