I am looking for a good pair a panties to wear when hiking... (After trekking several miles in pairs that just are not living up to my expectations, I am desperate... One's undergarments should not be able to climb better than the person wearing them...)
I am hoping to find something that is breathable and VERY comfortable. They don't have to look fabulous, so I am hoping that I am not asking for the impossible... If Granny can hike happily, then so will I...
I am female, of average size and build... Though if it came to it, I would happily wear underpants made for guys if they did the job as wonderfully for me as they have for you...
I am hoping that there is something that has natural fibers in it for breath-ability... Something that moves with me, rather than pinches... And something that does not want to climb to the grand canyons of my contours... And if they were a little on the low side, I would be over the moon, but still hope to prevent mooning my fellow hikers...
Suggestions?
I am hoping to find something that is breathable and VERY comfortable. They don't have to look fabulous, so I am hoping that I am not asking for the impossible... If Granny can hike happily, then so will I...
I am female, of average size and build... Though if it came to it, I would happily wear underpants made for guys if they did the job as wonderfully for me as they have for you...
I am hoping that there is something that has natural fibers in it for breath-ability... Something that moves with me, rather than pinches... And something that does not want to climb to the grand canyons of my contours... And if they were a little on the low side, I would be over the moon, but still hope to prevent mooning my fellow hikers...
Suggestions?
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 10:16 AMAislinn: a guy perspective, but: I find the boxer-style briefs w/short leggings prevent lots of chafing, and might also reduce the climb effect.
I posted a link to this at my hiking blog to see if any of my readers can help you out.
www.tommangan.net/twoheeldr...ns-wanted/
Probably should get some good ideas in the next couple days. -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 10:25 AMDid some looking around: the folks at REI like these:
www.rei.com/product/694702
They call it a "boy cut" and it's pretty much what I described above. -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 11:29 AMIf you were a dude, I'd just tell you to freeball it. -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 1:47 PMI have definitely cut off undies to continue a hike, forget the climbing clothes, I want to enjoy myself, not be annoyed
REI has some great stuff, try it out before a long trek -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 1:51 PMTom... You rock!
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Tue, April 15, 2008 - 11:30 PMhate that they're so popular these days...but under armour is my friend...
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Thu, April 17, 2008 - 6:54 AMI don't know of anything you might call natural fibers that are actually good for hiking. Cotton is good for those who like to stay moist while they hike. MMmmm. I also find spandex to get a bit warm. It does dry fast, but still not my preference. Here's more what I prefer (I couldn't find the women's version) ... www.rei.com/product/705716
Seems "flat seams" or seams "with stitching reversed out" are good for anti-chafing, whatever those terms mean.
- izzy
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 7:32 AMHaynes 'Boy Shorts" work pretty well, all cotton, short style, get them at Wal-mart. -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Mon, May 5, 2008 - 5:23 PMI'm sold! Haynes Boy Shorts have the fit I need and feel fantastic! I bought them in my size and one size larger, both work well. The seam placement keeps them from going places that I would rather they don't and they are soft.... LOVE them! Thanks!! -
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Re: Have you seen my underware?
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 4:43 AMCool!
They allow air to circulate better than bikini's.
I also have gotten a sensitivity to the elastic(laytex!)leg band, so now that's gone too!
Happy Hiking :-)
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