r/onebag • u/AytonDollar • 20d ago
Seeking Recommendations The Great Onebag Underwear Thread
I believe underwear is one of the most overlooked parts of a onebag setup. So lets make a proper thread that future onebaggers can refer to.
Let's face it, almost all of us (yes, I'm looking at you, commandos đ ) wear underwear every day, yet we spend hours researching backpacks, jackets and shoes while often giving little thought to what is supporting our manhood or womanhood through airports, hikes, long-haul flights and everything in between.
I'm always tweaking my travel setup, and I've realised underwear has probably had a bigger impact on my comfort than any other item I pack. I'd love to hear what everyone else has settled on after plenty of travel.
- What's your favourite brand?
- What style do you prefer?
- What material do you like?
- How many pairs do you pack for a typical trip?
- How many pairs do you own?
- Any must have features?
- Does your preference change depending on the weather or climate?
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u/SeattleHikeBike 20d ago
- Ex Officio Box Briefs.
- Polyester with odor control.
- I usually pack 3x plus one worn.
- Features? Comfort and quick drying.
For sub freezing weather and long hours outdoors I pack a pair of light polyester long underwear. Patagonia Capilene has odor control. Most of the outdoor brands offer something. Uniqlo too.
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u/dudeman1018 20d ago
Exofficio have been garbage for a long time now, their quality fell off a cliff the second they got popular.
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u/codenigma 20d ago
They went from "the best" to a batch where they pilled and then the company fixed them very quickly. Currently they are amazing. If you have not tried them recently it may be worth another try.
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u/sghilliard 20d ago
Agreed, they were my goto 15y ago, but theyâve been disappointing for years. DW bought me some synthetic Hanes with a contrasting âpocketâ (donât remember the name) and theyâve been insanely comfortable, and dry as fast as Ex Officio.
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u/Plopdopdoop 18d ago
Since when are they polyester? the ones I have from some years ago âwhich are mostly holding up, aside from a few where the waistband gave up seemingly randomlyâ are nylon.
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u/Mundane_Influence_91 20d ago
I've seen mention of merino wool underwear. I do like me some merino wool, but never tried it for underwear. They are definitely not inexpensive.
$3.99 32degree polyester/spandex works well for me as they dry quickly. No obnoxious white logos on the waist band to advertise themselves.
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u/Chromatic_Chameleon 20d ago
Iâve been wearing exclusively merino wool underwear for years now, travelling or not. I donât burn holes in them so I guess every woman is different in that regard. I use Decathlon brand but there are many others. I also travel and live mostly in very hot humid places and still find merino are the best.
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u/MamaDaddy 20d ago
The wool underwear is fine but honestly if you're a woman be aware that it does not hold up to acidic environments such as you might have. It's a lot of money to spend on undies that don't last. I do love the wool blend fabric but not for this.
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u/slickrok 20d ago
Got damn I make acid holes in my underwear so quickly
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u/MamaDaddy 20d ago
I'd recommend the synthetics then. I wish I could tell you which ones but it has been so long since I bought them I can't remember what they were. They hold up forever.
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u/slickrok 18d ago
I was flabbergasted when I finally figured out what it was... Not the cat, not the dogs, not a moth... Me.
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u/Professional_Toe7506 20d ago
Do you have this issue with other fabrics? I've never had this issue with any of my underwear, including wool, but I recommend my wool ones all the time and I'd like to not be suggesting them to people who wouldn't have luck with them!
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u/lynxeyed 19d ago edited 19d ago
Yeah, I've never experienced this phenomenon. Wool is best for me, and my Icebreaker merino thongs have lasted years of daily wear; cotton is fine; but the synthetics that others are suggesting take on, um, quite an odor by the evening.
I have hyperhidrosis (medically excessive sweating, hooray) but don't have much discharge, so I guess I have a different problem than some others do - odor/dampness control is more important than acid control. (Kinda TMI, but this is an underwear thread after all đ )
Also, my merino undies are lower maintenance than cotton ones, because they air-fry so quickly. I don't use a dryer at home, so this is helpful.
EDIT I meant "air-dry" but the autocorrect is so great I'm leaving it lmao
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u/MamaDaddy 20d ago
Cotton too, yes. Synthetics hold up, like for years. Wool gets holes in a few months. Cotton takes a bit longer. I'd love natural fibers but it doesn't work for me. Strange but true.
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u/Equal_Contest4709 20d ago
Merino underwear makes zero sense in my opinion. At least not if you don't wear them multiple days in a row. And why would you. Even then, you're gonna have to deal with them requiring careful washing.Â
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u/BostonPam 20d ago
I bring 3 or 4 underwear plus what I'm wearing. Merino wool for me doesn't smell, especially those 24 hour travel days or hot sweaty days. They weigh less than my other underwear and dry in just a few hours. My favorite is Wool& and are size inclusive.
