What kind of bras do you like?

[TinaLouise]

great thread... I'm looking for help in the bra department too... I dislocated my shoulder and broke the top of my arm bone this year. Since then I've had a heck of a time getting sports bras on and off over my head. Does anyone know if any are made with hooks (either front or back??) Also, I hike in very humid conditions and sweat a lot. My bra gets really ucky... Would things like those camisoles w/bra built in help and how easy are they to get back off?? I'm almost 53, so not a youngen anymore!! Gonna check on the Patagonia brand, thanks.

[ohmeringue]

I am not a fan of cool max - you have to peel it off of you when its hot. If they made a merino wool bra I would be all over that. I got some icebreaker merino wool girl boxer shorts and they are the nuts!

Good luck, Ohmeringue

[Dovetail]

None would be preferable, but honestly I was more comfortable with a style my husband called the "gun-slinger": flat plastic hook in front, one piece, racer back with soft cup that had a slightly padded feel. think we bought it at JC Penny's. With front hook you can undo it easily if you need to remove quickly at end of day or to swim.

[gumball]

I have an Ex Officio-doesn't-smell-for-weeks bra --very comfy, got it down in Damascus. Will order another when I get around to it.

[ATWillow02]

Ibex now makes merino wool sports bras. I have tried two of them (one a minimal version) on multiple backpacking trips and I love them! No more grungy feeling after several days of sweating.

[Hawkwind61]

I've done well with 'crop style' bras by Champion (Target) or EMS. I have a lot of shelf-bra style tanks as well. Again, Champion available at places like Target or the EMS brand.

[K2]

"Support can be Beautiful", 42 DD, wicking fabric.

[Daydream Believer]

Question for you all on bras if I can piggyback on this topic. I am a smaller busted woman...about a 34A in something like a shaped bra from the rack at a store. I could probably go without a bra but it'd be noticeable and embarrassing so I'd rather not.

I have tried several sports bras now and the ALL rub me in the armpit area especially closer to the front. I have some Hanes bras that are more fitted with cups that are fine but when they get wet from sweating, they stay wet for a long long time. I'd love to find something that does not rub me like that but dries out quickly and is lighter.

Any idea what my issue is? Does anyone else have this problem?

[Mother Nature]

Under Armour didn't work for me. While you're hiking they get soaked (there's no wicking in humid weather), don't dry overnight-again the humidity, and if you take a break you freeze. I guess my body cooled down as did the wet sports bra. The first thing I did in the evening was take it off and put on something dry.
I found that a regular, basic bra was best. It covers the basic area, drys quicker, and gave adequate support. The sports bras, including Addidas Cool Max, left me chilly if the weather cooled off. I found the Addidas to dry quicker overnight.

Same problem. UnderArmour becomes soaked very quickly and never dries. Always feel chilled with it on.

[tothetrail]

Same problem. UnderArmour becomes soaked very quickly and never dries. Always feel chilled with it on.

I've finally realized that I have no need for a sports bra. Regular ones dry so fast and are just more comfortable for me. I too, have the problem with the fabric of sports bras rubbing on the front of my armpit.

Victoria Secret "Body by Victoria" are my faves.