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Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's
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Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's

Item # 742828

$29.00

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Halfway between a boxer and a brief, these Active boxer briefs offer a bit more coverage in fair weather for a variety of activities.

  • Patagonia® has reinvented their performance base-layers, now made from recycled and recyclable synthetic fiber
  • New, Gladiodor™ natural odor control employs benign amino acids to kill odor-causing bacteria; plus, it's nonpolluting, safe and durable
  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for a soft, comfortable fit
  • 100% recyclable through Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program—simply return your worn out item to Patagonia

Please note: Patagonia products can be shipped to the USA and Japan only.

Made in USA.

Item 742828

Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's Specs

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Inseam5.5 inches
FabricPolyester
GenderMen's

Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's Customer Reviews

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Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's
 
3.5

(based on 13 reviews)

62%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (12)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Good fit/support (4)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

  • Wears out quickly (4)

Best Uses

  • Athletic (4)
  • Hiking and camping (4)
  • Sports wear (4)
  • Casual dresser (3)
  • Casual wear (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Comfort driven (6), Casual adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Oct

29

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Would wear them everyday if I could....

BySteven, Amy

from Eureka, CA

About Me Backpacker, Casual/ Recreational, Hiker, Recreational paddler

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Don't bunch
  • Dries fast
  • Keeps me cool
  • Keeps me dry
  • Lightweight
  • Packs Small

Cons

  • Price

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Casual Wear
  • Everyday
  • Hiking
  • Hiking and Camping
  • Hot weather
  • Recreational kayaking
  • Sports Wear
  • Travel

Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

I would wear this underwear everyday if I could afford enough pairs. They are comfortable. They fit nice and don't bunch. They keep me cool and dry. They pack small, are leightweight and dry fast on the trail yet they don't compromise any comfort for everyday wear. The perfect pair of underwear!

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

15

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Boxer Briefs

Bytiemema

from Auburn, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • All

    Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

    I wish that the inseam was just a hair bit longer, but it's really just a preference, not a complaint.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Awesome in every way.

    Byjasonindc

    from Arlington, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking and Camping
      • Sports Wear
      • Travel
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

      These are amazing in every way, they breathe more than wick, they feel like they disappear against the skin. Especially good for travel, they wash and dry easily.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      2

      2009

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      There is better on the market.

      ByDan B

      from Anderson SC

      About Me Comfort Driven

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Uncomfortable

        Best Uses

        • Casual

        Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

        They are scratchy. Go with the Ex-officios, they are cheaper and much softer. The underarmor do a better job at wicking away moisture. You are paying for nothing other than the name on these.

        This is a polyester mesh, not a fabric.

        I don't believe what is pictured is the product, because if it was, you could see the mans junk.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        21

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Good but not great

        Bythemachina

        from Menlo Park, CA

        About Me Comfort Driven

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Lightweight
        • Soft

        Cons

        • Poor Fit/Support
        • Wears Out Quickly

        Best Uses

        • Athletic

        Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

        I have three pairs of these, primarily used for athletics/outdoors. They are definitely better than cotton, but under-perform for the price.Pros:They breathe and wick exceptionally well, and do a moderate job of cutting odor. They're also lightweight and provide good support.Cons: The biggest con is the material is not durable; one pair already has a dime-sized hole. They also tend to ride up, especially in the back.At $[$]a piece, I expected more.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        13

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Change your underwear

        Bygregger

        from Portland, OR

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

            Yes, [$] is ridiculous to pay for underwear. But so are chaffed inner thighs which can ruin the most epic adventures. If you have to, find some soda cans to return and buy a pair. If you can only afford one dont worry, it will be dry by morning after a quick wash in the pond.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            14

            2009

             
            4.0

            Good pair of boxers

            ByT_A

            from San Jose, CA

            About Me Comfort Driven

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Good Fit/Support

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Athletic
              • Casual
              • Everyday
              • Formal Wear

              Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

              Positives: Breathe well, very comfortable, look good.
              Negatives: Don't do a good enough job with odors.

              Overall, these are a great pair of boxer-briefs. I like the fact that they are a little shorter than others. They are especially good for hot climate.
              I am a disapointed with the odor control, as my other synthetic and even cotton boxers do a better job.
              The material is very thin and is kind of a mesh, but I've had 2 pairs for a year and there are no durability issues thus far.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              2

              2009

               
              2.0

              Wears out quickly

              Byneu_mc

              from Madison, WI

              About Me Comfort Driven

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Good Fit/Support
              • Soft

              Cons

              • Wears Out Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Athletic
              • Casual
              • Everyday

              Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

              These underwear were very comfortable. Unfortunately, there were holes worn into the crotch in a matter of months. Therefore, I would avoid these. Though, REI did accept them when I returned them for premature wear.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Apr

              29

              2009

               
              1.0

              Do you like wearing a thong?

              Byrvm4

              from Minneapolis, MN

              About Me Comfort Driven

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable

              Cons

              • Rides up
              • Wears Out Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Straining vegetables

              Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

              Bought two of these because the REI brand stretch mesh boxer briefs were awful (not the stretch mesh BOXERS, those are still brilliant). First thing you notice about the Patagonias is the way in which the seam rides up. Sorry, if I wanted a thong, I'd a bought a thong. Second, of the two pair, one wore out in the crotch after less than three months (seems the seams in jeans are too much to take). Last, the surviving pair have taken to not staying put on my legs meaning that in a short stroll recently, they bunched up and then began the chafing. Pass on these, move over to the REI Stretch Mesh Boxers (again, NOT the Boxer Briefs) you will get better coverage and support with no thong-seam. I've got several pair that are over two years old and still hold up to daily wear.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Apr

              16

              2009

               
              4.0

              Expensive but worth the money

              Byjtracy

              from Montgomery, AL

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Good Fit/Support
              • Prevents Chafing

              Cons

              • Expensive

              Best Uses

              • Athletic
              • Hiking

              Comments about Patagonia Active Boxer Briefs - Men's:

              The product is a very fine mesh. Not like swimwear, much finer. It is hard to tell they are like this until you touch the fabric and feel how light they are.
              At first glance they don't seem to do much, but after I have done approximately 20 miles of running in them I can attest they do work wonders. No sore inner thighs, no chafing, very little moisture. This is a big deal since I live in the high humidity, high temperatures of the deep south.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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