Post by: T-Dozzer on July 04, 2016, 09:41:36 PM
Curious what all the back country guys are using.
For early archery elk I am doing a lot of hiking and bivy camping. I usually wear UA mesh or charged cotton boxer briefs. Have tried the Saxx boxer brief, but don't like all my furniture cramed into the same room. Are the first lite merino wool worth the $60?
Want to stick with a boxer brief. Must breath well, wick moisture and anti microcrobial is a plus.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 04, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
You guys should check out body glide for under arms and anywhere else you might chafe its awesome and made for triathlon runners.
Post by: jackmaster on July 04, 2016, 09:57:35 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 04, 2016, 09:58:52 PM
Your better off free balling and just baby powder your crack and your boys, they have scent free!! Absolutely no chaffing that way..
Seriously look into body glide. Gotta keep the boys secure man.
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 04, 2016, 09:59:35 PM
I bought smart wool merino underwear and it lasted like 3 hikes before it was toast with holes through the crotch. Synthetic under armor causes chafing when wet with sweat unless you use body glide. I like the champion dry kind from Costco. Don't chafe when wet with sweat but still breath and they lost wayyyy longer then the 55 dollar pair I bought from smart wool. I literally didn't know if I was going to be able to make it off the mountain I got so chafed from under armor synthetic underwear after they got wet and I kept hiking. Bleeding on inside of legs basically lmao...My friend thought it was funny. Prolly TMI but this is an underwear thread i guess.
You guys should check out body glide for under arms and anywhere else you might chafe its awesome and made for triathlon runners.
These?
Champion Elite Boxer Briefs (M 32"- 34") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WAQBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n5ZExb37VF0JG
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 04, 2016, 10:00:43 PM
I bought smart wool merino underwear and it lasted like 3 hikes before it was toast with holes through the crotch. Synthetic under armor causes chafing when wet with sweat unless you use body glide. I like the champion dry kind from Costco. Don't chafe when wet with sweat but still breath and they lost wayyyy longer then the 55 dollar pair I bought from smart wool. I literally didn't know if I was going to be able to make it off the mountain I got so chafed from under armor synthetic underwear after they got wet and I kept hiking. Bleeding on inside of legs basically lmao...My friend thought it was funny. Prolly TMI but this is an underwear thread i guess.
You guys should check out body glide for under arms and anywhere else you might chafe its awesome and made for triathlon runners.
These?
Champion Elite Boxer Briefs (M 32"- 34") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WAQBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n5ZExb37VF0JG
Ya that's what I rock man. I've put some serious testing and experience into this lol
Looks like they have awesome reviews too
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 04, 2016, 10:06:30 PM
This is almost a necessity for long distance hiking and swimming then running or anything. Suggested it to my friend who walks all day in jeans and boots and he's a true believer. Made in WA too
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 04, 2016, 10:07:49 PM
I bought smart wool merino underwear and it lasted like 3 hikes before it was toast with holes through the crotch. Synthetic under armor causes chafing when wet with sweat unless you use body glide. I like the champion dry kind from Costco. Don't chafe when wet with sweat but still breath and they lost wayyyy longer then the 55 dollar pair I bought from smart wool. I literally didn't know if I was going to be able to make it off the mountain I got so chafed from under armor synthetic underwear after they got wet and I kept hiking. Bleeding on inside of legs basically lmao...My friend thought it was funny. Prolly TMI but this is an underwear thread i guess.
You guys should check out body glide for under arms and anywhere else you might chafe its awesome and made for triathlon runners.
These?
Champion Elite Boxer Briefs (M 32"- 34") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WAQBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n5ZExb37VF0JG
Ya that's what I rock man. I've put some serious testing and experience into this lol
Looks like they have awesome reviews too
Cool. Just ordered. I will put them to the test.
