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Columbia Mens PFG Backcast IV Water Short

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Size: Large/6" Inseam


Color: Fossil


Description

These angler-friendly Columbia men's shorts are sun-blocking, rain-and-stain- resistant, and quick-drying, so you can stay comfortable on and in the water. Columbia offers these shorts in multiple colors and sizes. Available in 6” and 8” inseams. Relaxed fit.

Item model number ‏ : ‎ 209473


Department ‏ : ‎ mens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2025


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Columbia


Best Sellers Rank: #2,521 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #100 in Men's Athletic Shorts #435 in Swimwear


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#435 in Swimwear:


Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (453)


Color: Fossil


Rise Style: Mid Rise


Style Name: Pfg Backcast IV Water Short


Fit Type: Loose


Pattern: Solid


character: sports


Seasons: Fall/Holiday


Brand Name: Columbia


Age Range Description: Adult


Target Audience: Men


UPC: 195981094398


Style Number: 209473


Manufacturer Part Number: 209473


Manufacturer: Columbia


Item Type Name: Hiking Shorts


Item Weight: 0.42 Pounds


Sport Type: Fishing, General Casual Wear


Apparel Closure Type: Drawstring


Pocket Description: Utility Pocket


Fit to Size Sentiment: Positive


Sleeve Length Description: Sleeveless


Apparel Closure Orientation: Side


Item Length Description: Short Length


Inseam Length: 6 Inches


Waist Size: 33 Inches


Material Type: Nylon


Fabric Type: 100% Nylon


Product Care Instructions: Machine Wash


Apparel Fabric Weight Class: Lightweight


Apparel Fabric Stretch: Medium Stretch


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best summer shorts
Size: X-Large/8" Inseam Color: City Grey
Best shorts all around very light material is perfect & pockets are solid.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026 by Glen

  • Columbia Sports PFG shorts.
Size: X-Large/6" Inseam Color: Collegiate Navy
Great fitting and wearing shorts that are suitable for daily wear as shorts or a swim suit. Well made and very comfortable to wear. Durable and holding color well after multiple machine washings.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2025 by James A Holland

  • Great purchase
Size: Medium/6" Inseam Color: Collegiate Navy
My husband loves them. We ended up purchasing several colors. A quality product (you can't miss with Columbia).
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026 by LeAnn

  • Shorts
Size: Medium/8" Inseam Color: Fossil
My son loves these. Value for the money was good. Colors are always nice and he likes them for the fit and comfort,
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2026 by Reese Banks

  • Nice, but…
Size: Large/8" Inseam Color: Crushed Blue
Nice, but the lining and belt loops are odd.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Andrew

  • Men's Shorts For On The Go Men
Size: Medium/6" Inseam Color: Carbon
If you are like me, you wear shorts in NC all year long regardless of the temperatures. My older son gave me a pair to improve my "shorts" collection a year ago. I have to say he made a great choice, and I continued buying these shorts to a factor of (4) pairs so I can change them up with my workout shorts. The fit is awesome, they are waterproof so getting soaked by my grandkids is not an issue, and when I put them back in the drawer, I can simply roll them up. They do not wrinkle which increases the utility of these shorts not to mention the wearability on long backpacking trips. If you buy one pair, go ahead and purchase two or three, because the selection in colors is quite incredible and the pricing is very respectable as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025 by Cessna Pilot

  • Best shorts out there
Size: Medium/6" Inseam Color: White Cap
Love the PFG shorts! I have at least a dozen pair. They last for years and hold color well. When you are outside in hot humid, weather fishing or playing sports. They take a very long time to soak thru when wet. You don’t have wet looking clothes on. Zip back pickets are we lined and the zippers last. Draw strings are durable and long enough. I love that there are different lengths available. For as long as they last, still looking great, they are a value buy. Front pockets are deep, and the little fishing knife pocket behind the right front pocket is perfect. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025 by Grilling and Chillin

  • Beyond comfortable
Size: 2X/8" Inseam Color: Black
Beyond comfortable wore three different pair of them to Disney World in Summer like heat and rain kept me cool and dried quickly worked well with my ratchet belt making sure they didn’t slip down while I had my hands full with the kids or our bags.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by Brock

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