[pct-l] The Great Underwear Debate

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good afternoon, Psycho,



I wear one pair of light running shorts that have the thin, built-in, jockey
liner.  If no-one is around I rinse them in a creek or lake. If there may be
people around I just sit or wade with them on.  I wear them dry; being thin,
poly stuff they dry very quickly.



I find that much of the crotch irritation is caused by the accumulation of
salt from sweat so I rinse/wipe as frequently as I can with water or a
handy-wipe thing.



I’m unqualified to speak for the ladies’ issues except for the observation
that they are likely to smell less funky than the guys, and thereby have an
advantage – perception wise.



Steel-Eye

Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

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On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Roger Binschus <roger_pct at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear fellow hikers,
>
> My girlfriend and I are currently debating underwear needs on the the
> trail.
> I say one-half of a pair... she says 140 pairs.
> I think there is a comfortable in between that is different for men and
> women.
> Please weigh in on this issue (with stated gender), as well as any tips for
> feminine hygiene on the the trail ... (sorry guys)
>
> Thank you,
> Psycho
>
>
>
>
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