A prickly question...

[Kerne]

Sorry to lower the tone but:

What do you folks wear as kecks/shreddies/pants? I find cotton too absorbant and sweat-retentative for the job of keeping you comfortable day in day out, when out and about.

I am getting more "natural" in my choice of kit but this is one area where I have remained synthetic - I use Lowe alpine wicking undies. After having suffered from the dreaded "japanese flag" and other chafing-related infirmities, I find these with judicious application of talcum powder, do the job.

Are there any brave souls who go about in lederhosen or bearskin thongs?

PS: total respect to the "commandos" amongst you.

 

[John Fenna]

Cotton for non exertive trips - Paramo for sweaty days, Merino for very cold days, silk for light weight cold trips....

 

[korvin karbon]

in my trade its called gig butt, not nice and a right pain in the ase (pun intended) when jumping in and out of vans and lories. Talcum powder is the way to go.

 

[alpha_centaur]

I've heard of a couple of guy's using unpadded cycling shorts in the tropics, they shouldn't move and therefore no chaffing.

 

[korvin karbon]

I've heard of a couple of guy's using unpadded cycling shorts in the tropics, they shouldn't move and therefore no chaffing.

surely the sweat would have made it hell though?

so who has links to decent sellers of good underwear that relieves or atleast slows the pain of chaffing lol

 

[Tor helge]

I use cotton summer and winter. Yes, I get sweaty, but have never had any trouble.
A couple of days ago I bought one in wool, but have not tested it yet.

Tor

 

[drewdunnrespect]

kalvin kline boxers cotten its easiest plus wormest i have found

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

surely the sweat would have made it hell though?

so who has links to decent sellers of good underwear that relieves or atleast slows the pain of chaffing lol

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

Been told this works well

 

[Kerne]

Love the name: monkey butt. Never heard it used this side of the pond but I will make every effort to use it from now on!

 

[Barn Owl]

Been told there's some 'cotton cool' trunk shorts in Debenhams,labelled as being good at wicking away and keeping you cool and dry.
Don't have any other info,need to check for self.

 

[Barn Owl]

kalvin kline boxers cotten its easiest plus wormest i have found

I like to get rid of my worms,but hey whatever floats your boat

 

[korvin karbon]

http://www.goldbond.com/gold-bond-products.html

is what i have used before, quite good. US road crew swear by it

think a trip to debenhams will be on the cards LOL

 

[Big Geordie]

Hi guys, its not often that we find a thread like this that can really make a difference to your comfort on a trip.
Every year I go into Rohan's sale and I buy a pack of their amazing lightweight wicking briefs. I have tried all sorts over the years but these are just right.
Loved the monkey butt video tho I probably wont buy it.
G

 

[Barn Owl]

Hi guys, its not often that we find a thread like this that can really make a difference to your comfort on a trip.
Every year I go into Rohan's sale and I buy a pack of their amazing lightweight wicking briefs. I have tried all sorts over the years but these are just right.
Loved the monkey butt video tho I probably wont buy it.
G

Didn't realise they had such G,
shop still in union st?

 

[Barn Owl]

http://www.goldbond.com/gold-bond-products.html

is what i have used before, quite good. US road crew swear by it

think a trip to debenhams will be on the cards LOL

Hmmph,the freebies not available

 

[luddy]

Cotton jersey bloomers (I make them, so they fit well). For the sweaty butt - Sudocrem (nappy rash stuff) before you start the day. It has the consistency of PVA glue with twice the sticking power, even in the heat. The layer of cream makes your delicate bits waterproof.