Men's Give-N-Go Briefs, Black, Medium

Unless you're encountering financial hardship and spending over $10 on a pair of underwear just isn't in the cards, you'll love these.I'm a size 32. I own both the small and medium sizes and they both fit great. They both fit so well that I can't even bring myself to choose which one is better (even though I tried for the purpose of this review).So far I've brought them to 6 trips and the 7th is right around the corner. It's been the same 2 pairs and they're still doing great.Although it seemed a bit worrisome to only have two pairs of underwear on a trip, some of which went for a month, it didn't take long to narrow down to an exact process. Each night, I would bring them into the shower and give them a quick scrub using whatever soap or shampoo the hotel had. Instead of twisting the water out, I would ball it up and squeeze with cupped hands in case hard twisting ruined the fabric. After the shower, I would lay them down on a small towel and roll it up and then step on it a few times to get most of the water out. Even in very humid climates it dried out in a couple of hours. While I was waiting, I would wear the other pair. The next night, I would do the exact same thing.Every friend who I have recommended these two have been as impressed and happy as I am.

Bought my first pair years ago, Feb 2016, liked them so much I bought some more a couple months later. I had purchased some SAXX at the same time, but now they sit in the back of the drawer and I use the ExOfficios every day. Finally the waistband on one of the pairs started to get a little loose so I bought 4 more pair in Oct 2018 and then another 6 pair in Sept 2020. Long time satisfied customer.

These are great for travel, particularly to warmer climates. In hot, humid areas I shower more often, and being able to change underwear each time is nice. I wash them when I shower, wear a different pair, then by the next shower the first pair has dried out. Hotel shampoo generally works really well to wash these since it lathers up well and rinses well. I've also used bar soap and shower gel, which take a little more work, but do just fine.They dry very quickly and I will often just hang them in a closed closet so they're not in the way of housekeeping. They've always been dry when I check later even with no moving air. If put anywhere with moving air like in the flow of the AC or on a balcony, they really dry fast.The one issue I have is they could use a little more room in the front, like others have mentioned. Wouldn't take much extra cloth to make them roomier since it's stretchy fabric. Not a deal breaker, but nice it they'd just make that small change for the future.One thing on usage, they used to include instructions on how to dry them and I can't recall if they did with the recent pairs I just bought. To dry, squeeze/wring them out with your hands, then lay them flat on a towel and roll it all like a burrito and squeeze the roll. That extra step takes a lot of the remaining water out of them even if the towel is already damp.Update May 2013: I've dropped these down a star. What I've found over time is they aren't as good for hot, humid environments as I thought. They really don't breathe as much as it seemed which I noticed after comparing to regular cotton just to compare. Taking frequent showers covered up for that. It could be partly due to them being generally too tight for the stated size, but if I buy another pair, it'll be the boxer style so there's ventilation in addition to through the fabric.

These underwear are great and plenty of other reviewers have done a fine job lauding the merits of the Give-N-Go briefs. However, I will echo what others have said: These run SMALL. For example, I have to wear a small in the Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs, but there is no way I could ever fit into a small pair of these normal-style briefs. I'm not sure why there is such a size discrepancy between the boxer briefs and these briefs, but just be aware that wearing a particular size in one doesn't mean you will be able to do the same for the other.Other than that, these are great. They dry quickly and they take a long while to build up stink - important when you're unable to wash regularly in the backcountry or some other situation. They're my go-to choice for backpacking or traveling.

I am delighted with my Give-N-Go briefs. I have a 32 inch waist and bought mediums, and they were just right. They are very comfortable and look good (or so says my mirror). I bought mine specifically to use for travel, as they are claimed to wash and dry easily. They do! I took just three pair of these on my recent 3-week trip and washed underwear in my room sink every other day. They washed easily and dried within a few hours, even in high humidity. In a pinch, you could wash them and wear them immediately. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase.

I never thought that I would be extolling the virtues of my underwear, but the ExOfficio men's brief is deserving of praise. Unlike the advertisements I own numerous sets of the product in several colors, and I have thrown out all of my old cotton underwear no matter how soft and friendly they've become. I did purchase a pair of ExOfficos at an REI sale several years ago so I have data on wear and longevity. Were it not for the blue color of my first set of ExOfficios I would not be able to tell how Old Blue had fared through five years of machine washings compared with recently-purchased sets: there is no discernible difference - no sagging seat, no de-elasticized waistbands, no fading colors. Nothing. So, my search for my Nirvana of underwear is complete. On to other things.

Great pair of briefs and did a great job keeping me dry during the summer heat without causing a painful rash. My only complaint and why I'm not giving 5 stars is because they ride up my ass crack too often. If you have a different build it may not occur on you. I did try Buck Naked Briefs and I don't have this problem when I wear them. This is still a very cost effective, quality pair of briefs that does a great job wicking away moisture.

Très bonne qualité, on verra comment ils résistent à l'épreuve du temps. Ma taille de pantalon est 34, je pèse 72 kg pour 1,71 mètres, la taille medium est un peu trop serrée au niveau de la taille et des cuisses (pas au niveau de l'entre-jambes). J'ai commandé les Give-N-Go Boxer Brief en taille Large et c'était parfait.Mise à jour (après deux lavages) : ils commencent à montrer des signes d'usures (pilling). Après avoir fait des recherches sur le net, j'ai constaté que c'est un problème récurrent. Assez décevant même s'ils sont toujours aussi confortables et qu'ils sèchent très vite . À ce prix là, je ne trouve pas ça acceptable. J'enlève deux étoiles!

This is my second purchase of these shorts and I find them perfect for long trips where regular washing in the sink and overnight drying is required.

I sent it back because it was very, very big. People should size down, not up, on this model.

Outer sides of the briefs go up much higher than pictured... Almost like a speedo in actuality

Works great