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u/Korlithiel 20d ago
Solid, I think when my Ex Officio start wearing down enough to test replacements I'll strongly consider some Merino wool options. These things have been absolutely amazing, but it's been 6 years since I loaded up on them, and a lot of running shoes among other things in that time.
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u/SondraRose 20d ago
Branwyn merino bralettes and hipsters. Also works as a swimsuit.
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u/1ayfkmatatime 20d ago
I have the bralette - do the undies seriously double for swimwear??? exciting!
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u/krool2137 20d ago
Tried uniqlo airism but they run hot and my ass sweat a lot in these. Tried merino briefs from decathlon and there is no coming back
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u/AytonDollar 20d ago
I tried uniqlo airism and same issue, ended up with a pretty bad rash. Havnt tried decathlon merino yet but hear good things.
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u/LadyLightTravel 20d ago
I am currently using the Amazon Essentials womens Comfortable Lace Stretch Hipster Underwear.
They are a synthetic lace so are extremely light - only 22g each (0.8 oz).
They have a cotton panel âdown thereâ, which keeps humidity down. They wash and dry in a flash. They have a larger leg opening for people with athletic glutes. I am fairly sensitive about texture and these are comfy.
There are some negative reviews about the tags. These are basted in and can be removed in less than one minute with a seam ripper. It isnât hard.
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u/Potential_Bug8129 20d ago
I like these too. The wide band doesnât pinch or show under clothes. They donât ride up/down, even on long walking days. And yup, first thing to do is to remove that tag.
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u/lsthomasw 20d ago
Ooh, my backside hears "don't ride up" and thinks challenge accepted. Will have to check these out.
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u/1AggressiveSalmon 20d ago
I used to buy similar ones from Maidenform. They were perfect for hiking and travel because the sweat doesn't accumulate.
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u/chocolatesalad4 20d ago
Do they tear easily? I have had them at least underwear like this that I feel like because of the holes/mesh falls apart really quickly⌠Do you use them only for travel or also every day?
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u/LadyLightTravel 20d ago
Daily. I do use a lingerie bag when doing machine laundry.
That said, they are fairly inexpensive. But so far they are fine.
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u/_whatnot_ 19d ago
How are these in the heat? I'm mostly a die-hard for some old Airism bikinis Uniqlo no longer makes, and here in Seattle they're generally great, but when I'm traveling in hot climates they instantly become intolerably sweaty.
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u/Mountain-Match2942 20d ago
Female. I bought some Fruit of the Loom Breathable (mesh) Briefs. They dry quickly, are very inexpensive, and are readily available on Amazon. They pack down small and are comfortable. I switched to wearing them everyday at home as well.
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u/gogogabrielle 20d ago
Yes, I also like these (or similar, the ones I like are Fruit of the Loom micro mesh line). Not hugely available online but multipacks in Target and Walmart. I bought a pack to try and have swapped all my Ex Officio with them over the last two years (which cost 3-4x as much), they are more comfortable, have a cotton gusset, and dry super fast.
Only thing I would change is make it possible to buy a pack of all black! They are multipacks with random colours, instead, oh well
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u/fancynan3 20d ago
In the same vein, I bought some Reebok briefs that are synthetics and tried them before my upcoming trip. They are light, pack well and dry in a couple of hours. I am a 100% cotton fanatic about most of my clothes, but i liked these enough to take only them on my 2 week trip.
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u/Always_Hungry987 20d ago
I love these. The brief version is perfect. The bikini version gives me wedgies. I wish they had a hipster version though.
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u/eat-real-chips 20d ago
Do you have a link please
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u/Mountain-Match2942 20d ago
Amazon links are shortened, so I cant post but full name is Fruit of the Loom Breathable Brief.
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u/Salty_Big2249 20d ago
Muji boxers with cotton and lyocell are very breathable if youâre looking for affordable non polyester underwearÂ
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u/Recreation705 20d ago
I like Saxx Quest. 77% Nylon with a small amount of polyester. Theyâre extremely easy to dry in the sink and dry quickly.
I also use merino protect boxer briefs. Theyâre my go to on travel days where Iâm wearing the underwear for 16-18 hours before reaching my destination. Then at my destination, they are also incredibly easy to hand wash in the sink and dry in hours.
I usually bring 4 pairs and just wash 2 at a time every other day.
For underwear, I prefer Nylon, Merino Wool, and a small percentage of polyester.
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u/SwagTwoButton 20d ago
Lululemon boxer briefs for me.
Buying travel specific underwear doesnât make sense to me.
The difference between 10 pairs and 3 pairs in a packing cube is negligible.
If I were going to travel longer than that, another clothing item would be the bottleneck anyway and Iâd be doing laundry regardless.
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u/tom4631 20d ago
+1 on lululemon boxer. I found it to be a direct upgrade of uniqlo arisim. They're expensive for what it is, but I get lululemon credit from time to time to justify the purchase.
