Hightide Boardshort 2N1

Wore these for a full day of swimming and hiking and they dried out fast between the two. The built-in liner actually stays put instead of bunching up, which is why I stopped wearing separate compression shorts underneath.

The built-in Pro Agua X liner is the standout—no chafing even after a full morning of swimming and then lounging on the sand. Dried off way faster than my old trunks, and the four-way stretch lets me kick freely without any binding. Exactly what I needed for a trip that's part surf, part hike.

The stretch in these is no joke—I paddled out and dove under waves all morning and never felt restricted. The built-in liner stays put and breathes way better than the mesh ones I've tried, plus the outer fabric was dry by the time I walked back to the car.