Sounds lovely. Quetico, as many readers know, is a provincial park in Ontario that borders Minnesota聮s famous Boundary Waters. It offers great canoeing and fishing in a beautiful setting. And it聮s also sort of humid and buggy. So you want underwear that聮s light, dries fast, washes easily, and is comfortable (Wait! That聮s exactly what you said, isn聮t it?).
Patagonia Active Hipster
Active HipsterI聮d probably start with 聮s Capilene 1 (formerly Silkweight). I聮ve found that it聮s an excellent warm-weather material, as it聮s made from recycled polyester that is exceptionally soft and comfortable, manages sweat well, and dries quickly. Something such as the Capilene 1 Tank Top ($32) would be a good start, along with a Capilene Mesh Bra ($35), which doesn聮t look out of place worn as a top on warm days. Add to that the Patagonia Active Hipster ($20) and you聮re all set.
A lot of the chafing from traditional underwear bottoms comes from the leg bands. To avoid that altogether, try a boy-short style. , for example, sit comfortably below the waistline and come down over the tops of your thighs, eliminating the often-chafing leg bands in that oh-so-sensitive area. This design also means they stay put during active pursuits. Like much outdoors clothing, Smarty Pants wick sweat, resist odor, and dry quickly.
Other makers also are turning out top-flight, warm-weather underwear. 聮s Lightweight MTS V-Neck ($24), designed for women, is made from polyester (a material that doesn聮t absorb much moisture) so it dries fast and wicks well. And it has an SPF factor of 50, so the sun can聮t get to you. For something a little more stylish (no reason not to look good!) take a look at the First Class Tank ($34), a lightweight tank with a touch of stretch in its polyester material that comes in solid colors as well as some nice prints. Isis also makes some very fine undergarments, such as the Peony Bra ($28), with chafe-free construction and a special finish that helps transfer moisture
Whatever you choose, get two sets聴one to wear, one to have drying after a wash.
Have a great trip!
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