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Post by rebeccad on Mar 30, 2016 19:36:12 GMT -8
Now here's a subject we can discuss endlessly! I've been using ExO techy hipsters for hiking and backpacking, because they wick and dry really fast. They also cost about $12 a pop. So a week or so back, I was at Target, and stumbled on these. Fruit-of-the-Loom mesh undies, $10 for a 4-pack. So I bought a pack to test. Results: for me, they have a better cut/fit than ExO. The mesh is smooth and comfortable, and dries well. Unlike ExO, they do have a cotton or similar (package claims it's all polyester and spandex or something, but the fabric feels like cotton, and dries like cotton) crotch panel. This makes them better for those who really want that, but definitely makes them less quick-drying. I did a test--hand "washed" a pair of these and a pair of ExO undies, squeezed them out as I would out backpacking, and slung them over the line. It was sunny, but not breezy, and the ExO's dried in under 2.5 hours. The Fruities were mostly dry everywhere except that cotton panel, which (no surprise) was still quite damp. For me, that's close, but no cigar. I like to rinse my underwear each day after hiking, and I want it to dry quickly. They are nice for every-day, though, so I won't be taking them back. And for the price...not bad at all.
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Post by foxalo on Mar 31, 2016 7:19:31 GMT -8
I never thought about it, but now I feel the need to experiment.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 31, 2016 7:41:40 GMT -8
I never thought about it, but now I feel the need to experiment. I'm always looking for the perfect garments. I've yet to find a truly comfortable bra, but that may be impossible, given that I hate the feel of anything tight around my body And don't get me started on hiking pants. At this point, my best bet seems to be to get men's pants, sized up about one size for extra butt space. What I really want are ones like they make for the kids, with an elastic waist!
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Post by foxalo on Mar 31, 2016 7:48:39 GMT -8
If I can find pants that don't make me look like I peed myself after sweating all day, I'd be happy. I like hiking in 95°, humid temps, so lots of sweating is inevitable. Maybe I need to get into hiking skirts.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 31, 2016 10:21:32 GMT -8
Skirts might be good, if chafing isn't a problem. Light-color fabrics are more likely to look wet, I think. But the conditions you hike it...I don't think there's a cure. Me, my choice would be to move west! I hate heat and humidity.
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Post by foxalo on Mar 31, 2016 11:41:08 GMT -8
I was asked the other day if I could live anywhere other than Alabama, where would it be? I said OR. It's west. The rain might get to me, but the state is beautiful, plus I'd be close to my brother. I've gotten used to the heat here though and find that a good sweaty hike is very cleansing for the mind and body.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 31, 2016 13:47:24 GMT -8
Eastern OR might give you enough heat, in the summer But not the humidity. For that you'd have to go west of the Cascades, and then temps are (usually) milder.
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Post by foxalo on Mar 31, 2016 18:20:48 GMT -8
It has the best of all worlds. I'd live in Portland area.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 31, 2016 20:23:20 GMT -8
I'd live in Portland area. Me too. Though that might be too far north for me. After 25+ years in CA (I'm actually a Seattle-area native) I'm not sure I could go back to the dark winters.
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Post by foxalo on Apr 1, 2016 5:15:48 GMT -8
That's how I feel about the snow and moving back north (I grew up in PA.). I don't think I could do it. Of course, way back back then, I never thought I could live in the South with the heat.
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Post by mk on Apr 1, 2016 6:39:18 GMT -8
I never thought I could live in the South with the heat. Oh yeah - me too on both accounts! Been in TX for almost 25 years (from MN and WI)and for awhile, we thought we'd go back after retirement. Retirement coming up in 3 years and we've now decided that we don't need the below-freezing temps and snow anymore. Snow is great -- removing and driving in it, not so much. I'd like to go somewhere more scenic, and a little less hot. But Texas has grown on me for sure. I don't necessarily enjoy the sweaty clothes, but what I like about hiking in the heat is that at least I know I'm going to be hot. Not hot - then cold - then hot - then cold.
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Post by Piper on Apr 10, 2016 14:58:28 GMT -8
Hiking skirts rock, hence my Macabi skirt question. I have two Mountain Hardwears. One did a five day Canyon Rim2Rim with numerous side hikes in the Moab area. The other, sadly, is just "for show" (sure it hates its pampered life). With a hiking skirt the underwear question is a clearcut NO (brainer). Unfortunately, I tried same skirt in Colorado last summer and it was also a NO - the mosquitos made said skirt, even with leggings underneath, totally impractical. This summer I am keeping the leggings and breaking out the long zip-offs to go over them.
With that said, a girl's best friend on the trail for whatever underwear she chooses is the handi-wipe that dries on the pack between uses.
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 11, 2016 12:22:40 GMT -8
Piper, I get it about the skirt and better air circulation. Sadly, I would get too much chafing that way. Plus mosquitoes and plants that irritate...I pretty much gave up even on shorts several years ago. It does save a ton on sun screen when I don't have to cover anything but my face!
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Post by snappypepper on Apr 18, 2016 10:18:18 GMT -8
I've always been a fan of the exofficio underwear too, but recently tried the Under Armour pure stretch panties and love them. I haven't done the rinse test on them, but I imagine they will dry pretty quickly. I like that they have no hems, no tags, and have a great fit and stretch to them. After buying one pair to try I went back a week later for 3 more pair. Here's a link to them. www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-pure-stretch-sportkini/pid1251811-899
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Post by grace on Apr 18, 2016 10:50:15 GMT -8
I've always been a fan of the exofficio underwear too, but recently tried the Under Armour pure stretch panties and love them. I haven't done the rinse test on them, but I imagine they will dry pretty quickly. I like that they have no hems, no tags, and have a great fit and stretch to them. After buying one pair to try I went back a week later for 3 more pair. Here's a link to them. www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-pure-stretch-sportkini/pid1251811-899Those seem really cool - basically not even there, and they have a thong version too. I might try them.
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