Ranked #7 of 12

ExOfficio

Seventeen countries, one pair.

The verdict

Built around one trick and it does it better than anyone: wash in a sink at night, dry by morning. The mesh knit feels synthetic against skin, which is the trade you make for that.

What works

+Dries in a few hours flat
+Packs to nothing
+Resists odor over multi-day wear

What doesn't

−Synthetic hand feel
−Not a pair you want at a desk all week

Price per pair: ~$24
Founded: 1987
Country: USA
Best for: Travel, backpacking, sink-washing
Materials: Nylon-Lycra mesh knit
Styles: Boxer brief, Brief, Trunk