u/AytonDollar

For swimming I usually use my 100% polyester Speedo-lined shorts. They're great for spending all day at the beach or out on a boat. Recently I stumbled across Smartwool lined shorts and picked up a couple of pairs. They're really nice for active use, and I've already done a few hikes in them, so I thought, why not swim in them?

The liner is a lyocell/merino blend brief, which I've found very comfortable, and the shorts themselves look casual enough to wear around town.

I'll be taking them to Malta for a week in September, and I'm thinking of completely ditching dedicated swimwear.

After looking into it, it seems swimming in merino is more common than I thought. Even so, I'm still a little concerned about damaging the fabric through repeated exposure to salt water, strong sun, and pool chemicals.

If you've swum in merino, I'd love to hear about your experience:

* What garment was it?

* Freshwater, sea, or pool?

* Did repeated swimming affect its durability?

I'm also interested in whether people intentionally use merino for swimming, or if it's more something that happens out of convenience.

I believe underwear is one of the most overlooked parts of a onebag setup. So lets make a proper thread that future onebaggers can refer to.

Let's face it, almost all of us (yes, I'm looking at you, commandos 😅) wear underwear every day, yet we spend hours researching backpacks, jackets and shoes while often giving little thought to what is supporting our manhood or womanhood through airports, hikes, long-haul flights and everything in between.

I'm always tweaking my travel setup, and I've realised underwear has probably had a bigger impact on my comfort than any other item I pack. I'd love to hear what everyone else has settled on after plenty of travel.

- What's your favourite brand?

- What style do you prefer?

- What material do you like?

- How many pairs do you pack for a typical trip?

- How many pairs do you own?

- Any must have features?

- Does your preference change depending on the weather or climate?