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First, I apologize if this is not where you post a question like the one I have, I just couldn't find another way. And it's sort of a silly question but important to me.
I have decided to go with Ex-Oficio underwear, bought one medium and one large; obviously one fits tighter but both are okay, I could wear either one. Which one would be the recommended to wear in El Camino? Also, I want to buy another and want to make sure I buy the proper ones. Wouldn't want to walk for weeks with the wrong underwear.
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Ex-officio is good. I overheard some women raving about theirs too. They are expensive though. I say go with the two that you already have. Two pair did me well for 12 weeks. You can always wear the more uncomfortable pair (the tight ones?) just for the time it takes for the other to dry.I have decided to go with Ex-Oficio underwear, bought one medium and one large; obviously one fits tighter but both are okay, I could wear either one.
Yes, that could be true. But he didn't ask about his pants. There's a limit to what we can help with, here on the forum!I wonder if the real question was whether one might expect to lose some weight along the way and fit into a smaller size?
One might equally well overdo las patatas and require the larger one...I wonder if the real question was whether one might expect to lose some weight along the way and fit into a smaller size?
Indeed, other than my feet, which did expand, most of the other bits of me that started a little on the plus size seemed to shrink. I wouldn't be tempted to buy clothing a size larger.This question has me flummoxed. I am not aware of people experiencing swollen buttocks on the camino, so I don't think you don't need to go a size larger than usual, as is often recommended for shoes.
On my first Camino back in 2014 I remember meeting a well built German lady who was carrying quite a heavy pack which she explained contained two full sets of clothes in three different sizes. Apparently on a previous Camino she lost so much weight her clothes were almost falling off her. Someone asked if she would dispose of the larger sizes as she lost weight so that her pack would get lighter, but she said no because when back home she would get bigger again.Indeed, other than my feet, which did expand, most of the other bits of me that started a little on the plus size seemed to shrink. I wouldn't be tempted to buy clothing a size larger.
First, I apologize if this is not where you post a question like the one I have, I just couldn't find another way. And it's sort of a silly question but important to me.
I have decided to go with Ex-Oficio underwear, bought one medium and one large; obviously one fits tighter but both are okay, I could wear either one. Which one would be the recommended to wear in El Camino? Also, I want to buy another and want to make sure I buy the proper ones. Wouldn't want to walk for weeks with the wrong underwear.
Participants:
This question has me flummoxed. I am not aware of people experiencing swollen buttocks on the camino, so I don't think you don't need to go a size larger than usual, as is often recommended for shoes.
Do Tilley continues to make those awful underpants? Does anyone ever buy a second pair?I walked with Tilley undies on my first Camino and had a major gash from the seams. Size was fine, it was the thick seams that caused the problem. Had chosen the Tilleys because they would dry quickly, and that they did, but at what price...
The ones on their website look the same...Do Tilley continues to make those awful underpants? Does anyone ever buy a second pair?
I doubt any ladies could resist reading on. Intrigued by the mention of law suits - what would be the potential cause/s of action?Boys´stuff now - Ladies look away;
Use merino wool undies, to avoid chafing and exposure to extra humidity and resulting red skin.
To avoid law suits I will consequently not mention ANYthing about my bits !
(I wouldn´t mind, I am Scandinavian, but...!!!!)
Sincerely Yours....
Less said, the better.......HAHAHA I have no comments, Dude really?
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I lost kilos and kilos walking in AugustI wonder if the real question was whether one might expect to lose some weight along the way and fit into a smaller size?
I lose a pound a day, then another 50% or more back home. Pants make their way down my hips, not the unmentionables. Pack safety pins: good to hang laundry and ensure pants stay up.
Yup, look for something else. If you are reacting to one the the fibers in the material in a day just imagine the disaster day after day and with added sweat.Since the questions are getting personal, I have one I've been hesitating to ask until now. I've been trying out a pair of ExOfficio and every time I wear them I get pimples. This does not happen when I wear cotton underwear -- which I will NOT wear on the Camino. Should I be looking for something else?
That would depend the kind of American Lawyer you would ask, that sort will have a bright eye for any carrion !! - Indecent exposure to the delicate of mind !??I doubt any ladies could resist reading on. Intrigued by the mention of law suits - what would be the potential cause/s of action?
Since the questions are getting personal, I have one I've been hesitating to ask until now. I've been trying out a pair of ExOfficio and every time I wear them I get pimples. This does not happen when I wear cotton underwear -- which I will NOT wear on the Camino. Should I be looking for something else?
Hi Mack, not a silly question at all in my opinion. I have also decided on ExOfficio underwear and would fit into either the small or medium. Like you either would work but one is a bit more snug and I have decided to go with the small as I just feel more comfortable. But I would say but a pair that yo uthink will work and wear them for a while to see how they feel when you are hiking in preparation for the camino.First, I apologize if this is not where you post a question like the one I have, I just couldn't find another way. And it's sort of a silly question but important to me.
I have decided to go with Ex-Oficio underwear, bought one medium and one large; obviously one fits tighter but both are okay, I could wear either one. Which one would be the recommended to wear in El Camino? Also, I want to buy another and want to make sure I buy the proper ones. Wouldn't want to walk for weeks with the wrong underwear.
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Does that go for ANY wool including Merino and Alpaca !??Eeew!!! THAT is why I cannot wear wool.
I must have a 15th century butt...
I have two pairs of exficio myself. I figured I'd give them a try because of their claims to be quick drying, comfortable, and lightweight. First of all I'm not all that thrilled with the quality and the claims about how quickly they dry are not entirely true. Not by a long shot. In fact, I find cotton dries faster. Honestly, I wouldn't go with anything other than Patagonia "barely there" underware, which come in briefs, thongs, and my favorite...hipsters. I really like the way they fit and they are so comfortable (seamless and tagless too). My favorite feature is how quickly they dry. They come out of the washing machine practically dry. They may cost you a bit few more, but they are well made and will last a lot longer than Exoficio underware. Plus they have some really nice colors to boot. Hope that wasn't too much information.First, I apologize if this is not where you post a question like the one I have, I just couldn't find another way. And it's sort of a silly question but important to me.
I have decided to go with Ex-Oficio underwear, bought one medium and one large; obviously one fits tighter but both are okay, I could wear either one. Which one would be the recommended to wear in El Camino? Also, I want to buy another and want to make sure I buy the proper ones. Wouldn't want to walk for weeks with the wrong underwear.
Participants:
Does that go for ANY wool including Merino and Alpaca !??
usually Merino does not intch because of hairs are less than 17 microns in width.
But of course there could be allergy to wool/ lanoline !??
I am wonderfully entertained by this thread - just when I thought I read all the questions about the right gear and clothing, up comes a question about underwear. And then I'm asked to look away while the question is on the table - and that after a few of my male counterparts piped in with responses! Yes, where is that laugh button!!! And I did wear underwear Gil - I thought most did, but to each her own.We need a laugh button!
We need a laugh button!
You are obviously a fairly new forum member, if you think this is the first time we have covered the undercover wear!up comes a question about underwear.
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