skandls Posted April 29, 2007 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I need some help. We are going to be on a 14 nighter in the Baltics. DH needs a lot of underwear. (I am already planning the old-cheap and toss it out routine.) But since he needs more than 1 pair per day and at least 1 tshirt per day - I am concerned about way too much heavy luggage. Anyone use any of the quick dry 'travel' briefs and/or tshirts? At $15-$20 each I would like some recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted April 29, 2007 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2007 You should check out Tilley Endurables. They have all kinds of travel clothing. The underwear and socks can be washed in the evening and be dry by morning. They also have a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted April 29, 2007 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Travel Smith has the quick dry undies. They really do dry quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 29, 2007 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Jockey also has some microfibre ones. I just roll them in a towel before hanging up they dry a bit faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne3180 Posted April 29, 2007 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Check out your cycling and camping stores. Both are activities that require quick dry clothing. I love the thin and medium weight breathable t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted April 29, 2007 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I'm thinking that using the laundry service might be a more economical way to go, rather than spend $15 on a pair of underwear. Just think, if you bought 2 pair you would spend $30.00, you would probably need 3 pair at a cost of $45.00. If you took 7 pair that you already have and have them laundered twice, it would be (@$1.50 a pair) $21.00. Plus, you have the added advantage of not having to hand wash a pair of mens underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted April 29, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Travel Smith has the quick dry undies. They really do dry quite quickly. Thanks just what I wanted to know. I will buy some as DH's emergency stash. I have a couple of old nylon briefs that need replacing. It seems his clothes are shrinking or maybe he's gained some weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted April 29, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted April 29, 2007 The underwear are for emergency carryon luggage. In case we are separated from our luggage or get 'held over' unexpectedly. Kit also has one pair mens nylon socks. And a clean casual knit shirt for each of us. Maybe I'm too cautious but we were unable to leave NY for 4 days after 9/11. We were supposed to leave on 9/12. A lot of places were closed down. Many peoples hotel laundry was delayed for a day as Manhattan was 'closed' to incoming traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougt1957 Posted April 30, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I stuff my undies in my shoes, as for T-shirts, take 5 or 6 and have them sent to the laundry twice. Cruises are for having fun, not sweating the small stuff. Throw'em in the bag provided, leave'em on the bed, and go to a show or the casino.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougt1957 Posted April 30, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If push comes to shove.....go commando!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPCruiser Posted November 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks just what I wanted to know. I will buy some as DH's emergency stash. I have a couple of old nylon briefs that need replacing. It seems his clothes are shrinking or maybe he's gained some weight. We purchased some of the Ex-Officio Men’s and Ladies undergarments years ago for use on some of our longer cruises. They work great, wash easily and dry quick on dryer line in most bathrooms. They last and stay in great condition. Hubby uses their T-shirt’s as well. Purchased from Travel Smith. Very satisfied. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted November 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I stuff my undies in my shoes, as for T-shirts, take 5 or 6 and have them sent to the laundry twice. Cruises are for having fun, not sweating the small stuff. Throw'em in the bag provided, leave'em on the bed, and go to a show or the casino.:cool: Right - you can stuff a lot into that $20 laundry bag, and pack a lot in carry-on luggage, -- so you don't spend time on rinsing/washing and hoping they dry - and if they really are "fast drying", they usually feel like hell when worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2017 This thread is 10 yrs old having said that it might be still good info for some The Tilley quick dry underwear is good & they do dry overnight even their heavy trousers dry overnight sometime the waist band is still damp but unless that is the only pants you have it will not be a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It was resurrected by a new poster to tout his website/store. Mods have removed his post. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted November 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I pack the oldest pairs of Jocky's I have for the number of days I will need and after worn, and just through them away each day. No nasties to wash or take back. So I never throw away my Jocks at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted November 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I used to bring cotton underwear but those were impossible to dry quickly. What I did last cruise was to bring athletic (specifically running) underwear (made in, IIRC, China but designed and sold by a French company called Decathlon) that I could wash at night and it'd be dry in the morning hanging from the drying line. The outfit intends to make mail order available in California soon (the're already open in Mexico and intend to open in Montréal in the spring. And prices are very good. I paid under CAD 4 per piece in Malaysia but the European (at least Netherlands) prices are a bit higher at €5. , I'm not about to pay Tilley Endurable prices (C$22 and up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2017 OP...just go commando.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2017 OP...just go commando.;p We'll never know, as he sailed ten years ago. that's how old this thread is. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2017 We'll never know, as he sailed ten years ago. that's how old this thread is. EM Crap!! Obliviously I didn't pay attention to the thread date.:mad: Note to self. Look before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This thread is 10 yrs old I sure hope the OP's hubby has changed his underwear by now.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted November 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2017 But since it is now current, I find that Duluth Trading Company Bare Naked underwear is very comfortable, and will dry overnight, easily. I find it dries faster than the "travel" underwear sold by Magellan and Travel Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 17, 2017 just buy regular poly/cotton ones & roll in a towel before hanging to dry Jockey brand for women works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 17, 2017 just buy regular poly/cotton ones & roll in a towel before hanging to dryJockey brand for women works great And they will look so cute on the OP's hubby. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted November 17, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I pack the oldest pairs of Jocky's I have for the number of days I will need and after worn, and just through them away each day. No nasties to wash or take back. So I never throw away my Jocks at home. So you are either living with crumbling, no elastic rags which take up as much room as comfortable ones - or else throwing them out before their time. Take half as many with you and spring for doing a bag of laundry half way through the cruise, and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 17, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I need some help. We are going to be on a 14 nighter in the Baltics. DH needs a lot of underwear. (I am already planning the old-cheap and toss it out routine.) But since he needs more than 1 pair per day and at least 1 tshirt per day - I am concerned about way too much heavy luggage. Anyone use any of the quick dry 'travel' briefs and/or tshirts? At $15-$20 each I would like some recommendations. Another alternative is Swimmers like Speedos or the like. I find them very comfortable when walking around in ports all day (especially on hot humid days, no chaffing) and they dry very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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