Looks like a man wearing woman's clothes...

 

No sooner did I post this, This article came up on my Facebook Feed.

Well, that pretty much sums it up for me..

http://www.survivallife.com/2013/01/07/my-bob-has-a-secret-and-it-isnt-pretty/

 

I spent 6 years in an Infantry Unit and heard about this, but never saw anyone actually do it. I think it may be an urban legend that Grunts tell POGs to make them wear pantyhose...:...For foot blisters, I personally never had problems with the good ole GI wool socks and my boots (ensuring both were well fitting). I did see some guys wear their nylon black dress socks under their wool socks to provide a friction reducing layer, but again, IMHO, proper fit cures your feet from sliding around in your boots. If you are having thigh chaffing issues, a good pair of 9-11" UnderArmor compression shorts instead of other underwear will do the trick.

 

I'd never judge a survival guy nor his techniques and I'm not going too. But I'm sure there are better, more efficient, longer lasting ways to prevent friction & blisters.

 

Never wore them for blister prevention, HOWEVER, I did wear them for warmth in Alaska back in the day.

Warning: Take them off each day or the hair on your legs grows through them making them a b!tch to get off......Don't ask how I know.

 

Same here. Extreme cold + long movements + gotta get there fast = Cold assed nights. They helped and are light as hell.

 

uumm, yeah a good pair of athletic boxers briefs and the proper socks would probably be a bit less gay looking....maybe some talcum powder if needed.. I've covered a couple of states on foot before, never felt the need for pantyhose... but hey if works for you keep on doing it, I'm not one to knock someone's choices if it's working for them...

 

....maybe some talcum powder if needed....

NO-O-O-O !
Talcum powder is horrid stuff.
It's ground stone - soft stone - but still stone.
With repeated contact, I developed open sores from using talc.

I suggest GoldBond, regular or extra strength.
http://www.goldbond.com/extra-strength-body-lotion.html

 

Liner socks really do help. I have considered knee high's for that due to cost over traditional liners.
Never thought of the hairy aspect, makes sense.

 

I have heard tell of the old school guys in combat units wearing pantyhose under their uniforms to provide an extra layer of warmth and to prevent bites and stings from chiggers and such. I can't say who did that but I knew them on a very personal level. :taped:

I wonder if this happens much anymore with the advent of Under Armor and all the new high tech clothes.

But IMHO I am man enough that I keep them available since they are way cheaper than buying Under Armor clothing.

Question is are you secure enough in your manhood that you can wear them?

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I wonder if this happens much anymore with the advent of Under Armor and all the new high tech clothes.

I knew a few old school guys who wore them for the reasons already stated when I first joined.

Me personally Under Armor was already invented by the time I joined and it works great. I love under armor gear and can't recommend it enough.

 

I hate to say it, but it's actually a good idea. They are small and lightweight. Just throw a pair in a pocket and forget about them unless you really need them. It could be used to filter debris from water or a bug net for your face. I'm skinny so my thighs don't rub, but I have gotten blisters on my feet before. Not that it would matter in a survival situation anyway, but its unlikely that anyone will even know you have them on, so the embarrassment factor would always be pretty minimal I'd think.

 

30 years ago I knew some traffic cops that wore them in the winter to help keep there legs warm while standing out in the cold wind.

 

I am not really worried about the aspects of my manhood. As far as I am concerned, if it does the job I intend for it to do. And I can use it for multi-purpose. I am all for it.. And after doing a quick search for compression shorts.. I can buy at least 5-6 pairs of these things if I wanted for the same price..

not only that, I imagine they probably would dry out much faster if you had a hot sweaty day or got wet...

 

Likely take less room and weight in your pack as well.

 

I have used running/biking spandex (I don't think they call them spandex any more) work great. an extra layer and definately help out with the chaifing

 

Knee Hi FAK

I have used knee hi hose for first aid. With road rash from a crash on asphalt you can cut the toe out and use the knee hi to hold gauze pads in place on your arm, etc. Holds gauze pad in place better than tape that won't stick or tape that sticks too well. It works like that fancy mesh netting only it's cheap, easy to find and compact.

Plenty of other uses you can use them for: filters, liners, etc.

