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Patagonia and Saxx Boxer BriefsAs we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
My son wears quick dry underwear when hiking the Camino and other long distance trails. Like you, he also invested in a few pairs of ex-officio's, due to stellar reviews. They are not his favorite, and prefers a similar, but the much less expensive Joe Boxer brand with boy cut legs.Having recently robbed a bank I invested in a pair of ex-officio’s finest. They’re quick dry, but I can’t really say they’re worth the price.
regular old cotton briefs
Turga, I hope you bring three pairs in case it's a rainy day.Regular old cotton briefs work very well for me. Only downside is they can take quite a long time drying after washing, so I pin them to my backpack in the morning and proudly let them fly for the first few hours of walking
Turga, I hope you bring three pairs in case it's a rainy day.
On rainy days your underwear gets wet anyway
Discard when crusty.
@Tincatinker, we can always count on you for an unexpected viewpoint, and often a good laugh.In my youth we "washed" socks and underpants by banging them on a tree until they softened a bit. Not recommended for modern fabrics, they wouldn't last a week
I like the support of fairly tight underwear. Otherwise there is a lot of wobbling up and down and side to side with the risk of chafing and just occasionally a small varicocele which can take weeks to settle down. Not much fun.Pourquoi, not one mention of "going commando." It works rain or shine except in co-ed sleeping facilities.
Agree. I brought 2 pair of Ex Officio briefs on camino #1. Bought a three pack of their Give-N-Go boxer briefs for camino #2 on hiking in the mountains. I bought the three pack from Costco for just a hair more than one of the briefs from an outdoor store. I looked for more a few days ago in the store and online but had no luck. Got some really nice cheese though including Manchego.I'm an Ex Officio fan. Pricey but comfortable and the quickest to dry of any I've used. The Give-N-Go 2.0 is about as close a model as you can get to the model (can't recall the name) that worked well for me in the mid-2010's. No problem with chafing, excellent breathability. The briefs provide great support without that, uh, claustrophobic or steamy feeling you get from the various brands of 'boxer briefs.'
A graduate from a US military academy told me they had a saying there: "You may run out of clean underwear but you never run out of underwear."In my youth we "washed" socks and underpants by banging them on a tree until they softened a bit. Not recommended for modern fabrics, they wouldn't last a week
Unrelated note: If your underwear are wet from the rain, then it is not the performance of the underwear that should be your main concern.
It’s amazing the abuse that wool can take though some of the modern Merino stuff seems like the manufacturers have followed the principles of designed obsolescence. As a very small boy I mostly wore “silk”, probably because two of my aunties had worked in a factory making parachutes for the latter part of the 2nd world war (I forget what the current number is).@Tincatinker, we can always count on you for an unexpected viewpoint, and often a good laugh.
You're bound to hear from someone who tells you this is a recipe for chafing and accompanying disasters. What really matters is if it works for you, it works for you...and maybe someone else will try it out after reading this thread.Has anyone walked in just running shorts? I know I can go many miles with no chafing, and they wash and dry quickly.
Well, if you will read an article headed 'Ok guys, what underwear.....You're bound to hear from someone who tells you this is a recipe for chafing and accompanying disasters. What really matters is if it works for you, it works for you...and maybe someone else will try it out after reading this thread.
Quite frankly I'm hoping I forget everything I've read on this thread in case I meet any of these esteemed gentlemen on the path!!
Nothing is going to be as comfortable as cotton, imo. That said, for my Camino's I wear Under Armor synthetic underwear. Faster drying, breathable etc.. I believe the main purpose is it dries quicker. Less than a decade ago we all washed our under garments in a sink and hoped they were dry in the morning. Today, especially on the well traveled routes, washers and dryers are plentiful.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Vaseline takes care of that. ;-)For what it’s worth, I wear Buck Naked brand from Duluth Trading Co. They’re highly breathable with ample room down there. They’re NOT made of cotton, which is good. You don’t want to get all sweaty and start chafing!!
Expat, you've been gone too long!! We use the term guys to mean "group of people" now, it's no longer reserved for non-gals!! (gal being a term you will be aware kiwis have never really used at all, but the Americanisation of the world means we understand it)Well, if you will read an article headed 'Ok guys, what underwear.....
Learned a new word. Can not think of when I might ever use it.I like the support of fairly tight underwear. Otherwise there is a lot of wobbling up and down and side to side with the risk of chafing and just occasionally a small varicocele which can take weeks to settle down. Not much fun.
If the word is 'varicocele" then I hope you never need to use it! Not a very pleasant experience.Learned a new word. Can not think of when I might ever use it.
I have no experience in this topic, but a peregrino that I met last year told everyone that he met that Saxx were the holy Grail of men's underwear.Patagonia and Saxx Boxer Briefs
Therefore, if you are traveling on the CF, CP or CN, you can probably safely bring your cotton underwear and be comfortable. That said, you will have to pay for the use of these machines.
