25 Excellent Shorts to Help You Survive the Patagonia Baggies Shortage

Perhaps you’ve heard about the Patagonia Baggies shortage currently sweeping the nation. Thanks to a cascade of pandemic-related production and shipping issues, the legendary shorts—lightweight, tech-y, comfortable, and colorful—have never been harder to find. If you're especially lucky, you can still find a handful of sizes in limited colors out there. Patagonia has promised a full restock is on the way—and we've found a few hidden pockets of Baggies still available. But summer is here now and your thighs are calling out for some Vitamin D. 

Thankfully, there’s a whole world of Baggies alternatives waiting to be explored. They're as lightweight, flattering, and tough as the Patagonia O.G.s—ready for a dip in the ocean or a day on the trails—and available in an even wider array of bright colors and bold patterns than the real thing. If you can’t stand another minute without feeling a fresh breeze on your quads, we’ve tracked down the last available Patagonia Baggies we could find, plus 23 top-notch backups absolutely worth wearing all summer. (And if you need a broader range of shorts to pick from, we've got our best mens shorts roundup available, too.)