Men's underwear

[akblack10]

Looking for advice on good underwear for hiking, not looking to spend $30.00 a pair... not into cotton?

[rambrush]

Well I prefer or used to the MTR series from REI but the quality has gone downhill, You definitely don't want cotton unless you carry a whole bunch of corn starch along with you.
I have started looking elsewhere and liking the feel of the Patagonia mesh and they both dry quickly and don't have any odor problems to date.

[Scott Brady]

I know they are expensive, but the ExOfficio and Patagonia stuff is really, really good. You can take only 2-3 pair on a RTW and they would still be worth wearing/keeping at the end of it.

Maybe wait for a sale?

[scarysharkface]

Another vote for the ExOfficio stuff. Two pair will get you anywhere. Cotton is not your friend. www.whitehorsegear.com usually has them at a good price...

John

[EuroJoe]

duluth trading have some that I use for work (construction, active, hot and cold) pretty reasonable price as well

www.duluthtrading.com

[Rod_SATX]

Patagonia boxer briefs is one of the best purchases I've ever made. Yes they are pricey at $30, but well worth it. Great for travel and backpacking, I highly recommend.

http://www.altrec.com/patagonia/mens-active-boxer-brief

[SunTzuNephew]

I got some microfiber boxer briefs, made by jockey, at wal-mart. They were having a special, 2 pair for $7. Good comfort, wicking material, seem OK for the price. I also have some under armors that frankly are too slick - my pants fall down :Wow1:

[Redline]

I like Tilley travel briefs. Like Scott's, a few pair will take you far. Hand wash and they will dry overnight.

http://www.tilley.com

[C Red]

ExOfficio or try Tommy John (https://www.tommyjohnwear.com) second skin, their undershirts are amazing!

Ok amazing might be a little overstatement on my part, after all they are just underwear...

[4x4mike]

Come on, you're hiking and camping. Go au natural and be one with nature.

I assume you're looking for briefs and less of something like long underwear? Have you tried under armour?

[lamontagne]

Again for the exoficio I use the boxer briefs. I find the sizing is very generous though, wear a size smaller than usual.

[Nullifier]

exofficio unders are great. I have got seveal pairs. They hold up really well after serveral washing. They do not get those fur balls like several of the other.

[Jnich77]

Looking for advice on good underwear for hiking, not looking to spend $30.00 a pair... not into cotton?

Real men go commando :gunt::gunt::gunt::gunt:

[nwoods]

I asked Scott this same question about a year ago. Best advice I've ever received. The ExOfficio underwear is nearly magical. Super easy to clean, very quick drying. I can sit on a leather seat for 12 hours in the Mojave desert and I never get sweaty or dank, never get ichy, and they are seemingly incapable of absorbing any odor.

[Chris85xlt]

i like my UnderArmour Boxerjock boxer briefs...usually around $20

[kerry]

What were the underwear being tested recently on the space station? I think I heard they could be worn for a month without laundering or alienating one's shipmates.

[akblack10]

Ok, thanks for answering my "semi-personal" underwear question... I bought 3 pairs of ExOfficio and wore them yesterday...they are NICE!:elkgrin:

[southpier]

Go Commando!

[viatierra]

Again for the exoficio I use the boxer briefs. I find the sizing is very generous though, wear a size smaller than usual.

Uhhhh, speak for yourself on that one.

I can say that I've been dissappointed in how fast some of my REI have worn out. Maybe its just the newer ones. Here's what I really want: something besides grey, blue & black solids. I had some fun polka dot patterns from REI several years ago. Is it too much to ask? Synthetic, wicking, JAZZY, boxer breifs??

[bsautry]

Underarmor all the way. Different lengths, fast drying and hadles the heat extremely well. :ar15:

[VicHanson]

I got some microfiber boxer briefs, made by jockey, at wal-mart. They were having a special, 2 pair for $7. Good comfort, wicking material, seem OK for the price. I also have some under armors that frankly are too slick - my pants fall down :Wow1:

:iagree:, these are great. They are normally $7 each, bought a bunch at the 2 for $7 price. They are Life brand, by Jockey. I use them for hiking, running, swimming trunks..., there are a couple of different styles and materials. I think they do run a little small, I use a size larger than normal.

[BigAl]

I just got some underarmor from backcountry.com for $14.95 with free shipping, it was the best deal I could find

[nwoods]

REI has ExOfficio underwear on sale this weekend for 30% off.

[craig333]

Unless you're a firefighter, then you do want cotton.

[SunTzuNephew]

Unless you're a firefighter, then you do want cotton.


Or nomex

[Colorado David]

Merino Wool. I'm not joking. They are very comfortable, wick better than any other fabric and dry faster than cotton or synthetic. Being a natural protein, they have an enzyme that inhibits bacteria growth so they don't develop the odor that synthetics do, even when clean. I have the Justin Charles brand. They are not cheap.

http://justincharles.com/Midweight-4-inch-Boxer-Merino-Wool-Brief.aspx

[spressomon]

Wool or cotton boxers for me. I've got a drawer full of Duluth Trading's made from plastic milk bottles; getting ready to get donated. Way too damn clammy for me. I guess if its made from fabric that came from a milk jug then it might be reasonable to assume it doesn't breath very well...I fell for the marketing shizzle.

Patagonia started offering their cotton boxers again after a 5-year lapse into poly. My fav's for the buck are from Old Navy.

[ddog45]

You guys sure can go on about underwear...

[UK4X4]

"Go Commando! "



around town no issues, but when travelling,

tummy bugs are a constant concern

Being that the rear valve controls solids fluids and gas........

this sometimes malfunctions after a rat burrito

Cotton / natural fibers....

[spressomon]

You guys sure can go on about underwear...

Its either that or cleaning out the junk closet :coffeedrink: