These Shorts
Are Essential

Summer’s here. And that means shorts. Even if you're planning on spending more time indoors this season, swap your standard sweats for a pair of nylon hiking shorts. Baggies—the breezy camp shorts made from fast-drying techy fabrics that were first popularized by Patagonia—have emerged as the stylish dude's pick of shorts. Maybe because they inexplicably pair with everything from simple T-shirts to bold patterned button-downs. As easy as gym shorts but a whole lot more flattering in a relaxed, slightly shorter cut. They're performance-minded, yes, but work just as easily on a casual walk around the neighborhood as they do on hikes, runs or a dip in the lake. Grab a pair for their durability, multi-functionality and laidback retro outdoor style. Because as far as off-duty summer essentials go, these shorts should be at the top of your list.