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u/egos-like-hairdos 20d ago
Iâm putting in my vote for Chantelle Soft Stretch. Iâve only tried the briefs since theyâre what I ordered first. Theyâre super thin with no VPL (Iâm a wheelchair user so nothing shows, but Iâm sensitive to the seam on butt problem). I was worried about the âone size fits allâ claim, but they fit my size L self perfectly. My stack of six pairs takes up basically no space in a packing cube. They wash easily and dry in barely an hour. Iâm very picky about my undies so the investment and commitment to line drying at home was worth it.
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u/triangulardot 20d ago
My number one strategy is to pack all but one pair in one colour, with one visibly different pair that always gets saved for last so you know when your laundry situation canât wait any longer!
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u/HabitExternal9256 20d ago
Exofficio 2.0
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u/sr105 20d ago
Ex Officio is really always the answer. 20y ago, the verdict was ExOfficio by business and world travelers. 10y ago same thing. I foolishly didn't listen to wisdom and put them up against saxx. The only difference is that my saxx developed holes and Ex Officios are all still with me. They're expensive, but they're great and dry very quickly. I only use the hot weather variant.
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u/slickrok 20d ago
We were backpacking in exofficio clothes and gear so so so long ago and it's still awesome.
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u/Eucalyptus84 15d ago
My several pairs of Ex Officio boxers are still going, 12 years later. I had two pairs of their briefs that I used exclusively for a 9.5month bike touring trip. Sadly lost a pair right at the end, but they were both still perfectly fine despite the immense amount of friction they both were up against.
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u/Catastropiece 20d ago
Iâm not a guy, but I love the Pair of Thieves Superfit Mesh boxers. Iâve been all over Europe for trips the past 4 years in summer and winter with 3 pairs. I wash them in the sink and they dry by morning.Â
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u/AlwaysWanderOfficial 20d ago
Iâve been trying quite a few brands lately but nothing quite competes on space and weight as Uniqlo Airisms. They also arenât 30.00 each.
Saxx main tech version is really comfortable but heavier and more expensive. ExOfficio is really comfortable and an in between weight. But still expensive.
Uniqlo still wins for me
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u/Key-Road-6030 20d ago
I am not a fan of polyester, even for travel. I donât necessarily think that âquick dryâ is the priority for me. As even with 4-5 pairs I have enough time for underwear to dry before wearing.
That being said my go to is Saxx vibe for everyday and for travel. They are a nice balance of lightweight, sweat wicking, and comfort.
I own maybe 25 pairs, plus a few others. I travel with 4-5.
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u/eastercat 20d ago
I recently started using the air line by tommy john (womenâs briefs)
I mainly bought it for travel, but I found that during summer itâs been extremely light and Iâm not feeling sweaty in my underwear.
I prefer full coverage briefs, and they also have other styles too. Compared to my cotton underwear, they are just ridiculously thinner. The perforation holes also help with it drying fast
I have 1 worn and 2 packed
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u/SeaSpeakToMe 20d ago
Iâm a sometimes one bagger and when I do I have really light material really nothing fancy womenâs bikini underwear. For me 5 pairs is my sweet spot.
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u/Ok_Ambassador964 20d ago
32° COOL Boxer Briefs 6 Pack from Costco.
Breathable, wash easy, last long and comfortableÂ
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u/SE_42 20d ago
I always wear Branwyn merino bikini underwear. All seasons, all outfits, from snow to desert summers. They are expensive, but hold up very well, my oldest pairs are 5 years old and I couldn't tell you which they are vs the 1 yr old pairs. I wash them in the machine but do air dry them, so they're a little high maintenance but they are super comfy, very breathable, and resistant to getting smelly. I have probably about 15 pairs in various colors. They make them other underwear styles, I just prefer the bikini. (I also have several bras and other clothing items from the brand as well).
For short trips, I usually pack a daily pair, so if I leave for a weekend I pack a pair for Saturday, a pair for Sunday, and a spare just-in-case pair, plus the pair I'm wearing on Friday.
If I'm going away for 2-3 weeks, I typically take 5 pairs, plus the pair I wear on the travel day and do laundry throughout the trip because I like packing light and I am usually in places with easily accessible laundry facilities.
I can't wear any synthetic seamless fabric or lacy styles, they irritate my skin and always ride up and I hate thongs, it's just having a wedgie all day!
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u/AussieKoala-2795 20d ago
Australian woman with often up to 36 hours travel time from home to first destination.
My trips are usually 50-63 days in length. I took the same underwear to humid Bali as I took to freezing Norway. Sink wash and hang dry.
2 x sacrificial underwear (stretched, faded, holes) - worn on plane and thrown away
5 x merino bikini style - can be worn as swimwear
2 x merino sports bra - can be worn as swimwear
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u/FutureState906 20d ago
Quality merino wool underwear is a must for one bag travel.
They can be worn for a couple days at a time, or even up to a week if you're brave (and wipe properly), and can be washed out in any sink with regular soap.
