Two iconic American brands renowned for their commitment to quality and craftsmanship – are proudly launching a limited-edition capsule that brings together GORUCK’s legendary GR1 rucksack and Birdwell’s classic 300 boardshorts, embodying durability and timeless design.
This collaboration is a celebration of two American legacies—Special Forces durability and surf culture authenticity. Together, the brands created products that bridge adventure, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal.
Founded in 1961 by Carrie Birdwell Mann, Birdwell was one of the first businesses specializing in surf wear, turning Mann’s living room where she sewed into one of the first surf shops. Her original customers were lifeguards in Newport Beach, California. The first product she created is still the main staple of the Birdwell brand: two-ply nylon boardshorts, built for surfing.
“Birdwell is passionate about creating functional, high-quality beach styles that help people lead healthy lives,” said Birdwell CEO Eric Crane. “Training has become a standard for those looking to gain and maintain strength throughout their lives. This collaboration with GORUCK upholds the shared value of keeping people active long term by promoting exercise in and out of the water.”
“What makes this collaboration significant is the shared values both brands represent,” says Jason McCarthy, founder of GORUCK, and former Green Beret. Toughness, quality, and functionality are the pillars in which GORUCK products are built upon and the signature GR1 is built so that it would thrive in both Baghdad and NYC.”
The GORUCK x Birdwell collaboration includes the world’s best rucksack and the world’s best boardshorts. Built in the USA, the 26L GR1 Birdwell was customized using Birdwell’s ultra-tough, water-repellent, quick-drying black camo SurfNyl™️ fabric. The boardshorts are from Birdwell’s popular USA-made SurfNyl™️ 300 line, which are cut to a medium-length with reinforced seams for pure function and utility. Tying the collection together is a one-of-a-kind co-branded patch, which comes pre-patched on the rucksack and sewn onto the boardshorts.
The GR1 x Birdwell will be sold for $345 and the 300 Boardshorts x GORUCK will be sold for $125. Both brands will sell the product on their websites; for more information, visit goruck.com or Birdwell.com.
