Roark Mainline Guidebook Spring '23

MENS & WOMENS ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR MODERN TRAVEL TAHITI, SUMMER ‘23

Essential Gear

FOR MODERN TRAVEL

What better way to kickoff these hot summer months than imagining yourself amongst the dreamy backdrop of some far-off island paradise?

If you’re new to Roark, welcome. If this isn’t your first time receiving one of our Guide Books, then you’re well familiar with what to expect: rugged adventure stories told through authentic clothing and photography. Each season we throw our team into some far-flung destination and tell ‘em to put our gear through the test, meanwhile using the surrounding environment to inspire the designs and fabrications of what we make.

But back to that far-off island paradise… ahhh, Tahiti. This season we took our team of men and women to the atolls in the South Pacific to explore all the fruit it has on offer. Surfing in the Tuamotus, living on a catamaran for a week, sleeping under waterfalls (note to self: don’t forget the mosquito net next time), and even sending a few on probably the hottest trail runs they’ve ever experienced. Needless to say, we didn’t save much time for relaxation, but squeezing every bit of action out of these trips is what we’re all about.

In the pages ahead, we’ll walk you through some epic storytelling and tips and tricks for getting the most out of any adventure, near or far. We’ll also introduce you to our latest Summer Collection, one we hope inspires you to explore, and keeps the spirit of the journey at the forefront of your mind.

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FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED

For every Fair Trade Certified™ product sold, Roark pays an additional premium directly back to the workers who made our clothes.

GIVE BACK INITIATIVES

Roark’s “Safe Camp Foundation” is our internal give-back platform focused on leaving the communities we visit better off than when we arrived.

SUSTAINABILE MATERIALS

Throughout the Roark product line lies an assortment of sustainable materials such as Repreve® Recycled Fibers, organic cotton and hemp to reach our goals of becoming a more sustainable company.

Photography

Dylan Gordon, Drew Smith

Serena Lutton and Rava Ray

Jeff Johnson, Corey Brindley, Beau Flemister and Lily Day

PEAKING DEEP 5 PANEL SNAPBACK HAT BLACK $34

ACCOMPLICE SHELTER MOD 14L BAG BLACK $65

GONZO CAMP COLLAR SHIRT

TREELINE DOBBY DARK MILITARY $75

LAYOVER TRAIL SHORT BEACH $75

Nate Zoller, Harrison Roach & LJ O’Leary, Revivalists

Mystic Motu

THE SOUTHERN SEAS ODYSSEY

Exotic, seductive and painstakingly remote, once the cradle of Pacific voyaging, Tahiti is now a unique blend of French and Polynesian cultures spread out across separate archipelagos, atolls, and lost motus (tiny islands) luring travelers to jump ship and taste its tropical fruits, never to return home.

Teahiti, Womens Ambassador

Not Your Average Button Up

A few years back we found ourselves drenched in the hot, humid climate of Jamaica. What became of that sweltering summer trip was our favorite shirt: The Bless Up. A micro perforated, moisture-wicking button up that is anything but average. It’s technical, but doesn’t look the part.

BLACK GREEN PRINT / JUNGLE GREEN / DUSTY PINK / JUNGLE GREEN PRINT $89

LAYOVER TRAIL SHORT BEACH $75

Drew Smith, Revivalist

Established in 1955, Hinano has been synonymous with Tahiti. From its iconic label to its thirst quenching capabilities, the original ‘Brasserie de Tahiti’ is always the light at the end of the tunnel after a long day in the surf. Roark is proud to pair up with the original beer of Tahiti, the liquid gold that fueled our crew as we escaped to the islands for a few weeks of exploration.

