Whether you’re headed to the beach, the river, the lake, or the swimming pool, finding a pair of rugged and durable men’s water shorts helps you enjoy your day with enhanced comfort. The Columbia Men’s Backcast III Water Short is an easy-to-wear, relaxed-fitting pair of men’s water shorts that are made from superior materials and designed with multiple convenient features. These bright men’s shorts have been designed for enhanced flexibility, comfort, and durability. They are made from 100% textured nylon poplin. This high-quality material is quick-drying and includes UPF 50 sun protection to resist the harmful effects of UV rays.
The Columbia sporting shorts for men include an attached mesh brief and elastic waistband with belt loops. This makes these water shorts for men comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The shorts also include multiple add-ons for storing personal items, including side pockets, a right leg pocket, and a rear zip pocket. These easy-fitting shorts come in a rugged, quick-drying nylon poplin with our highest level of UV protection and a built-in mesh brief that dries ultra-fast, letting you jump in and out of the water without needing to change.
Columbia offers these Men’s Backcast III Water Shorts in two lengths, 12 colors, and sizes ranging from small to XXL. To ensure that you get the right size for you, please refer to our sizing chart. To measure the waist correctly, measure around your natural waistline, allowing the tape measure to sit comfortably. For the hips, measure around the fullest part of your hips. And for the correct inseam, measure from the top of the interior leg to the bottom of the ankle.
- OMNI-SHADE: Be safe and protected. Omni-Shade blocks UVA and UVB rays to help prevent sunburns and long-term skin damage. The tight weave construction with UV absorbent yarns block the full spectrum of harmful UV rays.
- BUILT-IN SUN PROTECTION: Columbia Men’s Super Backcast Water Shorts guard against sun damage thanks to the built-in UPF 50 material. It’s a breathable, quick wicking fabric that pulls moisture away to keep you cool and dry when you're out of the water.
- MADE TO SWIM: These PFG swim ready shorts were engineered for action on the shore or in the surf — and the quick dry fabric extends these shorts into comfortable all-day wear.
- MULTI PURPOSE SHORTS: Cut for that classic relaxed fit with an elastic waist and draw string adjustability, or use with belt loops if desired. These shorts offer flexible options for all forms of summer wear.
- HANDY FEATURES: Quick dry fabric, elastic waist with drawcord adjustability, interior mesh brief, zip closed back security pocket, two hand pockets, and cargo pocket. As comfortable on land as they are in the water.
- Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection
- Interior mesh brief
- Quick dry fabric
- OMNI-SHADE: Be safe and protected. Omni-Shade blocks UVA and UVB rays to help prevent sunburns and long-term skin damage. The tight weave construction with UV absorbent yarns block the full spectrum of harmful UV rays.
- BUILT-IN SUN PROTECTION: Columbia Men’s Super Backcast Water Shorts guard against sun damage thanks to the built-in UPF 50 material. It’s a breathable, quick wicking fabric that pulls moisture away to keep you cool and dry when you're out of the water.
- MADE TO SWIM: These PFG swim ready shorts were engineered for action on the shore or in the surf — and the quick dry fabric extends these shorts into comfortable all-day wear.
- MULTI PURPOSE SHORTS: Cut for that classic relaxed fit with an elastic waist and draw string adjustability, or use with belt loops if desired. These shorts offer flexible options for all forms of summer wear.
- HANDY FEATURES: Quick dry fabric, elastic waist with drawcord adjustability, interior mesh brief, zip closed back security pocket, two hand pockets, and cargo pocket. As comfortable on land as they are in the water.
- Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection
- Interior mesh brief
- Quick dry fabric
