Oftentimes, the best preparation ahead of a beach getaway starts with the basics — you can worry about the ice-cold beach beer you’re loading your cooler up with later, but you’re going to need a pair of the best swim trunks for men well ahead of time, and you’re going to need to know where to go to get said pair.

Perhaps in recent weeks and months, you’ve heard plenty of buzz about Canadian swimwear maestros Bather, which have received praise from the likes of GQ for keeping things minimal yet stylish, with quality and performance top of mind. That means pieces like the Bather Classic Swim Trunks might appear straightforward on the surface, yet they pack a punch as far as utility and plentiful style options are concerned (just check out row after row of swim trunks and board shorts in every color of the rainbow on the brand’s well-appointed site).

The key with selections like the Bather Classic Swim Trunks is the use of materials like quick-drying polyester, plus a stretch mesh liner that boasts a difference you can feel, at least in my experience wearing the lauded Canadian swimwear brand (and yes, I did indeed try the Bather Classic Swim Trunks in a versatile Solid Navy.

What more can a guy ask for out of summer swim trunks than a quick-drying pair in an easily wearable design (the Modern lineup features a 4.5-inch inseam, while the Bather Classic Swim Trunks feature a 5.5-inch inseam, for the record).

And while it might seem a bit counterintuitive for a swimwear company to hail from the Great White North, the company also doubles down by manufacturing locally, then testing its product across the globe while offering a limited run of artistic collaborations alongside its lineup of crisp, solid-colored trunks and breezy, beach-friendly patterns.

These swim trunks might seem like a bit of an investment compared to a pair you can score at a local beach boardwalk shop, but that’s the thing about preparation: It pays off when it comes to the best men’s swim trunks well ahead of time.