I wish that was the first serious injury I’d witnessed, but it wasn’t. In the water or on the trail, the potential for serious injury is always present. Well maintained safety equipment and informed decision making can help mitigate risks, but won’t eliminate them completely. It’s essential to have a Plan B, if you or someone around you suddenly becomes sick or injured.

My Medic

Come prepared and stay safe, with My Medic!

My Medic provides first aid kits and medpacks, designed to deal with common sports related injuries. Their products give athletes the tools they need to properly administer CPR or first aid, in any scenario. My Medic can mean the difference between life and death, in the case of serious bleeding or cardiac arrest. It also offers remedies for nonfatal illnesses, like upset stomach or allergies, so you don’t have to sacrifice the rest of your day to minor discomfort.

First Aid Kits

My Medic offers a wide array of first aid kits, ranging from the “EveryDay Carry Kit” at $49.95, to the fully decked out “Medic” at $750, and everything in between.

Light – The Everyday Carry Kit is a lightweight, water-resistant first-aid solution that allows for quick, on the go access to essential, life saving equipment. Its dual loops mean it can easily be equipped to any belt or buckle, enabling rapid access. The Everyday Carry Kit opens downward and features upward facing pockets, so you can quickly access life saving equipment without anything falling out. It comes with a vented chest seal, rapid tourniquet, compressed gauze, and a pair of large gloves. Best of all, this kit only weighs a mindblowing 8.5 ounces.

Come prepared and stay safe, with My Medic!

Moderate – The moderately sized, moderately priced MyFAK kit is the ideal addition to any backcountry day trip. Its compact, tri-fold design allows you to fit all the essential first-aid equipment you may need into a convenient, lightweight travel accessory. It features over 100 quality first-aid and trauma supplies, plus a tear away pouch can be used as a mini first-aid kit.

Heavy Duty – The Medic offers over 550 quality first-aid and trauma supplies, hand-picked by medical pros. This HSA/FSA approved kit includes all the basics for treating burns, bleeding, and fractures, plus additional specialty equipment, which includes scalpel blades, sutures, hemostats, hot and cold packs, plus a syringe, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, skin stapler, and more!

All this life saving technology comes packed in a stylish 21 by 13 inch backpack, complete with dual compartments, a ventilated back panel, and velcro patches.

MedPacks

Our favorite innovation from My Medic are their sport specific medpacks. As an outdoor lifestyle brand, can appreciate athletes’ urgent need for specific first aid equipment in compromising situations.

My Medic offers a number of different medpacks for common outdoor injuries and ailments. Medpacks can be used as standalone kits or to augment an existing first aid kit. There are medpacks for generic ailments like cuts, burns, allergies, headaches, and colds, and medpacks built to treat specific sports injuries, related to cycling and hiking.

Airway

The Airway MedPack includes everything you need to treat the three most common airway injuries; cardiopulmonary arrest, penetrating chest trauma, and obstructed airway. This pack includes a chest seal, CPR mask, and nasal airway inserts, plus lubricant for a seamless entry.

Hiker Medic

On the trail twisted ankles, hypothermia, dehydration, fatigue, and losing your way are constant hazards, which can set in rapidly and quickly spiral out of control. The Hiker Medic MedPack is designed to deal specifically with these types of scenarios. In addition to common first aid items, like gauze and bandages, this MedPack includes a number of hiking specific tools, like paracord, chlorine tablets, a survival blanket, and an emergency whistle.

Cycle Medic

The Cycle Medic MedPack includes everything you need to treat the most common cycling injuries. This tailor made solution was designed by cyclists with medical expertise. It includes antimicrobial and antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, anti-chafe cream, gauze, bandages, electrolyte tablets, sunscreen, lidocaine wipes, and more.

Ride with confidence knowing that should something go wrong, My Medic has your back!

Pet Medic

There are a lot of first-aid kits designed for humans, but what about pets?!

