undergarments to wear while hiking kilted

**MacConnachie** · 7th April 06, 04:44 PM

Go for a bit of flair, I say, and try red silk boxers. That way, someone can suggest to the children that if they're looking your direction during a climb, and they see a flash of red, they're observing you much too closely, and the trail not closely enough...

**auld argonian** · 7th April 06, 04:52 PM

I'd suggest looking at the web pages for Campmor and Sierra Trading post...notably Campmor. They always have "wicking" underwear on sale...I would expect that the problem with cotton is that it gets damp and hold the moisture near the skin...the wicking stuff is supposed to....well...wick it away.

Best

AA

**Kilted KT** · 7th April 06, 08:32 PM

I've learned the evils of close-fitting cotton years ago. Bad stuff there...

thanks for the advice, gents....any more?

**Southern Breeze** · 7th April 06, 08:35 PM

Don't forget the Body-Glide!!!

**Kilted KT** · 7th April 06, 08:56 PM

of course....any kilted hiker who leaves the house without body glide should have his sporran checked!

**Andrew Breecher** · 7th April 06, 11:05 PM

If you must wear underwear while hiking, I'd recommend a pair of boxer-briefs in polypro - either REI or Sierra Trading Post would have excellent choices. By choosing boxer-briefs you don't need the Body Glide.

However, I'd still suggest - when you can, because I understand your concern about hiking with children - that you air out the boys when you can.

Andrew.

**MacSimoin** · 7th April 06, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

If you must wear underwear while hiking, I'd recommend a pair of boxer-briefs...

I have to agree with Andrew, but an inexpensive alternative, and what I'd personally recommend for the venture you pose, is the Old Navy Men's Boxer Briefs 2-pack. At just $5.00 a pair, the price is hard to beat. They last a bit longer than el-cheapo undies (like Joe Boxer, Hanes or FOTL) and cost much less than their more-expensive competition (Ralph Lauren, et al).