![]() ![]() Often merino wool underwear gets stretched out and baggy over time or develops small holes. From my years working in the outdoor industry, I can say that the blend of nylon and elastane along with merino wool is the secret sauce here. While the Icebreaker Siren underwear are on the expensive side, they get better reviews than any other merino wool hiking underwear out there. (I do love it for backcountry sleepwear though!) However, tons of people LOVE these merino wool underwear, including many who raved about them in my Backpacking in BC Facebook group. I sweat very heavily and find that merino wool absorbs too much water for me to wear while active. This is the only pair of women’s hiking underwear on this list that I haven’t personally tested. The merino wool wicks sweat while the nylon adds durability and stretch.įeatures: Naturally odor-resistant thanks to merino wool And great news for plus-sized women: they come in sizes XS to 3XL.īest Merino Wool Women’s Hiking Underwear: Icebreaker Merino Siren thong bikini brief hipkiniįabric: 83% merino wool, 12% nylon, 5% elastane is soft, stretchy, and doesn’t itch. They are also fairly reasonably priced for technical underwear, and I know I’ll be picking up a few more pairs. That section looks a bit scuffed, but otherwise, they survived fine. I accidentally washed them with my ankle brace and the velcro from it got caught on them. They start to pill a little bit over time, but they seem to be pretty durable anyway. They also seem very breathable, thanks to the mesh fabric. ![]() They are super comfortable, stay in place, don’t absorb sweat, and dry really fast. So far, I’ve worn the bikini brief version on three backpacking trips and lots of day hikes. I was worried that since they aren’t seamless, they might chafe. I had heard a lot of positive reviews about these hiking panties but for some reason, I didn’t try them until this year. Best All-Around Women’s Hiking Underwear: Exofficio Give-N-Go Sport Mesh bikini brief hipster boy shortįabric: 90% nylon, 10% elastane mesh is breathable and lightweight.įeatures: Anti-odor treatment, flatlock seams, flat waistband. ![]()
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