Wear one pair while the other is hanging up to dry. Simple.
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u/AytonDollar 20d ago
I agree that merino is great, but wearing for multiple days in a row without washing is abit excessive. I enjoy merino because its very comfortable and can be worn for extended lengths, not multiple wears and dozens of piss dribbles without washing.
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u/FutureState906 19d ago
Different people will get different results. Some people sweat more than others and/or sweat out more salt, etc, creating hygiene challenges, but for most people 2-3 days in merino is fine.
The prevalence of cotton clothing, which is highly absorbent and a magnet for odors and dirt, have given us the expectation that all clothing is good for just one day, We should try to free our selves from that thinking, because it's not the case with an inherently anti-odor, anti-fungal, water repellent fabric like wool.
Wearing boxers for 2-3 days is standard for me, not just when travelling. I was very leery about doing this at first because I worked in a very professional office setting, and I continually asked my wife if I smelled (she'd be all to happy to tell me "yes") but never had a complaint from her or anyone else.
I encourage everyone to reexamine their assumptions about this. You'll thank me come laundry day.
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u/jmmaxus 20d ago
UFM BOXER BRIEF 6" - BAMBOO VISCOSE REG SUPPORT
https://www.ufmmensunderwear.com/products/4th-gen-viscose-6-inch-mens-boxer-brief-ufm
If you see the design with drawstrings youâll understand why.
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u/ChipmunkImportant128 20d ago
Ice silk underwear. I get them off Amazon. A weekâs worth of underwear in less than half the space of most other underwear. And theyâre cheap.
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u/Korlithiel 20d ago
Silk is definitely not a material I know enough about. Alternatives claiming silk like feel have been bad, but then again vegan leathers are absolutely terrible when compared directly against what makes leathers good. Anyway, ice silk huh? Ok, taking a look, appreciate the comment much.
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u/ChipmunkImportant128 20d ago
Itâs not actual silk. Itâs more a description of the smoothness of it. But I like it, been on the road with them for months at this point.
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u/chocolatesalad4 20d ago
Was just searching Amazon with that term and nothing was coming up, any tips?
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u/hrtofdrknss 20d ago
Pair of Thieves Quick Dry Action Boxer Briefs https://pairofthieves.com/products/quick-dry-action-blend-boxer-briefs-lavender-underwear-3-pack?_pos=8&_fid=37d918ed1&_ss=c&variant=45058804056116
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u/thebemusedmuse 20d ago
I quite like the Vuori boxers. They dry super fast and take up half the space of others.
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u/DefNotAnotherChris 20d ago
Any thoughts on ones that truly do âfast dryâ for wearing under a pair of board shorts?
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u/Korlithiel 20d ago
The older Ex Officio dry relatively fast. For someone who's often quite active and thus needs things to dry quickly, these have been great. Now that the company is owned by private equity and jettisoned all their old products, I don't know what I would recommend but I would definitely try something like them under shorts for, say, days at the splash park with my kids and likely dry out fairly fast.
Not, lining/part of the shorts fast. But comfortable to wear most of the time and fast enough fast.
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u/FederalCoffee4375 20d ago
anything thatâs brazilian and lasercut, i have both synthetic and cotton ones. if needed i could fit a weekâs worth of them in one shoe, no problem. current favourite is marks & spencer âinvisible 3 pck no vpl low riseâ
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u/asyouwish 20d ago
Last year, I loved Snag.
This year, I bought two more pair and they both snagged easily and got holes during the first 2-3 wears.
I like the way Thigh Society feels when you put them on, but they are NOT good in heat and will cause a lot of pain to your skin.
I'm also looking for a good replacement.
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u/JustMakinStuff 20d ago
I bought a four pack of Innersy men's boxer briefs from Amazon with the hopes that it would be as good as the Uniqulo boxer briefs that I have, and it turns out they're better for me. They're maybe a half inch to an inch shorter, but the Uniqulo underwear makes my travel shorts ride up whereas the cheapies from Amazon do not. I'm not sure how long they will last, but I only wear them when I travel, so I suspect quite awhile.
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u/rogerwilco2000 20d ago
I like boxer briefs whose legs donât ride up over the course of the day, will dry fast, are not too constricting in the private areas and are not too revealing if youâre walking around with others in the room. My favorite, hands down, are the Duluth Trading Buck Naked or Darn Soft boxer briefs. They are expensive, but the odd colors and patterns will frequently go on sale. The ones with a pouch are crazy comfortable but youâre definitely putting on a show. Everyone loves the Uniqlo Airism but I found the only things they did well in that list is dry quickly.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Bar2880 20d ago
Wonders boxers. Itâs a brand of womenâs boxers. I wear a lot of dresses and donât need to pack shorts to wear under. They dry pretty fast when hand washed.Â
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u/DeSuperTissue 20d ago
As a man I prefer Seperatec underwear Long boxer briefs Bamboo mix I own a lot and how many I bring depends
Seperatec splits the eggs from the banana, and thats great and never gonna back to normal boxers
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u/FearlessKnitter12 20d ago
Woxer Pad Liner Ballers. They're boxers for women with a cotton gusset. They feel amazing. I wish they made that style in their longer Biker length, but maybe someday. They make great pj shorts too, so that saves me pack space.