HINANO

HINANO

GONZO CAMP COLLAR SHIRT

HINANO OTEMANU LIGHT BLUE $79

CHILLER BOARDSHORT 17”

HINANO OTEMANU BLACK $69

SHOREY BOARDSHORT 16”

SUN GOD LIGHT BLUE $66

SUN GOD PREMIUM TEE BLACK $38

WORDS BY JEFF JOHNSON

Eco-Farming In Ahe

We landed on what looked like an uninhabited scar of sand in the middle of the South Pacific. Situated just north of Tahiti, Ahe is one of seventy-five tiny atolls in the Tuamotu archipelago. My friend Josh Humbert greeted us at the airstrip wearing no shirt and no shoes—only boardshorts and a black pearl necklace. Aside from the small tufts of grey hair behind his ears, there was no sign of the 20 years that had passed since we’d last seen each other. He was bright-eyed, sun tanned, super fit and ageless. The contrast of our pasty figures covered in jeans and sweat-drenched shirts was more than evident as we loaded our gear into his tinnie boat.

I had spent time working on Josh’s pearl farm back in 2003. I came down here with Patagonia Inc. founder, Yvon Chouinard. It was our first trip together. We had decided to come down a week before a surf trip and work for our room and board. For a week, Yvon and I lived in a plywood shack diving everyday with Josh and his crew.

Warm Water Essentials

THE SUMMER BOARDSHORT COLLECTION

PASSAGE SERIES 17”

Designed with one thing in mind: high performance surfing.

PANEL MOOREA HYDRO $69 / SOLID BLACK $66

CHILLER SERIES 17”

For those that prefer a pair of trunks over walkshorts. Product contains pockets and stretch, water not included.

CORAL REEFER LIGHT BLUE $69 / MIXTAPE ORANGE $69

SHOREY SERIES 16”

Does your future include cooling off in the water after waking up from a midday nap in a hammock? No? Grab a pair of these and change that, please.

PARADAISO LIGHT BLUE $66 / SHELL COVE DARK NAVY $66

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Deep Roots Capsule

It is said that the famous tiare flower is so perfect that the gods fought over it when it was first created. To put an end to the fighting, and protect it from destruction, it was blessed and delivered to Earth where it inspired the birth of the moon, stars and all living things. After many moons had passed, the tiare finally sprouted on Tahiti and the gods said, ‘Today this creature has become a plant, but the spirit of the gods will remain within.’ It is those deep roots of the tiare flower that inspired this Tahitian capsule.

PASSAGE BOARDSHORT 17”

PANEL DEEP ROOTS DARK MILITARY $69

SHOREY BOARDSHORT 16”

DEEP ROOTS BLACK $69

DEEP ROOTS PREMIUM TEE

BLACK $49

Jeff Johnson & Nate Zoller, Revivalists

OUR MOST IMPORTANT ADVENTURE YET IS WELL UNDERWAY – ROARK WOMENS.

We hiked. We surfed. We repelled waterfalls. We waited out the torrential downpours. We witnessed the spirit of the people. We sought refuge for the night in dark, immense jungles. We felt fear and life-giving joy all at once. We rejoiced in a place some of us had been to but had never before seen.

Discover Mystic Motu, our new season of functional adventure apparel that does not compromise on style. The spirit of the islands inspired our collection of textiles rich with hues of Tahitian sunsets and prints influenced by the local foliage and coral reef.

DESIGNED AND SHOT ENTIRELY BY WOMEN — FOR WOMEN.

Guaranteed For Life

THE UPDATED “BOATMAN 2.0” BOARDSHORT 17”

Nothing is more sustainable than a lifetime guarantee.

Building on our bulletproof Boatman Series of boardshorts, the new Boatman 2.0 has been upgraded with a super durable, but ultra light, 4-way stretch Cordura fabric. Tested in the world’s heaviest reef breaks, and on the most skilled boatmen and surfers the world over, Roark stands by it’s Lifetime Guarantee on every pair. The Boatman 2.0 exceeds the demands for any abrasive situation in the surf without sacrificing mobility or performance.

The updated Cordura fabric on these are a game changer. Super lightweight and stretchy, but so durable that it’s still got a Lifetime Guarantee. A few guys on our team tested these while surfing and working on the boats in Tavarua and swear by them.”