Thanks.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 04, 2016, 10:08:54 PM
Post by: JoeE on July 04, 2016, 10:14:21 PM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001M0MMYO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467695558&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=exofficio+underwear&dpPl=1&dpID=51ey4GAPRWL&ref=plSrch
Post by: Eric M on July 04, 2016, 10:16:02 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 04, 2016, 10:27:11 PM
Post by: Whitpirate on July 04, 2016, 10:42:44 PM
I bought some Exofficio underwear for hunting and hiking a couple years ago. After wearing them on a couple hunts I bought several more pairs and it's all I wear for underwear now
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001M0MMYO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467695558&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=exofficio+underwear&dpPl=1&dpID=51ey4GAPRWL&ref=plSrch
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 04, 2016, 10:46:09 PM
I bought some Exofficio underwear for hunting and hiking a couple years ago. After wearing them on a couple hunts I bought several more pairs and it's all I wear for underwear now
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001M0MMYO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467695558&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=exofficio+underwear&dpPl=1&dpID=51ey4GAPRWL&ref=plSrch
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
I will give em shot next.
Post by: 7mag. on July 04, 2016, 11:14:10 PM
Post by: KFhunter on July 04, 2016, 11:48:58 PM
maybe we should petition darn tough to make boxers :chuckle: I sure like their socks!
Post by: csaaphill on July 05, 2016, 01:06:02 AM
No pinch no stink
Post by: Mumbles on July 05, 2016, 04:15:29 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 05, 2016, 05:06:03 AM
Post by: MADMAX on July 05, 2016, 05:45:34 AM
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-the-original-9-boxerjock-boxer-briefs/pid1230365
Post by: vandeman17 on July 05, 2016, 07:02:06 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on July 05, 2016, 07:04:13 AM
Unfortunately they have changed something and now they don't work as well. As stated above, moisture is not good when wearing them. :yike:
I also have a pair of Silver Tec and they are a step above these "new" UA.
I may try those Champion.
Post by: krout81 on July 05, 2016, 07:21:21 AM
I second the scent free powder
Post by: papisjeep on July 05, 2016, 07:42:37 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on July 05, 2016, 07:45:42 AM
I wear these too... after trying several other types and materials, this seems to be the best for meI bought smart wool merino underwear and it lasted like 3 hikes before it was toast with holes through the crotch. Synthetic under armor causes chafing when wet with sweat unless you use body glide. I like the champion dry kind from Costco. Don't chafe when wet with sweat but still breath and they lost wayyyy longer then the 55 dollar pair I bought from smart wool. I literally didn't know if I was going to be able to make it off the mountain I got so chafed from under armor synthetic underwear after they got wet and I kept hiking. Bleeding on inside of legs basically lmao...My friend thought it was funny. Prolly TMI but this is an underwear thread i guess.
You guys should check out body glide for under arms and anywhere else you might chafe its awesome and made for triathlon runners.
These?
Champion Elite Boxer Briefs (M 32"- 34") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WAQBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n5ZExb37VF0JG
Ya that's what I rock man. I've put some serious testing and experience into this lol
Looks like they have awesome reviews too
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 05, 2016, 08:08:47 AM
Exofficio for sure.
Orderd last night. Thanks for the input
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 05, 2016, 08:14:22 AM
Really like these
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-the-original-9-boxerjock-boxer-briefs/pid1230365
Think I have worn most of the UA boxer jocks including those you linked. I like them, but these wotk better for me:
Under Armour Men's UA Mesh Performance Boxerjock® 2-Pack Large Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXDRLYW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_x58ExbNWCH6W5
Post by: Stein on July 05, 2016, 08:26:58 AM
Post by: KFhunter on July 05, 2016, 08:32:16 AM
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 05, 2016, 08:50:51 AM
Post by: Odell on July 05, 2016, 09:46:02 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 05, 2016, 10:34:11 AM
Post by: whacker1 on July 05, 2016, 10:43:50 AM
There are quite a few other merino wool brands marketed for back packing. If the 2 types I orderd last night don't fit my high expectations, I will move onto them. Think I will steer clear of first lite for now & try the Patagonia next.
I like the first lite. I have 2 pair, and wore them all of hunting season last year 27 + days of hiking and downhill skied in them 20+ days and no holes. I find with a lot of merino, if you buy them in a size that is too snug in the fit they will break down quicker than if they are slightly looser fit. I am going to be trying other brands this year as well, as I assume the First lite life span should be starting to come to an end sometime this fall.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 05, 2016, 11:15:30 AM
Post by: Bushcraft on July 05, 2016, 11:35:04 AM
For the initial long bomb in-fill, I'll typically wear the aforementioned Champion underwear if pants are warranted, or a pair of ultra-light running shorts if the weather is hot. Once at base camp, everything gets washed up and hung out to dry for the eventual long grind out or for wearing at night. Anything to keep the "schweaty" at bay. :chuckle: If things get ugly and I'm staring at a monster ruck full of meat and gear and trying to figure out how to get rid of a few ounces, the cheap Champions are the first one-way items to bite the dust in the campfire.
