Patagonia Baggies Shorts 5-Inch
CERTIFIED tier
Patagonia introduced the Baggies in the 1980s as a climbing and surf short, and the design has barely changed because the formula works.
Origin
Made in Vietnam
Warranty
Ironclad Guarantee: repair, replace, or refund for any product that does not meet performance expectations; Worn Wear repair program for non-warranty repairs
Price
~$55 (Budget)
Community
Reddit r/BuyItForLife Approved
The shell is Supplex nylon that dries in minutes, resists tearing, and maintains its color and structure through years of sun exposure, salt water, and machine washing. The internal mesh liner eliminates the need for separate swimwear, and the elastic waistband with drawcord accommodates body changes over the years without sizing out.
Patagonia's Ironclad Guarantee covers the Baggies for their entire functional life -- if they fail from a material or workmanship defect, Patagonia repairs or replaces them. The Worn Wear repair program extends this further, handling non-warranty repairs at reasonable cost.
At roughly $55, a pair of Baggies lasting 8-10 years costs under $7 per year. Fast fashion swim trunks at $25 last one or two summers before the elastic gives out and the fabric pills.
The Baggies have become a uniform for people who refuse to think about shorts -- they buy one pair, wear it for a decade, and order the same thing again. That is the highest compliment functional clothing can receive.