Merino boxers.... am I nuts?

[BBob]

I wear Smartwool and they stay cool and dry.

I’m at about 5 years on 5 pair. A little stretched than when new but still going. I don’t wear them daily but do wear them regularly for any outdoor activity. Haven’t tried anyone else’s.

 

[sndmn11]

Nylon and Merino play a lot nicer, is it just because the nylon is more durable or is there some other black magic that I am not thinking about?

I believe that nylon is stronger and more abrasion resistant. From my time working with fabrics in tents and tack, I have come to view polyester as a filler material used when cost cutting is the priority. To me, having nylon within clothing speaks to what I believe, and the principal illustrated on this page in how it is utilized makes a lot of sense to me.

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[Gorp2007]

I've tried the First Lites (several different models) and like others I would strongly recommend Smartwool instead. Durability is great and feel better to me than synthetics, even in high sweat. I also like that I can get them in boxers, which helps with better air flow.

 

[aftriathlete]

I wear Smartwool boxer briefs, every day for daily wear. They’re just that good. I don’t think I would call them durable, but I also have big thighs that wear through all fabrics pretty quick. I can get probably a year out of a pair in regular rotation for wear probably once a week.

 

[Oregonboy]

I tried FL merino underwear and they blew out quickly. I've switched to SAXX and like them quite a bit. Haven't had any durability issues with their underwear at all.

 

[WCB]

I tried Merino and they don't last. I settled on/went back to just wearing nylon compression type shorts. Figured if my nylon compression nut cup short lasted through a couple hockey seasons, dried quick and didn't rub similar would be more than perfect walking around in the mountains.

 

[M-Wig]

I have one pair of FL and they're decent. I always wear Duluth buck naked or armachillo boxer briefs, whether hunting, hiking, or just a regular day.

 

[Anvil69]

I shoe horses in central Texas and would always get heat rash from cotton or synthetic. Switched to smartwool about 7 years ago, now it’s all I wear. Also darn tough socks. I don’t even own anything else. Helps with the funk also a plus.

 

[5MilesBack]

I love them but have given up on wool for underwear because it wears out quickly. It. It might be fine for a hunt but not daily wear.

You shouldn't need merino for every day wear unless you're sweating your tail off every day.

 

[Erussell01]

Sounds like I might need to try a couple different options. I'll watch for the sitka to go on sale, see if I fan find smart wool and check out the other brand recommendations.

I have thick thighs, and I generally need long leg boxers. I tried the saxx but got short leg ones and they feel like I'm wearing a speedo half the time.

Do you guys swap mid hunt or grab a new pair at the truck?

 

[sndmn11]

Do you guys swap mid hunt or grab a new pair at the truck?

Depends on if your using dry TP or wet wipes.

I think mountain ops has 30% and free shipping right now.

 

[Erussell01]

Depends on if your using dry TP or wet wipes.

I think mountain ops has 30% and free shipping right now.

Mountain ops sells skivvies now too!?

 

[doverpack12]

People either love them or hate them.
Me, guaranteed I’m chaffed in half day or less from all the wool fibers breaking off and becoming sandpaper. Went through 2 pair of first lite in a matter of days use each before blowing a fist size hole in the crotch.
Exofficio going on 8-10 years of use, don’t seem to smell anymore than my skin and body after a few days.

Skinnier non thigh rubbers that I talk to seem to like merino, if you have big legs and rub when walking go synthetic.

 

[sndmn11]

Mountain ops sells skivvies now too!?

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[danarnold]

all my merino boxers have shit the bed, have holes and not as confortable to me. bamboo & saxx are my go to past several years

 

[nettereo16]

Whatever you do, don't buy FL boxers. My 2 pairs stretched out and basically fell apart. I'm about over FL

 

[HuskerHunter97]

Sounds like I might need to try a couple different options. I'll watch for the sitka to go on sale, see if I fan find smart wool and check out the other brand recommendations.

I have thick thighs, and I generally need long leg boxers. I tried the saxx but got short leg ones and they feel like I'm wearing a speedo half the time.

Do you guys swap mid hunt or grab a new pair at the truck?

I think GoHunt is having a big sitka sale right now, not sure if their boxers are on there or not.

 

[Erussell01]

Whatever you do, don't buy FL boxers. My 2 pairs stretched out and basically fell apart. I'm about over FL

I personally had bad experience with their older merino so I haven't tried it again. I might be hard on stuff but I wore a hole in both shoulders of a t shirt packing in a deer stand, not that heavy I thought.

 

[Erussell01]

I think GoHunt is having a big sitka sale right now, not sure if their boxers are on there or not.

I will check that out!

 

[Erussell01]

all my merino boxers have shit the bed, have holes and not as confortable to me. bamboo & saxx are my go to past several years

Never ran bamboo... what brand do you like??