ColumbiaMen's Backcast Iii Water Short

Very nice shorts, but I ended up returning them because the local Columbia Outlet store had a sale that made them a lot less expensive.The front pockets are nice and deep and the zipper pocket in back feels secure. The fabric will resist water nicely and can even function as a swim suit if need be.

Great shorts. I wear them every day and have about 8 Pairs

I absolutely love these swim shorts! I wear them as shorts mainly and if I end up getting them wet idc bc they are very fast to dry! They are very comfortable too! Love all the different colors available too! I have like 7 pairs so far but can’t wait to add more to my collection! - Amanda Aldridge

I have been wearing these shorts since Columbia first introduced them. After years of enjoying them a couple of pair needed to be replaced. I had been ordering direct from Columbia but they sent two pair that were labeled correctly but were way too small. I had to place a new order, and pay the return shipping, to get credit for defective shorts.This order arrived perfectly and the shorts are terrific.

I have a height of about 176cm and waist size of 31 inches and I bought the medium sized 8 inch length. It fits perfectly, and the shorts end about one palm above the knee.There is two side pockets, one zippered pocket in the back and another small side pocket for quick access to smaller items. I wouldn't recommend placing anything too valuable in there, as it is "quick access" and could potentially fall out easily if you were on the move.These shorts dry super quickly. I was cycling in a heavy drizzle, and I could feel the shorts getting rather wet, as it was sticking to my thighs. However, when the drizzle stopped, I continued cycling to my destination, and in about 5 minutes of pedaling, and with the wind drying the shorts, I realized that my shorts were dry when I arrived.Only complaint I have is the inner mesh lining of the shorts are not that comfortable for when I am seated on the bike and pedaling for long periods. It cuts into the groin area and I have to adjust my seating position or the shorts every once in a while, for cycling trips that last over 30 minutes. However these shorts are not biking pants, so that's an unfair judge for it's true comfort level.

My hubby's favorite shorts!!

They are the best. And the inner mesh doesn't get in the way of comfort. Just the right length. Perfect for gardening, trips to the grocery store, all day wear, and every day use. I have one or two in several colors.

I live in Hawaii and have two favorite shorts now. One is light weight, thin, and not suitable for outdoor work/going out. The other is this Columbia Men's Backcast III water shorts (not the Big version). They have a liner, which I routinely remove before wearing. They are made of a durable, light-weight, reasonably good-looking nylon, and they hold up very well to my yard work, wood working, and trips to Costco, diving, etc. They have a drawstring. After a few years, these lose the elasticity in their waist, so I leave the drawstring in place so that I can continue to wear these for 'dirty' jobs such as painting and wood working. By then, the color is faded, and the elastic shot, but they work well enough for painting, wood working, etc. Love them! (I own 9 pair of these, if you need more convincing to buy them!)

Great lite swim shorts, inner mesh brief.

Fitting looseBest qualityCostly bt goodBetter cofrt another brand

These are the best shorts for summer....can be worn to play golf, swim or just for everyday use. I have 3 pairs that I wear throughout the summer. Highly recommended.

Awesome shorts

Pedí la XXL para mi marido, que utiliza la talla 50, pero lo tuve que devolver porque el bañador era enorme. Es de calidad y tiene buen acabado. Tengo pendiente pedir una talla menos.