It's usually just a pair of cotton cargo shorts for me; like to have the boys free, if you know what I mean. I did recently buy a pair of nylon convertable pants and plan on using those as well, zipping off the pant legs when necessary. I also have a couple pair of padded, baggy MTB shorts I wear on occassion and a pair of padded liners from Nashbar I'll wear under my cargos for long hauls.