Icebreaker.....Camino tough, will be wearing the same two pair on my 3rd Camino and they look like they just came out of the box. Comfy too.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
The synthetic fiber boxers and boxer briefs from Duluth Trading Co. (US) are very good.For what it’s worth, I wear Buck Naked brand from Duluth Trading Co. They’re highly breathable with ample room down there. They’re NOT made of cotton, which is good. You don’t want to get all sweaty and start chafing!!
Ahhh. Here's a topic I haven't read about on the forum for a while. I was also a longtime (many decades) cotton brief user. When I was researching the Camino for the first time, the recommendation I followed was boxer briefs - poly, silk, but not cotton. This is to avoid chafing, if nothing else. I don't know if brand is that important, but mine were Jockey.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I wore on my CF and my CP seamless sport-briefs, pure synthetics. Very easy in washing, fast drying.What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I found that I lost weight on both of my Caminos and appreciated a size smaller than my what usual sedentary lifestyle warranted.My choices so far are Wranglers from Walmart. 92% Nylon, 8% Spandex boxer brief a size larger than normal worked for me. Should last and dry Quick, or REI Wool and Tencel boxers or boxer briefs. Smartwool didn't fit well. I'll be hiking in cooler weather. I've been trying different kinds for a while. Ex Officio work good too.
For the CF last year I wore Saxx and Under Armour. The UA were the most comfortable, had the best support and wicking. Both brands were easily washable and dried quickly.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Saxx. Non chafing and great wicking.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
If only that were true.I can't believe all the opinions about underwear. Just get a couple of pairs and you will get used to them after a few days.
As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't goo
I wear running shorts with a liner, no underwear needed. Works very well and less laundryHas anyone walked in just running shorts? I know I can go many miles with no chafing, and they wash and dry quickly.
On the lighter side, this reminded me of a scene from Seinfeld. Elaine comments, "I don't know how you guys walk around with those things." See at 1:38I like the support of fairly tight underwear. Otherwise there is a lot of wobbling up and down and side to side with the risk of chafing and just occasionally a small varicocele which can take weeks to settle down. Not much fun.
I can appreciate your frustration with buying (often over priced) items and they not work out, then just getting shoved to the back of your drawer.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Has anyone else used the launderette in Lalin which is fully automatic including the addition of detergent and fabric softener and even has free Wi-Fi?Of course if you get together with some Camno Amigos, you can share a machine
I often do that as many people do I think.
I was sitting in a Lavanderia in Ponferrada with two Amigos doing just that.
All of our stuff in one machine and it wasn't even half full.
Thankfully there were 4 machines.
The other 3 were being taken up by three Pilgrims (friends) each doing there own individual washing and drying.
Never quite figured that out
I have tried several different brands/type, I have now decided that the Uniqlo AIRism Ultra Seamless Boxer Briefs work the best for me.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
It is true for me, so for me it is true
Has anyone else used the launderette in Lalin which is fully automatic including the addition of detergent and fabric softener and even has free Wi-Fi?
Ah, but you said and you will get used to them ….It is true for me, so for me it is true
I wore Patagonia boxers and most of the time wasn't aware that I was wearing them. Very importantly, they dry quickly after washing - either overnight on the Albergue washing line or on the back of your backpack during the day.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I am on Bradypus;' side... well said.Nothing very special for me. Not cotton - gets too damp from sweat and then chafes. Not small briefs or thongs - something like trunks which run a few inches down the thigh and therefore avoid a hem chafing in the groin. And I go for a tight fit rather than loose boxers to prevent the contents from bouncing about and becoming uncomfortable. I am long past worrying about any problems that tight underwear might have for fertility!
I have never considered ending a long-distance walk early because of blisters on my feet but at least one Camino almost finished prematurely because of chafing in the groin. Extremely painful. And a shade more embarrassing to discuss with a female Spanish pharmacist using my minimal language skills and some carefully edited gestures....All dried readily overnight, did not result in chafing (to which I was prone) and kept everything in its place...
The mind boggles...I have never considered ending a long-distance walk early because of blisters on my feet but at least one Camino almost finished prematurely because of chafing in the groin. Extremely painful. And a shade more embarrassing to discuss with a female Spanish pharmacist using my minimal language skills and some carefully edited gestures....
Amazon has exofficio that is all my husband wears. And they come inAgree. I brought 2 pair of Ex Officio briefs on camino #1. Bought a three pack of their Give-N-Go boxer briefs for camino #2 on hiking in the mountains. I bought the three pack from Costco for just a hair more than one of the briefs from an outdoor store. I looked for more a few days ago in the store and online but had no luck. Got some really nice cheese though including Manchego.
A graduate from a US military academy told me they had a saying there: "You may run out of clean underwear but you never run out of underwear."