Should something happen during an outing with your furry friend, be prepared with the tools needed to provide effective first aid. My Medic’s Pet Medic MedPack includes tweezers, a slip leash, sensi-wrap, benadryl, gauze, topical wipes, and a downloadable pet first aid guide.

Conclusion

Don’t leave things to fate, take control over your adventure with My Medic! Their collection of first-aid kits and medpacks could mean the difference between life and death on your next outing.

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Here’s a crazy thought: what if we focused less on influencer driven marketing campaigns, and more on doing what scientists and doctors keep telling us to do?

If you’re looking for some magical snake oil to turn you into the guy from Limitless, this post isn’t for you. If you want to heighten cognitive function through a healthy blend of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, you may want to consider supplementing your daily diet with TruBrain.

What’s TruBrain?

TruBrain is like coffee, but better. It’s a daily nutritional supplement, suited to the needs of the modern workforce. Instead of getting you jacked up on absurd amounts of caffeine, like coffee and hype-brand energy drinks, TruBrain utilizes a balanced blend of natural ingredients to increase mental performance, without making you feel anxious and jittery.

TruBrain was designed by UCLA graduates Dr. Andrew Hill and Dr. Aida Attar, who have spent their lives studying the brainwaves of high achievers, and identifying the chemicals which best accelerate cognitive performance. Hill and Attar recognized the inherent flaws of a society who uses daily stimulants just to function. So they set out to create a superior morning beverage.

TruBrain’s unique blend of ingredients improves brain plasticity, by optimizing the flow of oxygen and glucose to your body’s control center. It combines active nootropics like L-Theanine, Uridine, Centrophenoxine, Noopept, with vital nutrients like Magnesium and Citicoline. Though their biochemical nomenclature may sound intimidating, these ingredients occur naturally in superfoods like asparagus, avocado, cane sugar, and green tea leaves.

How does it work?

TruBrain uses active nootropics and essential nutrients to supercharge cognitive function. Nootropics are an exciting new breed of dietary supplement, that are taking the world by storm. Active nootropics increase brain cell metabolism, and improve overall brain plasticity. Nootropics also heighten communication between neurons, by modulating your brain’s acetylcholine receptors.

In addition to the use of powerful nootropics, TruBrain includes a number of essential minerals and amino acids that are essential to the normal function of your brain, but deficient in most people’s diets. Magnesium and tyrosine further improve neurotransmission, while Carnitine helps neurons break down fatty acids, and Citicoline acts as a precursor to acetylcholine.

Is it safe?

TruBrain is 100% safe for use as directed. In fact, it actually has less toxicity than table salt or vitamin C.

How does it taste?

Tart and slightly fruity.

At Vanish, we love TruBrain’s rich, fruity taste almost as much as we love the heightened alertness we get from it’s morning use. TruBrain has become a staple for our office, and we can’t wait to see what they create next!

Learn More!

Don’t just take our word for it! We encourage you to read up on any supplement you’re considering adding to your dietary regimen. Below is a list of peer reviewed, scientific articles which tackle the cognitive enhancing properties of TruBrain’s ingredients.

“Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium.” Inna Slutsky et al. Neuron, vol. 65, is. 2, 2010, pp. 165-177.

“The Effects of l-theanine on Alpha-Band Oscillatory Brain Activity During Visuo-Spatial Attention Task.” Manuel Gomez-Ramirez et al. Brain Topography, vol. 22, is. 1, 2009, pp. 44-51.

“Piracetam-induced improvement of mental performance. A controlled study on normally aging individuals.” P. Mindus et al. Acta Psychiatra Scandinavica, vol. 54, is. 2, 1976, pp. 150-160.

“Relationships between arousal and cognition-enhancing effects of oxiracetam.” A. Cavoy et al. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, vol. 47, is. 2, 1994, 283-287.

