Best Merino Briefs?

[nn76858]

Curious what you guys had liked for best Merino briefs. Elk hunting......hiking......everyday where. I have been running thr Ridge Merino boxers. I like them they are very comfortable but all my pairs are getting holes in the crotch quicker than I would like for what they cost. I reached out to them about it ans they were good enough to send me 2 pairs but said they wouldn't do it again. Like I said I like em but hopes they would be more durable for the money. What are yalls thoughts and experiences? Thank you.

 

[sndmn11]

Minus33 woolverino

 

[jgilber5]

Icebreaker makes great ones, have run ultras in them and multi day hunts, still look (and smell) brand new.

 

[chizelhead]

I'll second Icebreaker but they do wear quickly. Smartwool is another to consider, and I found them to be more durable.

 

[BBob]

Point 6 have been doing well for me for the last year. They have a sack/bag feature but I don’t use it nor do I even notice it. If you buy Kuiu size down (double check feedback/reviews). The merino I tried ran a size larger than their cotton which fit on size.

Edit: I completely forgot I used to wear a bunch of Smartwool. I'd say I prefer the Point 6 by a fair margin over the Smartwool. And not too enamored with the few pair of Kuiu I bought to try.

 

[Pgohil]

I love my meriwool, wouldn't have any other.! last me about a year and a half or 2.

 

[patagonialuke]

Anyone tried any that use NuYarn merino? That's the only merino yarn / fabric that I've found to be significantly better than most when it comes to long-term durability, but I've only used it in full-length baselayer bottoms and tops.

 

[T-Rex]

I've had the same issue with the Sitka brief's, but my First Lite seem to be holding up very well. I'm at a year plus on the 2 pair I bought.

 

[Justin (Raz) Rasmussen]

I love my meriwool, wouldn't have any other.! last me about a year and a half or 2.

I wanted to love my Meriwool but I only get 6 ish months out of a pair. Woes of big thighs I suppose. Other than that they are great.

 

[thisguy]

Been wearing the Ridge merino for several years as well, they do wear thin eventually but not sure I can expect much more out of merino. The black ovis merino seems to wear thin and tear a lot quicker

 

[Chickenchit]

Point 6 have been doing well for me for the last year. They have a sack/bag feature but I don’t use it nor do I even notice it. If you buy Kuiu size down (double check feedback/reviews). The merino I tried ran a size larger than their cotton which fit on size.

Kuiu sizing is frustrating, some items I am a size up and others not so. Happy with their merino boxers though

 

[mad_angler]

I like First Lite gamebags (mostly because i think the name is clever)

 

[jnawalaniec]

I like the black ovis ones, haven’t tried others but they’ve been good for me

 

[jpe5714]

Smart wool merino boxers for me. Love em

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[Smoke10]

I tried a pair of kuiu merino and only wore them a few times because they were uncomfortable. When I ordered that kuiu pair, it was even a size larger than I normally wear

I'm going on 3 years with a few pairs of stone glacier merino and have had no complaints with them

 

[Gorp2007]

I wear Smartwool daily and I'm only recently starting to lose a few pairs that are 6+ years old. I wash on cold and always hang them up to dry.

 

[JK47]

I’ve been wearing Woolly boxers for a few years. I really like em. I do have a few pairs starting to hole/tear in the crotch. But I’m hard on them every day. I’ve gotten 5ish years out of the first pairs I bought. I’ll be buying more.

Edit: I don’t wash with regular detergent. I use wool conditioner.

 

[ThreeOhSeven]

Curious what you guys had liked for best Merino briefs. Elk hunting......hiking......everyday where. I have been running thr Ridge Merino boxers. I like them they are very comfortable but all my pairs are getting holes in the crotch quicker than I would like for what they cost. I reached out to them about it ans they were good enough to send me 2 pairs but said they wouldn't do it again. Like I said I like em but hopes they would be more durable for the money. What are yalls thoughts and experiences? Thank you.

I didn't know elk wore under wear
You know there's a clothing forum right?

 

[HenDawg3]

I have some First Lite that I love. It is super durable and comfortable to touch, never an itch or any of that. I think it’s the Kiln hoody I grab and wear for all kinds of temps and tasks. I bought Black Ovis and if you’re wanting something cheaper for a hunt or a quick fix it’s great but over time ( 3 years) it starts to frey and come apart pretty easily and become more uncomfortable the more you wear it

 

[moewells100]

Counterpoint. I tried wool briefs for the smell factor. That was great, but they get soaked and chafe when hiking. Went back to synthetic compression style.