Summer is around the corner, so the Patagonia Memorial Day sale is a great time to stock up on sleeping bags, fleece vests and hiking pants, among other essentials for time spent outdoors.

1-2 pairs non-cotton shorts, loose-fitting (athletic shorts are great) _____ 1 pair non-cotton long pants, loose-fitting: nylon, synthetic, fleece, or 50/50 synthetic ... waterproof coating on nylon ...