I had to try the exofficio stuff. I ordered one pair and I'm blown away. How can something so light work so well? The other side says... How can underwear cost so much? Is there an outlet that sells them in quantities a little cheaper? Also much easier to wash on a trip. Did I hear there was a generic brand?

Do I have to look like the guys on their website to wear it? If so, I'm SOL...

Underwear?? We don't need no stinkin' underwear...

good stuff. ive seen them on sale at campmor before, thats where I bought mine. duluth trading carries buck naked, not sure if they are cheaper.

Ben...When family members ask what you want for Christmas this year, tell them underwear from Exofficio.

Have used the Exofficio for years. They last a long, long time, and they are incredibly comfy. Just picked up a few more on REI Outet a few weeks back at 25% off.

There is nothing like Buck Naked from Duluth Trading Co. In the past 2 months I have outfitted myself with their boxers, undershirts, belt, shorts and even some pants. Expensive but worth it. When I travel on week long business trips I only need to bring a couple boxers and a couple undershirts. I bring a very small bottle of laundry detergent (2 oz.) and wash them in the sink and dry overnight. Cuts way down of odor in the suitcase and space as well.

I got some discounted Under Armor boxers from their outlet. I, too, never thought underwear could feel that good. The other thing is, I can pack 2 pair in less space than for one pair cotton briefs.

Here's the link to the outlet. UA Undies

quote Northwoodsman: "Cuts way down of odor in the suitcase."

I respect you for admitting that....

I do bring way too much underwear. Amazing what a change of underwear will do to your state of mind sometimes.

When I bought Smart Wool underwear, $50/pair, I swear I could hear my mother rolling over in her grave.

Can usually get them on sale at REI at least 25%, sometimes Sierra trading post, amazon, 6pm, probably others just gotta look around.

T

Exofficio boxer briefs are my only underwear now. I just wait for them to get below $18 on amazon and buy several pairs.

One pair or none trip guy here. I suppose I will have to look into this magic undies.

I too wear the Buck Naked from Duluth trading and like them.

Adidas Moisture Wicking Briefs. I get them for $6 per pair at Marshalls and they are the same material as the Patagonia Underwear that costs $34 per pair. Light, breathable, comfy, wash well and dry very fast. I can find them almost every time I go for the last 8 years since I first found them.

quote cycle003: "I too wear the Buck Naked from Duluth trading and like them. "

+2 love 'em...(and the rest of their stuff). I can wear them for a few days with getting too "swampy"...

Speaking of exofficios, some colors and sizes just went on sale yesterday for $15
http://www.amazon.com/ExOfficio-Mens-Give-N-Go-Boxer-Brief/dp/B001M0MN16

quote nctry: "I had to try the exofficio stuff. I ordered one pair and I'm blown away. How can something so light work so well? The other side says... How can underwear cost so much? Is there an outlet that sells them in quantities a little cheaper? Also much easier to wash on a trip. Did I hear there was a generic brand?"

They're the best, I've been sold on them for years now. I have yet to be disappointed by any of their products. I've had some luck finding them cheaper at the REI online outlet, typically discontinued patterns.

Target carries something like it. I wear them everyday of my life.
something like $7 bucks pair. not sure.

same thing, without the ridiculous price.

x2 on the Target ones. They are Champion C9. Make sure to get the ones that do not have cotton. They perform similarly to the more expensive ones but are much cheaper.

The Walmart Starter brand ones are not nearly as good.

Even pricing on these have gone up!

Wow, a lot of discussion on underwear.

I always burn mine about the third or 4th day in and put on a fresh pair :)

SunCatcher

seriously you guys and gals. get a life.

quote bwcasolo: "seriously you guys and gals. get a life."

two important things on tough portages during hot weather...

-good, fast drying undies

-gold bold medicated powder.

quote billconner: "When I bought Smart Wool underwear, $50/pair, I swear I could hear my mother rolling over in her grave."

