The top three · Thru Picks composite

Underwear

Two pairs. Wash one, wear one. These are the ones that survive a full thru.

Independent tests and published hiker surveys, cited on each card. Sources & method

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1BEST OVERALL

SAXX Quest Quick-Dry Mesh

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3.2 oz$34

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Thru Picks survey input 9.0 / 10

8.4 / 10 Thru Picks

Trail brief hikers buy for the fit, not the weight.

Sources: CleverHiker · REI Co-op

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2BEST VALUE

ExOfficio Give-N-Go 2.0

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2.6 oz$32

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Thru Picks survey input 8.7 / 10

8.3 / 10 Thru Picks

Quick-dry brief that shows up in thru-hike clothing lists.

Sources: Treeline Review · REI Co-op · Halfway Anywhere

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3BEST VALUE

Patagonia Essential Boxer Briefs

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2.4 oz$32

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Thru Picks survey input 8.5 / 10

8.1 / 10 Thru Picks

Light, replaceable pair from a co-op wall.

Sources: REI Co-op · Halfway Anywhere

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