20 Best Women’S Underwear For Backpacking (2023 Updated)

I’m extremely surprised by how well this works! I have very irregular periods, and they can sometimes be very light and other times very heavy. With these undies, I don’t worry about staining or leaking.

I wear them for 11-12 hours on my heavy days and they have worked great! I also love how they wick moisture away from you, so you can feel dry all day. The first time I wore them and tested them around the house, I was able to relax and forget I was even on my period! They are also very easy to wash, though you need to leave them for several hours to air dry.

Once you put them on after drying, they conform to your body, so they don’t lose their shape. I love that it’s like wearing a diaper, except they are far sexier than a diaper! They don’t look different from regular panties and they don’t even leave panty lines under your clothes.

I still use pads for when I’m letting the undies air dry, but I plan to purchase another pair or two so I can rotate them and never have to wear pads again. When you consider how well they’re made, how effective they are and the fact that they’re washable and reusable, you find they’re really not expensive at all.

At least I consider the price totally worth it for the peace of mind and comfort it gives me.

I have struggled for years with my heavy flows but only recently started to experiment with products other than tampons and pads. Still I was not having much luck and I bought these without much hope of them working either.

I put them on for the first time one cramp filled morning with some caution, carefully keeping my tampon schedule throughout the day. But that evening that went completely out the window when a family member was brought to the ER and I rushed over.

Changing my tampon was the last thing on my mind and it was hours after it would have started leaking before I remembered at all. To my shock, and delight, there was not even a smudge of blood on my jeans.

(Family member is fine too btw, 🙂 Since then my confidence in them has only grown. I still wear tampons on my heaviest days but don’t feel the need to change them nearly as often since I know the underwear will take care of any leaks.

I can now sleep well at night knowing I won’t have to deal with any blood stains in the morning. My only complaint about them is the hem around the hips tends to flip down. I also wish they were high waisted.

But considering how much easier they have made my life, those are small inconveniences.

I tried these because they were on clearance. I wear an XL and have bladder leakage when I sneeze or cough. Around the house, I do not wear a pad. Outside of my home I do. These are more comfy than other brands I’ve tried and they don’t make a rustling sound when I move.

The crotch is soft and the overall material is smooth. I am going to try a moderate pair since these worked well and I don’t want to keep polluting the environment with disposable pads. Additionally, I don’t want to wear pads in the summer.

I wish the crotch protection was longer in the front and back. That’s my only suggestion.

My wife and I have been buying and wearing ex-officio clothing for over 20 years. We have always been thrilled and satisfied, until now. If it weren’t for the two dozen women’s full-cut briefs that are already in my wife’s drawer, we might not have realized the mistake that ex-officio had made.

The full cut briefs in my wife’s drawer are truly briefs, the waist band sits at the waist just at or above the belly-button. This is what “full-cut” means. When these new briefs arrived, the label said “full-cut” but the brief itself was actually a bikini cut with the waist band falling a good 2-2.

5 inches below the actual waist line (belly button). This, for my wife, is both uncomfortable and unacceptable. Thankfully, ex-officio was gracious about accepting the return and providing a full refund.

That said, we can no longer purchase ex-officio briefs for my wife and will be forced to find a substitute. I see no reason why the design should have been changed other than to save money in material.

Considering the premium price we (gladly) pay for ex-officio, I find such a gross design failure to be unacceptable, especially if it was for a cost savings. That said, if you change the design of the brief this radically, you should NOT continue to call them “full-cut.

” You need to clearly explain in the product description that this is a new design.

These are (and will be) my go-to undies for travel and every day use. I originally purchased 6 for a 1-year backpacking trip and fell in love. I now have 12 pairs that I have used every day for more than 4 years! They wick moisture, they breathe, they stretch, and yet somehow hold their shape.

Initially, they’ll pill a bit in the first few months of use, but then it stops. The sport mesh have also worked as bikini bottoms for me in a pinch. They provide enough coverage, and aren’t too see-through, except for the tan color.

Even hand-washing in cold water, these stand up to regular use and don’t build up odors very easily. When they do, just wash them on a warm or hot cycle and they’re good to go. (Bonus: they also don’t hold any period stains if you wash them quickly.

) Love, love, love these undies!.

I go these, in black, to wear on five-day backpack trip in the Sierra (California). I wanted underwear that I could wear for several days, that would dry quickly if it got wet, would keep me cool in the heat of the day, and could double as swimwear bottoms — and after a dip in a cold alpine lake it HAD to dry quickly out there in the wilderness before nightfall! Oh, and — of course — it had to be TOTALLY COMFORTABLE.

This hipster fit me like a glove and satisfied ALL of my requirements. This is highly unusual for me because I am short, and while I only weigh about 107 pounds, my butt and thighs are generously proportioned.

I liked these so much that I bought a second pair. Ordinarily I would NEVER buy plain undies this expensive, but these are totally worth it for folks who want to thoroughly enjoy outdoor recreation in comfort and style.

