Merino boxers.... am I nuts?

[Erussell01]

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I was just looking at that. Not a bad price at all! Any experience with them?

 

[sndmn11]

I was just looking at that. Not a bad price at all! Any experience with them?

I got three pairs like a week and a few days ago; I think on Monday. I wore one pair all week and scouting on Saturday.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

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

Or you travel a lot with minimal opportunity to do laundry and have limited space for clothing.

 

[chocolab]

not a fan or merino for boxers for hunting/backpacking. they just seem to stretch out, chaffe, and stay clammy like the OP said. i'm a giant fan of the UA boxerjock 6" boxer briefs. I use them for hunting, hiking, backpacking, soccer, literally everything active. there are ways to combat the funk with non-merino undies. use some wet wipes on the reg and do a little manscaping lol, bring a spare pair for day 4 or so.. helps a ton.

 

[THRASH]

Try BN3TH. They aren't merino, but have a cool little pouch for the boys.

 

[isItFallYet]

These have held up similar to first lite, but about half the price.

Men's Merino Wool 160 Boxer Briefs

Amazing quality and comfort that go with your active day. These wool boxer briefs are definitely what you need. Check for more products from Meriwool today!

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[PVHunter]

Smartwool. Smartwool. Smartwool.
And then maybe Icebreaker.
But, really, Smartwool.

 

[Erussell01]

These have held up similar to first lite, but about half the price.

Men's Merino Wool 160 Boxer Briefs

Amazing quality and comfort that go with your active day. These wool boxer briefs are definitely what you need. Check for more products from Meriwool today!

www.meriwoollayers.com

I have a top and bottoms of theirs and I have really enjoyed them! I didn't know they made boxers too. Thanks!

 

[Erussell01]

Smartwool. Smartwool. Smartwool.
And then maybe Icebreaker.

I don't own any smartwool yet but I sure hear a lot of great things so I'll absolutely give them a go!

Try BN3TH. They aren't merino, but have a cool little pouch for the boys.

Haven't heard of them! I'll have to go do a quick Google!

 

[awbowhunter]

I wear Black Ovis merino. Since my first pair I have bought many more. Probably have a dozen pair now. Catch them on sale at Camofire. Kinda crazy I still have not stretched or wore out the first pair that have to be 6+ years old.

 

[Erussell01]

I wear Black Ovis merino. Since my first pair I have bought many more. Probably have a dozen pair now. Catch them on sale at Camofire. Kinda crazy I still have not stretched or wore out the first pair that have to be 6+ years old.

If you don't mind me asking, what's your build? I have heard they run thin on the legs. I have tree trunks so I have steered clear.

 

[bigbuckdj]

Hah man that sucks. Everybody is crapping on first lite. With their sale, I finally decided to spend on some game bag briefs. I have about 20 pairs of exofficios that I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve never had a problem with them. They might be worth looking at if merino doesn’t work for you.

 

[Erussell01]

Hah man that sucks. Everybody is crapping on first lite. With their sale, I finally decided to spend on some game bag briefs. I have about 20 pairs of exofficios that I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve never had a problem with them. They might be worth looking at if merino doesn’t work for you.

My experience with first lite is limited, and if you like them that's awesome!

How do the ex officios run for size? I'm a large waist with big booty Judy and thick thighs so it's tough for me to find stuff that fits

 

[324matt]

I wear Smartwool and they stay cool and dry.

I agree and wear these too

 

[5MilesBack]

I looked at the Smartwool, but they're only 55% merino. I haven't liked any of the blended merino shirts that I've had. Just ordered a couple different brands of 100% merino boxer's, as my Core 4 are wearing thin.

 

[Erussell01]

My experience with first lite is limited, and if you like them that's awesome!

How do the ex officios run for size? I'm a large waist with big booty Judy and thick thighs so it's tough for me to find stuff that fits

I looked at the Smartwool, but they're only 55% merino. I haven't liked any of the blended merino shirts that I've had. Just ordered a couple different brands of 100% merino boxer's, as my Core 4 are wearing thin.

What did you get!?

 

[BBob]

I looked at the Smartwool, but they're only 55% merino.

Mby that’s why they last so long over many of the others?

 

[mtwarden]

My Smartwool Boxers are 87% Merino, the small amount of nylon only makes them more durable

Lots of 20+ mile days, lots of bagged peaks, lots of multi-day trips and they’re still going strong

 

[bigbuckdj]

My experience with first lite is limited, and if you like them that's awesome!

How do the ex officios run for size? I'm a large waist with big booty Judy and thick thighs so it's tough for me to find stuff that fits

I’m thicc and wear a 36 in most pants, i wear an XL in exofficios. They stretch a good amount without cutting into my thighs. It sounds like you are thinner than me but I have the same issue, my thighs and behind normally drive the size of whatever I’m wearing vs the waist. Too bad my biceps don’t drive the size of my shirts haha.

Edit to add:
Most of the merino underwear and even base layers are merino nylon blends, I had some merino poly blend baselayers that sucked, but I’ve never had a problem with any merino nylon or spandex blend. I don’t remember the poly percentage of the one I hated. I think the nylon makes it more durable. I have some old 100% merino first lite, seems to stretch a little easier than the newer blends. I’d bet the stone glacier undies are probably pretty good too just looking at the specs.

 

[5MilesBack]

My Smartwool Boxers are 87% Merino, the small amount of nylon only makes them more durable

That ratio wouldn't be bad, but I didn't find those. The ones I looked at were 55%. I also don't like the long ones.