Blake Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 bit of a random question I know... but what kind of underwear do the guy out there like to wear for days of long hikes or long climbs. general summertime alpine adventures? I get annoyed with normal cotton boxers and I'm looking for suggestions. Quote
Chad_A Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Hey, Blake, I don't know how unique it is, but a few years back, I picked up a pair of Gramicci swim trunks. They're nylon/quickdry (obviously), comfortable to hike in (double use as underwear and shorts), have a cinch waist, and don't seem to bunch up too badly if I have a heavier pair of, say, Scholler pants over top of them for a colder summit day. They let the boys breathe nicely Quote
crackers Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 My fiance bought me three pairs of patagucci capilene boxer briefs. I had to admit it, but i love them and i'm planning to get some more during their next sale... Quote
catbirdseat Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) Nylon is fine and it dries quickly but it is clammy and clingy. I prefer polyester. Oops! Not THAT polyester. This: Edited July 21, 2006 by catbirdseat Quote
TrogdortheBurninator Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I also have three pairs of thje Gucci capilenes (silk weight). They are the shit. Seriously, they are super comfortable and the dry fast. Plus they have these cool flat seams that don't chafe. Quote
ketch Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I usually don't have any trouble with cotton. That said I was given a pair of capilene made by Mountain hardware that has silver entrained in the fibres. It really works good to reduce the mank factor. I usually wear them on multiday trips. Quote
slothrop Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Cotton kills. You are all sketchy. There are countless cases of testicular hypothermia documented in ANAM, isn't that enough to convince you? Every piece of synthetic fiber that comes into contact with my ass retains a whiff of that lovely aroma forever. Heat and exertion only cause the dormant stank to reassert itself with greater fury each time. Perhaps silver-lined shorts, as ketch suggests, are the cure, but I'm sure they're not cheap. Cotton and wool, on the other hand, come out of the wash fresh as a daisy and stay mellow for a while. I've never had a problem with comfort with natural fabric undies, any season of the year. Except that one time I skied down St. Helens in my underwear and fell a lot. Cotton briefs with those "nice flat seams" are definitely available. Quote
Pro Mountain Sports Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 The wool type will surprise you. Anyone here besides me like'em? Quote
Couloir Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 To help combat those unsightly VPLs, I would highly recommend a fashionable mohair thong. Warm, yet functional. Quote
jmace Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 ya jeez if its too hot to wear long underwear..i be goin commando...save the cotton underwear for back at camp Quote
RogerJ Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 My success has been with the ex-officio (sp?) stuff. I wore the same pair this past weekend (July 21-22-23) in some pretty warm conditions. My girlfriend kissed me when I got home and the dogs did not run away in terror which is a change from the REI brand ones I used a few times that drove tent mates to bivvy. I know from friends in the clothing industry that the silver threads mentioned earlier seem to do the trick as a rule. Hope this helps. -r Quote
browntoe98 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I love wool. Ibex, Smartwool... I just talked with this guy at Patagonia - they're offering a wool line this coming winter. That Merino is the bomb. Relatively heavy, though, when stacked up against Capilene. Quote
browntoe98 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I guess I should add that I also love sheep. Quote
gary_hehn Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I tried going commando once, to save weight - how anal! Bad idea, it was not good, I don't recommend it. I've had good luck with patagucci capilene briefs, but I've gotten great reviews on Under Armour shirts, their products might be worth checking into. Quote
Stefan Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 swim trunks. that's all. not the ones down to the knees, but to mid thigh heighth. light. dry fast. have pockets. long enough to stop chaffing between thighs. they hold the middle man well. Quote
MountaingirlBC Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I like the Mountain Hardware ones too. They dry really fast so you can wash 'em, eat breakfast & wear them again. Quote
jon Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 The Exofficio and Icebreaker Merino have worked really well for me. Quote
justybug Posted August 5, 2006 Posted August 5, 2006 i've had decent luck with the under armour boxer briefs. they dry quick too and don't seem to bunch up. Quote
Klimber Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) been getting these, I REALLY like them. PRICEY but they are sold out at REI a lot so I am probably not the only one. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD...NS_CLOTHING_TOC Edited August 17, 2006 by Klimber Quote
DirtyHarry Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 but what kind of underwear do the guys out there like to wear for days of long hikes or long climbs. Leopard skin banana hammock. Woot! Quote
dinomyte Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 I wear silk boxers with a nice Winnie the Pooh print! Quote
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