Hi everyone i'm new to the site and new to bushcraft in general. I love the site by the way, it's proving to be very helpful with course and kit information. But i do have a question about underwear ! I've been reading alot about thermo active products and gortex, but is there any type on special requirements for underwear ? sorry for the silly question
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I've also heard that Paramo undies are good, What I can recomend though are Rohan x-static briefs, they're a bit pricey but they will still be fresh(ish) after a few days, retain support (very important) and are quick drying
so are ideal for courses or extended camps and you have a store in MK.
Oh and Toddy I think they also do ladies ones though probably not with pretty flowers on
I've also heard that Paramo undies are good, What I can recomend though are Rohan x-static briefs, they're a bit pricey but they will still be fresh(ish) after a few days, retain support (very important) and are quick drying
so are ideal for courses or extended camps and you have a store in MK.Oh and Toddy I think they also do ladies ones though probably not with pretty flowers on
EdS
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Icebreak suck - howies or chocolate fish.
Icebreaker are having real quality ocntrol problems since moving to China - no suggest washing with jeans to remove pilling
Icebreaker are having real quality ocntrol problems since moving to China - no suggest washing with jeans to remove pilling
Been using icebreaker for a few months now and have found them excellent if a tad spendy. The heavier ones are nicer and not much warmer, but hold their shape better and feel softer.
Tried a few pairs of Helly briefs and they didnt last, the material just wore badly.
If you want synthetic like the hellys then try lowe alpine, lasted longer for me and performed just the same.
Tried a few pairs of Helly briefs and they didnt last, the material just wore badly.
If you want synthetic like the hellys then try lowe alpine, lasted longer for me and performed just the same.
EdS
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Howies and Chocolatefish stuff is still made in NZ.
Weft industries make a lot of their gear if I remember correctly.
The was also a problem with Icebreaker where the staff where adding non merino wool and poorer grade - not their fault really as China has no history of wool industry so they where unaware. Now if it had been silk on the other hand.
Actully, silk is very good undies.
Weft industries make a lot of their gear if I remember correctly.
The was also a problem with Icebreaker where the staff where adding non merino wool and poorer grade - not their fault really as China has no history of wool industry so they where unaware. Now if it had been silk on the other hand.
Actully, silk is very good undies.
A vote for coolmax based underwear here.
Merino is a terrible fabric for underwear if your doing anything that's going to cause you to sweat.
It takes ages to dry even worse though any moisture doesn't wick through the fabric like cotton.
As a test grab something that's merino and something say cotton based.
Place it over a wide mouthed container like say a coffee tin and secure it with a elastic band.
Object is to have a section of fabric that's under normal tension rather than rucked up.
Now drop 3 or 4 drops of water on the fabric and compare.
With merino the moisture stays in the same place it doesn't spread like with cotton.
In use this means once a certain area gets sweaty it stays sweaty.
Cotton isn't a great comparison as this fabric also takes ages to dry, but at least with cotton the moisture spreads over a large surface area so your body heat and dispersion has a better chance of drying it.
Also found that after a day use merino underpants stretch and sag, so you have very little fabric tension to hold things in place.
Usually carry a spare pair of grundies and socks for every 2 days out.
Bit excessive but in hot weather it's real easy to get a rash that's pretty uncomfortable.
Also found it helps if i wipe my family jewels area with a antiseptic wet wipe each night.
Merino is a terrible fabric for underwear if your doing anything that's going to cause you to sweat.
It takes ages to dry even worse though any moisture doesn't wick through the fabric like cotton.
As a test grab something that's merino and something say cotton based.
Place it over a wide mouthed container like say a coffee tin and secure it with a elastic band.
Object is to have a section of fabric that's under normal tension rather than rucked up.
Now drop 3 or 4 drops of water on the fabric and compare.
With merino the moisture stays in the same place it doesn't spread like with cotton.
In use this means once a certain area gets sweaty it stays sweaty.
Cotton isn't a great comparison as this fabric also takes ages to dry, but at least with cotton the moisture spreads over a large surface area so your body heat and dispersion has a better chance of drying it.
Also found that after a day use merino underpants stretch and sag, so you have very little fabric tension to hold things in place.
Usually carry a spare pair of grundies and socks for every 2 days out.
Bit excessive but in hot weather it's real easy to get a rash that's pretty uncomfortable.
Also found it helps if i wipe my family jewels area with a antiseptic wet wipe each night.
I use under armour boxers they are great. I did have a few pairs of more thermal ones I was bought in Canada at MEC which were great. UA though a bit pricey are good but shop around. Regarding the rash mentioned it's essentially nappy rash. Sitting around in damp underwear will do that. Since using wicking fabric boxers I've had no probs.
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Bam are the most comfortable i've used the only ones i wear now.
Bambo so naturally antibacterial.
Bambo so naturally antibacterial.
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