underpants

[nobby]

What are people wearing?
I've tried Odlo and worn 4 pair to holes at £20 a pair so I'm not happy with them. M&S finest in briefs of long leg rub.
I've read that RM wears cycling shorts but I'd guess they are difficult to dry.
Any experiences?
Cheers

 

[weekend_warrior]

I wear M&S Autograph Microfibre ones - no seams, no rub, no wedgies, don't get sweaty at all and they wash and dry very fast.

 

[andyn]

underwear???

 

[PhilParry]

Rohan underwear is pretty good, and comfortable...although slightly pricey

Phil

 

[gregorach]

Cheapest cotton breifs from my local Poundstencher... I mean, how good can a pair of skiddies be?

Although I may go back to commando if this hot, humid weather keeps up...

 

[jdlenton]

underwear???

i'm with you there andy


but in winter i wear tescos finest cotton shorts

 

[EdS]

I'm with WW. They also do some with CoolMax

 

[Rhodri]

Although I may go back to commando if this hot, humid weather keeps up...

Up there? With the midgies...

I also just use any old cotton kecks Mind you, being a kit obsessive I've been tempted to try out some of the thinner Merino ones (Howies do some that look OK). They're expensive though, and I do tend to find the base layer tops a bit hot - wouldn't want anything too warm 'down there'...

 

[PJMCBear]

According to his "Essential Bushcraft" book, he wears cotton underwear, but says that some people prefer cycling shorts or swimming trunks.

Cotton boxers here and Army long johns in the winter. Just my preference.

 

[nobby]

I wear M&S Autograph Microfibre ones - no seams, no rub, no wedgies, don't get sweaty at all and they wash and dry very fast.

These sound like the ones for me. Which particular model are they?

 

[steven andrews]

I've been impressed with the silk briefs that I got from Patra. (Somebody here recommended them )

http://www.patra.com/

They dry out really quickly and don't end up all clammy like cotton skiddies.

 

[addyb]

I dont' wear 'em in the bush. Period.

Although in the fall and winter I'll wear either my Lifa Active polypro tops and bottoms, or if the weather's really chilly then a pair of heavyweight Malden Mills Polartec tops and bottoms. I much prefer the Lifa though, it's more comfortable, dries much quicker and doesn't feel clammy in the least bit. (That's what you get when you're wearing a fibre that only absorbs 0.01% of it's weight in moisture)

Adam

 

[Toddy]

I've been impressed with the silk briefs that I got from Patra. (Somebody here recommended them )

http://www.patra.com/

They dry out really quickly and don't end up all clammy like cotton skiddies.

Good things aren't they .....the ladies ones have been excellent both winter and summer

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Martyn]

CK's boxer briefs all the way. I dont own anything else. You can get multipacks from TK max quite cheaply. I've seen em 3 for £20, though if you buy em off the high street, they're £20/pair..

 

[JonnyP]

i'm with you there andy

Yeah me an all. I have recently stopped wearing pants and it is lovely, much cooler for my laddie..............Jon

 

[fred gordon]

Tesco's packs of 3! various styles and you can always start a fire with them.

 

[nobby]

Tesco's packs of 3! various styles and you can always start a fire with them.

I gave this a lot of thought before going to Marks and Sparks and buying the Autograph ones. Do I really want to cook my dinner over my underpants? I think not!

If these don't work I'll try the silk; I assume that lace is optional?
:0)

 

[Andy]

You don't want to wear cycling shorts for bushcraft, they have padding in them which isn't needed. Gym shorts are just tight lycra shorts and should be fine. They dry very quickly, also since they are close to the skin they don't trap a layer of air so tend to be fairly cool.

 

[Dougster]

Patagonia silkweight capilene boxers. Breezy and loose, with longer leg to avoid chafing. Damned comfy for three days non stop - strip down to them for a swim in summer and they dry in 20 mins. Also come in some fab patterns if you get the chance to flash them (and you can find them).

http://shop.themountainfactor.com/p...=234&jssCart=a429d02d62bcc5953097c342f72001a1

 

[Rebel]

Next or M&S pure cotton briefs for me.

I've tried a variety of boxes in a variety of materials and I've tried the stretch boxers but the wee fellow and his friends roam around too much in them, especially in the summer and I'm forever trying to straighten myself up. And as for horse riding with boxers on, I found it rather painful.

I've also tried wearing no underwear which is fine with some trousers and shorts, I like the cool air, but with others it can be uncomfortable. Running can also be a bit uncomfortable with no undies.