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    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Have you worn any of the three briefs below? For hiking and traveling wear, which one do you prefer and why?

    1. Patagonia
    2. REI MTS
    3. Ex Officio

    #1441243
    Ryan Krause
    Member

    @rmkrause

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I have a couple Patagonia boxer briefs and regular briefs and find them very comfortable. Being Patagucci, I got them for 40% off during a sale at a local Patagonia shop (Duck's Back in Phoenix, AZ has great biannual sales – no web sales though).

    My wife has a bunch of Patagonia and REI sports underwear, she seems happy with both.

    #1441244
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Thanks, Ryan.

    I've heard really good things about Patagonia — and mixed feedback on Ex Officio. I am curious about REI since they are on sale right now — and are half the price of Patagonia. OTOH, if anyone knows of any Patagonia briefs on sale… please let me know.

    #1441249
    Adam Behr
    BPL Member

    @justsomeguy

    I've only tried the boxer briefs, not briefs, but just in case you can extrapolate anything useful from my experience…

    The ExOfficio boxer briefs are the best I've ever tried, and by a wide margin. The Patagonia ones just lose their shape/fit way too quickly over the course of the day, though they feel pretty similar immediately after donning.

    I haven't tried the REI brand though…

    YMMV

    #1441251
    Max Hoagland
    Member

    @maxhoagland

    I have a pair of the patagonia and the ex officio. I like the fabric of the EO better, it is softer and lighter, but they are very high waisted and a wide elastic. The patagonia pair isn't as soft or stretchy, but the waist is lower, has a softer less noticeable elastic, and has a lower waist. Personally I like the patagonia a lot better.

    #1441273
    Ryan Krause
    Member

    @rmkrause

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Dunno your size, but Patagonia web bargains currently has the briefs in sizes small and XXL for $9.75 and boxer briefs for $13 in S and XXL.

    http://www.masseysoutfitters.com has a bunch of sizes and colors in the briefs for $9.49, not sure of shipping costs, no experience with this merchant though.

    #1441281
    Yoyo
    Spectator

    @dgposton

    Locale: NYC metro

    Interesting thread, Ben. I myself have tried both REI MTS and ExOfficio. REI's is not bad, but the ExOfficios just feel wonderful. They are so silky and soft that I often wear them around town. I like them so much I went back the other day and bought another pair, while the REI languishes in my drawer. I believe the ExOfficios are a fraction of an ounce lighter, too.

    Now…I briefly (no pun intended) pondered returning the REI briefs to REI, but you all can be glad that I did not.

    Now that we're on the topic, how many bring an extra pair of briefs with them backpacking? I've been bringing an extra pair so I can take camp baths without standing around in the nude.

    #1441283
    Tim Cheek
    BPL Member

    @hikerfan4sure

    Maybe they've been re-designed now, but they wrapped me up so tight…

    I've been happier in patagonia and smartwool.

    #1441284
    Roleigh Martin
    BPL Member

    @marti124

    Locale: Founder & Lead Moderator, https://www.facebook.com/groups/SierraNorthPCThikers

    I used to use nylon briefs but this year have switched to Ibex Balance Briefs. So far they hold up great — specs:

    # 17.5 Merino Wool blend (85% Wool/10%Nylon/5% Spandex)
    # Ultra-fine softness
    # Form-fit
    # Body mapping for comfort and support
    # Avg. weight 1.8 oz.

    http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/ProductDetail.php?GID=971&VID=11282&Product=Balance-Briefs

    #1441326
    Jeremy Greene
    Spectator

    @tippymcstagger

    Locale: North Texas

    I'm very happy with the first pair of ExOfficio breifs, but the next 2 had looser leg openings. The elastic was not pre-tensioned in the legs.

    Silk can also be far better than cotton. The main problem is all the imaginative images to google through before finding something practical. (Social conservatives might want to close the blinds first.) Finally found breifs by Ever June on Amazon with a really good, traditional low-ish rise fit. Very light and don't have that cotton diaper feel or smell.

    #1441383
    Patrick Baker
    Member

    @wildman

    Ex officio boxers, durable and comfortable

    #1441394
    Tony Wong
    BPL Member

    @valshar

    Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

    Ben,

    I have the REI and Ex Officio briefs.

    The REI ones, for the same size as the Ex officios, are a little snug and the fabric is not nearly as soft or breathable.

    Unfortunately, I find that the few pair of REI briefs that I have I avoid wearing in favor of the Ex Officio.

    -Tony

    #1441436
    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    Hey Ben,

    Long time. My vote goes for patagonia but you probably already guessed that. The reason why is the combination of the fabric and cut. They provide just the right amount of support and seem to ride a little higher in the crotch so they do a better job at wicking. Also for some reason they don't pick odor very fast.

    I really don't have experience with the others but friends of mine who do say the patagonias work better.

    Best,

    Roy

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