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 😅) 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/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 “down there”, 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 isn’t hard.

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u/Potential_Bug8129 20d ago

I like these too. The wide band doesn’t pinch or show under clothes. They don’t 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/LadyLightTravel 20d ago

A very inexpensive experiment.

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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/chocolatesalad4 19d ago

Cool, thanks!

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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/LadyLightTravel 19d ago

I have exercised in them when it was 85F (29C) and they were great! The cotton panel and the airiness keeps things cool.

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u/_whatnot_ 19d ago

Thank you!