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

[Andrew Siemer]

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> From: billbatch at cox.net
> To: todddeluca at gmail.com; sbryce at scottbryce.com
> Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:41:18 -0700
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gentlemen, let's discuss underwear.
> 
> 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  Spandex is outdated, but same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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