“Acetyl-l-carnitine improves aged brain function.” Satoru Kobayashi et al. Geriatrics Gerontology International, vol. 10, is. S1, 2010, pp.S99-S106.

“Working memory reloaded: tyrosine repletes updating in the N-back task.” Lorenza S. Colzato et al. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, vol. 7, 2013, pp. 200.

“Citicoline: A Food That May Improve Memory.” Pawel Grieb et al. Medical Science Review, vol. 2, 2015, pp. 67-72.

“Neuroprotective effect of novel cognitive enhancer noopept on AD-related cellular model involves the attenuation of apoptosis and tau hyperphosphorylation.” Rita U Ostrovskaya et al. Journal of Biomedical Science, vol. 21, 2014, pp. 74.

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No migration is as remarkable as that of the SoCal flatlander, who counterintuitively heads to a colder climate, in the elusive pursuit of “pow”.  Unable to bear 75 degree weather and constant sunshine a minute longer, SoCal residents flock to the mountains en masse to observe a rare phenomenon known as “weather”. With it comes freezing temperatures and the mythic snow.

Favorite wintertime refuges for migrating flatlanders include Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Mountain High, and the legendary Mammoth Mountain, which stands head and shoulders above the rest. Featuring more than 3,500 acres of ski-able terrain, serviced by 28 lifts, Mammoth is a ski haven capable of rivalling any resort on the western seaboard.    

All winter, day and night, great caravans of migrating flatlanders make their way up Highway 395, swallowing whole towns and villages as they consume every last morsel of food and gas locals can spare. Passing through ghost towns, shanty villages, and hundreds of miles of empty desert, seasonal pilgrims press on into the wee hours of the early morning, just for a taste of what Mammoth Mountain has to offer.

Mammoth has something for everybody, but unlike other local destinations, terrain isn’t limited to the range of easy to moderately challenging. This resort offers skiers a choice selection of steep chutes, open bowls, and forested ridgelines, complete with the sixth highest annual snowfall of any California resort. Kids today might even say it “slaps”.

What To Hit

Head Chutes and Beyond

The southernmost edge of Mammoth Mountain is marked by a prominent ridgeline, offering access to the park’s narrowest powder chutes and choicest tree skiing. Head Chutes, Dragon’s Back, and Dragon’s Tail are just about the most fun you can have inbounds. The rugged, ungroomed face of this ridgeline combines with a densely forested base to closely mirror the experience of backcountry skiing, making it an all time favorite among regulars.

Strong winds are common in this more exposed edge of the resort, and we recommend skiers come prepared with some hardy outerwear. Our team recommends Patagonia’s SnowDrifter Jacket. Weighing in at just 20.7 ounces, the SnowDrifter is an ultra lightweight snow jacket perfect for use in and out of bounds. Composed of 68% recycled materials, this jacket features easy access pit zips, a low profile powder gasket, and a two-way-adjustable hood with a lamented visor. It’s minimalist design allows for a full range of motion, while its fluorinated durable water repellent keeps you warm and dry in the harshest conditions. Did I mention it’s fair trade sewn?

Kiwi Flats

Standing on a rocky precipice at the top of Kiwi Flats, with skis hanging halfway over the edge, the average thrill seeker can’t help feeling a little intimidated by the sudden vertical drop below. Summoning all their courage, and taking one last deep inhale, they push off into the unknown. As they’re sent screaming down the face of Kiwi Flats, they feel a certain weightlessness previously reserved for deep space explorers. A strong ecstasy takes hold, and they find themselves transported to a new realm of being, free of the physical and psychological limitations that are so prevalent in our own world.

Reaching this internal Shagri-La, requires the right skis for the job. Salomon’s new Stance series is a versatile all mountain ski. The Stance’s double ti technology features a double layer of titanal, and offers superior edge grips, enabling high precision power turns in hard and loose packed snow. Its poplar wood core increases stability by filtering vibrations, while recessed windows placed in the tip and tail of this ski reduce torsion, to maximize maneuverability.  

