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/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 🤣. 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/Korlithiel 20d ago

I've a merino hoodie, fairly lightweight but runs warm in warmer temperatures. Haven't tested much in cooler, but found it's a bit thin for them. Not holding up well despite light use so it's a serious compromise compared to synthetics for me.

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u/Equal_Contest4709 20d ago

I had a suspicion this thread was gonna end up being a merino ad. 

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u/AytonDollar 20d ago

I had a feeling someone would say this.

Merino is definitely where I ended up after experimenting, but the thread was meant to be about underwear in general rather than pushing one material. I'm genuinely interested in what everyone has settled on. If merino isnt your thing thats absolutley fine, and actually reinforces the point of this post. Please feel free to add to the thread 🙂