Cycling shorts that don't feel like Depends?

[Becky]

If you like thin, try Terry's Bella shorts. They continue to be my favorites for all but the longest rides.

IME, my best shorts have been those that felt way too bulky for the first dozen rides or so, and then compressed after riding and washing. Most shorts with a thinner chamois don't seem to "pack down" into a dense, supportive pad. Again, IME and YMMV.

[OakLeaf]

Castelli's KISS-3 chamois is very nice too, though personally their shorts are not the best fit/fabric for me. +1 on the LG Neo Power. I can't stand a thick chamois.

[Thorn]

Off the beaten track, look at Boure: http://www.boure.com/1650.html

Triathlon shorts may be thinner, but they're also more narrow. That doesn't work for me. The Boure short has a wide, thin chamois.

[marni]

you might also want to look at aerotechdesigns.com. their standard riding shorts are quite thin and their touring shorts are only a bit thicker= I have done 60 in the thinner and 100 + at a go with the touring shorts ( added advantage, handy pockets on both sides and drawstring waists). also wild colored shorts with minimal padding if you don't mind being known as a "loud" biker."