Underwear

**Against the Wind** · 08-02-2007, 10:37

OK, this is something I don't find mentioned much on forums or in the books.

Experienced distance hikers out there.... what's the most comfortable solution you've found for undies? Microfiber? Built-in? I'm trying a pair of Barely There and I like them a lot. I also like running shorts with the built-in moisture-management liner. Cotton is awful. Nylon is worse.

Do you take 2 pairs and wash-one-wear-one?

Against the Wind

**peanuts** · 08-02-2007, 10:39

i take none!!

**BumpJumper** · 08-02-2007, 10:41

LMAO @ Peanuts.
I want an answer to this question as well. None is good but some of us wear panites.

**Kay** · 08-04-2007, 18:17

I use Microfiber. All sizes, $5 at Fashion Bug. Super comfy, and I wash one wear one.

Hope that helps.

**dixicritter** · 08-05-2007, 11:54

I'm not a long distance hiker (at least not at the moment), but I also use Microfiber. Always have an extra pair along with me in my pack. I got mine at Target.

**earthbound** · 08-05-2007, 13:15

If I am wearing regular shorts I wear mesh underwear that has a cotton lining. I don't remember where I found this underwear, but it is fabulous for hiking and if someone ever comes across it, let me know!! Otherwise I wear men's swimming trunks or running shorts or whatever- they have a liner in them.

**kritter** · 08-06-2007, 11:21

I'm goina have to go with Peanuts on this one!

**Frolicking Dinosaurs** · 08-06-2007, 12:05

In the summer months, I prefer a skirt and no underwear as I tend to get rashes on my lady place without sufficient ventilation. If I wear shorts or pants, I use microfiber - 2 pairs - wash one and wear one as needed.

**Pennsylvania Rose** · 08-08-2007, 14:35

Originally Posted by Frolicking Dinosaurs

In the summer months, I prefer a skirt and no underwear as I tend to get rashes on my lady place without sufficient ventilation.

Don't you have dirt/bug problems. That's what I've always been afraid of.

**Frolicking Dinosaurs** · 08-08-2007, 15:15

I wear a longish skirt so no dirt problems and I have never gotten a bug up my skirt - they seem to avoid enclosed spaces. I had one get in a pair of shorts via the leg opening once. Should have seen this dino dance

**Pennsylvania Rose** · 08-08-2007, 15:34

Definitely gonna have to try the skirt/no undies route on my next few day hikes.

Has anyone ever converted a pair of men's swim trunks to a skirt? My husband has a couple pairs that don't fit him anymore and I thought I'd try.

**Hana_Hanger** · 08-08-2007, 15:46

That's a great idea about converting the swim trunks to a hiking skirt.
I am off to cut and hem...
I normally prefer my lava lava or skirt sans the underwear as well.
It makes going off trail to pee (oh my word I used the word...lol) anyhow it makes it easier....no mooning anyone. ()()

**Pennsylvania Rose** · 08-08-2007, 16:38

But you didn't say piss!

Let me know how they turn out. I'[m getting my sewing machine out tomorrow.

**Hana_Hanger** · 08-08-2007, 17:23

lol you caught that huh?

Okay I hope I can explain this as easy as it was to do it.
First I chose surf board shorts...they had 4 pockets the normal little tabs at the top with the shoestring going thru.

I cut out the panty liner, cut out the 2 extra pockets...sewed them closed.
Cut off the extra little tabs and removed the shoestring.

If things fall off of you or the shorts are tad too big...I would leave those two things on to hold up the short/skirt. For me my big hips do the job.

Now if you are careful when you begin your cutting on the legs...I cut right next to the very thick existing hem so one side was still finished and I did not have to sew a hem into it.

Next I sewed up the other side and if this makes any sense...I did not sew them together to form them shut. I simply finished off the open unfinished fabric.

INSTEAD... I simply turned the new skirt so that the new cut sides were now being worn on the sides of my thighs.
I now have open sides and a solid front and back, plenty of movement for hiking with no restrictions.

Now I do have a pocket right in the middle front of my new hiking skirt...love it...and there is one in the back...but who cares.
WOW I am so happy with this...I leave in just 7 days for my JMT hike.
This new skirt is going with me now, for at times my lava lava can become unknotted, and oops...Show Time....and my two sons would just die!!! lol

**peanuts** · 08-08-2007, 17:27

pictures, pictures, pleeeeze!and wish you a great hike!!!

**Hana_Hanger** · 08-08-2007, 17:30

Give me a few hours I am on my way to take my Mom to the doctors...

I will take them on my return.
I think I will make a second skirt out of another pair of surf shorts...only going to go buy a new pair,one size larger. Easier for me to get on and off !

**Hana_Hanger** · 08-09-2007, 04:34

I put up the photos in the Clothing section of the Photo Gallery.
I truly hate to sew and would rather throw away an article of clothing then repair it.
So this is very easy to do.

I went an bought another pair of mens swim trunks on clearance at Wal-Mart. Awful ugly burnt orange color. Perfect dry quick thin nylon shorts with only one pocket and I will now have a second hiking skirt.
Who knows maybe I will post me hiking in them on the trail in a few days, when I return. I am sure my sons will take a few pics of me while I hike.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/...s&cutoffdate=1

**gumball** · 08-09-2007, 05:08

I'm partial to running shorts, as they have built in liners that work very very well, and generally a zipper pocket that is nice to have. Also, very lightweight, lightweight enough that I can carry an extra pair without a lot of additional weight.

I tried a skirt for one season, b/c I thought it would be easier to go to the bathroom--and it was. but I could never get over the discomfort of wearing one around camp. Hard to sit comfortably for me without worrying about someone seeing something they shouldn't--sitting on a log, sitting crosslegged in the shelter. I know lots of folks wear them, just not for me.

**Pennsylvania Rose** · 08-09-2007, 07:48

Originally Posted by Hana_Hanger

I put up the photos in the Clothing section of the Photo Gallery.

Looks good! I converted a pair last night. Comfy! My hubby thinks I'm nuts.

**Cuffs** · 08-09-2007, 11:04

I like skirt-hiking as well, sans undies. I have tried on many many skirts and finally found what I was looking for at the thrift store!

One thing to look for in converting mens shorts to skirt; length of stride. What I mean is, if you have to take a long step, or step up onto a boulder or over a downed tree, most of the mens shorts are not a stretchy fabric and will stop you in 1/2 stride!

I suppose if you made it in an A-line, it might work, but I like having the give of the fabric. I can even sit 'Indian style' on the ground in a stretchy skirt. That wouldnt happen in board short material.

Keep us posted on your projects tho!!

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