Ha! (I like the SmartWool underwear for BWCA trips, too...)

Ex Officio fan here. I know they cost a fair amount but I'm not buying them that often so they are worth it.

Twenty-six posts on underwear? Underwear!
Obviously time to paddle.

I fell head over heals in love with very expensive Pantagonia microfiber underwear last year and have been buying one pair every time I go to REI or have a little extra cash. Then I discovered the exact same thing for half the price at a department store. I bought all the colors and threw away all of my other underwear.

When you are all talking about the exofficio and buck naked fancy underwear, are you talking about the spandex looking stuff, the boxers, boxer briefs, or regular briefs?

quote 612er: "When you are all talking about the exofficio and buck naked fancy underwear, are you talking about the spandex looking stuff, the boxers, boxer briefs, or regular briefs?"

mine are regular briefs and I wear them every day. (exo's)

quote SunCatcher: "I always burn mine about the third or 4th day in and put on a fresh pair :)


SunCatcher"

yup, Maybe on the 5th or 6th day on a long trip. :-)

quote kanoes: "

quote 612er: "When you are all talking about the exofficio and buck naked fancy underwear, are you talking about the spandex looking stuff, the boxers, boxer briefs, or regular briefs?"

mine are regular briefs and I wear them every day. (exo's)"

The Give-N-Go ones? Is that their name for the quick drying material? Or are folks doing the Sports Mesh ones?

just trying to keep the thread alive, GraniteCliffs... :)

Boxer briefs are the way to go for outdoor activity, imo, especially if chafing is ever an issue for you.

Been wearing them for years ,have them on now in fact .on a extended backcountry trip of a week or more you only need two .they wash out and dry fast and no stink.great stuff.

I'm talking boxer briefs. You simply cannot deny that moisture wicking goodness. You get the support you need at the comfort you deserve.

All of the haters just need to give one pair a shot, they will change your life. Convert yon' heathens.

quote schweady: "

quote kanoes: "

quote 612er: "When you are all talking about the exofficio and buck naked fancy underwear, are you talking about the spandex looking stuff, the boxers, boxer briefs, or regular briefs?"

mine are regular briefs and I wear them every day. (exo's)"

The Give-N-Go ones? Is that their name for the quick drying material? Or are folks doing the Sports Mesh ones?


just trying to keep the thread alive, GraniteCliffs... :)
"

yes, the give-n-goes. ;-)

one downside, they arent good skid mark blockers like cotton undies are. wear a pair of light colored shorts for a few days, youll see what I mean. haha

Never underestimate the value of a good skid mark blocker.

Or, um, you could use toilet paper.

HA!

I'm never concerned about skidmarks. 'Cause so what? However, chafing can really ruin a an outdoor adventure. I'm a big sweater, so powder isn't as effective as nice, good fitting underwear. I prefer the feel of going commando, but it sometimes leads to chafing on my fat legs, so I uee boxer briefs on all camping trips.

I was kind of shying away from this thread, but it's been alive for almost two weeks so I will put in my two cents. I go with a couple pair of Patagonia capilene 2 boxer briefs. I bring a couple different colors to keep track of what I've worn and need to wash. They breath great and prevent chafing. Highly recommended.

quote unshavenman: "I was kind of shying away from this thread, but it's been alive for almost two weeks so I will put in my two cents. I go with a couple pair of Patagonia capilene 2 boxer briefs. I bring a couple different colors to keep track of what I've worn and need to wash. They breath great and prevent chafing. Highly recommended."

No! Let it die. Underwear. Its underwear! We (no, you folks) are approaching 50 posts.....on underwear.
What's next? A discussion on the merits of Charmin vs White Cloud vs Cotenelle?
What a world, what a world......................

quote walleyevision: "Or, um, you could use toilet paper."

Awesome!

Ha! I'm just going to keep the underwear thread going!