The Vanish team is unbelievably stoked at Salomon’s newest innovation, and can’t wait to hit the slopes with them! 

Dry Creek

For skiers who relish tight spaces and sudden drops, Dry Creek is the run for them. Upper to Lower Dry Creek is a long, blissful run, which spans nearly the entire length of the mountain. It features a couple small chutes, easy access tree skiing, and some fun little lips, for all the huckers out there. 

Before you charge Dry Creek, and send it flying through the air over all those sick lips and rock drops, you’ll need a reliable helmet, to avoid any melon bashing mishaps. Salomon’s Pioneer LT Visor provides the cranium protecting goodness you need, without sacrificing the comfort you expect in a helmet. Weighing a mere 430 grams, the cloud-like Pioneer is barely perceptible. It’s EPS4D channels prevent overheating, by allowing superior airflow between your head and helmet, and activedry material prevents sweat from pooling around your noggin. 

Well what if it gets stormy?

Salomon understands how temperamental conditions on the mountain can be, so they included an adjustable ventilation system to help stay warm and cozy, when necessary.

Unlike other helmets, the Pioneer doesn’t deprive you of your senses. It’s 3D perforated ear-pads allow for superior sound transmission, keeping you ready and alert. And for those of you who don’t care about your hearing, that’s cool too, because the Pioneer LT Visor is also audio system compatible.

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Winter is well upon us, and the west coast is getting hit with some much anticipated northwestern swell. Brewing storms in far off Alaska are producing absolutely massive waves across the western seaboard. While fair weather surfers pack their gear into storage, and get ready for a dry, cozy winter, die hard veterans are itching for any excuse to get back in the water. Blacks Beach is firing at double, triple overhead, while Mavericks is pushing into the forties some days, earning it the rarely seen ‘Epic’ status on last week’s Surfline report.  That’s right, big wave surfing in California is back! 

Staring out at the vertical seven foot walls of water which abound all northwestern facing beaches, the sane mind may wonder, why would anyone subject themselves to that type of punishment? Meanwhile, a fourteen year old grom with bleach blonde hair a twig sized board goes rushing past you, charging gleefully into the frigid tumult of exploding waves. 

Anyone who’s ever lived within ten miles of the west coast likely knows someone half-crazed enough to battle near freezing temperatures and constant bombardment by six foot walls of whitewash, just to earn their spot in the line up. Hell, if you threw a stone in any beach town, you’d probably hit one of these characters. There’s a good chance that one of them may have even found their way onto your winter shopping list. 

To add some much needed clarity to this year’s chaotic holiday season, we’ve composed a list of essential products for every winter water warrior. If you know anyone brazen, foolhardy, and masochistic enough to get pummeled by overhead swell day in and day out, this list is for them! 

A Wetsuit for the Hardcore

If the pioneers surfed, this would have been their wetsuit of choice. Patagonia’s Men’s R4 Yulex Hooded Full Suit is a hardy wetsuit built for a hardy man. Ideal for chilly water ranging anywhere from 38-48 degrees fahrenheit, the Yulex hoodie is a godsend to our friends up in the Pacific Northwest. It features a thermal microgrid lining, made of mostly recycled materials, for tree huggers who like to stay warm. The Yulex’s external triple-glued seams offer both durability and insulation, creating a long lasting wetsuit that keeps cold water out. Most importantly, the Yulex’s asymmetrical front-zip features a replaceable, corrosion-proof Salmi zipper, because anyone who’s ever owned a wetsuit knows, the zipper is the first thing to go.

A Wetsuit for the REALLY Hardcore

Patagonia’s Men’s R1 Yulex Impact Spring Suit is stretchy, durable, and, most importantly, safe. Designed for heavy and hazardous surf, the Yulex Impact Suit features 25mm foam padding and floating front zip. It’s built for easy entry, and is even inflatable vest compatible. This suit is practically made for Mavericks! 