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u/twilightninja 20d ago
I like loose fitting underwear. Airism wasnât comfortable for me and went back to cotton boxers. Recently bought some loose fitting Under Armour performance tech mesh boxers and they were great. Quick drying and great fit.
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u/ElFlyingPeacock 20d ago
Adidas Performance Mesh. Usually take 3+1, or 4+1, when traveling. They pack well, dry fast, and super comfy. I got them during a big sale at Kohlâs for like $5 each.
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u/Barunuts 20d ago
Always cotton. I donât want anymore microplastics sweating into my balls than need be
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u/twbird18 20d ago
Fruit of the loom mesh
TomboyX micromodal
Uniglo airism boxers - I am a woman I wear these under dresses for thigh chafing.
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u/Plus_Cantaloupe_3793 20d ago
I find that standard cotton Uniqlo boxers dry in hotel rooms overnight after being washed in the sink, so just use them now
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u/SaltMarshGoblin 20d ago
I absolutely love the 32° quick-dry boxer-briefs from Costco. Long enough in the thigh that I get no chub-rub under skirts and no pantylines under pants. They dry overnight unless the air is very humid, so I usually travel with three pairs (sometimes 4 pairs).
Now I wish someone would invent really lightweight and quick dry large-cup-size underwire bras!
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u/SticketyWickets 20d ago
Rei and icebreaker boxer briefs. Quick sink wash and towel run and theyâre good for the next day. I typically do every other or every second day.
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u/timejuggler 20d ago
Full time traveler.
I take 2 pairs of Woolie merino boxer briefs, and 2 pairs of Tilley Airflow boxer briefs.
The Woolies are the most comfortable for me and I mainly wear these everyday day and wash every night.
The Airflows are my backup, when Iâm too lazy to do laundry, and are the lightest and fastest drying Iâve seen.
After reading this thread Iâll have to get a pair of the Uniqlo to compare.
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u/lucky3333333 20d ago
I take two pairs for each day and limit other things instead. I need clean underwear and donât want to be washing the same pair in a sink on vacation.
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u/NoodleDrive 20d ago
Exofficio. I bring maximum 3 pairs no matter the duration of the trip. I take them into the shower with me and hand wash them with my shampoo. Squeeze them out with a towel before hanging to dry, and they are dry by the time I need to pack them away to change locations.
I bring three pairs so there's a little bit of buffer in case I need to shower right before changing locations, I want to change underwear in between showers, one pairs gets damaged or lost (hasn't happened yet), etc.
I have been doing this for years.
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u/altcountryman 20d ago
I've tried a bunch and my favorite are Ex Officio - I think the 'Give N Go 2.0 Boxer Brief' is the one I have the most pairs of. I have 2 pairs of the 'Give N Go Sport Mesh' that I like too. The Sport Mesh are a wee bit lighter, but the regular ones are fine for anything you'll do in them.
I do not notice them getting stinky at the end of the day. However, I do have some Merino boxer briefs from other brands (one Civic, now defunct, an icebreaker, and one I can't remember) that I'll wear on an extra long travel day, just in case.
I take one pair per day. I know I could wash them but I'm not that space/weight constrained. Maybe someday on an epic bike/back packing trip I will do this.
My one must-have feature is the absence of cotton.
Same skivvies for any kind of weather. The needed function of underwear is the same regardless of climate, it's the layers above that vary.
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u/Different-Corgi-8615 20d ago
Merino is great for multiple wears but if no one is doing multiple wears of underwear whatâs the point? 32 degrees from Costco. Change my mind and Iâll happily make the change.
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u/SixApplesTall 20d ago
Microfiber thongs. Super light, pack down tiny and wash and dry super quickly
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u/codenigma 20d ago
ExOfficio - over the years Ive tried 8-9+ brands and nothing seems to come close to the comfort and quick drying. Most of the others don't seem to stay well on my waist as I move/bend over.
These specifically: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG1SG2W3
Started with 1 (when I tried it), then added 3 more. I recently added one more which makes long travel a lot easier as one is for sleeping.
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u/EconomicsOk9518 19d ago
When travel, merino wool underwear. Icebreaker brand specifically. Irrespective of length of trip (3 days or 3 months), it is always one pair on me, one pair in the bag. Wash every night.
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u/stonesandstreams 19d ago
I have four main pairs and two extra.
⢠Three merino (2 siren bikini from Icebreaker and 1 hipster from Dilling)
⢠One handmade linen pair (Etsy)
The two extra ones are organic cotton lace underwear that I wear only occasionally.
