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I've been using various synthetic boxer briefs over the past couple of years. Been using Cool Maxx and a Haines product both made of poly. I really like the fit and feel but after 1 day the funk factor takes over. After 2 days I can't stand it, let alone anyone I'm sharing a tent with.

What are you guys wearing for multiple.day excursions?

Commando unless I’ve got merino baselayer on

Exofficio give and go boxer briefs

ExOfficio Men's Give-N-Go Boxer Brief, Curfew, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AIEHR2C/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_1KxMAbGP1FKZS

I saw those. Sizing seem normal?

Icebreaker merino wool. It's spendy, but worth every penny. Shop around and you can find it on sale to help with the sting.

I've been using synthetic boxer briefs with a long/9" inseam for multi-day excursion without issue, but I'll usually pack myself an extra 1-2 pairs. I have a few baselayers (not underwear) from Icebreaker and Smartwool and really like both, I just haven't ponied up the dough for underwear since what I have seems to be working ok.

First Lite Merino boxers are my favorite with Smartwool Microweight boxers a close second.

Yes

Compression shorts. Like the sports guys wear. I'm fat and it cuts down on chaffing.

+1 on Exofficio. I have 2 pair of icebreaker merino's. They are ok. The first time I wore them was on a 6-hour uphill alder fest, and they sort of rubbed me wrong. For some reason it took me a while to try them again.

Ideally I'll wash the ex-officios in a creek at about the point that I can no longer stand the stink of the rest of myself and take a bath.

These are also my favorites.Yesterday did 2 hours up hill w.1400' of gain and sweated a lot. The return was mostly downhill and took1.5 hrs and underwear, all synthetic, was dry by the time I got back to the truck.

I usually take 2 pair for every 7 days. A good rinse and they are fresh again and dry very quickly if temps are mostly > freezing.


mike r

remember kotton kills.

My favorite is under armor boxer briefs.

Under Armour Boxer Jocks. I prefer them to the ex- officio. 8 day trip last year alternating between two pairs and no funk issues. I have a pair of SAXX that I really like also, planning on buying more. I’ve also used running shorts with a built in liner with good luck.

I use under armor boxer briefs as well. Maybe I'm just extra funky but it's one day and switch for me.

REI synthetics, in black. My sense of smell is not that acute, and with the black color, they stay clean for weeks.

How do you determine front from back, switch times and what is the inside for the week?


mike r

While I love the ExO boxer briefs (*the fabric is excellent and general design really works), the waist is WAY high - above the belly button. Your choice, I prefer below the button. I have to fold the waistband down a couple times to make it work for me.

I’ve never had that issue. Probability depends on individual fit.

The front has the opening, the back has the little rectangular tag. Put 'em on once, and change at the end of the hunt.