Surf is Where You Find It by Gerry Lopez

For all surfers who wish they could be out in the water, but are stuck at home, Gerry Lopez’s Surf is Where You Find It may just be the next best thing. Written by the Pipeline King himself, this memoir provides valuable lessons learned from a lifetime of surfing. In addition to the knowledge it offers, this sexy little book is filled with stellar surfing photography, and looks great on any coffee table.

Planing Roll Top Pack 35L

The Planning Roll Top Pack is a stylish and effective solution for transporting wet surf and dive gear from the ocean to your home, without drenching everything in its path. This pack easily hauls wetsuits and soaked gear, while keeping clothes and towels dry and organized. What more do you need to know?

R3 Yulex Split Toe Booties

Patagonia’s Yulex Split Toe Booties is the grippy foot warming solution the surf world has been waiting for! This booty easily adjusts to your body’s unique shape and contour, featuring a Y-strap closure that conforms to the foot for a snug fit. Most importantly, the Yulex Split Toe Booties is water resistant and includes microgaskets at the cuff openings to prevent water entry.

But what about the material? The Yulex Split Toe Booties include a fast drying spandex thermal microgrid interior lining and a natural rubber is exterior, certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

More

For more holiday shopping inspiration, check out these fine products:

VSSL First Aid Mini, MOC Hybrid Shorts, Alpine 2 Trail Runners, Quick Drying Tech Pants

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Though not obvious at first glance, Bishop is an undeniable climbing mecca. Hidden by desert hills and mountain ravines, this region features some of the world’s greatest climbing sanctuaries. The high desert’s agreeable climate makes climbing accessible year-round, and spots are large enough that you can find solitude even on busy days. 

Owens River Gorge

Considered to be California’s most concentrated crag climbing destination, Owens River Gorge is truly a spectacle to behold. This spot is rich with narrow edges, grippy pockets, and maneuverable cracks. Climbing here is mostly vertical, with steep lines found near Eldorado Roof. Note that most routes are fully sport bolted, so make sure to gear up before you arrive! 

If you’re planning a climbing adventure to the Gorge, we strongly recommend checking out Marty Lewis’s “Owens River Gorge Climbs“. This nifty guidebook will provide you all the info you need to navigate the literal hundreds of routes that can be found in this mystical Shangri-la.

Happy Boulders

Sporting the most pleasant name in rock climbing, the Happy Boulders will mesmerize new arrivals with its hundreds of easily accessible routes. This climber’s paradise forms a jungle gym of porous, volcanic rock, and features problems totally unique to Inyo County’s colorful geological history. Happy Boulders is a can’t miss destination that offers a variety of problems for climbers of all skill levels.  

Easily accessible from several nearby campsites, Happy Boulders is an ideal locale for any weekend warrior. We recommend checking out nearby Pleasant Valley Campground or the BLM Pleasant Valley Pit Campground.

Buttermilk Country

Nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Buttermilk Country features routes up some of the world’s largest known glacial erratic boulders. Buttermilk’s idyllic scenery offers a picturesque backdrop for slapping routes on repeat, while it’s serene aura provides much-needed reprieve from the hassles of urban living. Beginner climbers looking for an inverted route can try their hand at Hero Roof, while kamikaze climbers charge Soul Slinger’s tricky lunge.

Vanish’s Recommended Essentials for Climbing Bishop

Before you throw yourself headlong into an epic backcountry adventure, know that the life of a desert nomad isn’t for everyone. If you’re going to contend with the elements, you’ll need the right tools for the job. Here’s a curated list from our Vanish experts to get you thinking… 

Five Ten Quantum Climbing Shoe

Five Ten’s gravity-defying Quantum Climbing Shoe is an aggressive climbing shoe built for steep routes and overhung boulders. Five Ten’s famous Stealth C4 rubber provides maximum grip for narrow edges and tricky terrain. Further, its padded Ariaprene tongue keeps your foot muscles feeling fresh ALL DAY LONG! The Quantum shoe’s Synthetic Clarino reduces stretching to increase product longevity while mitigating the risk of accidents. Perhaps this shoe’s most defining feature is the performance-enhancing asymmetrical curvature of its midsole. Perfect for technical footholds, Quantums jam, smear, and toe into small holds with astonishing ease.

