Patagonia Baggies

We’ve got a challenge for you. Name a more storied pair of shorts in the outdoor space than the Baggies. Go ahead. We’ll wait. These simple shorts are made from recycled nylon, and can be worn in or out of the water. The amphibious baggies have been a staple of climbers, kayakers, and dirtbags for decades, and the new renditions have deep (we’re talking Mariana Trench deep) mesh pockets which diminish dreaded drag in the water and come in a variety of colorways, from intentionally boring blacks to screaming funkified patterns. They’re also available in both men’s and women’s models, with long and short options. Bonus: mesh liners mean the Baggies are comfortable when worn commando. As are much of Patagonia’s offerings, the Baggies are also Fair Trade Certified. We’ve tested these shorts climbing in Utah, mountain biking in Oregon, and cliff-jumping in Colorado. They’re versatile, durable, and in our test team’s opinion, the perfect roadtrippin’ shorts.

Tester Comments:
“Classic styling, multipurpose, super useful—these are a stable in the dirtbag uniform for a reason.”

Bottom Line:
Wear them wherever, the Baggies will rock your socks off. That is, if you’re not already wearing sandals.