Patagonia All-Wear Cargo Short - Men's - 2008 BCS

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The 32 I received had a 33 inch waist, which is perfectly reasonable breathing room. In true cargo style, they were by no means form fitting either. Some things are relative (like someone's assessment of themselves as a "skinny guy"), but the measuring tape I used to measure the waist of these shorts is standardized, so if you're in doubt, take your waist measurement before ordering.

but Backcountry.com has such a great shipping policy (free on most orders), and hassle-free returns and exchanges, I wouldn't sweat too much over any reviewer's assessment of sizing.

I'm a skinny guy, but even on me these things were form-fitting. I needed a more loose fit, so I returned them.

To start, I bought these a little bit large (a 34 instead of a 32 [I prefer a 33]). They were way big in the waist, so I figured that a belt would clear that up. Nope, the way the beltloops are designed the belt didn't really hold up the shorts all the way around, and there are weird sag areas.

I ordered the plaid and it is a very smart well tailored short with a good fit.

hey great shorts.. im 5'11'' and and lately im running 30waist instead of 32.. so if your tall and slim go slim. otherwise.... the actual front pockets are to shallow! back pockets deep good for a wallet, iphone, and keys (belt loop without scratching. good velcro on the side pockets, and the plaid is nice i got portena stonewash.

Yeah, bought the Portena Camel color in a 34 (typically I wear a 33) and the fit was perfect. The velcro closures on the cargo pockets work almost too well - you have to hold the shorts down to open the closures! Material is lightweight and the cut works well for me.