Depends on the season. Just like the other clothes and footwear. If hot and sweaty the golden rule is to have a fabric that doesn’t retain sweat. There is plenty to choose from for summer/ hot weather. My preference is merino or synthetic. You need to find out yourself. If cold weather then sweating less likely. Cotton can also dry slowly after washing. The pharmacist along the Camino will help if like me a crutch rash developsMy son wears quick dry underwear when hiking the Camino and other long distance trails. Like you, he also invested in a few pairs of ex-officio's, due to stellar reviews. They are not his favorite, and prefers a similar, but the much less expensive Joe Boxer brand with boy cut legs.
I wear the same clothes at home as on Camino. I am quite selective about underpants when I am walking though because I usually average about 30km per day with the odd 40+km day occasionally. That is a lot more repetitive movement than I would normally make in a day at home and so a much greater potential for sweat and friction.Yes me too! I sometimes worry there are folks out there buying loads of new stuff for Camino.
Been there, tried that, didn’t work, b. painful, so I’m definitely in the let’s explore options camp!Yes me too! I sometimes worry there are folks out there buying loads of new stuff for Camino. I bought some new walking boots, but shorts, T shirts, socks, underwear, hat were all straight out of the cupboards! I know a few ladies enquired about sports bras to be told ‘no need’ so would suggest men may see what they have already that does the job!
Not just me, then! I had the same experience on the Puy route, in Condom of all places. And, yes, it had to be a young, female pharmacist. I think she must have had similar encounters previously as she cottoned on quickly and gave me the appropriate ointment and wished me a "bon chemin."I have never considered ending a long-distance walk early because of blisters on my feet but at least one Camino almost finished prematurely because of chafing in the groin. Extremely painful. And a shade more embarrassing to discuss with a female Spanish pharmacist using my minimal language skills and some carefully edited gestures....
I use merino wool underwear.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I've learned I need 'long' underwear due to chaffing and heat rash, briefs are good for 5 or 6 km but anything longer...long underwear!As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I wear running shorts with a liner, no underwear needed. Works very well and less laundry
One more vote for Uniqlo AIRism boxer briefs (and under layers in general). Comfortable, breathable, supportive, odor resistant, quick drying, durable, and inexpensive. What more could you ask for?I have tried several different brands/type, I have now decided that the Uniqlo AIRism Ultra Seamless Boxer Briefs work the best for me.
Another thumbs up for Buck Naked from Duluth. Comfortable, quick drying and pack small. They wear well and last a long time as well.For what it’s worth, I wear Buck Naked brand from Duluth Trading Co. They’re highly breathable with ample room down there. They’re NOT made of cotton, which is good. You don’t want to get all sweaty and start chafing!!
I've been pleased with Quick dri briefs from Exoficio or TravelSmith. I believe REI sells quick dry breads.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Simple generic black running shorts. No underwear. When it is cold I use hiking pants over.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
During my Camino France, I wore compression shorts that ran long to my knees. After several days of mountains, hills and maybe an elevator at my hotel, I bought a second knee brace. I just purchased a pair of Bracelayer tight which are compression pants with knee braces combine. If the Bracelayers work out, I will buy two more pairs for next year Camino Portugues.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
I’m wearing gym shark as they are not cotton and easier to dry when washedAs we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Ex officio...dry quickly and the long work well for getting up in the night in albergueAs we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
Same here. The “bull pen” variety are most comfortable.For what it’s worth, I wear Buck Naked brand from Duluth Trading Co. They’re highly breathable with ample room down there. They’re NOT made of cotton, which is good. You don’t want to get all sweaty and start chafing!!
I am a highly experienced long-distance through hiker. I tried several brands of hiking underwear but I always come back to ExOfficio Give-n-go Sport 2.0 Brief. I mean the regular brief, not the boxer brief, though some do prefer a boxer brief, I'm not one of those guys. They make a low rise version of the brief that I haven't tried but I'm not sure why I would want to try it.As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart Wool" and no bueno... The cut is useless. I tried moisture wicking from Adidas. They are OK, not bad. But, not as comfortable as cotton.
What's your trusted brand, etc.. for mens underwear on the Camino? I'm tired of spending money for items that aren't good.
How do you find the sizing? You look fairly trim (at least from the neck up on your photo). I’m fairly heavily built 200lbs, bought a pair of XL and I could have got a close friend in there with me!I am a highly experienced long-distance through hiker. I tried several brands of hiking underwear but I always come back to ExOfficio Give-n-go Sport 2.0 Brief. I mean the regular brief, not the boxer brief, though some do prefer a boxer brief, I'm not one of those guys. They make a low rise version of the brief that I haven't tried but I'm not sure why I would want to try it.
The ExOfficio Give-n-go Sport 2.0 Brief is very comfortable since they restyled it (the 2.0 version) with a larger pouch so things aren't as crunched up and makes fly access much easier. They are 100% synthetic (no wool or cotton) and they dry in a flash.
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