COREY, ROARK MARKETING DIRECTOR

Harrison Roach, Revivalist Tahiti

A CIELE ATHLETICS X RUN AMOK JOINT ADVENTURE

The Lost And Found Collection

UNSEEK. UNFIND. UNLEARN.

They found themselves in Tahiti, deep in the jungle with barely an inkling of where they might be or where they should go. Perfectly lost on a long run with only the essentials and a few friends. This capsule is a joint adventure, born of misadventure and the good things found when not in search of them.

Rio Lakeshore & Travis Weller, Revivalists

BUCKET HAT CIELE X RUN AMOK BLACK $70

CAMPER HAT CIELE X RUN AMOK BLACK $45

BOMMER 3.5” CIELE X RUN AMOK EVERGREEN $95

ALTA SHORTS 5” CIELE X RUN AMOK BLACK $89

MATHIS KNIT CIELE X RUN AMOK AQUA GREEN $55

Emily Erickson, Womens Ambassador

The “Layover Short”

Versatile. Convenient. Comfortable. Stylish. All words associated with one of our best selling walkshorts: The Layover. From its beltless waistband design, to the multiple zippered pockets built for travel documents (and snacks) and a hidden phone drop, this 2-way stretch, travel friendly short may just have you rethinking what a walkshort should be.

LAYOVER 2.0 TRAVEL SHORT 19”

MILITARY / BLACK / DARK KHAKI / STONE BLUE $75

TO THE FOREST FLOOR

The “Campover Short”

Sometimes, we consider camping to be a state of mind (it’s a coping mechanism). Enter: The Campover Short. A 17” micro ripstop stretch short with a few bells and whistles to make sure you’re always prepared. It’s got details like zippered pockets, a built in belt and front and back key loops. Our Marketing Director has been wearing them so much we had to pull the fire alarm on him recently for making a bonfire in his office... we still gave him his merit badge.

STRETCH MINI RIPSTOP WEBBING BELT ZIP FRONT POCKETS

Roark welcomes you to Run Amok.

The idea of running in our ‘own’ way, in our ‘own’ gear forced us to reimagine how active apparel should look and feel. Rethinking technical features and implementing graphic expression is part of our unending pursuit of creating a new path in the active category. This season was inspired by the vibrancy of the Tahitian reefs and jungles. We hope it stirs some creativity in you, as it did for us.

Rio Lakeshore & Travis Weller, Revivalists

MATHIS TIE DYE KNIT LIGHT BLUE $59

ALTA SHORT 5” BLACK / TURQUOISE $85 BLESS UP TRAIL SHIRT BLACK - WHITE $89

The “Bless Up Trail”

PUTS THE “PERF” IN “PERFORMANCE”

Built with a 4-Way stretch, microperforated, nylon Tactel/ poly blend fabric, this technical button up is one of the most versatile garments in the Run Amok Collection. Designed to dump heat, and add some style to your kit, the Bless Up Trail is comfortable in practically every scenario you’ll find yourself in.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Yiling Changues comes from the 4th generation of Chinese Hakka immigrants in Tahiti. An artist, illustrator, graphic designer and wanderer, her creations transport the admirer to a dreamlike state, somewhere between fantasy and reality.

Roark is proud to present a collection designed with Changues, where a portion of every sale will be donated to a non profit of her choice in her local community.

W IDLE SHORT BONE $65

M GONZO CAMP COLLAR SHIRT YILING LIGHT BLUE $79

W IDLE BUTTON UP SHIRT BONE $75

M PASSAGE PRIMO BOARDSHORT 18” YILING DARK NAVY $89

M TAKE A HIKE ORGANIC COTTON TEE BONE $49

M SCHOLAR BUTTON DOWN COLLAR SHIRT LAKE VIAHIRIA BONE $79

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Don’t Panic. It’s Organic.