Nomad Packable Duffel

Whether you use it for climbing ropes or camping supplies, Coalatree’s Nomad Packable Duffel makes every outdoor adventure that much easier. Campers are shocked to learn that this compact little nylon bag is capable of fitting twenty-two whole liters of gear. A stylish and portable solution for any escapade, the Nomad Duffle is a traveler’s best friend. 

WhiteDuck’s Canvas Swag – Explorer

Quite possibly the coolest tent on the planet, WhiteDuck’s Explorer Canvas Swag Sleeping Tent is the outback inspired camping solution every explorer deserves. Compact, durable, and easily portable, this tent combines the very best in outdoor technology with a traditional camping aesthetic. The Explorer’s “100% Cotton 14 Oz Rib-Stop Tear Check Canvas” offers natural UV protection and insulation from all weather. 

The last thing you want on a midsummer adventure in the East Sierras is to find yourself in a stuffy nylon tent, suffocated by hot, stale air. You could sleep under the open sky, and risk getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, or you unzip the top of your Canvas Explorer to enjoy some stargazing and a breath of fresh mountain air from underneath its mesh screen.

Backcountry x NEMO Chigu Sleeping Bag

Backcountry’s NEMO Chigu Sleeping Bag strikes a perfect balance between functionality and comfort. This luxury mummy sleeping bag sports a backpacking forward design, making it ideal for traveling on foot.  The Chigu’s blanket fold draft collar mimics the comfort of a real bed. Its pillow pocket can be equipped with loose clothing or a pillow. This bag is tailored to be slightly wider at the hips and knees to offer sleepers extra wiggle room.

Don’t let the elements ruin a good night’s sleep! The Chigu sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable and dry in wet conditions. Its shell is treated to easily shed light rain or morning due, while the Chigu’s waterproof footbox is designed to fend off moisture from tent-wall contact. On warmer nights, campers can make use of the Thermo gills to dump excess heat without letting in drafts.

Also worth checking out: Salomon Outline Prism Mid GTX Hiking Shoe, Biolite’s Light Diffusing Stuffsack, Howler Brothers Stockman Stretch Snapshirt, Gerber Devour Multi-Fork

Off the Beaten Path

Bishop’s renown as an outdoor destination doesn’t quite rival Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that’s why visitors love it. It’s the not-so-secret hidden gem of Inyo County. With Death Valley, Mammoth, Yosemite, and Mt. Whitney all just hours away, it’s easy to overlook, but make no mistake, rock climbing Bishop is worth the detour. 

Bonus: No trip to Bishop is complete without a stop at legendary Schatt’s Bakery.

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Our team at Vanish has noted that the individuals who thrive in tough times are bold hearted and passion-filled. The type of people always looking for a new outlet to sink their restless energy in. They carry with them the last vestiges of that great pioneering spirit, which defined generations of iron-willed American trailblazers, mountaineers, and adventurers of every stripe. Salomon’s  trail running shoes are built for that type of people.

Lose yourself among the elements

Rain or shine, it’s go time. The Alpine 2’s are water repellent and built for every terrain. No matter what the season, this shoe is ready for whatever mother nature has to throw at it. The iconic zipper cuff effectively seals the top of the shoe around your ankle, preventing water, snow, rocks and sand from ruining your run.

Take your adventure above the treeline

Charge across loose shale. Glide through thick marshes. Scale-up winding mountainsides like the Rocky Mountain goat.

The Alpine 2 uses to allow for maximum grip on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces. Contagrip features deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that balances durability and adhesion, allowing you to move seamlessly from one terrain to another. 

