Going Commando

[Brother in Arms]

Ok for everyone not familiar with the popular sland term "going commando" it means not wearing undergarments. I guess the question is this a good idea when hiking? Gents have many choices when it comes to underwear... tighty whiteys, boxers, boxer briefs ect...but myself I don't bother with them...most of made of cotton which is no good..but when I did wear grundies I wore silk boxers hiking which I also used for swimming.

What does everyone else do?

any advice would be good as this is my first thru hike and I don't want to be feeling the burn so to speak.

Brother in Arms

[unl1988]

I wear a pair of running shorts with liners, quick drying brands like Nike work best for me.

[aaroniguana]

I have a pair of soccer shorts that I wear, they have a support lining. Works great.

[Footslogger]

It's the only way to go. Much cooler and less laundry.

'Slogger

[saimyoji]

Check closely for ticks.

[DawnTreader]

sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.. I'm so ripped that sometimes my muscular thighs rub me wrong .. Then I put on a pair of doufold boxer briefs....
I deffinetly appreciate the benifits of going commando though..

[Johnny Swank]

I cut the liner out my nylon short. Ventilation is where it's at, but watch for the skitters!

[Brother in Arms]

thanks for the info guys...

Johnny swank...for a minute when I read "skitters" I thought you meant "skidda's" which is something all together different than "Skeeters" in here Maine...LOL

Brother in Arms

[Chache]

Way more info than i needed. Hope I can get this visual out of my head.

[Rainman]

Yes. Add a little Body Glide to the inside of your thighs and you will really reduce chafing. On the Long Trail in '05 I chafed myself raw in three days wearing Patagonia briefs. Three days of commando and medicated cream and it was healed. I walked commando with Body Glide the rest of the way and had no problems.

[Chache]

Yes. Add a little Body Glide to the inside of your thighs and you will really reduce chafing. On the Long Trail in '05 I chafed myself raw in three days wearing Patagonia briefs. Three days of commando and medicated cream and it was healed. I walked commando with Body Glide the rest of the way and had no problems.

This is like watching a bad accident. I don't like to look but some how I do.

[Gaiter]

i know i'm not a guy but I can't help that no one has mentioned a kilt or hiking skirt, that will greatly improve breathability down yonder.

[Brother in Arms]

Thickred
I have considered a Hiking kilt myself...but I dont think I have time to obtain one before I hit the trail...also seems like a good way for skeeters to find there way in. But other than that not a bad idea. I may get one when I get to warmer climes

Brother in Arms

[Gaiter]

i use a macabi skirt, they make a men's verison, i just slide on thermals under if its cold

[Chache]

Now its getting exciting

[warraghiyagey]

sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.. I'm so ripped that sometimes my muscular thighs rub me wrong .. Then I put on a pair of doufold boxer briefs....
I deffinetly appreciate the benifits of going commando though..

Ripped? The Duderino? About as ripped as a french fry after a long hot day in the summer sun if memory serves.

[Nightwalker]

i know i'm not a guy but I can't help that no one has mentioned a kilt or hiking skirt, that will greatly improve breathability down yonder.

Gutsy told me that commando under a kilt was what gave girls the same advantage as guys in pee-standing-up department. She said she'd just step to the side of the trail, widen her stance and let 'er go.

I haven't seen her in awhile, but she's one of my favorite hiker broads of all times.

[Gaiter]

haven't mastered peeing standing up, but its alot easier in a skirt no need for CanDoWillDo's cathole lazer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/trailda...7600239606073/ lol

[Rainman]

This is like watching a bad accident. I don't like to look but some how I do.

Rubber necker! I only look when I see a guy beating a dead horse.

[Footslogger]

[quote=Nightwalker;365338]Gutsy told me that commando under a kilt was what gave girls the same advantage as guys in pee-standing-up department.
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The Kilt/Commando combination is one of the best kept secrets in all of backpacking. After contracting a raging case of chafe in 2003 I bought into the whole Kilt thing at the outfitter in Gatlinburg. If it wasn't for that decision I don't think I could have kept hiking.

'Slogger