Mr. Koehler, 26, chanced upon a stash of nearly 50 pairs of Patagonia Baggies, recycled-nylon shorts that come in a kaleidoscope of colors from fluorescent lemon to pine green to solid black.

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Dubbed by the brand as "Life's Shorts," Patagonia Baggies are all-in-one hybrid shorts designed to take on everything life has to offer. Making our lists for the best men's shorts and the best ...

In GQ’s annual survey of the shorts market, Patagonia Baggies are never far from top of mind. Their appeal might be simple—an unbeatable trifecta of silhouette, quality, and price—but in the ...

That’s right: Rather than just T-shirts in weird, unwearable colors, we’re seeing discounts on worthier items like Black Hole backpacks and Baggies swim shorts. Several hundred different ...

You know what that means: we’re thinking we need more Patagonia Baggies. Patagonia's swishy shorts are up there with the Retro-X fleece jacket, Black Hole duffel, and decades of dedication to ...