I know what you’re thinking. Wool underwear?!? Listen…. these are my go to unders, especially in the heat of summer. Why? Well aside from being soft, NOT ITCHY, extremely comfortable, wedgie free, and excellent quality….

they’re wool which has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. What does that mean for you? Well, they don’t stink no matter how eh……“swampy” you get. Who are these underwear for? People who like being outdoorsy People who like being indoorsy People who like being hot People who hate being hot People who are really into “mall walking” People who play professional ping pong People who like long walks on the beach People who like cats (or dogs) People who are currently alive People who…….

well, you get the picture.

Got them on sale and wear them all the time. Work, gym, camping they see it all. Really cuts down on sweat and bad smells. Also, as a white chick I thought the color would be weird on me (again I got them on sale so I wasn’t expecting them to be the best of the color choices) but I actually really love it.

My usual mediums fit like a dream. I also like the smartwool bikini but the icebreaker hipster had too much material in the front hip to be comfortable under clothes. I usually wear hipster cuts so I started with that but tried the bikini on sale and really love it.

Size xtra small icebreaker products is always the perfect fit on me (pants, dresses, shorts and tights). The siren hipkini is breathable and odor free, just like all of icebreaker products. I’ve worn these bottoms on intense hikes on hot days in July, and felt as if I was was not wearing anything.

I do prefer the stitching on the siren briefs. The waist band is a bit thicker on the siren briefs and material seems more durable. I do like both models and they are perfect for sports and every day wear.

I was so excited about these undies. My husband wears the buck naked men’s underwear, and so when I saw these I was excited to have some for me that were the same quality and bought 8 pairs. The material and colors are great, but there is one major design flaw that makes these almost unwearable.

The seams on the front (especially) but also the back constantly ride up. I feel like I spend the day adjusting them so they’re not up in my business. I am really surprised they received as many good reviews as they did.

I can’t imagine any female enjoying the fit of these undies. I wish I could return them, but I had already washed them all knowing they fit. Super disappointed.

This is the most comfortable thong I own. I normally wear a large and have this thong in both medium and large. Both are comfortable. I am 5’5 – 160 lbs- 55 yrs old and curvy. These are very stretchy and retain their shape.

No panty lines. They stay in place and do not bunch, slide, or pinch. Large fit well- but I bought a medium the second time around and they fit great too. I’ll probably get medium the next time when I put these on my Christmas gift wish-list.

I wore these in Costa Rica in the heat and humidity and stayed fresh and dry. Hand washed in sink and they were dry the next day, even in the 100% humidity.

These underwear are very soft, fit nicely, and are not itchy. They are not hot; I’ve worn them at the gym, and they are definitely effective at odor prevention. I appreciate the snug but not too tight fit.

(Fit true to size chart). I wear size 6 undies but my pants size is a 10-12, hence the size large. Good coverage of front and bum. I’m 5’5 and 170 pounds. Crotch is two layers where something (like a small pad/liner) could be inserted.

I will happily be ordering more. I am hoping other colors become available.

I currently own 4 pairs and would buy more if ExOfficio still made them. I am curvy with thick thighs and the other style panties just aren’t as comfortable on me. The string bikinis give me plenty of coverage and plenty of freedom of movement.

I have worn them to yoga class, hiking, skiing, and to the office. They dry quickly and don’t stink. They stay in place without adjustments. I would have a drawer full of them if I could find them.

I have had one pair for several years. Now I’ve added another. I am slim-hipped, 5’2” and weigh in at 117 lb. I found a medium fits very comfortably, never riding up or slipping down. The derrière is a bit roomy for me.

I am between S and M. No fault on company part. Perfect for travel. Material dries fast. Washing in a delicates bag and hanging to dry works well.

My favorite underwear of all time, it feels like I’m wearing nothing at all. Breathable and dries quickly. Fit is perfect. I’m so disappointed they did not continue the string bikini in the 2. 0. Also I find the 2.

0 runs a bit large so I’m constantly adjusting. Miss this underwear so much!!!!!!!!.

People tend to forget about underwear: comfort, wash, feel. It’s the MOST important layer! I have had these for years! And when I have extra dough, buy more. Although pricey, I swear by these underwear! When I travel or go anywhere, I always reach for these.

You really don’t need whole lot. But that’s me. maybe 4. tops. (remember, you are washing the dirty ones. ) Easily washed, rinsed and, most importantly, DRY fast. I hang these up damp and they are dry by morning.

Also have several “give and go” bras. They go on fast, and fit me fine. The fabric washes well and hangs up fine too. Go with one dark and one light. For best color selection, buy on line, as many retailers do not carry many.

Bras, especially. Run true to size.

This is my second purchase of this seamless style. They’re so comfy and feels like you’re wearing nothing, like a second skin! They’re great under yoga pants, leggings, really anything! I highly recommend them!.

