I heard great reviews of these online and decided to get a few. I liked them so much that I went back a few months later and bought two more pairs. These are pretty high-waisted, not necessarily anything wrong with that but it's just good to know. A lot of people who buy these are disappointed by how "low" the crotch is, but you're wearing them wrong! The waist band is supposed to be at your WAIST, not your hips!

The material isn't see-through but it breathes well, wicks fast, and stays nice and cool. Cotton starts off nice and breathable, but no more "swamp butt" in the heat of August with these guys.

These dry quickly, so they're wonderful to bring along on trips where you might not have the benefit of a full washing machine. They can very easily be hand-washed, wrung out, and dry within a few hours. And of course, they pack down tight. Great for any kind of minimal packing situation. I've brought them hiking, backpacking, even on short overseas trips when I really wanted to minimize what I was bringing along, and I've been happy each time.

My biggest gripe with these is that I've noticed some unexpected pilling on the outside of the inner thigh and seat, which isn't a problem for me with other similar products. I've used a sweater stone to remove it once or twice, but obviously this is material that is prematurely wearing away. For a product at this price level, that leaves me pretty disappointed and heading back to my usual activewear sources.