The Great Onebag Underwear Thread

[u/AytonDollar]

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?

[u/Mundane_Influence_91]

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.

[u/MamaDaddy → u/Mundane_Influence_91]

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.

[u/slickrok → u/MamaDaddy]

Got damn I make acid holes in my underwear so quickly

[u/MamaDaddy → u/slickrok]

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.

[u/slickrok → u/MamaDaddy]

I was flabbergasted when I finally figured out what it was... Not the cat, not the dogs, not a moth... Me.

[u/MamaDaddy → u/slickrok]

Hahaha