Bamboo underwear

[mindi]

So I am still on a search for the perfect hiking underwear, and I came across bamboo panties! Supposedly bamboo is fast-drying, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, anti-stink, etc. etc. Anyone else tried them?

I also saw that Patagonia makes soy underwear?! Have any of you tried those? I think they're called 'Soytopia' or something like that.

[Blissful]

Always something new, it seems. I've heard of the bamboo gear - SAC sometimes has clothing like that on its site. Never have tried it myself though.

[Just Plain Jim]

uh what?........... bamboo?

[Dogwood]

Ah, Jim this is the Women's Forum! You need to stop right there and exit the premises to start a bamboo underwear thread For Men Only elsewhere!

[Egads]

DW, It is generally acceptable for men to post if they add to the discussion and keep on topic. Having said that REI is carrying Bamboo clothing now. I did not buy any, but I was surprised how soft and non-itchy is is.

USA made
http://www.bamboosa.com/

About bamboo clothing
http://www.bamboosa.com/boombosa.php?PID=13

[chess]

I was at REI yesterday and saw the Patagonia underwear;they weren't cotton but I didn't read the label that closely to see what they were made of once I saw the $20.00 pricetag...for one pair??? yikes

Idk anything about bamboo; I just want to find something that will be comfortable,easily washable along the trail & fast-drying. If that's bamboo then it sounds good to me. (on sale! )

[Hoop]

Wool costs but it's worth it.

[Live the Journey]

Although I love my capiline base layers, I've been underwhelmed with most of my Patagonia underwear purchases. I found the panties and camisoles to get all stretched out after washing and wearing on trips, and although they claim to be less stinky, I found them to be quite a bit more stinky! Although Bamboo fibers are luxurious, I'd be tempted to wear them just around camp at night, but not as my "active undies"

[mindi]

I certainly don't mind any men joining in this discussion..they make the bamboo undies in men's styles too .

I found a 3-pack of women's bikinis for $27 and I'm debating.
http://www.faeriesdance.com/bamboo-b...ack-p-287.html

[jrwiesz]

I certainly don't mind any men joining in this discussion..they make the bamboo undies in men's styles too .

I found a 3-pack of women's bikinis for $27 and I'm debating.
http://www.faeriesdance.com/bamboo-b...ack-p-287.html

Marmot makes a T-shirt, that I'm familiar with, 55% rayon from bamboo, 45% polyester.

It is a nice feel against the skin and to touch. Very comfortable to wear, wicks well, no noticable funk smell [although, I've only worn it twice]. I do notice some pilling starting to show.

Overall, I like the shirt. I paid $15, used on ebay.

[tjwarren]

I can't say how underwear would be, but we have a bathroom towel made of bamboo. Very soft, very absorbent. It's a nice little towel.

[vonfrick]

i have the bamboo toesock liners made by injinji- they're awesome. evidently bamboo has natural anti-funk properties and after 400+ miles last summer i was decidedly non-funky.

[BumpJumper]

I have been between bamboo sheets before...they are awesome. Never tried the undies but then again, no undies is just fine.

[warraghiyagey]

That's what I'm talking about. . .

[mdbowers]

i have a bamboo shirt from eddie bauer and its very comfortable.

[Dogwood]

WB is a great site. Besides Victoria's Secret where else can you listen in on women discussing bamboo panties?

[beakerman]

yeah I know it;s the womens forum but bamboo undies!? I've got to ask have any of you all seen if they make them for men? and where did you see them? I hate shopping...that's why I got married (just kidding but I do hate shopping)

[BumpJumper]

WB is a great site. Besides Victoria's Secret where else can you listen in on women discussing bamboo panties?

Listening is the key!

[BumpJumper]

Mindi...notice in the ad for those undies how it says "No child labor"??? Now that is funny right there. They have to advertise that on the package?

[JAK]

Be very careful in panda bear country.