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At first glance, they look like a pair of standard Hurley board shorts: A woven, flexible adaptive waistband in a cool neo-camo colorway. But look closer: Carhartt’s influence is all over the design. The lightweight Phantom fabric has been replaced with a tougher ripstop that’s water-repellent and stretchy. It’s as at home working on projects around the house as it is in the waves. It won’t snag, and while it might not be as cozy as cotton, it dries faster. And check out the Carhartt-classic drawstring. —Jon Langston, Commerce Editor

[$100; carhartt.com]

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