Merino Underwear

[Pursuer]

Looking for some lightweight merino or merino blend boxer briefs. I love first lite merino but have read less than stellar reviews of theirs wearing out quickly. So what have you guys had luck with? Or is everyone a fan of going commando? I will agree that it is hard to get skid marks when you aren’t wearing any undies..and if you do..well then you’ve got a major problem right there.

 

[westonadkins]

I've tried a few different styles and materials and my first lites are the only ones that seem to get worn..


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[ChrisAU]

Just got some of the Sitka ones and they are fantastic. Which I haven’t had any trouble with my FL Red Deserts other than leaving a pair at a hunting camp last Fall which got me looking into new ones. Didn’t like the new FL offerings as much, found the Sitka ones and they are a homerun IMO.

 

[JNDEER]

Not a fan of the wool blend stuff. FL wore out the fastest. I have more success with smart wool than others- but this is just for hunting not daily wear. Never been a fan of synthetic either- but was by kuiu while back and they had some discounted a lot so I picked up a pair. For mild/ cooler weather they were actually very nice... how they do in the summer compared to wool I don’t know yet- but for sure they would outlast any merino pair.

 

[LJ Buck]

Sitka makes the best for sure. I believe FL also made the fix they need to, the pairs I have recently gotten have last twice as long and the older ones. Sitka is still the best based on durability and weight.

 

[Elkslayer67]

Try Woolly Clothing Co. They work fine for me. A bit cheaper than First Lite.

 

[Planopurist]

My FL is fine so far, about 3 seasons. Try Ridge Merino too.


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[Catahoula]

Saxx Blacksheep

 

[Norm555]

I do like my first lite merino boxers. Merino is never the most durable option so I pretty much only wear them hunting.

 

[FishfinderAK]

The Black Ovis ones are awesome imho. Ya not as durable as cotton or synthetic. So I only wear hunting or hiking.
They are much more durable than the Smartwool and Ice Breaker tho.

 

[MuleDeerMike]

I've shredded multiple pairs of Firstlite boxers by simply wearing them. Neither made it a full season, big disappointment. I had a pair of Wool-X once and they lasted quite a while. Have since switched to ExOfficio and never looked back.

 

[Pursuer]

Thanks for all the ideas, going to be researching all these. And I do agree that merino is not at durable as synthetic, but I hate the way synthetic feels like you’re swimming in your trousers when you’re sweating pretty good. Maybe the higher end synthetics from Sitka and Kuiu don’t feel like that.

 

[mlgc20]

I really like the Sika merino underwear.

 

[rustneversleeps]

Duluth used to make these "Alaskan Hardgear" merino boxer briefs - I've got 2 pairs and I love them. Also have a couple pairs from FL but they don't fit as nice. I haven't tried the Black Ovis ones, but they would be next on my list if I was looking for a pair to buy. They are on camofire quite a bit.

 

[bowhnter7]

Minus 33

 

[schwaf]

I use Meriwool boxer briefs for wool, and Exofficio 9" give-n-go boxer briefs for synthetics. Both have been durable for every day wear, hunting, and a 3 month backpacking trip through SE Asia. I recommend both in the longer lengths. Helps prevent ride up and chaffing.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Merino wool is what I go with in Icebreaker for the fit.

I have two pairs of FL Aerowool boxers in size small I don't use due to fit while hunting, if you want them let me know.

 

[ElkArcher918]

For the money The Black Ovis are the only ones I wear while hunting or hiking. They hold up well and helps to keep the stink down.

 

[Middleofnowhere]

These are pricey, but made in USA. Might be better than the Chinese First Light briefs that my wife bought me for Christmas.

A1 - Power Wool Boxer Brief

Technical Features: Breathable Odor Resistant Quick Drying Insulates when wet Non-shrink Design Details Soft, durable elastic waistband Flat seam construction reduces bulk and irritation when layering. Next-to-skin grid pattern helps release excess heat and perspiration. Materials Polartec®...

beyondclothing.com

I don’t have these, but wife and I do have several articles of clothing by DuckworthCo and like them so far.

Merino Wool Underwear | Men's Vapor Brief | Montana Merino

Men's Merino Wool underwear, made in the USA with our proprietary Vapor fabric. These wool underwear are soft, cooling, supportive, no-itch, and comfortable.

www.duckworthco.com

 

[JDZ]

Saxx Blacksheep

Yes. With the ballpark pouch!


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