There is a stigma surrounding the suitable undergarments for the aspiring vagabond. Too long have we allowed this taboo to interfere with the free sharing of useful knowledge - the way our species is intended to do.
Today, I will break the silence and discuss... what underwear to take with you on the road.
As always, there is a trade-off between what you would like to take, and what you have space for. In this case, comfort if your number one concern. For example, take the thong. Although the thong might look good on the beach, and has the advantage of taking up the least space of all underwear, it's not going to be my first choice. For one thing, a permanent wedgie seems like a curious design specification to create - at least to me. Furthermore, being male, I would look ridiculous. Still, even ladies should not take this impractical item on long distance trips.
The next requirement is the almost magical ability to quick-dry. Synthetic materials tend to fare better in this regard. A quick wash with your cleaning liquid, which hopefully serves a dual purpose as a body wash and shampoo (yes this product really exists), and a few hours' drying time, might even make it possible to carry fewer pairs along with you.
Related to this, is the next requirement - anti-microbial compounds. These stop the underwear from smelling as bad, and as a result of this, bestow upon their owner the ability to wear them for longer periods without the immediate need to be washed. When this characteristic is combined with the power of quick-dry, it can be a supremely convenient combination, and again, may allow you to lighten your overall load.
The final requirement is style. This is always last, if indeed it is there at all. The vagabond cares not for appearance. Whatever choice they are making, they keep usefulness and practicality as their guide - even when choosing travel underwear. These people care for practicality, and in the end, the road is always the judge of that.
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