Occy Posted February 19, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hope someone can advise. Are those quick drying undies, like Tilley Endurables, really worth the extra $$. We've always just taken our normal "unmentionables" and depending on the length of the cruise, I do a couple of trips to the laundy room during the course of the trip. Recently, a couple of friends have sworn by only taking a couple of pair of these type of underwear as they "virtually dry overnight". I think they are around $18-$20/ea Cdn. Before going out and investing, wld like to know your opinion. I know they aren't very sexy looking, but if they do the trick and can be hand washed and they dry over nite, that's the main thing. Thx. in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelfirst Posted February 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I bought a pair of those for travelling once, they are still sitting in the drawer. Go to The Bay or Sears in Nanaimo or Victoria depending where you live on the Island and buy Ladies Jockey bikini or hip briefs (they feel like silk). ($16.00) They dry fast and are comfortable and take up no room at all. http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001HT5580/sr=1-0/qid=1235023993/ref=sr_1_0/178-3272183-6159731?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=396407011 (I see they are on sale now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Lilly Posted February 19, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Another tip is to buy microfiber underpants. These can be washed out at night and hung in the clothes line in the shower to dry. By Morning they will be dry since the fabric is light and airy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My Barely There underwear (love the name :)) dries in a very short time. I can wash out a few pair in the morning and they are dry by evening. I do wring them out in a towel after washing. No need for any special purchase. I'm sure many brands would be the same, especially ladies underwear, unless you wear a heavy cotton, most can dry in a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted February 19, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Another tip is to buy microfiber underpants. These can be washed out at night and hung in the clothes line in the shower to dry. By Morning they will be dry since the fabric is light and airy. 3 pr for about $11..worth every penny...roll in a towell and compress. If you want quiker dry..I have spread a towel over a lamp top, and then them flat on top..leave lamp on..great in motel room also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occy Posted February 19, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thx. so much. In actual fact we're going down to Nanaimo tomorrow so I'll pop into Sears. Thx. again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've never found that women's underwear takes long to dry--even "grannie panties!" Men's "tighty-whities" will take awhile, but thin boxers should dry quickly. I certainly wouldn't spend money on "special" underwear..just buy a few extra pair of what you normally wear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmom Posted February 19, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My Warner's microfiber panties hand wash well, and dry just as quickly as those "specialty" undies that are UGLY! :) I wait for sales and get my Warner's at Penney's for 3 for $12.00. They come in bikini, hipster, and briefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Guide Posted February 19, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I wear my regular favorite undies and handwash and hang behind the chairs on the balcony! I bring clothes pins and sometimes clip them on the back of the chairs! They dry in no time. I also bring a small length of twine and make a very short line between two chairs and string my bathing suit through the arm straps between the chairs or just clip it behind a chair to dry. The fresh air really dries it quickly. I can't stand a wet suit. Because it is below the rail, nobody can see my drying line. ;) I've never had a problem with wet clothes and nobody is the wiser. Drying time is really quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted February 19, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thx. so much. In actual fact we're going down to Nanaimo tomorrow so I'll pop into Sears. Thx. again. yummmmmm-y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted February 19, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2009 yes, there is no need to buy Tillley underwear; there are so many brands available in any dept. store with lightweight, comfy, quick to dry undies. I usually travel with 3 -4 pairs and handwash them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted February 20, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How much room do undies take up in your luggage? I do not want to have to wash any on vacation. Just take enough to last you the whole trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occy Posted February 20, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted February 20, 2009 18 pair of nickers for me, 18 for hubby .... that's alot of undies !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted February 20, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2009 3 pr, unsquished.fit in in my fists,when squished about the sz of an avg sz grapefruit..those are the full brief sz..my bikinis are less in size..love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessmich Posted February 20, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What about disposable undies? anyone tried these?? checked out this website for starters.... www.underworks.com/health Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 20, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How much room do undies take up in your luggage? I do not want to have to wash any on vacation. Just take enough to last you the whole trip. If we're taking a vacation for a week, I just don't want to repack 10-14 pair (each) of dirty underwear back into our luggage. And, I don't own 14 bras. I wash mine out by hand mid-week and we send the husbands out to the laundry. I don't hang them on the balcony, there is a laundry line in the shower. It's not a big deal at all, I'll bet many women wash their bras and underwear in the sink at home as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mego0427 Posted February 20, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have some under armor ones, they dry very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted February 20, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I like wicking underwear - not because they dry quickly after sink-washing (they do) but because they *wick* while I'm wearing them--great for the times when my husband drags me on a walk up & down the hills of Acapulco, for instance:o Cotton doesn't wick moisture away, and most microfibers won't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted February 21, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 21, 2009 If we're taking a vacation for a week, I just don't want to repack 10-14 pair (each) of dirty underwear back into our luggage. And, I don't own 14 bras. I wash mine out by hand mid-week and we send the husbands out to the laundry. I don't hang them on the balcony, there is a laundry line in the shower. It's not a big deal at all, I'll bet many women wash their bras and underwear in the sink at home as well. Again, they just take up a tiny amount of space in your luggage both going and coming back. We take enough for each day plus a few extra. We are usually in our swimsuits all day so I only wear my bras for dinner- I don't own 14 either but could get away with 4-5 for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfuzz Posted February 21, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I bought some cheaper micro fiber for me. But hubs, I got him the magellan's brand. they were expensive, but dry quickly. I keep them in my travel stuff tub and only wear them on vacation. They have sales occasionally. Travelsmith also carries a brand Sure makes a difference than packing a ton of underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 21, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Again, they just take up a tiny amount of space in your luggage both going and coming back. We take enough for each day plus a few extra. We are usually in our swimsuits all day so I only wear my bras for dinner- I don't own 14 either but could get away with 4-5 for a week. I'm talking about the stinky smell of dirty underwear after a week, not the space involved. Even packed in ziplocs they are a little too ripe for me to unpack when we get home. I take only 4-5 bras as well, but cannot stand to wear one twice for day wear, I have to launder it first. It works well for us, not packing a lot of underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted February 21, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hope someone can advise. Are those quick drying undies, like Tilley Endurables, really worth the extra $$. We've always just taken our normal "unmentionables" and depending on the length of the cruise, I do a couple of trips to the laundy room during the course of the trip. Recently, a couple of friends have sworn by only taking a couple of pair of these type of underwear as they "virtually dry overnight". I think they are around $18-$20/ea Cdn. Before going out and investing, wld like to know your opinion. I know they aren't very sexy looking, but if they do the trick and can be hand washed and they dry over nite, that's the main thing. Thx. in advance. This is just me, you understand and is only my personal opinion....but, I wouldn't pay 20.00 for the best undies in the world...even if they were handmade by virgins from the down of angel wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV2KruzCats Posted February 21, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 21, 2009 We both keep old worn out undies for cruises ~~ who sees them but us ? Wear them and toss into trash ! We mark worn out undies and after washing, just keep seperate until next cruise ! Don't have to haul ripe ones home ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occy Posted February 21, 2009 Author #24 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Now there's a good idea ........ lol !! Never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfuzz Posted February 21, 2009 #25 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Luv2cruz - My mom and I used to do that, 2 different trips in Mexico the maids got them out of the trash and folded them, Guess they didn't look that bad to them. Made me feel bad. I do that with nightgowns now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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