Cake Bandit Swim Trunks

Flat front, buttoned pouch, 2.75" inseam — built for the water and everyone in it.

The Cake Bandit Swim Trunks are packer-friendly swim bottoms designed for trans masc, trans men, nonbinary, gender expansive, and gnc people who want to actually enjoy being at the pool or beach. Flat front silhouette, internal buttoned pouch, quick-dry stretch fabric, and a short 2.75" inseam that wears like swim-jock energy with the option to layer under board shorts if that's your vibe.

The inner lining is snug — that's by design. It holds a packer like the My Buddy 4" or My Buddy 5" securely in the pouch without shifting in the water. No flotation devices required. Available in Black, Dark Green, Neon Green, and Pink — four colorways that don't apologize for existing.

These run small. Size up one size for a comfortable fit. Sizing up still looks sharp and gives the inner lining room to actually work. A too-small waistband doesn't compress better — it just cuts in.

90% polyester, 10% spandex — quick-drying, stretch-friendly, holds its shape after repeated wear and washing. Elastic waist with drawstring. No hardware to rust, no awkward adjustments mid-swim.

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Size Guide & How to Measure

Measure around the fullest part of your hips/waist with a soft tape measure. Between sizes? Size up — the inner lining is snug by design, and a size up fits better and lasts longer.

Size	Waist (inches)
XS	25"–27"
S	28"–30"
M	31"–34"
L	34"–37"
XL	38"–42"
2XL	42"–45"
3XL	46"–50"

How to measure:

1. Stand naturally with arms relaxed
2. Wrap a soft tape measure around your natural waist or the fullest part of your hips — whichever is larger
3. Keep the tape level and snug, not compressing
4. Measure on an exhale
5. When between sizes, go up

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Care Guide

• Machine wash warm with all-purpose detergent
• Use fabric softener to reduce static
• No bleach
• Tumble dry low or air dry — air drying extends the life of the stretch fabric
• Do not iron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these work with a packer in the water?
Yes — the internal buttoned pouch keeps a packer like the My Buddy 4" or 5" secured while swimming. The pouch is snug enough to hold position without floating free.

Can I wear these without a packer?
Absolutely. The flat front works with or without packing — no pouch bulge, no awkward fit either way.

Do these layer under board shorts?
Yes. The 2.75" inseam and low-rise cut sit cleanly under a longer board short if you prefer more coverage at the beach or pool.

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