The Ibex are a tad pricey for sure, but really hold up well, are very comfortable with no stink at all after a week of spiking out. The waistline on the pair I have are very flat and ride higher than the pack's waist belt. Nice feature that helps keep it from feeling like the waist belt is trying to chew a hole in my hips. They are plenty long to keep the inner thigh chafing at bay, but I wish they were a tad longer in the thigh like the First Lites. Nothing a little body glide won't fix.
Post by: jdb on July 05, 2016, 05:38:02 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 05, 2016, 06:16:37 PM
I like a nice thong, wear it backwards get a boy on both sides of the string! Very comfortable:yike: :yike:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 05, 2016, 06:21:48 PM
Post by: jdb on July 05, 2016, 06:25:10 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 05, 2016, 08:51:45 PM
I like a nice thong, wear it backwards get a boy on both sides of the string! Very comfortable
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: thinkingman on July 05, 2016, 09:47:24 PM
Really like theseYup.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-the-original-9-boxerjock-boxer-briefs/pid1230365
Same length as biking shorts.
No chafing.
They could breathe a bit better but I wear them on long hunts and no complaints.
Post by: Toad on July 05, 2016, 10:00:33 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on July 07, 2016, 02:37:45 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 07, 2016, 04:37:12 PM
Well after reading this thread, I ordered two pair of the Exo. So far really liking them. I may have to order more.s
Got mine today. Have not worn yet, but like the material and quality.
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on July 07, 2016, 04:41:13 PM
Post by: Crunchy on July 07, 2016, 06:18:00 PM
i was so sold on the firstlite i went and bought a few more pairs
Dobson Aerowool Boxer Briefs??? 50 bucks for one pair of underwear?????
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on July 07, 2016, 10:32:58 PM
Post by: Bronson on July 07, 2016, 11:52:05 PM
Post by: Tjv28 on July 08, 2016, 07:10:16 AM
Post by: whacker1 on July 08, 2016, 08:12:57 AM
SMARTWOOL! Synthetics stink after half a day, and cotton (champions) get wet and stay wet. Smart wool boxer briefs are well worth the price tag. I use them for backcountry skiing, backpacking and, hunting, etc... I bought a couple pairs 3 years ago and they have no holes and I wash them in the washing machine like everything else.
This comment brings up a good point. I wash all my merino in the washer, but air dry all of them. I am not sure if that prolongs life, but I read it early on in my investment in merino
Post by: Tjv28 on July 08, 2016, 10:03:53 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 08, 2016, 10:10:29 AM
Was I just "called out" because of my choice of underwear? They work for me! Man I can't wait until sept 10....:chuckle: welcome to huntwa...
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 10, 2016, 06:24:35 PM
I also just got done wearing the exos on a three-day scouting trip. These things are great & plan on ordering a few more and using these exclusively for my hiking and hunting underwear. Highly recommended.
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 04, 2016, 07:23:26 PM
Post by: KFhunter on August 04, 2016, 07:34:00 PM
I have worn the champions around the house and to work. Still a little unsure on how well they will perform on extended use trips since they are 50% cotton.
I also just got done wearing the exos on a three-day scouting trip. These things are great & plan on ordering a few more and using these exclusively for my hiking and hunting underwear. Highly recommended.
Costco sells them so I picked up a few, so far they OK. Things seem a bit warm though but I'm coming over from briefs..
Post by: T-Dozzer on August 04, 2016, 07:48:09 PM
I have worn the champions around the house and to work. Still a little unsure on how well they will perform on extended use trips since they are 50% cotton.
I also just got done wearing the exos on a three-day scouting trip. These things are great & plan on ordering a few more and using these exclusively for my hiking and hunting underwear. Highly recommended.
Costco sells them so I picked up a few, so far they OK. Things seem a bit warm though but I'm coming over from briefs..
I couldn't get used to the seams in the butt & how they breathed. They have been relegated to house undies.
I don't want to wear anything but the exofficio now. Ordered 6 more.
Post by: MtnMuley on August 04, 2016, 08:52:43 PM