These are supper comfortable. Great fit and true to size. nice selection of colors.

Love them and ordered more and my first two pair. 😍 I will actually place another order because they fit so well and I want to make sure that I do not run out of them!

My friend recommended me these boxer shorts and I couldn’t be happier. Extremely comfortable and very soft on my skin. Thank You! Will be buying another one soon!

The underwear is soft and the stretch feels strong. The appearance is exactly as advertised. My expectations were that the material would be thin,strong, soft, and warm. The material is exactly what I expected.

The Breathe panties truly are the most comfortable underwear I have ever come across. The fabric is light as air and fast drying. The construction is soft and minimal. You really do get a non-chafing, non-restrictive, and a just barely-feel-it wear.

I have been purchasing the shorty style, along with the bikini and high rise styles for at least 5-6 years now. Together, they comprise 99% of my underwear drawer. They are excellent everyday undies.

However, first time buyers should beware of the odd size/fit. Sizing up is absolutely necessary, if you want to achieve a decent all around coverage. While I hesitate to describe this line as running small, I will say all of the styles are sewn with minimal fabric.

So, although my usual underwear size across brands is an M (including GAP’s cotton blend styles, all of which I no longer purchase), I always size up to an XL in the Breathe line in order to get the more substantial coverage I am comfortable with.

The resulting fit is loose and may occasionally slips down the hips when weighed down by heavier baggier pants, but not a big deal. The comfort of these underwear is truly unrivaled!.

My weight is pretty much evenly distributed; slim with triangle shape; 27T Gap jean (35/36 inseam); size 6 work slacks/pants; 36B, XS/S Gap tops/dresses. Was looking to match the 7 wireless expresso brown t-shirt bras I bought (and love!).

First, the “warm espresso brown” no show hipster DOES NOT MATCH the “expresso brown” bra. huh?!? Second, not one for skimpy undies that wedge, bought a size large that covered my bottom decently, but did not cover to the top of my bottom.

huh?!? Think. Plumber. Third, nothing supports the waist; there is just unfinished fabric. that’s not even doubled! Enough said. I am a long time Gap fan from 1990. I wish Gap would make underwear for women who just want the “Gap look” AND the comfort of high rise undies with a bit of tummy control/support that cover your rear.

top and bottom. Thank goodness for Gap’s high rise jeans! Needless to say, I returned these and bought 5 pairs of another high rise “mature ladies” brand boy short (nice looking) with full coverage (bottom and top of bottom) in brown.

that still doesn’t quite match, but is close enough and the style I was looking for! Please try again Gap and keep the flesh tone colors for women of color (bring back the “mocha” tho).

Before kids I wore thongs to combat panty lines. For the past few years it has been full coverage panties, panty lines and all. No show parties from other brands that I have ride up so I was hesitant.

These are however AMAZING! No panty lines and super comfy. They fit close to true to size for GAP (which I find runs big). They are maybe a little on the small size but this didn’t impact their performance and I wouldn’t size up.

I am 5’9″ 140 lbs and wear a size Small. My only regret is not buying more with my order!.

I’m almost 5’5” 137 pounds, 37-30-37 and I decided on size medium for WoolX panties. This is the second time I’ve tried WoolX panties. Last time, I didn’t really like the fit enough to warrant the cost, or I must not have tried a different size or something.

To be fair, I haven’t liked any of the cuts of panties from any of the wool brands and have only ever bought vs panties. Well now I’m close to age 50 and tired of picking lacy, non-wool panties out of my rear, so I decided to try again! I wear size small in the Stella leggings so I purchased the panty and the boyshort, both in size small and medium.

They both fit after washing but I personally prefer the mediums to avoid panty lines under leggings or jeans, however the size small looks cuter with a lower rise, but does leave and panty lines on me (so I wear those to bed with my WoolX tanks 😉 The mediums keep my leggings or jeans up in place all day, they never give me a ****** and they leave zero panty lines without being baggy, they are more of a good mid rise.

The boy shorts do have a funny front seam, but you can’t really see it under jeans, and they keep my jeans up all day! I love wearing the boy shorts with my skinny jeans, I don’t have to constantly pull up my pants and they make my butt look better!.

I was so excited about starting to make the switch to wool undies, though admittedly nervous about the price. They fit great and were comfy to wear. I fell in love immediately. Sadly every single women’s pair I purchased, regardless of style, started coming apart at the seams after the initial wash.

Holes (as though threadbare and worn) also developed in some of them after less than 5 wears. I have a huge stash of undies, so at first I didn’t l notice bc it took so long to get back to them in the rotation.

Then I realized it wasn’t just one pair but all of them. I thought these would last years, but they didn’t even last 6 months. The order turned out to be a complete waste of money. I’ve been so busy and pandemic brained, that it’s taken me this long to make time and space to actually sit down and write a review from my 2021 purchase.

Hopefully I just got a bum batch, but I won’t be reordering to find out. Total waste of $250 dollars!.