Check out the "scent control" underwear in the hunting section of Cabelas, Bass Pro, or places like that.

X-Static is one brand...find the kind with silver fibers weaved in. Silver is truly antimicrobial (much better than antimicrobial "treated" clothing).

I bought a pair of X Static socks and wore in my work boots for a week straight without washing and NO odor!

The silver will stop jock itch and foot fungus (in socks) in its tracks. Pun intended.

I use X static base layers when deer hunting, keeps me from stinking. I don't change or wash a pair of underwear in an entire 9 day wilderness trip.

Joe

quote GraniteCliffs: "

quote unshavenman: "I was kind of shying away from this thread, but it's been alive for almost two weeks so I will put in my two cents. I go with a couple pair of Patagonia capilene 2 boxer briefs. I bring a couple different colors to keep track of what I've worn and need to wash. They breath great and prevent chafing. Highly recommended."

No! Let it die. Underwear. Its underwear! We (no, you folks) are approaching 50 posts.....on underwear.
What's next? A discussion on the merits of Charmin vs White Cloud vs Cotenelle?
What a world, what a world......................"

Well, I would offer that there are fewer things as closely attached to us as our undies, and the fact that you keep reading the thread...! Come on! This is what makes this such a great site; where else will you find such tight fitting commentary; the New York Times? I think not!

I honestly don't get the adversity to underwear discussions. To me, it's as much as gear as any other piece of clothing. It's probably less of a unique or individual choice than footwear.

quote GraniteCliffs: "

quote unshavenman: "I was kind of shying away from this thread, but it's been alive for almost two weeks so I will put in my two cents. I go with a couple pair of Patagonia capilene 2 boxer briefs. I bring a couple different colors to keep track of what I've worn and need to wash. They breath great and prevent chafing. Highly recommended."

No! Let it die. Underwear. Its underwear! We (no, you folks) are approaching 50 posts.....on underwear.
What's next? A discussion on the merits of Charmin vs White Cloud vs Cotenelle?
What a world, what a world......................"

oh, cottonelle all the way! Its kinda got these ridges that increase the surface area of each sheet thus increasing its wiping power and efficiency.

On underware...
Patagonia capilene for me. I bought my first pair about 20 years ago from Piragis outlet, that pair has yet to wear out. Indestructible, comfortable, and packs small.

On TP...
When my wife retired from Proctor and Gamble she was working on Charmin. She can spend a loooooooooong time explaining the virtues of Charmin. She can cover the cleaning effectiveness of Charmin compared to the rest as well as how Charmin is more environmentally friendly than the rest. We even have a bobblehead (actually bobblebutt) blue Charmin bear.

I'm going to print this thread and show it to my scouts to illustrate the importance of good gear! ;-)

The folks who seem to be anti-underwear threaders probably have their underwear on too tight!

quote kanoes: "

oh, cottonelle all the way! Its kinda got these ridges that increase the surface area of each sheet thus increasing its wiping power and efficiency. "

Which weighs more? I want the efficiency to weight numbers before I decide which to put in the pack.

quote JJ47: "

quote kanoes: "

oh, cottonelle all the way! Its kinda got these ridges that increase the surface area of each sheet thus increasing its wiping power and efficiency. "

Please, lets keep this thread on track. You can start a separate thread for TP. LOL

I bought 2 pairs of Exos last year and they are worth it.

quote Jackfish: "Never underestimate the value of a good skid mark blocker."

I know they make these. I've seen them around the house. Peel-off strip to uncover a sticky tape that keeps them in place and everything. Could be handy for when I twitch position slightly with every j-stroke. Hmm...

quote crumpman: "The folks who seem to be anti-underwear threaders probably have their underwear on too tight!"

FUNNY (LOL)! Just got my REI order from the sale and got some of these comfy undies. Will be wearing them on the river tomorrow:

REI Terramar Undies on sale

Speaking of sales, amazon still has the exofficio boxer breifs on sale for $15 (color white, size large). Other sizes and colors may be on sale too, but i dont receive alerts for them.

quote Jackfish: "Never underestimate the value of a good skid mark blocker."

