Bashir is trying to pick out an outfit for the first day of school. He can choose from 2 pairs of pants, 4 t-shirts, and 3 pairs of shoes. How many different outfits does Bashir have to choose from?

To find the number of different outfits Bashir has to choose from, we multiply the number of choices for each clothing item: 2 pairs of pants * 4 t-shirts * 3 pairs of shoes = 24 different outfits. Answer: \boxed{24}.