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By Bigbadwolf
08 February 2008 15:46
I'm new to hiking/walking and at present just wear jeans. I am buying proper walking trousers soon but are there any special types of underwear that's more comfortable to wear when walking? Or tips on how can I stop my underwear chafing? By the way I am male.
By Trail magazine
All cotton garments soak up sweat or rain and hold it close to the skin, which draws away body heat and makes you feel cold and clammy. So while it is well known that cotton jeans and cotton t-shirts are not ideal outdoor clothing, it is often forgotten that your finest cotton knickers are not ideal either.Many outdoor companies produce undies for men and women, made from wicking synthetic fabrics which transport sweat away from the skin to prevent chafing as well as the cold clamminess. Brands to consider include Lowe Alpine, Helly Hansen and Patagonia, but there are also many more out there and most outdoor stores stock them. www.lowealpine.comwww.hellyhansen.comwww.patagonia.com
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drg andy says
Re: Should I wear different underwear for walking?
LostMe said: The worst for stinking up in my experience is the Mountain Hardwear, the black shiny stuff. Any underwear that is black and shiny sounds dodgy on the hills to me!
LostMe said: The worst for stinking up in my experience is the Mountain Hardwear, the black shiny stuff.
Any underwear that is black and shiny sounds dodgy on the hills to me!
12 October 2008 19:33
PWSY16 says
I have worn all sorts from long leg Adidas climalite running tites under my softshell trousers in winter (very good) and Patagonia Capilene underwear rest of the year - excellent. The Paramo Cambia stff is also supposed to be superb, but I have also worn some tech breifs from Next before now, £11 for three pairs, and they worked ok for me!
I have worn all sorts from long leg Adidas climalite running tites under my softshell trousers in winter (very good) and Patagonia Capilene underwear rest of the year - excellent.
The Paramo Cambia stff is also supposed to be superb, but I have also worn some tech breifs from Next before now, £11 for three pairs, and they worked ok for me!
12 September 2008 00:36
Steve_D says
Decathlon do a range of running clothing that includes long leg underwear, very comfy IMHO Steve D
Decathlon do a range of running clothing that includes long leg underwear, very comfy IMHO
Steve D
10 September 2008 14:32
vick says
My ex military friends swear by talcum powder !
29 August 2008 22:15
John O'Flaherty says
RE: I'm new to hiking/walking and at present just wear jeans. I am buying proper walking trousers soon but are there any special types of underwear that's more comfortable to wear when walking? Or tips on how can I stop my underwear chafing? By the way I am male.
I bought Patagonia briefs for the same reason. They are very comfortable. I think some of the other respondees are trying to be 'funny' - ignore them!
29 August 2008 18:26
allmodcons6
19 November 2008
17:42
How good are products like the Grivel Spider and Cotswold Magic Spiker and are they suitable for hill-walking?
