3 Reasons To Pack Underwear Made for Travel

Local beers, new friends and discovered music. These are the things you photograph and blog about to your Facebook friends when traveling the world. But writing home about your underwear is not exactly on top of most travelers’ to do list. But that’s why I’m here. And I’m telling you, a few good pairs of undies designed specifically for travel can make your trip much more enjoyable. Here are three reasons why.

Easily Cleaned and Fast Drying

Anyone who’s done a lot of backpack travel knows that Laundromats aren’t exactly on every corner in many countries. Cold water and a bucket may be all you have. Quality travel underwear, such as the Exofficio series, is designed to be cold washed and quick dried. You can just rinse it in the sink, hang it over a chair and it’s ready to wear or pack in a few hours. The joy of newly cleaned, dry underwear when traveling can’t be underestimated.

Health

Nothing like damp clothes and a dark warm backpack to build up odors and bacteria. And I’m not a big fan of placing fungus-filled fabric near my nether regions. Like Laundromats, jock itch and ring worm remedies are also not on every corner in remote Amazon villages. So the second big benefit of travel underwear is that most are treated with an antimicrobial shield that fights bacteria and odors between washings. If you have to stuff your undies in the bottom of your pack and travel for a few days, they will still be fresh when you pull them back out.  And nothing can crimp a trip’s style more than a nice little fungal rash down below. Eliminate the risk.

Durability

 Comparing regular underwear to travel specific underwear is like comparing twine and climber’s rope. One is made for everyday tasks the other is designed for adventure. Quality travel underwear is designed specifically for extended use. They are breathable, stretchable and hold up to active, athletic activity. Exofficio is fond of saying “16 Countries, 1 Pair.” That might be a bit hardcore, but travel-style underwear is designed to last and not leave you, well, hanging, while on the road.

So while a quality craft pale ale from the country of your choice is a bit more exciting to share with friends than your discovery of the joys of travel underwear. Bringing along a few quality pairs can keep you healthy, clean and dry.

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