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Merman Camo Boardshorts

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Size Guide for Boardshorts

Go with your usual size, these fit true to size.

Don't know your size? Measure where you like your pants to sit at your waist, in inches. Subtract 2 inches from this measurement to determine your numeric size.

Numeric Size Waist Circumference (Inches) Inseam (Inches) Outseam (Inches)
29 31" 8" 19"
31 33" 8" 19"
33 35" 8" 19"
35 37" 8" 19"
37 39" 8" 19"
39 41" 8" 19"

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White sandy beaches may take the spotlight, but Florida is home to 1,000 freshwater springs, the highest density in the world. The springs are amazing at the surface, but grab your mask and jump in - another watery world awaits.

    1. Light weight, durable, 2 way stretch for optimal comfort, movement, and shape retention
    2. Self draining side pocket with corrosion resistant zipper and key loop
    3. Durable button fly for long lasting comfort
    4. Paracord tie at waist is rot, mildew, and abrasion resistant, and has a tensile strength >200 lbs
    5. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
    6. UPF 50+ sun protection (highest rating achievable)
    7. No mesh liner
  • Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

    Eyelets: brass

    Tie: high tensile strength nylon paracord

    Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

    Button: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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We ship orders same or next business day. Free priority shipping on all U.S. orders over $150, free express international shipping over $300.

Packaged responsibly

We lovingly prepare each one of our orders for its journey to you using the best packaging materials we can find with the least environmental impact.

Free returns + exchanges

Free within the U.S. International orders must pay return postage. Exchanges orders can be placed immediately with an instant credit.

Happiness Guaranteed

We stand behind every product we make. If you have a problem, we will solve it with the relentless determination of a salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

Advocate Apparel Inspired by the Floridan Aquifer and springs

Florida evokes daydreams of white sandy beaches and palm trees – but perhaps the most magnificent water in Florida lies just out of sight. In the Sunshine State, water fills the limestone cavities of the Floridan aquifer beneath our feet. This is the source of drinking water for 92% of Floridians. But this water is not always hidden - where it finds its way to the surface, it forms marvelous freshwater springs, which support not only human life in Florida but also incredibly diverse and unique aquatic ecosystems. In fact, Florida is home to the highest density of freshwater springs in the world – more than 1,000 of them dot the karst landscape of the sunny peninsula.

Unfortunately, increasing development and growing pressures on water resources are having negative impacts on Florida’s springs. Over the past 15 or 20 years, Florida’s burgeoning population has had a plethora of consequences for the springs, namely decreases in flow due to over-pumping and a transition from native underwater grasses to nasty algae. Nitrate levels in the springs have skyrocketed and ecosystem dynamics have changed as food webs are altered.

10% of profits from your purchase of this product are donated to the Alachua Conservation Trust

"Thanks to the support of Waterlust and its customers, ACT's Young Leaders for Wild Florida Program continues to successfully provide youth education on freshwater springs protection and land protection to Florida's future generations of leaders. Partnering with Waterlust on these efforts is both rewarding and critical to conserving Florida's precious natural resources."

Tom Kay, Executive Director

the Alachua Conservation Trust

Customer Reviews

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Susan Schonberg (Port Aransas, TX, US)

Merman Camo Boardshorts

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C.Mack (Panama City, 8, PA)
Super pro!

Our surf instructors wear these shorts for teaching in. Not only are they durable and functional but they are beautiful and immediately spark conversations. The conservation story is fun to tell and share with our guests, inspires them, and helps to share our overall passion to be a part of making this world a better place and ties in perfectly with our Eco Resort mission.
Thank you for all you do WL!

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Theresa Comber (Makawao, HI, US)
Merman Board Shorts

Excellent fit color design and function in the water on my Wing Board.

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DouG (New Milford, CT, US)
Amazing Quality!!!

Just giot them and they are very comfortable dry and wet. they are top quality and seem liek they will be durabel for the long haul. Well thought out and designed. I am very pleased with my purchase and knowing i am supporting good causes. i highly recommend these.

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Pamela Bonin (Denver, CO, US)
Gift Shorts

Bought these shorts as a gift for a male friend who has another pair in a different pattern. They hold up much better than the women’s sunsuits.

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Michele Brougher (Minneapolis, MN, US)
Love these shorts

I have two pair now. Great for workouts - wish they had two pockets but that’s a bit. Just as good for the girls as the guys.

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