Quote Originally Posted by JRB View Post
Most of my hiking/backpacking shorts and shirts are made of the same thin nylon and they hold up very well on the trail.
Light weight nylon is pretty abrasion resistant. And it's super light, and packs up very small, and it drys instantly, all of which important on the trail. Depend on how it's woven, and how it's treated, some are prone to punctures and tearing. It's universal in outdoor clothing, except in places where thorns are problem, and among grump old men. It's not really suitable for kilts, as it doesn't take pleats well.