A good pair of underwear can make even the most heartbreaking. Soul destroying hike that little bit more bearable. There’s nothing worse than having undies that pinch, go wandering, slip around or cause you to literally sweat your arse off. We all know that hiking and generally getting outside does wonders for the mind and the body. But why do we continuously allow poorly designed underwear to dictate our adventure style? There can be sexy and functional underwear in the great outdoors. I’ve been trialing out quite a few pairs this year as we continue to explore.
One of the funniest questions I keep on receiving from Instagram fans is what underwear do I hike in? Not in a gross can I buy these from you out of a vending machine style question but genuine mountains lovers like myself wondering how to find the perfect pair of knickers. So here it is. I’m spilling my secrets on how to take care of down there with a good pair of lady jocks. I’m currently in love with two brands – Boody and ModiBodi.
Boody.
Not just something that you want to take care of but a brand that you should try and get yourself acquainted with right now. I started out our South America trip with 5 pairs of Boody boyleg lady jocks. Sadly due to some unfortunate laundry incidents I’m now down to my last two pairs before returning home to Australia. It was really heartbreaking every time I sent my jocks off for washing to discover that a pair hadn’t returned to with the herd of small items. After the second pair went missing I vowed to only do handwashing with my Allurette wash bag. Along with my underwear, I also brought along a pair of the Boody leggings. Perfect for layering under waterproof wear, long-haul bus rides, and flights. Note that in the below photos I’m wearing shorts over my leggings. Due to the lightweight nature of the fabric, these can be a little bit see-through around the backside. I’ve also worn the bejebus out of these and totally ignored all care instructions so they have worn down thin quite a bit.
All Boody garments are made from organically grown bamboo. They are easy to wash (in a wash bag or the hostel sink) and dry super fast. Which is a prerequisite for me when choosing any item of clothing. There’s nothing worse than slow drying underwear when you’re on the road.
Final Review – 4.5/5 Stars!
These undies are seriously comfy. They fit like a glove. A well-fitted glove that doesn’t go wandering on its own accord. Despite the thickness of the material they were breathable and dried relatively fast. For hiking and general adventure activities, it was easy to forget that I was actually wearing underwear at all. My only gripe was that they did seem to go missing when sent away for washing. I did wonder if in the industrial washing and drying machines that these were getting damaged and thrown away?
Comfort – how comfortable are these to wear in numerous situations – hiking, horse riding, day trips and flying.
Wearability– Under everyday items – was there any seams showing? Visible panty lines?
Washability – ease to wash and dry
Price – $12.95AU per pair.
Afterpay available – Yes. Up to $500 AU.
ModiBodi active range
As every hiker knows the first rule of any hike is to leave no trace behind. As women, we occasionally have additional needs even when travelling. It can be dreadful to have your period when you have an amazing hike planned, with many women canceling adventures. The additional products and waste can be a real hassle and do cause a lot of active women additional and unnecessary stress. Sadly the outdoor industry has yet to cotton on to this fact and make any reasonable products. Never fear ModiBodi helps you eliminate that additional stress in your life. The original period panties now come in an active range. These are merino based and come in two varieties. There’s also the lacey wear, seam-free, sassy and more to their collection.
Final Review – 4/5 Stars!
These undies were perfect for flying and long-haul bus trips. I wore the light absorbency active wear panties. Even after 12+hours these were odor free and comfortable as can be! No need to wear environmentally damaging panty liners or pack a spare pair just in case. Also good for those city exploring days.
Comfort – how comfortable are these to wear in numerous situations – hiking, horse riding, day trips and flying.
Wearability– Under everyday items – was there any seams showing? Visible panty lines?
Washability – ease to wash and dry
Price – $22 – 38 AU per pair. Also on offer arebundle packs available for purchase.
Afterpay available – Yes. Up to $100 AU.
So what’s the big deal?
Well, both these knickers are super comfortable. There’s no riding up your backside. No pinchy your petite areas. And most importantly they are super easy to wash and dry. Sadly outdoor wear for women isn’t always that functional or flattering. Square pants, stupid colors and generally poorly made by men who have no idea about how to properly attire a vagina that isn’t going to stay in the kitchen.
