[pct-l] Gentlemen, let's discuss underwear.

[Bill Batchelor]

Hey Scott,

You may want to search the archives on the backcountry.net for a thread last
year called "Taking Care Of The Boys".  Lots of participation and
information.

I have had said trouble - sometimes severe - and after advice, this is what
I came to and it helped tremendously.  The problem of rubbing is friction
AND salt in the sweat.  Here is what worked for me:

1. Spandex like shorts instead of underwear.  Spandex is outdated, but same
idea.  Go Lite makes a great pair as does Under Armor.  
2. Powder the boys.  Baby Powder, Monkey Butt, Gold Bond - all work well
3. Rinse and keep said area clean as often as you can, at least every
evening.  This reduces the build up of salt.

I had assumed the problem - at least for me - could be cured with increased
air flow.  It did not.  The removal of the salt and getting all the parts as
separated from skin to skin rubbing as possible . . .  Not perfect, but a
great help. 

Gumby 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Todd DeLuca
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 6:37 AM
To: Scott Bryce
Cc: PCT-L
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gentlemen, let's discuss underwear.

I have heard mentioned cut-off pantyhose as an anti-chaffing underwear
alternative.
Personally I prefer commando air flow.

-Reason

On Feb 27, 2008, at 2:39 PM, Scott Bryce wrote:

> If I am going to do any to do any portion of the trail this year (a 
> question that is still up in the air) I will need to leave my favorite 
> cotton briefs at home.
>
> I picked up a pair of ExOfficio boxer briefs to try them out. I find 
> that I am dangling more than I am used to, and I'm finding that 
> uncomfortable.
>
> So, what do guys wear on the trail? What brands do you recommend? What 
> styles are best to avoid chaffing? Is chaffing caused more from thighs 
> rubbing together, or from other things rubbing between the thighs?
>
> I am reluctant to try a bunch of different styles and brands at $25.00 
> per pair.
>
> No, I don't want to go commando style. I tried that on a 10 mile walk 
> once and chaffed badly.
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