PDW Argonaut Board Short ATG

The Argonaut Boardshort features the tried and true classic tie waist for dialing in fit while remaining trim and low profile, handy-secure pockets, horseshoe gusset, mini-cordage clip points, and welded low profile leg openings/hems. The versatile design of this short is ideal for many warm-hot, weather outdoor pursuits. The carefully considered pockets extends their usefulness as an everyday short around town and on even on the trail. PDW actually wear these backpacking where their low profile waist design wear perfectly under padded waist belts. The Argonaut Boardshort is made in California where they know a thing of two about life around and in the beautiful Pacific Ocean. This version is All Terrain Green.

The earth is 71% covered in water. Finding adventure anywhere will likely take you to a waterborne environment. PDW engages all the natural terrains the earth has to offer and is dedicated to creating purpose driven, functional goods for the modern user to perform in amphibious conditions. The Argonaut Boardshort is designed for Watermen. Surf, scuba, snorkeling, packrafting, paddleboarding, river running, kayaking, anywhere where's there water. 

The Argonaut Boardshort is designed to be highly versatile and while terrific in the water, is also right at home around town and even on the trail. Three carefully considered zippered pockets keep your core EDC items secure during high impact activities while remaining low profile. Extra functional details include internal coin pockets, slipjoint pockets, and a dummy cord in the back pocket for a keeping a key out of the way when in the water. The mini-cordage clip points offer convenient anchor points for attaching a mini-carabiner for around-town keys or our Mini Coil Lanyard to secure your favorite pocket light.

The Argonaut Boardshort features PDW custom milled All Terrain Cloth. This technical fabric is the lightest they offer, yet is durable, long wearing, dries quickly, and has 4-way stretch for maximum movement and comfort during any activity.

Every apparel design PDW makes feature considerations for everyday carry, in particular folding knives. From the ever handy SAK to modern folders to slipjoints. The Argonaut Boardshort design includes the unique Clip Dock detail which is specifically for indexing a folder pocket clip to carry IWB. Adhering to the more minimalistic philosophy of boardshorts where the wearer is dialed more towards a lightweight, uncluttered, unencumbered mode, PDW shorts, while incorporating more EDC functionality, it's encourage to use lower profile and streamlined kit with these shorts. Carrying a low profile folder, such as the rustproof models from Terrain 365, allows the folder to be snug against the body and keeps it out of the way when paddling out for a session at your favorite break. For those who want something an even smaller and even lower profile carry, these shorts feature a specific slipjoint pocket inside the mesh pocket liners.