I like the older Tilley boxer briefs, not the current ones -- the waistband on the new ones is too narrow for my taste. Now I've got a bunch of Duluth Trading Co. Performance boxer-briefs, and I'm planning to take a couple on vacation in a few weeks, so we'll see how they work.

I have some TravelSmith ones too, but I don't like them. Too scratchy.

Ex-Officio. Once I tried them, I felt no need to try anything else. IMHO.

after trying a few, including Tiley's, I've gone to ExOfficio Sport Briefs for everyday use.

The Tilleys are probably the best-made garments I've seen but the fit was a little odd. It's hard to confidently recommend something like this since there are so many individual factors that will determine one's reaction. Lots of trial and error is required in my experience.

"Ex-Officio. Once I tried them, I felt no need to try anything else. IMHO."

The fabric is largely nylon, but as sort of a soft mesh. Magellans has them on sale through the end of the year. I am seriously considering picking up a set of four, which would run just under $50.

The ExO boxers are a little "plasticy' for my taste but generally work well. The old Terramars had a more open mesh that had a more natural feel.

Ex Officio sport briefs. I wear them for traveling on planes, long distance road trips, on backpacking and climbing trips, and while sailing under foul-weather gear.

Close seconds are Icebreaker 100% merino wool boxers and I wear them in the dead of winter under tights or breathable Sporthill light/windproof pants while on the high peaks.

For virtually all of my active and travel days and nights, it's the Ex Officios. They 'do their job' well.

For years I have worn almost exclusively the HO1 model by French brand Hom. Very hard to get in the US but no problem in GB, D and F. The they are boxer briefs with a HORIZONTAL slot for easy access. Very comfortable to wear and fast drying. They have changed the material mix over time to include more and more man-made fibers. The latest models I have are 67% Cotton, 11% Elasthane and 22% Micromodal. I also just bought one which is 73% Poyamide and 27% Elasthane. I haven't worn it yet but the material feel very smooth and soft to the touch.

Even the aforementioned model with more cotton will dry overnight hanging on a doorknob of a hotel room. I know because I've tried it out many times. The latter model should dry even faster.

Downside is the price at around 30 Euros each.

I am tempted to try the ExOfficio boxer briefs, though. They are about half the price of the HO1.

I just tried the ExOfficio briefs over the weekend. I love them, I'll probably replace my cotteon boxer briefs with these on a daily basis. They're so light that it's like I'm not wearing anything, except for the "support" provided.

I use UNDER ARMOUR microfiber boxer briefs. They have spandex
in the material and it fits comfortably giving good support.

It is very quick drying and good for travel and everyday wear.It
has a very smooth finish.

Ex officios and 1 pair of the REI brand. Having used the ex officios for several trips, I can't imagine anything better.

How would silk or a silk blend do?

Here is a source for COOLMAX garments, including polo shirts, and especially, T-shirts, in the crew-collar and the more desirable V-collar styles, and even in colors, not just white, also black and navy. Coolmax is a particular type of polyester, I believe, with superior moisture wicking.

http://www.coolclothingusa.com/index.html

Prices seem reasonable. My only nit-pick would be that the shirts do not seem to come in long lengths, which I prefer for everything due to my size; "long" undershirts stay tucked inside my slacks more consistently. Otherwise I would think that a set of four or so might be ideal for someone with an extended trip in their plans. They also carry boxer briefs, but not briefs as such.

Does anyone have any experience with these items or the vendor? These do sound to be very amenable to handwashing during travel.

I found one brief review, from a website with an orientation similar to this one, that seems favorable:

http://practicaltravelgear.blogspot.com/2008/03/wicking-shirts-from-coolmax.html

Personally I don't plan to order any...yet...since the first really extended trip I have for the year doesn't come until May, but I'll be interested to hear any further feedback.

Alan ~
Thanks for that link - I'm intrigued . I know that coolmax
works great, quite a few articles of my cycling gear uses it,
and I've suspected that it would be useful in the travel world.
They even have button collar dress shirts (which I happen to
like). Wish they had some more colors though.

To be honest, I got a sample undershirt from this place. The fabric was fine but the neck seam drove me crazy. I'm ultra-sensitive though and I may just have gotten a bad one.

campmor.com has a regular source of performance tees and underwear.

I have been very satisfied with their service and products over the years.

At present campmor has mens ex-officio briefs for $12.; also ex-officio

mens tees.

I also check TJ Max and Marshals regularly. They have performance

tees by Nike and under8. I am able to try them in the store to see if they

suit me before buying them. A few years ago they had Underarmour

mens microfiber boxer briefs which I purchased; and I have enjoyed

using them for travel and everyday wear.

Even more importantly this time of year, they are a good source for LONG underwear!

Coming from California, that wouldn't normally be on my packing list, but in the past I have had a few trips to the North or the East where that would have come in handyboth tops and bottoms. I do have a zip longsleeve Patagonia top that I often use as my bottom layer for outdoors usage, cycling or birding, this time of year...and I'll probably be using it again on Saturday.

Reportedly JFK gave a vigorous image during his 1960 Presidential campaign during its early phases by appearing often without an overcoat....what primary voters didn't see, of course, was his set of long underwear!

I might also add that last year I was also able to pick up 2 pairs
of Royalrobbins global traveller's pants at Marshalls for
about $20. each. Usually they run upwards of $70 each
retail.

I have also noticed North Face products on sale from time to
time.

I brought 4 pairs of ex officio boxer briefs with me on my last trip to Europe....worked great, comfortable, dry quickly after washing, no odours....highly recommend them

Duluth Trading might be a source for travel underwear, top and bottom.

They offer an MN V-Neck Performance undershirt, white or gray, 64% cotton and 36% Coolmax, extra long tail standard, $13 each for an order of four or more. As well they sell a Buck Naked Ultra-Light Brief, in black, blue or white, 97% nylon and 3% spandex, $13 for orders of three or more.

Certainly the briefs, and likely also the undershirts would be amenable to handwashing, and quick drying. So, a basic travel set of four each would run around $104, though the SHIPPING seems somewhat high, at $15.95, but still, one would be set at a total cost of $120, likely very reasonable. So, has anyone actually ordered and WORN their products?

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Having seen all the endorsements of the Ex Officio briefs, save for their being a bit pricey, I had put off buying any, but today I noticed that their website has them back on sale at 25% off, so I went ahead and bought a set of four, which by any discussion I have read, should suffice for a long trip, or, for a long, long time. That the shipping by Federal Saver Express was free was one of the deciding points. I have also now standardized on black for underwear, a total tonal change from my upbringing with always, all-white undergarments. My rationale among other things is that I travel in dark pants, and beyond that, if I open a hotel door to grab a newspaper or the like, I am much less, hmmm, obvious.

Packinglight.net is having the ex-officio mens briefs for
$12.10 and boxer briefs for $16.75. ( These are sale prices).