Bather Trunk Co. Surfer Trunk - Abstract Palms

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This week, we are in vacation mode. So be prepared to look through beachy, adventure-driven goods picks this week. To kick things off, the corner stone of any vacation-packing endeavor, the swim trunks. We always suggest you bring at least two, and one should be these. With a 6.5" inseam and a fairly short outer seam, these retro-inspired thigh huggers are short enough to not give you a weird tan line, and re cut to show off those muscle monsters you've been toning all winter. These shorts are made from 100% nylon, meaning they will dry quickly, and with a snap pocket, you can keep a little bit of cash in the back pocket just in case, without worrying if it will get taken by the waves, or a slimy beach invader.

Available on huckberry.com for $70

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Chubbies Gnar Gnars Swim Trunks

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If you are going to the beach, then you'll need a solid pair of swim trunks that say something about you, but aren't so tacky they attract unwanted attention. These "Gnar Gnar" swim trunks from Chubbies are loud enough to get noticed, and designed to say "yeah I party good, but I like to do other stuff good too." With a distinctly late 80's/early 90's color palette, these will look great whether you are just getting to the beach and super pale, or live at the beach and look like too tan dan.

Available on Chubbiesshorts.com for $65 

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Rhone Fletcher 7 inch Swim Trunk

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While it did just snow again across the east coast of the US, warmer weather is coming, it HAS TO. So make sure you are prepared for the impending beach season with a new pair of trunks. These 7-inch trunks from Rhone are unlined, aka no abrasive mesh rubbing your soft spots. The 7-inch inseam is perfect for guys 5'7"-6'1" who are looking to tan the mid-upper thigh, which is always a war of attrition. In terms of fabric, they are a quick- drying nylon with a healthy dose of spandex to give you the range of motion needed to run go-routes and not impede a morning beach yoga practice.

Available on Rhone.com for $88

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Boardies Venice Yellow Swirl Shorties Swim Trunks

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Who wears short shorts? You wear short shorts of course! These super short swim trunks are just what you need to show off on the beach. They are loud and force you to be proud of all those squats you did this winter because they are gonna show much of a quadroceratops you truly are. They have a 2-inch inseam (yes 2, like two, like T-W-O) so we wouldn't recommend cutting the mesh lining out, because it may be the only thing between you and an indecent exposure charge.

Go get the attention you deserve, and rock these babies like only a real man can! We suggest you pair these with a healthy dose of sunscreen on your upper thighs and these sick sunnies. ALSO: these are on sale right now for $27 down from 70 whole cashmellows, but only for MDW so act quickly.

Available on UrbanOutfitters.com for $27 (MDW weekend only)

Boardies Overlay Mid-length Swim Trunks

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If you haven't heard of Boardies yet, let this be your introduction. Having started in London, and now traveling around the world, the creators of Boardies have a great sense of adventure, fun, and all-around tomfoolery that is omnipresent in their designs and style of their swim trunks. These island-style overlay swim trunks are a great example. Show off how much fun you are in the sun with these bad boys, and become the best looking spikeball player on the beach. We suggest you wear these with a nice pair of sunnies and a Corona. Note: while they are called boardies, they are not board shorts, and do have a mesh lining, so take that into account when purchasing.

Available on NeedSupply.com for $60

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