Maximum comfort made for you

combines foams with two different densities to provide superior cushioning, stability, and motion control.

Invest in a shoe made for your foot, not someone else’s. The Alpine 2 makes use of Salomon’s revolutionary SensiFit technology to provide a product with a secure and comfortable fit. Similar to memory foam, SensiFit adjusts to the unique contours of your foot, allowing for maximum comfort in all conditions.

Treat yourself 

Unwind from a stressful year, and give yourself the gift of adventure this holiday season. Check out to see even more epic , plus there hundreds of other outdoor products, including best-in-class , , casual wear, and . You deserve it.

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The Stuff of Legends

are made to be light, durable, and quick-drying. They consist mostly of a light nylon solution, fortified by a spandex fabric with a durable water repellent finish. Their UPF-rated board shorts use yarn mixed with titanium dioxide. These additives are permanently locked into the yarn, providing long lasting, durable protection. This simple and effective design utilizes the best materials in swimwear design to deliver a durable pair of all purpose boardshorts.

Pockets for Every Adventure

Patagonia understands the need for versatility, which is why each pair of comes built with extra pockets for travel and fishing. The front slash pockets provide easy access to personal items, and are ideal for casual outings. MOC’s right-leg pocket is fly box compatible, freeing up an extra hand while fishing. The right leg pocket also contains a key loop, giving ocean goers the ability to securely fasten keys to their person. With this reliable key string, watermen can paddle out worry free, without having to stash their keys in a tailpipe or behind a hub cap. The MOC’s back pockets feature securable flaps, for added protection.

You can sleep easy, knowing that when your adventures land you in Bali on that once in a lifetime surf trip, you’ll have no worries on any disappearing wallets or passports.

Surf or Turf in Style!

The MOC Hybrid Shorts combines the functionality of boardshorts with the look and style of your everyday shorts. MOC closely resembles street clothes, allowing for seamless transitions from the surf to the beach side bar. The three-piece, self-lined waistband features belt loops contours, compatible with your favorite leather accessory.

MOC’s durable bartacked drawstring and ladderlock drawstring closure allows for simple waistband adjustments. As you grow, the shorts can follow! That’s some practical innovation that all of us at Vanish can’t get enough of!

No More Scabbed Gonads!

Let’s not forget a vital concern for every waterman: the way a pair of boardshorts handles the goods. Low quality boardshorts are infamous for the rashes and chafing that can result from a single ocean outing. It’s uncomfortable, and can result in days out of the water. The fine folks at Patagonia have taken this into consideration. feature a gusseted crotch so beach goers can move comfortably in the sand and the surf, without having to worry over the family jewels.

Save the Ocean with Enlightened Consumerism!

A moral quandary that nearly every waterman grapples with is the need for more, better equipment, and the environmental impact of unabated consumerism. Patagonia is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our natural world, which is why they build high-quality products made to last. . By using recycled Nylon, Patagonia helps lessen our dependence on petroleum as a material source.

Wear and Tear? No Worries!

Planned obsolescence is a shady, unsustainable business practice. Patagonia products are backed by an ironclad guarantee, and the company is willing to repair most products for free!

Better Brands Do More Good

Let’s not forget that Patagonia is also leader in the global fight for sustainable business solutions. They work hand in hand with bluesign® technologies, to evaluate and reduce resource consumption in their materials supply chain. Patagonia’s self-imposed Earth tax, “1% for the Planet”, provides support to environmental initiatives across the globe.

The Shorts That Do It All

Good boardshorts are the result of quality materials and effective design. Patagonia’s MOC Hybrid Shorts rules in both!

Whether you’re gearing up for a long day at sea, or are simply running low on clean clothes, are the all purpose boardshort solution that every man deserves. The shorts run in a three colorways (Forge Gray, Mojave Khaki, and Black) and MSRP’s for only $79.

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