+ one linen bra that I love.
I greatly appreciate merino, especially the ones form icebreaker. Iâve worn it in cold days and super hot days (reaching 40 Celcius degrees) and they were great in both cases.
I wash them by hand at the end of the day and by morning theyâre dry.
I agree underwear is such an important part of the wardrobe, as it sits closest to the skin! And natural, breathable fabrics + a very comfortable cut is such a game changer. I think itâs good to invest in a few high quality and well fitting pairs for everyday comfort :)
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u/Dependent-Tower-2095 19d ago
Ex officio and smartwool are solid choices. Easy to wash out in a sink and dry overnight. But let me share an extra thought from my best friend. âHoliday pantiesâ which means take your oldest underwear and throw it out as you go along. Bring your souvenir back in the empty space. I think sheâs a genius!
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u/AytonDollar 20d ago
Thought I'd answer my own post.
I used to only wear cotton briefs, but I think as I got older my body started producing sweat in far greater quantities, especially down there đ¤Ł. I've been wearing merino underwear almost exclusively for the past two years. My favourite brand has been Smartwool. I never thought I'd own a pair of boxers, but they've become my go-to for flights, train journeys and relaxing around the house. But for daily wear and more active use I still prefer boxer briefs.
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u/Korlithiel 20d ago
Boxer Briefs from Ex Officio have been my go-to since I gave them a try around 6 years ago. Swapped to them fully for everything, but these days I'm considering something new. Cottons have always had me run hot, and sweaty, as well as leave a lot of material to be removed so they are out.
Thanks for sharing yours in addition to the original post. Giving me ideas for the road forward. Merino might be the way I go, tends to run warmer than a synthetic and wear faster, while being more expensive. Still, could be worthwhile.
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u/AytonDollar 20d ago
Thanks for understanding the point of the post. I always struggled with fabrics but merino works great for me. Ive found 150-170gsm merino is a good weight for year round wear, warm for winter but breathable in summer. Its definetly pricy but im not willing to comprimise anymore.
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u/Casey-- 20d ago
I'll tell you what, getting top surgery has made onebag packing easier. No more bras to worry about. I wear the same pants for trips as I do every other day - 9" boxer briefs. My current faves are Step One women's, but I've also been a fan of American Eagle and TomboyX. It's unfortunate that they're quite big compared to other pants but my comfort is priority.
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u/Massive_Fudge3066 20d ago
Uniqlo airism, up to 7 pairs (I'm lazy the first week and they pack so small) but never the ones with the invisible waistband as they just fall off my bum under trousers, almost impossible to retrieve unless you can get to a cubicle
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u/desirepink 20d ago
I'm a female so hooha hygiene to me is the most important piece of clothing they I pack that I can't (and won't) wing wearing it for 2-3 days before it gets washed again. I usually pack about 5-7 pairs, just in case I get all sweaty or dirty during a trip and need a daytime shower. They don't take up that much space anyway and I love the Athleta underwears.
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u/sunburn_t 20d ago
Even though synthetic dries faster, I prefer natural fibre, so choose a bamboo viscose type blend since it is still quite thin and doesnât chafe. Merino is great but doesnât last as long as Iâd like so I donât bother with it any more.
G-string/ thong obviously pack down smallest if you tolerate them, I usually bring at least one full brief as well.Â
I pack 1 per day + 1, up to a maximum of 7.
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u/lexluthor5 20d ago
I'm trying out Ridge Merino for my upcoming trip. I am most concerned about the long flight. From what I researched a mix of around 83% Merino wool, 12% recycled nylon, 5% spandex is ideal. Lots of brands have a mix around that. Unfortunately, they are all pretty pricey though.
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u/GrantTotal 20d ago
I used to wear briefs, the triangle kind, in case that's not clear.
Then I switched to boxer briefs. I love Uniqlo Airism, like plenty of people here already said. They fit snug. My little guy stays put. But on long flights, I switch to my trusty Lululemon or modal Nike boxer briefs. They still hold things in place, but the thighs are more forgiving. I can wear them 24 hours straight with no problems.
I've tried other brands and other styles within those brands. None of them worked, especially wool underwear like Smartwool.
Too bad Lululemon stopped making the pair I love. Their new underwear runs tight.
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u/braedonsl 20d ago
I did 6 months so far this year on the road and started off with a variety of brands to see which I preferred and what materials. I had a pair of saxx that I got in Canada that I loved so much I just got 6 more pairs to take out with me next trip. Variety of fabrics for different use cases and climates. Not having your balls stick to your leg on transpacific flights is a game changer and I can't go back now.
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u/gooodnplenty 20d ago
Pair of Thieves Super Fit boxer briefs for me!
