Patagonia Mens Guidewater Shorts

Everything we love about the Guidewater Pants, and less.

The shorts version has all the same water-specific features, including zippered side-leg pocket, mesh drainage on all pockets and remarkably fast dry time that make these the fishing shorts of choice for anglers. And, like the pants, the comfortable fit, zippered fly and constructed waist with stretch sections and belt loops make the Guidewater Shorts ideal for pretty much any activity. Which is to say, you may find yourself wearing 'em everywhere - we do. Made from lightweight, recylable, woven nylon fabric with 50+ UPF sun protection. Recyclable through our Common Threads Recycling Program.

Lacking fur, feathers or scales, we humans have to think up clever ways to protect ourselves from the sun. Products with the UPF designation provide built-in sun protection that won’t wear off. To achieve sun protection, we take a varied approach, depending on the degree desired and the fabric used. Elements of the strategy can range from yarn selection to fabric construction to the use of special finishes (especially for light colors). Patagonia products with rated UPF protection are tested independently to meet Australia/New Zealand or AATCC protocols. A rating of 15-24 earns a product a rating of “good”; a rating of 25-39 is "very good"; and a rating of 40-50+ is “excellent.” * * When tested in accordance with Australian/New Zealand test methods AS/NZS 4399 or AATCC 183/ASTM6603/ASTM D6544.