Below you will find our first-hand reviews of hiking underwear for both men and women, including boxer shorts, briefs, hiking bras and tank tops with built-in bra. Please note that many of the underpants reviewed here are available both in men’s and women’s versions, which are made of the same material, but will differ by cut. You might thus still learn something interesting about the product in a review, even if it is meant for the opposite sex. If you want to learn more about how we test and review hiking products, you can read our Principles for Product Reviews.
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A pair of good hiking boxers makes hiking more comfortable and reduces the chance of your skin getting chafed and rubbed in sensitive areas. In the summer we got activewear from the American brand Ibex for testing. Ibex specializes in Merino wool clothing and is known for producing top-notch hiking apparel. I received the Ibex…
In the beginning of the year I was contacted by the American start-up FreeReign which after a successful Kickstarter campaign launched their Everyday tank Top which has a built-in bra. As I’m a big fan of tank tops with a built-in bra for hiking, trekking and other low to medium impact activities, I thought it…
In the spring we got in touch with the Czech company Lasting which specializes in hiking base layers and socks. They offered us some of their products in return for unbiased reviews. I specifically asked for the Lasting Adam boxers because they are made of polypropylene (often referred to as polypro). While polypropylene is not…
Around Christmas last year we received a big box of Isobaa Merino products to test in return for unbiased reviews. Among these was a pair of underwear for women in 100 % Merino wool, which I have been using for both everyday life and various outdoor activities for the past many months. I can therefore…
The Swedish brand Boob Design has won several awards for their smartly designed and sustainably produced activewear and casualwear garments for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, I was excited for the possibility to test the award-winning Fast Food Sports Bra along with the brand’s Merino apparel (a long-sleeved base layer and a nursing bra) in return…
When it comes to hiking, a pair of good underwear makes a big difference in terms of comfort. So, when we got activewear from the British brand Isobaa for testing in the beginning of the year, I was happy to see that they also included Merino underwear. Isobaa specializes in activewear made of Merino wool….
Several outdoor brands specializing in Merino apparel offer more or less athletic bras in this soft and temperature-regulating material. However, as a new mom I wondered whether anyone made actual nursing bras in Merino wool and I started searching for products. My search resulted in me contacting the Swedish brand Boob Design which has the…
In the summer, we tested various activewear from the iconic German brand Falke. Most of the testing was done on different hiking trails and alpine ascents in the Dolomites where we spent our holidays. On my first hike in the Dolomites I wore the Falke Cool T-Shirt and I was very satisfied with its performance….
Ever since testing and confirming the durability of the Klattermusen Eir t-shirt which is made of a mix of Merino wool and silk, I have been keen on trying more apparel made of this natural blend. It was thus hard to contain my excitement when the legendary German brand Falke agreed to let me test…
A high-impact sports bra is necessary for running and trail running in particular as the uneven terrain and steep hill sides can add even more bounce to your step. For each running stride you take without a supportive sports bra, your breasts will bounce in a horizontal 8-figure motion, moving as much as one inch…
