Zipper pocket shorts for life on the rail
Posted by Vanoak@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 15 comments
Any recommendations? The gear bag has a hole in it shaped like a pair of cargo shorts with a zipper in the side pocket, and I can't believe what a headache such a thing is to find. Too light, too tight, too short, too long, why is this so difficult... I'm not a mountain biker in some sassy capris, I'm not a swimmer that needs my body parts shrink wrapped for display, just a boring pair of cargo shorts with a bloody zipper, please internet, where. :)
Simple-Art-5216@reddit
Half my wardrobe is Musto & Sail Racing shorts. Both great & have zips
Silent_Chef155@reddit
Look at Wrangler performance shorts. I have several pairs and I like them a lot. Nylon quick dry with zipper cargo pockets. They are quite affordable and are at Walmart or on Amazon.
Vanoak@reddit (OP)
Hadn't found these ones yet, worth a try
Adddicus@reddit
When I sail I carry nothing in my pockets. It all goes into a bag safely stowed below decks. Sorry, I realize this does not help in your search, but I'm curious why anyone would risk anything worthwhile going overboard (with or without the owner).
supertucan@reddit
Knife for emergency, soft shackles and loops as spare, a spike for spiking tylaskas etc. Not really viable to always go down below while racing.
Vanoak@reddit (OP)
Keep all of these in a spinlock pouch but the phone don't fit. :)
Vanoak@reddit (OP)
It's not really necessary but it's for my phone in nice weather on the foredeck of a race boat. Photos of the competition, currents & charts apps to keep the helm informed of rocks and their VMG situation, spying on the fleet tracker etc... In wet or rough weather I have pockets for days and a waterproof case + tether but it's cumbersome so I just risk my phone going for a swim when the sun is out and its too hot for foulies.
LizMixsMoker@reddit
Knife, phone, snacks, handheld radio, epirb... there are lots of things you might want to have within reach while sailing.
FalseRegister@reddit
I mean, it's inly a risk if you are not wearing zippered pockets.
I don't carry much, too, but sometimes it comes handy
felidae3002@reddit
I love the sailing clothes from decathlon. All pants come with (at least?) one zippered pocket. Also as a woman specifically I enjoy having pockets large enough to fit a whole phone.
Vanoak@reddit (OP)
This hunt is for a phone as well
SVLibertine@reddit
Henri-Lloyd or nothing, for me. Explorer and Dynamic sailing shorts, with zippered pockets. Rail meat never looked better! I’ve been wearing their gear for three decades.
Vanoak@reddit (OP)
oOo, hadn't discovered those yet
supertucan@reddit
I really like the Sailing Shorts by Code Zero.
jaxn@reddit
I love the Zhik deck shorts.