LOL!

Just to keep this unique and interesting thread going.... the June issue of Backpacker magazine has a hilarious article in their survival column called saved by Your Undies. The June issue isn't online yet, so unable to link it.

And don't forget to bring a bottle of Desitin along with all your fancy underwear. That stuff ain't just for babies, man.

this is my favorite thread of the last 6 months. :)

Speaking of underwear, on the way home from the river today my wife and I were discussing a new intervention to discourage vehicle break in/tampering. I'm going to get an old pair of underwear and take a little wood "Stain" and decorate the underwear with it strategically. I will display this underwear prominently on the dash. I'm dead serious about doing this! I believe if Mr. or Ms. Thug is scouting for vehicles to break in to, they see this and move right along to the next vehicle? If I were a criminal, I WOULD (LOL)!

quote kanoes: "this is my favorite thread of the last 6 months. :)"

Yet it gets no love on the 'Popular topics' menu?

I finally got the two pairs of Exofficio boxer briefs in the mail yesterday. I put one on and was instantly impressed. I played a game of ultimate frisbee in it and it did great. These will be packed for my trip this weekend.

Thanks for the suggestion

quote JJ47: "I'm going to print this thread and show it to my scouts to illustrate the importance of good gear! ;-)"

When it comes to underwear threads, what you read hear should stay here.

quote nctry: "

quote JJ47: "I'm going to print this thread and show it to my scouts to illustrate the importance of good gear! ;-)"

When it comes to underwear threads, what you read hear should stay here. "

WARNING: Be very careful when wearing Khaki dress pants and wicking underwear.

I've been buying the MeUndies brand online. Took them on a trip last summer and loved them. Doubled as swimwear...although my daughters were not happy with me for swimming in them.. :D

Seriously, though...most comfortable underwear I've ever worn! Don't care that I spend $16 a pair. (I get a new pair in the mail each month). Yeah, that's right, I got an underwear subscription!! Gonna keep it until all the cotton undies are gone gone gone!

Boxer briefs all the way, plenty of support and comfort and fast drying.

Anyone used these? Can you compare to any of the other brands mentioned??

Thanks,
Dave

I dunno about that NY Times comment. Go there and search on underwear and there are plenty of hits from Civil War uniforms to debates over allowable underwear for ski racers.

The dirty underwear car theft prevention trick is similar to one I've heard if to mark a stroller at an amusement park: take disposable diaper, pour some coke on it, stick it in a clear plastic bag and tie to the handle if the stroller. Might work in a car too.

BTW, in the BW I wear some quick dry undies, change daily, and wash once during a trip. But then, my wife is along and so some extra cleanliness is in order compared to some of your trips.

quote kanoes: "this is my favorite thread of the last 6 months. :)"

That depends.

Look what popped up on the underwear thread, underwear add. Good old Google.

No underwear ads for me. Google is busy advertising things I already bought.

Kanoes, that's what they make panty liners for!

Thanks for all the great info and opinion. I order 3 pair of Exoffico boxer briefs off Amazon. They should be delivered today I will post my opinion/experience with these underwear. I also agree that good underwear is an important piece of equipment. I do have two pair of Under Armor compression shorts boxer briefs. They work great, but prefer a front fly flap for ease of use. I have high hopes for the Exoffico.

Good Undies + Gold Bond = No Chaffing = Happy Camper

quote 612er: "I finally got the two pairs of Exofficio boxer briefs in the mail yesterday. I put one on and was instantly impressed. I played a game of ultimate frisbee in it and it did great. These will be packed for my trip this weekend.

Those Exofficios were amazing this past weekend. I never actually needed to change to my spare pair, but did for the paddling/portaging out in the rain. My boxers would have been soaked a riding up with all of the portage in wet clothes, but these new fancy ones felt dry the entire way.