A good pair of undies can make a huge difference in your hiking experience. Trust me on this! It’s so important to take care of down there. There was that one time I didn’t think about my underwear choice and chose the little lacey pair. You know that trying to be a sexy new girlfriend stupid idea that we all do. A rather painful three hours later we gave up hiking and I swore to never repeat that experience again.
Just a note that the two brands I recommend aren’t 100% cotton. Why? Ever heard the saying that cotton kills? Well, when you’re doing adventure stuff that’s true. Cotton doesn’t dry very fast. You don’t want to be sad in the pants on your next adventure with wet undies and a cold bottom.
Have you got a favorite pair of adventure undies? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeanette
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Nice article. Who would ever think writing about undies?
Me!
Awesome, now I know which undies to buy before I go hiking. I usually prefer Marks and Spencers cotton ones and they’re pretty comfy too!
That is such a nice article, and you have a lot of good advices ! I haven’t read anything similar but how to dress and what underwear to have for hiking is so important. They can change our journey ! I agree with you! Thanks a lot for the advices !
This is a great guide and something that is so often overlooked! Very helpful and informative 🙂
Hahah I love this post! Not often have I read about someone sharing their undie stories – well done on sharing your experiences and recommending these two brands! Great tips for hiking, as I always think to myself before I go on one – which of these graments would be the most comfortable to wear!
Haha! Love this! Great tips – I do a fair bit of hiking, so yup, I need to put my best foot forward on underwear! Thanks for the advice.
I have actually never thought about underwear when going on an active holiday. I do have my own “stash” of comfy undies but I couldn’t tell the brand as I have no idea. Only after wearing them I decided they are great. I didn’t know about cotton not being the best to wear whilst hiking either. That’s interesting!
A good pair of knickers is make or break on any holiday. I hadn’t heard of these but am desperate for something that does what it s supposed to. I’ll definitely give Boodie a go now. My bottom thanks you.
Very helpful article! Sometimes I don’t think of these things until I’m already hiking and wishing I should’ve worn a better underwear! lol
I never thought about underwear but definitely want something comfortable when you are hiking.
Such basics but such a make or break piece of garment. I had not heard of this brand before but glad to hear your comfortable stories. Will definitely consider buying one when I plan my next hike 🙂
Cool! Haha I am a mountaineer as well, and you are right, wearing a comfortable underwear is such a good breather. Great post!
This is such a fun read. I always wear boyshorts or liks when hiking. The other bikini variety causes so much itching. I will definitely look for these. 😀
Love this article! It is something no one ever talks about! I will have a look at both of these brands as getting the right knickers for travelling is hard sometimes!
I will have to check out these brands! I personally love the ExOfficio Thong because it’s easy to wash and dries overnight if I need to wash it in the sink! It’s sort of a dri-fit (not cotton). I honestly never even really think about it while I’m wearing them (hiking or otherwise) they’re so comfortable!
Oh I had a pair of ExOfficio. Super comfy but they fell apart after a few months. Stitching just came undone
Me too! Ex Officio all the way! Not the cutest, but very comfy and quick drying!
Comfortable undies make ALL the difference when I’m practicing yoga or going to spin class. I’ll never forget the time I wore a thong to spin class…I regretted it terribly…never again!
Have you heard of Thinx? They make panties for your period, and I’m thinking of getting a pair to try them out.
The ModiBodi are period panties. A much better quality product than Thinx version.
I’ve tried ExOfficio undies, which are quick drying, but that we ages ago. These sounds really great and useful for my travelling/adventuring wardrobe. I have yet to dive into the world of period panties, but the ModiBodi Active range sound really decent. I use the Diva Cup, and it does keep waste down, but it can be messy.
This is such an important post, and one area that no-one writes about! I’m not a hiker I’ll be honest, but I’d try these for myself! Boody’s got the best review so I’ll try those 😀