 

thank you all who answered seriously. I think for a BOB, a couple pairs maybe in order.

 

For feet, just wear two pairs of socks. For the thighs I wear those tight spandex shorts like football players and runners under my normal clothes. There problem solved without going gay.

 

I wore them for skiing & ski touring and occasionally climbing back in the day. Usually under wool pants. They were for layering warmth rather than blister/chafe protection. Back in the day was the late 70's & early 80's. I usually just cut off the actual feet as I preferred silk sock liners under wool ski socks...and the feet never seemed to fit my big dogs very comfortably.

Once silk-weight poly-pro bottoms, spandex & lycra shorts, etc. hit the market, my use for nylons went away.

Besides...they always developed runs.

For protection from crotch/thigh chafing, I have found that spandex-type thigh length exercise shorts work well for road marching. Especially when it's hot and humid out.

 

Foot-wise, do like I did in the Forest Service; 100% cotton athletic socks next to the skin, and 100% wool over top that. Warm in winter, dry in summer as it wicks all the sweat away. Straight cotton means blisters, and straight wooloverheats your feet. I HATE the poly/wool blend that we're issued.

In theory, mantyhose can help, I guess. Only thing I've used it for is drying nuts; stuffing each leg with walnuts, etc and hanging it all over the house. helps get good airflow.

 

joe, broadway joe.

i have heard tell some guys use to wear them against leeches and such. be safe.

 

i have heard tell some guys use to wear them against leeches and such. be safe.

Correct! I don't know about blisters but I do know guys who served in IV-core (Mekong Delta) in Viet Nam who wore panty hose because they prevented leeches from latching on.

SGLTRK

 

Just a note ... Pantyhose are HOT! Silk ones are expensive/hard to find and not as hot. Think a nice heat rash in the summer! There is a reason besides the bedroom that women wear thigh highs!

If you ever skin your knee or get a wound... the pantyhose mesh into the wound and rip off the scab when you try to take them off. Horribly painful!

And they do not prevent blisters... ask any woman. We wear high heels with pantyhose and still get blisters. I call total bs on the blister thing.

 

Played hockey in high school (outdoor rinks) and used to wear the knee highs, did wonders for keeping feet warm and dry when the temps were way below zero. Actually forgot about them as a potential prep item.

 

Here's What the Manufacturer of Mantyhose Says . . .

After having read a couple of articles on the benefits of "Mantyhose," and also after writing the manufacturer for comment, I did buy a pair for $20 (less than Under Armour), but have yet to try them on the trail.

Here's the reply I received from the seller of Mantyhose:

Thanks for your inquiry. We believe the A866 tights (and A876 if you prefer footless) are an excellent choice for hiking, running, biking and other activities where stamina is a key need. Leg compression by the fabric in these styles will help reduce fatigue because by squeezing the leg muscles, the blood flows faster, delivering oxygen to the muscles faster. My own physician wears our products for this reason, as he's on his feet all day in the health care business.

The other benefits of these products is that if they get wet, they dry quickly, as nylon and spandex do not absorb water like cotton and wool do. That will greatly reduce the chance of hypothermia. They are easy to wash and hang to dry, too. Plus they are light weight and not bulky like long johns, so you can fit two or more pair in a very small space. You will find the extra layer of fabric against your skin will add some thermal insulation, too, which will be good in cool weather. And finally, if you're in an area with ticks, they won't be able to penetrate the tights fabric. Mosquitoes on the other hand, can poke their long proboscis through any fabric.

Another product you might consider is our A1009 thigh high opaque stockings. Similar fabric, not quite as compressive, but still pretty good, and without the brief, so you can wear your own underwear.

http://www.glieberman.com/

Will let everyone know how they worked after taking them out on our fall hiking trip.

Mick

 

p.s. For anyone with varicose vein problems, compression stockings are a must and greatly aid in pushing blood back to the heart, i.e., circulation.

 

p.s. For anyone with varicose vein problems, compression stockings are a must and greatly aid in pushing blood back to the heart, i.e., circulation.

 

Yup, Pretty much the same idea behind under armor.

I wear UA hiking, have used it ona couple of Rim-to-Rim and Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hikes in Grand Canyon. Keeps the inner thigh area from getting rubbed raw.