Hiking Underwear

[Pythor Sen]

Seriously. I've had a few chafing episodes, especially when I get a little sweaty. :roll: Does anyone have any recommendations for good drawers for warmer hikes? boxers? briefs? boxer-briefs? something else? My brother said he wears spandex biker shorts under his pants. Haven't tried that, but I may just give it a shot. Any other ideas?

[big_load]

In response to Pythor Sen's reply:
You can find my solution by eliminating everything on your list
. There are many adherents to this style, but it isn't for everyone. The next most effective for me has been wicking boxers from REI. Bike shorts trap too much heat for me, but you might like them.

[Trishness]

From a woman's perspective and what I found works for me is a pair of Hanes bike shorts (I think they're 90% cotton, 10% spandex). They have them in both mens and womens sizes and are really comfy....no chafing and no riding up. Believe me, I've tried everything and found this works well for a reasonable price.

[Abe]

I am an ol' fashion guy. Standard Fruit of the Loom and baby powder.

[Nighthiker]

Been using Body Sensors (100 % polyester) for cycling and hiking. They are available at Target. Use to use Fruit of the loom and powder but woke up with a Coati-Mundi sniffing around while camping at Roosevelt Lake.

[Sredfield]

This thread is rapidly approaching TMI!

[fairweather8588]

Under Armour Compression shorts. Use for both football and hiking, and I've gone days without washin 'em (both hiking and during football )

[Sredfield]

. . . . I've gone days without washin 'em (both hiking and during football )

OK, that's over the TMI line!

[LostHutch]

I like the compression shorts- light and breathable.
But try changing your shorts every day or two... or at least keep down wind from me.

[joebartels]

Just out of curiousity...
when you shake the baby powder, doesn't... well, doesn't gravity
ahh nevermind, shawn's right

Seems fairweather is just (cough) scratching the surface
this ol' boy has him by a couple weeks
http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/ge ... 40622.html

Searching the net you might try
Mueller's Runner's Lube (man I gotta get that bumpersticker)

seriously though most topic solutions seem to agree on
runners/swimmers shorts with the built in mesh briefs

[pencak]

Under Armour Compression shorts. Use for both football and hiking, and I've gone days without washin 'em (both hiking and during football )

I know you're probably part of a product testing team but the smell of that is so strong it passes through the internet...

Anyway, I had the same problem and am thinking of getting those UA compression shorts. Note to self, wash them more frequently.

[Jim]

Free and easy Lis', nothing like an unfurnished basement for optimal comfort.

[fairweather8588]

5 years later and the same shorts are still in rotation. Don't know if i should be proud of that or not

[azbackpackr]

Somehow, the phrase "compression shorts" does not instill attractive feelings on the part of the opposite sex...

In other words: EEEyew!

[PaleoRob]

REI wicking boxer-briefs and haven't had any chafing since using them.

[dysfunction]

In response to azbackpackr:
Can I get them in 'any color that doesn't show my junk' please?

anyhoo.... running shorts, cept in the cold

[azbackpackr]

See, now all the nude hikers are laughing at you guys! ;)

[dysfunction]

In response to azbackpackr:
as long as there's no pointing involved.. I'm ok with that

[imike]

baby powder and light weight, longer legged boxers... necessary when I used to be trained up (thighs 27" each)... nylon compression shorts for shorter, faster outings (under six hours)...

[Thoreau]

Under Armour Compression shorts. Use for both football and hiking, and I've gone days without washin 'em (both hiking and during football )

I'll 2nd this motion (save for the washing part, haha.) They're a little pricey but can be had for reasonable prices online, and definitely seem to solve the 'problem' for me.