I'm going to order more.

quote BWCAbrewer: "Thanks for all the great info and opinion. I order 3 pair of Exoffico boxer briefs off Amazon. They should be delivered today I will post my opinion/experience with these underwear. I also agree that good underwear is an important piece of equipment. I do have two pair of Under Armor compression shorts boxer briefs. They work great, but prefer a front fly flap for ease of use. I have high hopes for the Exoffico.


Good Undies + Gold Bond = No Chaffing = Happy Camper"

I got my Exoffico boxer breifs a few days ago. Tried them out and I love them. Thanks for the great advice. I wish I would have found this site sooner.

Patagonia Silkweight Boxers, and medicated powder. Worth their weight in gold. Silkweight makes all the difference. Light, almost gossamer, dries super-fast, low friction - you just cannot beat 'em.

I just picked up two pairs of the Exofficio boxer briefs from Cabellas on sale at $19.50 ea. and am disappointed with the fit. I'm one that likes my underwear or pants not ride above my belly button. These ride too high in my opinion. I'm afraid that they could strangle me later today if I'm not careful!!

ExOfficio Give 'n Go Boxer Briefs on sale at Amazon today for $14.30.


ExOfficio on Amazon

quote SummerSkin: "ExOfficio Give 'n Go Boxer Briefs on sale at Amazon today for $14.30.



ExOfficio on Amazon "

If you want a good laugh, take a look a the "product questions" section for these on Amazon :P

quote Goby: "

quote SummerSkin: "ExOfficio Give 'n Go Boxer Briefs on sale at Amazon today for $14.30.



ExOfficio on Amazon "

If you want a good laugh, take a look a the "product questions" section for these on Amazon :P"

LOL! that one is hilarious.

I bought two pairs of the Exoficio boxers (not boxer briefs), and I wish I would've only bought one. I don't know if it is because the material is so thin or that the material kind of static clings to my skin, but they are always working their way into my crack. Super annoying to say the least. It is a bummer, cause I really like the comfort otherwise. Maybe I'll have to try the Duluth Trading Co. ones.

I bought three pair and I have not had the problem of them riding up like I keep hearing on this thread. Honestly it feel like I'm not even wearing underwear. Also no sweaty wet feeling after a busy day outside like I get with cotten. I plan on buying more after my trip. Three should last me the six days with a bit of washing.

Does anyone know if the different colors go on sale at different times? I want to be able to at least tell them apart. Eventually I plan on replacing all my underwear with God's beard hair, AKA ExOfficio Give 'n Go Boxer Briefs.

Just order mine. Thanks for the heads up.

Just got back from my trip - I brought 2 pairs of long johns. I really wanted to try merino wool so I bought a pair of Ice Breakers . .and also a much cheaper set of REI mid-weight polyester long johns.

I definitely put both pairs to the test. I fell into the water with the IceBreaker bottoms and the REI tops so I got to test how fast they dry. The temps were lower than my sleeping bag could handle on a few nights so I got to test sleeping in them as well. I also wore them 80% of the time under my pants which were the quick-dry shell type and didn't offer much warmth on their own. I wore cotton boxers underneath.

The Ice Breakers get the slight nod in all-day comfort. Paddling, portaging or just sitting around in camp - they always felt comfortable and not too hot or too cold.

In all other areas, I preferred the REI mid-weight polyester. They're way cheaper. They dried much faster. Except being slightly too warm on occasion, they were almost as comfy as the Ice Breakers. Put it this way . .I never felt uncomfortable wearing the REI's but I could notice the difference when switching pairs.

I'm glad I tried out the Ice Breakers and will definitely use them for a while . .but when they wear out I will replace them with something more like the REI mid-weights. The price just wasn't worth the slight improvement to me . .and drying time is an issue because I seem to always get my clothes wet, lol.

