[pct-l] underwear on the trail?

[Melanie Clarke]

Dear PCT,

I'm sure glad my genitals are internal!

Melanie

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM, Cosmic Cat <cosmic.cat144 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would caution against straight briefs if you are a guy. I found that the
> fabric that sits between your inner thigh and scrotum will get wet with
> sweat and stay that way. Fungus likes to develop in places like this. You
> don't want fungus down there.
>
> I have found that boxer briefs work well for my needs. Support without
> fungus.
>
> Goodness
> On Jan 14, 2011 12:20 PM, "Michael Pinkus" <mikepinkus at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Diane, I haven't even met you yet and you are quickly becoming my hero =)
> > cheers,Mike
> >
> >> From: diane at santabarbarahikes.com
> >> Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:07:59 -0800
> >> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> >> Subject: Re: [pct-l] underwear on the trail?
> >>
> >> One pair, no spares. That goes for all clothing except socks and
> >> possibly hats. One, no backup. Everything should be able to be worn
> >> all at once without duplication of an item. You don't need spares. If
> >> your underwear needs washing on the trail, rinse and wear dry. If
> >> that idea bothers you, rinse in the evening and sleep without it and
> >> then put it on dry in the morning.
> >>
> >>
> >> > My plan is to take 3 pairs of underwear with running shorts
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