Men's Issue- Chafing

[bigiron]

I do not want to offend anyone, but I have a problem when I go on hikes sometimes, even more on longer hikes.

I am slightly overweight, and most of it seems to be in my thighs. So I tend to get some serious chafing.

The only way I have found to solve the problem so far is to wear tight brief underwear with a pair of tight boxers. This makes things hot however.

I've tried bodyglide but have still gotten the problem.

Anyone have this issue and how did you solve it?

[calanta]

This does not happen to just men, have you attempted to use any powders to help keep your area/areas dry when n walks? I had to do this for my shoes, no matter which pair I wore I had similar issues (even with thick or thin socks).

[Newanderthal]

Underarmor. The end.

[jason]

Originally Posted by Newanderthal

Underarmor. The end.

That is what I was coming in to post. I do not have their underwear, but a shirt of theirs. Awesome shirt.

Someone told me once they use Gold Bond.

[2coastcamper]

Originally Posted by Newanderthal

Underarmor. The end.

Exactly.

I have three pair of them. My wife picks on me (friendly like) when I wear them. I call them my "active" underwear. I wear boxers as my everyday underwear, but the athletic boxer briefs when I hike or play sports. They're great. Same thing I wore when I played football. Your problem will go away almost immediately.

[failghe]

That is interesting... I recently have been having the same problem with chafing. I switched from boxers back to tighie whities (which the girlfriend hates). The problem went away but I thought it may have been a coincidence. I will have to try the athletic boxer briefs.

[Christie]

Originally Posted by calanta

This does not happen to just men, have you attempted to use any powders to help keep your area/areas dry when n walks? I had to do this for my shoes, no matter which pair I wore I had similar issues (even with thick or thin socks).

I have to chime in here with total agreement. I usally do the powder which helps up to a point. I would have never thought of underarmor. Do they have similar products for women?

[Gopher]

Have you thought about using antiperspirant in those areas? It does make a difference with the chafing and sweating too. It also seems to make the skin tougher and less apt to have problems. But underarmor is good too!

[scarynickname]

I've got the same problem. I tried body glide, chamois butter, anti-monkey butt powder and antiperspirant. The only thing I have found that works are the tight boxer breifs from ExOfficio. I might try the un der armor next since they are easier to buy.

[MtnManLeap]

Oh Yeah UnderArmor baby.........keeps the chafing at bay .........but if you are on a multi day you gotta keep the groin area clean and pristine. You should still powder