Eighty-three and counting! Undies are going for a hundred! GO UNDIES GO!

If it makes any difference for the male paddlers, I prefer a few pairs of cheap swim trunks with liners. They are shorts, they dry fast, nothing to change into or out of for bath time, very washable and they breathe.

Undies for a hundred.................
Sig is rolling over in his grave!
Hard to believe I am responsible for number 84 since I am perplexed by the whole thread.

Well this thread has been going since early May. So at the end of May we were in Madison picking our son up from college, and of course we had to stop at rei. So when I saw the rack of exofficia I drug my husband over and told him to pick a color, he was getting some regardless of the price. After some resistance - he finally picked some. So fast forward to today. He just got back from a week at a fly in fishing trip in Canada. When I asked about the new underwear, he did say they were really comfortable. High praise from him! And no comments on how they should be comfy for that price, so he must have liked them.

quote GraniteCliffs: "Undies for a hundred.................
Sig is rolling over in his grave!
Hard to believe I am responsible for number 84 since I am perplexed by the whole thread."

So I see we converted you!

quote Ole496: "Eighty-three and counting! Undies are going for a hundred! GO UNDIES GO!


If it makes any difference for the male paddlers, I prefer a few pairs of cheap swim trunks with liners. They are shorts, they dry fast, nothing to change into or out of for bath time, very washable and they breathe. "

Bath time? You wear clothes when you bathe?
But, yes, swimsuits are multi-use, including as underwear.

I have now tested my exoffico boxer briefs while golfing Sunday in chicago (it was quite warm, mid 80s), while walking all over the place at a farmers market while again it was pretty warm, and several other active times in the heat. I love them. I can barely feel them and they keep my under carriage cool and comfortable. I'll be getting another pair for my September BWCA trip for sure.

You might check a website such as http://www.sexy-clubwear.com/wholesale-clubwear/ options that are both flattering and affordable.

Well, I didn't resurrect this 3 year old thread, but since it's back only one thing comes to mind, one of the greatest quotes of all time:

"Chicks dig me, because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it's usually something unusual". - Bill Murray - "Stripes"

Sams Club.

That's how sales trolls work. Search and dredge forums for related threads and post an applicable advertisement.

butthead

Exoffico runs lots of sales on their own website. Sometimes better than Amazon.

Well too late troll... I'm in diapers now. Hahahaha!

I thought this thread looked familiar...

butthead: "That's how sales trolls work. Search and dredge forums for related threads and post an applicable advertisement.


butthead"

That now make sense Butthead, I’ve seen many of these old threads resurrected from a nondescript made up user name.

OMG. My old fear has sprung back to life.
Undies for a hundred posts. How could it happen? Oh, the humanity.

97

nctry: "Well too late troll... I'm in diapers now. Hahahaha!

I thought this thread looked familiar..."

Thanks for the morning laugh!

Only here to get to 100

Made 100!

Just ordered 3 pr Duluth "Buck Naked" boxers. We'll see if they're more comfortable than tighty whities.

Made it to 100!!!

I just ordered 3 pr of Duluth Buck naked boxers, including a crab print. Now we see if I prefer them to tighty whities.

I usually burn my first pair on day 3 or so, but sometimes I just wash and wear.

ps. Great thread and info.

I have come to really like merino wool for all underwear, tops and bottoms, short and long, winter and summer.

HIGGSTER712: "Made it to 100!!!


I just ordered 3 pr of Duluth Buck naked boxers, including a crab print. Now we see if I prefer them to tighty whities."

I have these and I'm a complete convert. I've thrown away all my old cotton boxers, and Buck Naked are all I wear now. Both boxers and boxer briefs. They're expensive, but worth it.

I just ordered a couple of their Armachillo boxers which are supposed to be "cooler." We will see. They were on sale today.

I have a friend who makes similar arguments for Under Armor boxers and boxer briefs but I have yet to try them.