Four Technical Boardshorts

Style, performance and advanced construction for lasting comfort and durability

Sometimes, all you need in a pair of boardshorts is on-point styling and a comfortable fit. However, when you’re spending hours (or days) surfing, fishing, swimming or sailing in a pair of shorts, you’ll want something that offers a blend of comfort, performance and—of course—a touch of style. Over the course of a week at the Four Seasons Maldives (more on that soon), we put …

Carbon Steel Utility Knives from Civilware

Single file blades from skateboard legend Geoff Rowley's outdoor-focused brand

Wandering through the wilderness, far from civilization, has both inherent benefits and risks. The more remote you get, the more you’ll want gear that’s sure to perform no matter what you come up against. Inspired by his own experience in the desert, professional skateboarder Geoff Rowley founded Civilware with the aim of providing the best possible tools for the outdoors with no compromises on quality, …

Retro Longboard from Modern Surfboards

Paddling out with the classically styled noserider, fit for beginners and those looking to improve their long-riding skills

Surfing is an aesthetically focused pursuit. Whether it’s the fluidity of a bottom-turn, the seemingly effortless arc of a well-executed cutback or simply the length of one’s boardshorts, surfers have always been a style-centric bunch. After all, it’s not just about riding a wave, it’s about doing it with a sense of individuality and, for the lucky ones, grace. Recent years have seen a shift …