Sizes in inches
Size guides list inches first, with centimetres alongside.




Garment measurements in inches, with centimetres in parentheses, taken flat. Compare with shorts that fit you well; choose by measurements rather than the label alone.
Measurements: inches first, centimetres in parentheses
| Size to order | Back length | Front length | Zipper length | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 16.7 in (42.4 cm) | 12.8 in (32.5 cm) | 5.9 in (15 cm) | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| M | 16.9 in (42.9 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | 33.5 in (85.1 cm) |
| L | 17.2 in (43.7 cm) | 13.2 in (33.5 cm) | 6.3 in (16 cm) | 35.5 in (90.2 cm) |
| XL | 17.4 in (44.2 cm) | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) | 6.4 in (16.3 cm) | 37.4 in (95 cm) |
| 2XL | 17.7 in (44.9 cm) | 13.7 in (34.8 cm) | 6.6 in (16.8 cm) | 39.3 in (99.8 cm) |
| 3XL | 17.9 in (45.5 cm) | 13.9 in (35.3 cm) | 6.7 in (17 cm) | 41.3 in (105 cm) |
| 4XL | 18.1 in (46 cm) | 14.2 in (36.1 cm) | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) | 43.3 in (109.9 cm) |
| 5XL | 18.3 in (46.5 cm) | 14.4 in (36.6 cm) | 7 in (17.8 cm) | 45.3 in (115.1 cm) |
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Men's polyester cargo shorts with zip pockets, for warm-weather walks, weekends away and time by the water at the cottage or on the dock.

Good for: summer walks, camping trips and errands, with your keys and other small things zipped in so they stay put while you walk.
Not made for: carrying a large phone. The zip pockets are made for small items like keys.


Letter sizes vary, so compare the size guide with shorts that fit you well, laid flat, rather than going by the label alone. Wash and dry the shorts as the care instructions say.
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ABOUT BIRCHWOOD
We choose clothing and gear for people who walk the dog before work, spend weekends at the cottage and want boots that stay comfortable all day.
Every product page tells you what it's good for, and what it isn't. We list the materials and measurements we know, and say so when the maker doesn't. Not sure what fits? Email us and we'll help you choose.
Size guides list inches first, with centimetres alongside.
Dog walks, errands and weekends at the cottage. Not mountaineering.
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