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Touring Underwear

Nothin' but the best Kirkland boxer shorts from Costco with Carhart t-shirts for me!
 
I have had good results using "Layer 8" brand wicking shirts that I get at TJ Maxx. They make all sorts of weights, colors, and styles and the prices are really good.
 
Anybody use the bamboo from Lee Parks?

I wore the LD shorts and undershirt all last summer and think they are great. Unlike some other people's reports, I found they did not dry completely overnight. I just purchased a shirt and undershorts from Lee Park. They are very comfortable but, due to the fun winter we are having, I can't yet report on their effectiveness for hot weather riding. Based solely on feel I like them better than synthetic fabric.

I am also interested in hearing from others who have used the Lee Parks garments for long distance riding.
 
Gold bond lotion first then gold bond powder over the lotion. This has always worked better than any under garmet I have tried. After 58 years of riding and more than 700,000 miles how could I possibly be wrong?:whistle

Jack
 
Walmart

Sells polypropolene wicking shirts for around $12.00,
Cotton based fabrics swells when wet and does not move air through.
 
Drying LD Comfort

To dry them wash them and then roll them up in a dry towel. squeeze it a little as you roll. Unroll them and hang them up. It will be dry overnight.
 
LD shorts & SmartWool socks.
Don't leave home without them!:dance
 
Additionally, after the towel, place them on a chair back in the stream of the airflow from the HVAC unit. The airflow (whether AC or heat) will help dry things, including socks, fast!
 
Tilley, who make the travel clothing, have items that are great for motorcycle touring.

The coolmax briefs wick moisture and will be dry by morning if you wash them in the sink at night.

http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?catId=13&gender=m&extractBy=CategoryId&id=3&productNo=TU29

These socks work the same way:

http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?catId=13&gender=m&extractBy=CategoryId&id=2&productNo=TA800

This stuff is great as you can take a long trip with only one change of underwear and socks, washing and switching it out each day. Saves a lot of space.
 
Two years ago I bought two pairs of the LD shorts and two similar type of shirts from Wal-mart. I wear these under a First Gear Meshtex outfit. I was very satisfied with the combo.

I wore only one pair of the shorts washing them out in the sink at night & doing what I had to to get them into the airflow of the motel HVAC to dry. Typically they were not totally dry until i drove off & the airflow did the rest without any discomfort.

I'd recommend one pair of the shorts and one pair of the ankle length tights over my choice of two pair of shorts.

Ill bet that one of those H2W open mesh bags would be just the ticket for alternating days with these garments.
 
Motortcycle underwear

Saw the owner and a rep from this company at the Cycle World show in Daytona.

http://www.schampa.com/

The product looked good and I kept the info with the intention of ordering some. Looked like good quality an was all made in US or Mexico. WooHOO! harder and harder to find domestic clothes these days and I am still looking for made in USA sweat pants.
 
A few years ago on one of my solo long distance excursions in the south western part of the U.S., a guy in one of those gas station casinos told me that he swears by adult diapers for long distance riding.

Just wanted to pass that on to those who might be interested. - Bob
 
I find all of the synthetic wicking fabrics to be a great improvement. Some also have a windblock built in which is a big help if its really cold out.
 
I have three pairs of wicking type underwear and my absolute favorite pair/brand are called " Wickers America". They fit well(keep the family very happy) and do the job with wicking and are easily washed and dryed overnight for another go at the road in the morning! Made in America too!I don't remember where I got them but you can Goggle the name for a source.The Under Armour brand is also very good and the choice of many millionarie athletes that can buy anything out there-also come in many styles and fits.LD may be great but there are more affordably priced choices that are just as good if not better, including the above. I really don't have any issue with the el cheapo cotton boxers I buy @ wally world for on the farm fashion...:dance
 
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