Dude, these shorts are the real deal! I've worn them hiking, kayaking, and even just for a casual day out and they've held up great. The 5-inch inseam hits just right and allows for plenty of movement, so you can do whatever activities you want without feeling restricted.The fabric is quick-drying, which is perfect for water activities or when you're sweating up a storm. Plus, they're made with environmentally friendly materials, which is a total win in my book.

...still thinking about it. I have three other regular 5" baggies, but decided to try these light ones because I liked how that sounded and also wanted to try a longer cut. Loved them. The mesh fabric feels a lot better than on the 5" ones (no idea if its the same material) and the pockets are deeper and more convenient. Still haven't figured out how they are "lighter" than the regulars, maybe when it gets warmer? The only drawbacks are the drawstrings and the "safe" pocket. The first are just too thin. Sometimes you tie them twice not being able to feel if they are already tied and that's a hassle. Then they are designed on the inside of the waistband, again. I'm still not sure about this standard, no matter how many Patagonia pants/shorts I have with that are ... More...still thinking about it. I have three other regular 5" baggies, but decided to try these light ones because I liked how that sounded and also wanted to try a longer cut. Loved them. The mesh fabric feels a lot better than on the 5" ones (no idea if its the same material) and the pockets are deeper and more convenient. Still haven't figured out how they are "lighter" than the regulars, maybe when it gets warmer? The only drawbacks are the drawstrings and the "safe" pocket. The first are just too thin. Sometimes you tie them twice not being able to feel if they are already tied and that's a hassle. Then they are designed on the inside of the waistband, again. I'm still not sure about this standard, no matter how many Patagonia pants/shorts I have with that are string-inside, this thing has never convinced me, yet that's how these are. You tie them up and there you have that knot bulging there between the waistband and your skin. The other thing is the "secure" pocket inside the stash-away pocket (which I haven't used yet and can't think of a situation in which I'd use it–it's a short not a windbreaker or rain layer–you can't go like, "oh, lemme take off my pants here in the middle of nowhere and put on these other pants I have clipped on my whatever", you know?), the pocket sounds like a good idea, but it's just too difficult to finger into your keys inside of it without looking weird doing it. "Oh it has a string"–yes but I have nothing on my key chain to clip unto it. Does anyone does and if so, why would you need the second pocket? Dunno, these two things make took that star for me and keep me from getting another one. Try it tho. I like these shorts otherwise and have been using them quite a lot.

Okay so long story short (pun not intended) the shorts are amazing. Theyre a great alternative to the classic 5 inch baggies. They still have the canvas-y stiffness that keeps their shape but they are a bit softer than the baggies which I love. However I feel like the legs are bigger in proportion than I anticipated them to be. I love that theyre loose fitting and casual though!