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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
02-21-2009, 23:27
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
02-21-2009, 23:28
uh what?........... bamboo? :-?
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!
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
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! :))
Wool costs but it's worth it.
Live the Journey
02-22-2009, 10:31
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"
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-bikini-3pack-p-287.html
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-bikini-3pack-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
02-23-2009, 17:15
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
02-23-2009, 17:21
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
02-23-2009, 20:39
I have been between bamboo sheets before...they are awesome. Never tried the undies but then again, no undies is just fine.:eek::D
warraghiyagey
02-23-2009, 20:45
That's what I'm talking about. . .
mdbowers
02-26-2009, 23:40
i have a bamboo shirt from eddie bauer and its very comfortable.
WB is a great site. Besides Victoria's Secret where else can you listen in on women discussing bamboo panties?
beakerman
02-27-2009, 03:04
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
02-27-2009, 08:17
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
02-27-2009, 08:22
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?:eek:
Be very careful in panda bear country.
Beakerman, I know I saw some on Amazon.com..if you just do a search for 'bamboo underwear' a bunch of men's styles come up.
TwoForty
03-01-2009, 22:55
I didn't know they made bamboo underwear, but it makes sense. I buy GoldToe bamboo socks for around town and they are the most comfortable socks I've ever owned. I'd be down for more bamboo clothing!
As for expensive underwear, I wear $26 ex offico boxers and they are worth at least that much. I'd pay more. Yeah, I'm a guy, but I saw "bamboo" scrolling down the forums and couldn't resist!
beakerman
03-01-2009, 23:04
thanks mindi...that helps. Like I said I hate shopping so anything that points the way is good.
beakerman
03-01-2009, 23:04
I didn't know they made bamboo underwear, but it makes sense. I buy GoldToe bamboo socks for around town and they are the most comfortable socks I've ever owned. I'd be down for more bamboo clothing!
As for expensive underwear, I wear $26 ex offico boxers and they are worth at least that much. I'd pay more. Yeah, I'm a guy, but I saw "bamboo" scrolling down the forums and couldn't resist!
yeah bamboo is what caught my eye too
superflatz
03-10-2009, 16:23
As far as guys and bamboo undies go, I used to make flutes out of bamboo as a kid. So, I don't want to scare myself when I have a touch of gas (it might play "Dirty Dancing").
be Very Careful In Panda Bear Country.
Lmao!