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TheYoungOne
10-09-2012, 14:54
Well this year I went on a nice dayhike on the AT. It was a 14 mile day and I did it averaging 2.5 miles an hour even with uphills and rock scrambles. I was proud of myself and thought I found my perfect setup with all the gear I used.

Then the next morning I had a little pain and burning during urination.

I went to the doctor and it seems some irritation on the tip of my "you know what" and it was probably due to the hike and the underwear I was using. It seems that the high priced underarmor Heatgear touch boxerbriefs I was using has a seam down the center of the crotch area and while it may not be noticable during regular wear, it rubbed that area raw during a 14 mile hike.


So my question is this, what underwear do hikers use? Of course I'm looking for something comfortable and synthetic.

RED-DOG
10-09-2012, 15:02
Bro i quit wearing underwear in 96 and i have had no chaffing or any other problems since. RED-DOG ( Flip-Flop 96 & GA-ME 06 & GA-ME 2012 ).

daddytwosticks
10-09-2012, 15:42
In warmer weather, I use shorts with the sewn-in liner. Cool and comfortable. :)

WingedMonkey
10-09-2012, 15:45
None while hiking, sometimes while sleeping.

snifur
10-09-2012, 15:47
go without. solves the chaffing issue, keeps your nether region cooler, saves weight, dont need to deal with laundry, and no need to color coordinate with your outfit.

RedRunnerJumper
10-09-2012, 15:48
How about compression shorts?

kayak karl
10-09-2012, 17:00
these http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___78800

colorado_rob
10-09-2012, 17:22
Well, definitely not white ones!

ParkRat09
10-09-2012, 17:25
The ONLY underwear I will ever put on myself are Exofficio boxer briefs...they are insanely comfortable, done ride, last forever and try crazy super quick!

Drybones
10-09-2012, 17:28
irritation on the tip of my "you know what"
.

A little off topic but... made me recall a tick I pulled off last year.

jeffmeh
10-09-2012, 17:47
Merino wool boxer briefs....

Don H
10-09-2012, 17:49
The ONLY underwear I will ever put on myself are Exofficio boxer briefs...they are insanely comfortable, done ride, last forever and try crazy super quick!

+1, that's all I use.

joshuasdad
10-09-2012, 18:19
Under Armour compression shorts, never have any problem with thighs or your particular problem. No problems this weekend, even on a 21+ mile day (Yellow Creek Gap to Wesser/NOC). They do not work for everyone though, and can cause chafing on other locations, especially when it is warm out...

bigcranky
10-09-2012, 18:28
Merino wool boxer briefs fall-winter-spring. Commando in the summer, but I wear the wool briefs at night to absorb moisture, otherwise I get chapped.

MuddyWaters
10-09-2012, 18:34
starter compression shorts from walmart.
never any issues wearing for a week straight.

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10-10-2012, 01:14
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Sugarfoot
10-10-2012, 09:51
I like Patagonia silkweight boxer briefs. Wear one; wash one. Very light.

bowlingl
10-10-2012, 09:54
I use Nike Pro compression shorts. In my opinion a little more comfortable then the UA

MkBibble
10-10-2012, 11:00
[QUOTE=huangwei0716;1346963]Hey Altarboy, give us a photo of the stove.


huangwei0716, I think you intended to post in a different thread, but thanks for the smile.

Guessing you were aiming at THIS thread:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?87475-I-bought-a-bottle-stove

Josh Calhoun
10-10-2012, 11:03
wounldnt know do knot wear any

QiWiz
10-10-2012, 14:40
The ONLY underwear I will ever put on myself are Exofficio boxer briefs...they are insanely comfortable, done ride, last forever and try crazy super quick!

+1 for these and Underarmor boxer briefs, both have worked well for me.

Jay_MD
10-10-2012, 15:48
The ONLY underwear I will ever put on myself are Exofficio boxer briefs...they are insanely comfortable, done ride, last forever and try crazy super quick!

+1 on Exofficio for any physical activity but I prefer their sport briefs

map man
10-10-2012, 22:48
I like to wear nylon convertible pants with a built in underwear/liner. Thus, no need for underwear. I mentioned this in some past thread about underwear and a couple people chimed in that they found the built in liner uncomfortable to hike in after a while, especially if it was hot, but I haven't had that problem. Here's a link to what I am talking about:

http://www.backcountry.com/columbia-aruba-iii-pant-mens

LDog
10-10-2012, 23:36
I tried the Exofficio boxer briefs, found them comfortable, but they got funky fast. I looked for something in merino and found Icebreaker Men's Briefs on sale at Amazon. My new favorites.

mamamiapdx
10-11-2012, 22:47
ex-officio or patagonia caps

Adfischer
10-12-2012, 22:04
I have been using the Ex-Officio for a while now but recently switched to Merino wool and am very happy with them. The Ex-O do get a little funky after a while but the Merino seem to do much better and I find them more comfortable. Tried the Icebreaker but didnt like the fit that much. Went with the I/O Merino and they work great.

Razorback
10-12-2012, 23:47
Despite the hefty $25 price tag, I agree that ExOffico boxer briefs are worth every penny, in terms of comfort, odor resistance, quick drying, and durability.

leaftye
10-13-2012, 02:46
Starter (Walmart) and Champion (Target) both have boxer briefs at about half the price of UnderArmour.

Darwin13
10-13-2012, 03:31
compression shorts boom shakalaka

Theosus
10-13-2012, 09:59
starter compression shorts from walmart.
never any issues wearing for a week straight.

Same here! I wore some underarmor boxer briefs and after the second day my ass was itching so bad I didnt want to sit. As soon as I changed the itch went away. The starter shorts never give me a problem.

remington79
10-13-2012, 12:48
When I did some 2 week hikes I used silk boxers. No irritations or chafing or any other complaints. When I did these there wasn't any Under Armour and you didn't hear much about merino wool. Right now I'm using some MTP underwear from Cabelas but I want to try some merino wool underwear and t-shirts.

pnkwolfe
10-13-2012, 16:37
+1 for Merino wool boxer briefs.

Del Q
10-13-2012, 21:59
Merino wool.

My most recent hike bought a pair of Icebreaker merino wool running shorts on clearance............excellent. Amazingly no stink, wore them alone or under my kilt.......great new gear.

Rasty
10-13-2012, 23:19
I like to wear nylon convertible pants with a built in underwear/liner. Thus, no need for underwear. I mentioned this in some past thread about underwear and a couple people chimed in that they found the built in liner uncomfortable to hike in after a while, especially if it was hot, but I haven't had that problem. Here's a link to what I am talking about:

http://www.backcountry.com/columbia-aruba-iii-pant-mens

I wear the same pants. Perfect except the elastic/drawcord can irritate after a few days. I tuck in my shirt for a few hours.