How does the fit compare to typical boardshorts?

These run true to marked waist size with a medium eight-inch inseam that sits above the knee. The stretch fabric allows movement without the shorts riding up or binding when you crouch or paddle.

Can I put these in the dryer?

No, these must be hang dried to maintain the water-repellent properties and fabric integrity. Tumble drying can damage the material and void the lifetime guarantee.

Will the side pocket stay secure in the water?

The side pocket is designed to hold large phones and features nickel-plated grommets for drainage. The placement keeps contents secure during swimming and surfing while remaining accessible when you need to reach in.

What does the lifetime guarantee cover?

The lifetime guarantee covers construction defects including seam failures, fabric issues, and hardware problems. It reflects the maker's expectation that these boardshorts will outlast typical surf shorts by years.

Do these need to be washed separately every time?

Yes, you should machine wash these separately on cold using a gentle cycle. This prevents color transfer and protects the water-repellent finish that helps the fabric dry quickly.

808 Boardshorts - Black Camo

Made in USA
machine washable
Lifetime warranty

The 3-second version

Eight-inch inseam hits above knee without riding up
Side pocket fits large phones and stays accessible
Triple-needle seams resist blowouts during movement
Hang dry only, no tumble dryer
Must wash separately on cold
Medium length may not suit very tall frames

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Eight-Inch Stretch Boardshorts with Side Phone Pocket and Lifetime Guarantee

Most boardshorts either use stiff fabric that lasts or stretchy material that bags out after a season. These combine genuine stretch with triple-reinforced construction and back it with a lifetime guarantee, which means the maker expects them to survive years of surf and sun without the seams splitting or the waistband going loose. The side pocket fits a phone without forcing you to reach around to your back hip, which matters when you're wet. Worth it if you're done replacing shorts every summer.

Good gift when

People who surf or swim regularly and need shorts that last
Anyone tired of replacing boardshorts every season
Those who want a phone pocket that's not on the back
Buyers who prefer medium-length shorts over long or short cuts

Skip it if These require hang drying after every wash, which takes longer than throwing shorts in the dryer, and the medium length won't suit anyone who specifically wants a longer or shorter inseam.

Specs

Inseam: 8 inches
Fabric: 100% SurfStretch
Pockets: Side pocket, wax pocket
Construction: Double and triple-needle reinforced seams
Care: Machine wash cold separately, gentle cycle, hang dry only
Made In: USA
Warranty: Lifetime guarantee

What's included

808 Boardshorts

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Requires waist size selection; ships in standard packaging, not gift-wrapped.

The details

These eight-inch boardshorts split the difference between retro surf trunks and modern athletic cuts. The medium inseam sits above the knee without riding up mid-thigh, giving you room to move whether you're paddling out or walking the beach.

The stretch fabric holds its shape through salt water and sun without going baggy or stiff. Water beads off instead of soaking in, and the material dries faster than standard boardshort fabrics. Every seam uses double or triple needle reinforcement, so the stitching won't blow out when you twist or stretch.

A full-sized side pocket swallows even oversized phones and stays accessible when you're moving. The placement keeps contents secure without creating a bulge against your leg. Nickel-plated grommets allow water to drain quickly.

The waistband sits flat without digging in, and the fit runs true to marked size. You get a traditional surf short silhouette with enough flex to crouch, kick, or climb without binding. The black camo pattern shows less wear than solid colors.

Built in the USA with a lifetime guarantee that covers construction defects. These are designed to outlast disposable surf shorts by years, not seasons. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle and hang dry to maintain the fabric's water-repellent properties.

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808 Boardshorts - Black Camo

Classic-inspired surf shorts built with reinforced seams and quick-drying fabric, sewn in the USA

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The 3-second version

Eight-inch inseam hits above knee without riding up
Side pocket fits large phones and stays accessible
Triple-needle seams resist blowouts during movement
Hang dry only, no tumble dryer
Must wash separately on cold
Medium length may not suit very tall frames

Questions

How does the fit compare to typical boardshorts?: These run true to marked waist size with a medium eight-inch inseam that sits above the knee. The stretch fabric allows movement without the shorts riding up or binding when you crouch or paddle.
Can I put these in the dryer?: No, these must be hang dried to maintain the water-repellent properties and fabric integrity. Tumble drying can damage the material and void the lifetime guarantee.
Will the side pocket stay secure in the water?: The side pocket is designed to hold large phones and features nickel-plated grommets for drainage. The placement keeps contents secure during swimming and surfing while remaining accessible when you need to reach in.
What does the lifetime guarantee cover?: The lifetime guarantee covers construction defects including seam failures, fabric issues, and hardware problems. It reflects the maker's expectation that these boardshorts will outlast typical surf shorts by years.
Do these need to be washed separately every time?: Yes, you should machine wash these separately on cold using a gentle cycle. This prevents color transfer and protects the water-repellent finish that helps the fabric dry quickly.