Patagonia’s nylon Baggies are the summer short. They’re always worth purchasing when they go on sale, and right now we’re seeing a convergence of especially good deals (up to 50 percent off!) on both men’s and women’s styles in different lengths and colors (including neutral black and navy), at both REI and Patagonia’s own online store.
You can grab a pair of black five-inch women’s Baggies for half-off on the Patagonia web store right now, which brings the price down to $29 from $59. Over at REI, the same 50 percent discount applies to the cheekier 2.5-inch Barely Baggies, which have a lower rise as well as a shorter inseam length. Heading to the men’s section, black five-inch Baggies are 36 percent off at REI, bringing the price down to $41 from $65, and brighter colors are even more deeply discounted at Patagonia.
Why do we love these shorts so much? They look classic without being too retro, are made from quick-drying nylon, and contain “drain-and-dry mesh corners” inside the pockets. You can wear them to the gym or as swim trunks — I like mine for hiking and camping, too. I’ve collected all the best Baggies deals below, but you’ll want to act quickly as several sizes are quickly going out of stock.
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