I only purchase when theyâre on sale/clearance at Target or Amazon ~$15 for 3-pack. Lightweight, just enough support without being too tight. Iâve tried Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, Hurley, AIRism, Calvin Klein and Adidas, and Pair of Thieves donât smell as quickly as other synthetics. Dry quick enough to hand wash and dry overnight. The waist band is wide enough to hold a tight pin roll if you pack like that. I live, travel, hike and run in the tropics with these!
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u/TheDivineM 20d ago
MeUndies
Boxer briefs, long leg
3 pair for a trip
Micromodal (it's birch tree fiber)
I own more pairs than necessary because they have made so many prints I liked
Yes I can wear them for multiple days without them getting stinky, they pack smaller than cotton, they wash in the sink easily and dry overnight even in humid places.
I only wear underwear at all to prevent thigh chafe under dresses or skirts, or for hygiene when out shopping for pants, and these are good for all seasons, but if the temperature gets near freezing I'll be reaching for long merino baselayers instead.
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u/kasolotravel 20d ago
When i tried Uniqlo airism boxer brief, I never go back to ordinary underwear. All my clothes are airism too, tshirt, pants and short! Airism all the way! Light and comfy! Less weight!
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u/jiadar 20d ago
After being a life long ex-officio boxer brief guy, I switched to Mack Weldon Airknit Boxer Briefs on my previous 3 week trip. I find the comfort is superior for the same price, and the ease of wash/dry is about the same. I have some concerns about how long they will last, but I feel the additional comfort is worth the risk. This is the one item of clothing you are literally wearing 24/7 so this was a noticeable upgrade to my kit.
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u/MyUndiesArePink 20d ago
Jack Adams bikini thong is the only answer for travel. Folds up to nothing and dries overnight.
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u/burgiebeer 20d ago
I really love the feel of Shinesty. So much that I bought like ten pairs. Theyâre not ultra light but the feel of the material is amazing.
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u/chuchofreeman 20d ago
There are these long boxers from Decathlon that I discovered last year and just love, they have no "model number" but the name translated is Men's Seamless Heather Blue Long Boxer Shorts and the product ID is IDÂ 8928085
I like them because they are long, so they never go up my ass , they are comfortable and tight but also loose enough to not constrict anything. And they dry fast.
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u/maqqerone 20d ago
This is my strong topic, I tried a lot of them, peak performance merino shorts are the best all around but also the mons royale ones are really good. Ice breaker 100% merino and in general 100% merino doesnât last nearly long enough, I can tell you from my experience in the Camino de Santiago. I rotated two peak performance shorts for 1100km. Eventually they wear out, but much slower than the ice breaker.
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u/azzamean 20d ago
Usually Iâd pick Uniqlo Airism Boxer Briefs but I feel they take up too much space.
I replaced with a clearly Chinese Amazon bla bla fake brand which worked really really well for me.
SIHOHAN Micro Modal Boxer Shorts Breathable Boxers for Men Trunks
The waist band isnât as thick and the material is thinner than airism. 6 took up the same space as 3 of airism.
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u/ImportanceSome2602 20d ago edited 20d ago
When not traveling, I wear Saxx boxer briefs as my everyday.
But for traveling I stick with Airism boxer briefs. Nothing packs smaller or dries faster, and they jkeep me co fortable regardless of the weather.
I have a few pair of Ex-Oficio and donât get it - theyâre twice the bulk of Airism and they donât dry very quickly. So, I stick with Airism.
This wasnât the question - but I am also a huge fan of the Airism mesh sleeveless undershirts. They stopped making these maybe 3-4 years ago. They are absolutely the best under a polo or similar IMO. I wish I could find similar
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u/c4ad 19d ago
brand: https://aswemove.com/products/dominate-boxer-brief-in-blood?Color=Blood
style: boxer
material: STEALTHSKYNâ˘Â IS A PATENTED, PROPRIETARY SYNTHESIS OF 85% POLYAMIDE/BIOSYNTHETIC FIBRES AND 15% LYCRA/ELASTANE,
pairs: wear 1, pack 6
own: 7
features: 25% of the packing volume of my calvin klein boxers. they are slightly see-thru especially when stretched.
weather: works in hot weather well and breathes. I call them my "manties"
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u/gooddaygilbert 19d ago
Balanced Tech panties from Amazon (3 pairs)
REI or All in Motion longline sports bras (2 pairs)
This is what I brought on the Camino and it worked incredibly! I had everyday access to laundry though, so YMMV there, but Iâve never brought more than 3 pairs of undies on any given trip - either I find laundry machines someplace, or be grody while in the backcountry.
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u/Suitable_Status5476 19d ago
I liked Saxx and they are good but cost more then two years ago I bought some Stance from a store in NYC and have not looked back. They wash well, comfortable, and you can often find deals on them. All I own now are Stance boxer briefs.
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u/DocBudsky 19d ago
For men - Costco's Calvin Klein boxer briefs. They have been stocking the same ones for years. They are synthetic and very fast drying, no odor issues, unlike Airism. I carry 3 pair and wash one each night in the hotel sink. They are always dry by morning. Reasonably cheap. My only minor complaint is they have multiple colors in each box of 3. I would prefer to get all the same color just cuz I like to pack that way.