THE WELL WORN COLLECTION

Let’s face it, you can’t wear loud patterns and graphics 24/7 (or maybe you can?). We’ve all got our go-to staples, be it tees or button ups, that we grab religiously throughout the week. Our Well Worn Collection is just that, everyday staples that you can feel good and look good wearing. Constructed from 100% Organic Cotton, it’s better for the environment and feels way better on. Give ‘em a go and you’ll see what we mean.

Beau Flemister, Writer

LIGHTWEIGHT ORGANIC SKY BLUE / LIGHT ARMY / OFF WHITE / BLACK / JUNGLE GREEN $38

OXFORD SHIRT ORGANIC SMOKE / RUSSET / WHITE / BLACK / GOLDEN / DUSTY YELLOW $65

Tahiti’s coral reefs foster life for thousands of different ocean species. Much in the way that running breathes life into us. Drawing inspiration from the abstract patterns and colors observed during our stint in Te Ao Mā’ohi, we created the next installment of Run Amok to bring a little life to your day to day activity.

The “Explorer 2.0 Short”

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No matter what activities you may find yourself in, the Explorer 2.0 Short has you covered. It’s our adventure-ready, lightweight hybrid short, built with 4-way stretch and a quick drying poly-cotton blend, that brings performance and comfort both in and out of the water.

These are my favorite shorts to wear because of how comfortable they are. By far the most comfortable shorts I’ve ever worn. To me they have the perfect fit, and I can swim, climb, or wear them for a casual night out.”

DANTY, ROARK CUSTOMER

MESH LINED POCKETS

QUICK DRY 4-WAY STRETCH

LOWER ZIP POCKET DWR/H20 RESISTANT WAISTBAND DRAWSTRING MESH LINED POCKETS QUICK DRY 4-WAY STRETCH DWR/H20 RESISTANT

LAND OR BY SEA

DARK NAVY / STONE BLUE / KHAHI / BLACK / RUSSET $75

The “Layover 2.0 Pant”

Our best-selling pant, The Layover 2.0, was built to keep you comfortable and secure no matter how stressful your travel itinerary gets. Durably constructed with our coveted Embarq Dura Stretch fabric, zippered pockets and boardshort closure system, they’re our tactical approach to travel.

GONZO CAMP COLLAR SHIRT HINANO OTEMANU LIGHT BLUE $79

Adaptable To Your Journey

THE “ACCOMPLICE” MODULAR SERIES

A collection of bags designed to be durable and adaptable for any journey. We’ve consciously designed this collection to bring the functions of an adventure bag to your daily carry so that you’re always prepared for what lies ahead. Mix and match the bags with the modular attachments to customize your bag to fit your needs on the road ahead.

MODULAR DESIGN

1 – BAG

MULE 45L BLACK $189

4 – ATTACHMENT

STOW MODULAR 4.5L BLACK $59

DURABLE RIPSTOP

2 – BAG

MISSING LINK 42L BLACK $159

5 – ATTACHMENT

SHELTER MODULAR 14L BLACK $65

WATER RESISTANT

3 – BAG

MULE 25L BLACK $139

6 – ATTACHMENT

ESCAPE MODULAR 2L BLACK $49

EXPLORER HYBRID HAT DARK NAVY $39

TAHITI TIME CLASSIC 5 PANEL HAT DARK NAVY $34

Summer is finally here, and with it, aspirations of travel, paradise, and hopefully warm water are not too far from reality. Whether or not you have wild travel plans, find comfort in the notion that adventure and exploration first start as a state of mind, at least that’s how it started for us. Within the pages of our newest Summer Guide Book, we’ll weave tales of some of our recent travels, a trip we’ve endearingly named Mystic Motu. Through these stories and the product they inspired, we hope to put you in that right state of mind and set you up for an unforgettable summer. Enjoy what lay ahead and we’ll be back soon to bring you on our next rendezvous in The Far Out East. Open Roads, Open Minds!

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