Favorite Pastime is dedicated to making high-quality, ethically manufactured menswear with a Californian outlook on life—comfortable, casual goods built for travel and leisure. We make timeless pieces for your favorite times.

A brief history... or a bit of a rant from the founder:

I knew I wanted to start a lifestyle brand after finishing a marketing internship at Volcom Clothing Australia in 2007. Growing up in the action sports scene, I always appreciated the cultural identity that came with wearing certain brands. But as I got older, my tastes changed—and the clothes those brands made no longer reflected how I wanted to present myself.

I still love snowboarding, surfing, and skating. But the style? It got weird. What once felt like a creative, rebellious culture morphed into something loud, acrobatic, and corporate. Tricks became bigger but more robotic. It all felt like action sports jocks took over. I didn’t relate.

I missed the classic, casual surf style of the '60s—white tees, good pants, worn-in denim shirts, and solid boardshorts. I wanted a grown-up version of the cutoff Dickies and oversized flannels I wore to punk shows in the '90s. Minimal or no branding. Just clean, durable gear that works—and looks better with time.

I started Favorite Pastime as a cultural identifier for the grown-up grom. And as a reason to explore new passions: aviation, driving 4x4s, fishing, hunting, permaculture, wilderness first aid, mountaineering, rock climbing, Jiu Jitsu... this brand became a catalyst for diving into all of it.

Now, I’m focused on making fewer things, but making them better. I ask myself: Will this make my life better? Will it make your life better?

My style hasn’t changed much over the years. The fits are roomier (okay, I got fatter). But I need less now. I just want good gear for chasing powder, finding empty waves, and spending time with my wife, kids, friends—and new experiences.

Everything I make is based on my real life. These are the clothes I wear every day, the ones I pack for trips, the ones I’ve beat the hell out of. They last, and they look even better when they’ve been lived in.

Whether you're cooking, hiking, camping, surfing, snowboarding, or flying—you name it—whatever your Favorite Pastime is, I hope you go after it fully... and wear our gear while you're at it. That's why we build it.

—Mat Crossan
Founder, Favorite Pastime Co.