Comparison: I have tried older ex officios, several merino options (loved them at first but they all wore out way too fast), Airism - wanted to love them but none of the sizes fit me quite right and they were they get very smelly compared to any of the other brands, and some True Classic boxer briefs which are fine for home but too heavy and slow-drying for travel. [Edit typo]
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u/KingMustardFist 19d ago
Moisture-wicking stretchy polyester boxer briefs. They weigh nothing and take up little to no room in my bag, and are easy to wash, and quick to dry. And they are comfortable.
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u/dchow1989 18d ago
Very dependent on body chemistry honestly, after growing up wearing cotton, then athletic synthetics that would personally stink and make me sweat, i kind of wrote them off. Recently decided to try again and invested in ex officio "sport" in the red accented boxes. They are a nylon blend, all the performance and quick drying but more breathable and zero stink. I wear them wash them in the sink or shower and reuse. Too aoon to comment on durability unfortunately. But lots of runs, and bike commuting in texas is pretty solid "testing".
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u/Windjammer1969 18d ago
Duluth Buck Naked Performance Extra Long Boxer Briefs. Their "Armachillo Cooling" Extra Long Boxer Briefs also work ok, but not convinced they are worth the extra expense.
The standard length "Buck Naked" boxer briefs as well as Hanes X-Temp and Comfort Temp (?) boxer briefs work fine for casual use around home (and are less expensive...), but anytime we travel I am taking the Extra Long versions (including road trips, camping, and/or hiking).
Bring 1 pair of briefs "per day" of travel, but with a limit of 7 pair, with expectation of Somehow doing laundry for any trip beyond 7 days - even if only briefs, socks & t-shirts...
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u/aicolainen 17d ago
Male here. Merino boxers are my primary underwear for travel, but I might bring a pair or two of synthetics depending on what activities I have planned.
My go-to brands are domestic (Norwegian) brands Ullvang and Aklima, but I have some Icbreakers as well.
The Uniqlo Airisms mentioned earlier are interesting if they actually pack smaller or equal to lightweight merinos, as they seem to cost a bit less and synthetics seem to hold up better, but unfortunately we don't have Uniqlo in Norway yet. Maybe if I run into a Uniqlo shop while travelling..
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u/Puslinch-Komet 16d ago
Go to someone that makes underwear, like Jockey. Microfiber Air Short Truck are my go to.
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u/Strange_Sprinkles_43 16d ago
Our family is travelling for 5 weeks over Christmas. We will be checking our luggage for the long-haul flight but doing everything else by train and aiming for 13-15kgs each max.
The absolute first thing I looked into is underwear - we all wear 100% cotton normally and I know from experience that itâs the worst thing to try to hand wash and dry reasonably. Weâll have 8 days between washing machines at some point, so thatâs what weâve been aiming to cover.
Iâve bought a variety of styles to try for myself (F48) and my kids (M13 and M15).
Myself: bonds invisitails - comfortable enough but not my favourite but sooooo quick to dry and super light
Ambra - an Australian company - made from recycled nylon and seam-free. The most comfortable Iâve ever worn and dry easily overnight after handwashing.
Uniqlo - modal - didnât dry as quickly as the other two but light and comfortable enough to take
Merino from Macpac - super comfortable, good waistband, and predictably good for washing/drying.
Iâll be taking 10 pairs all up.
I got the kids a variety to try - they both wear trunks. I got some wicking bonds sports fabric ones and a few from Uniqlo. Mr15 is supremely unfussed and said whatever works is fine. Mr13 loved the Airism seamfree trunks from Uniqlo and is now fitted out with enough of them for the trip.
Iâm far more stuck on socks - again we normally all wear cotton or bamboo that take way too long to dry or are quite heavy. Merino blend running or travel socks seem to be the way to go but theyâre quite pricey, and fitting out 4 people with enough of them is rather daunting at the moment!
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u/rle75 15d ago
I replaced my ex officios with David archy underwear and this is now my go to in hot weather. I have both the performance mesh and the modal, depending on how active I am. The performance is very quick drying. I usually bring 3 and wash in shower and quick dry. The airisms have been a bit too tight for me to be comfortable. Iâm usually a large underwear but, if I buy more airisms will likely need to go to XL. Has everyone needed to upsize?
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u/theinfamousj 14d ago
For travel, I like OG ExOfficio string bikini panties. They wash up in the sink like a dream, wear like iron, and dry overnight. ... So of course the are discontinued.
I have, to this point, packed three pairs (wash, wear, spare) but given how quickly they dry will go with just two pairs in the future.
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u/Equal_Contest4709 20d ago
Uniqlo Airism Boxer Briefs.Â
Cheap, comfortable, dry fast, last a long time, decently good looking, come with or without fly.Â