The material of these are comfortable however the thigh band doesn't agree with my thunder thighs. Still comfy and moisture wicking though.

Keeps me warm when riding up on the chair.

My wife is a huge fan of the Icebreaker Nature Sprite Hot Pant undies. She was worried they would look like granny panties, but they're actually quite cute (sorry, no photos ...).

She really likes these for anything active -- hiking, climbing, horseback riding, etc. They provide relatively more coverage compared to other Icebreaker undies, which prevents chaffing on long excursions.

As with all Icebreaker in my experience, the one flaw is durability. They will last 1-2 years of heavy use, but not longer.

great underwear. okay band. these undies have been worn a lot. i mean, a lot. they're starting to show signs of wear. not as durable as i had hoped, but still comfortable and better than the awful ibex boy brief. (they ruined their underwear.) for the price, they should be a little burlier...in my opinion.

These area amazing. I don't normally wear boy shorts, but these provide great coverage and are incredibly comfortable. I have worn them as everyday, as well as on bigger hiking and climbing trips. The move, breathe, and dry really well. If you are still wearing cotton, it's time to make the switch!

There are a lot of great products out there, but as far as merino wool undies go, this has been my favorite brand so far! I can't stock up on these in bulk, but I find myself adding a new pair to every order! Love them and have now tried out a few different styles too!

These are my favorite! I wear them working out, under jeans, under skirts and dresses. They don't show lines and are so comfortable. I've had a few pairs for about a year, now. No defects or wear, unlike other brands or even the siren. Just wash as delicates and air dry. Please, put them on sale, again!

I was super happy when these first arrived. They are incredibly comfortable and great for moving around in. Unfortunately, they fell apart almost immediately. The fabric stretched out and tore through. If you do buy them, wash them carefully.

I like the fit and look of these! They have become my everyday underwear and I have a few that I hand wash and wear all the time (I think these can also go in the washer, but I don't do laundry enough or have enough of these to have tried that yet). The leg holes are sometimes a bit tight when I'm sitting (the stitching around the leg is less stretchy), but I can readjust to make them comfy. They're great for walking, hiking, and so far anything I've done in them. They don't ride up ever!

I found my favorite pair of underwear! they are so soft and comfy. I highly recommend for any activity, they have great coverage and are perfect for any activity.

Icebreaker for the win. Cute colors and a fit thats technical but still cute enough for date night. I bought these in an XS and S. I am between sizes. I found the small to be a bit too baggy and would bunch up under clothing but the XS fits snug the waistband only digs in a bit. Overall love having cute technical undies (with minimal stank after 5 days on the river!)

I bought these with the intention of just "trying them out", and I fell in love. I would say they are worth the money. Great for camping, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or even summer sports like climbing or hiking. Extremely comfortable but I would say don't get them too big. I wish I purchased an extra small, this is the only note I have for when I buy my next pair.

Not sure how else to say this- but this is great for full coverage! Was so glad as the leg holes didn't cut me off early as a lot of underwear does. I have a "gymnast" build and these fit great. They are super breathable and usually wear them when snowboarding or hiking. They fit perfectly true to size as I'm a size US 5-7 and ordered a M. I purchased 2 pairs of these right of the bat and will probably order more.

I've long heard about the incredible qualities of merino wool underwear and after having purchased the Ibex Balance Bralette, I was becoming something of a believer-convert myself. So, I decided to take it to the next level with the Sprite Hot Pant and whoa- am I super stoked that I did. I chose an Icebreaker underwear over another Ibex piece strictly so I could compare the performance and fit difference. I love me some Ibex, but have heard a great deal of positive things (like, 4 years worth of positive feedback) about the Sprite Hot Pant, so I figured I couldn't go wrong.

As far as performance is concerned, I like to conduct what I generically call (and I apologize if this is TMI) The Stink-Gnar-Gnar- Test. After a week's worth of aerobic activities (sans coming in contact with my washing machine, gross I know) ranging from skiing to running / climbing, the Sprite Hot Pant surpassed the TSGGT with flying colors. Not only did the Sprite Hot Pant hold its shape, but it really didn't start feeling potentially gnarly until the last activity-day. The merino wool wicked-away moisture and kept me extremely comfortable throughout my choice in activities. Granted, I have a small derriere, but there no riding up or issue with the style of underwear itself. To say the least, I wish I had listened to my girlfriend's feedback and advice sooner—this underwear is a game changer.

In regards to the fit, my previous experience with Icebreaker attire was that it ran on the small side, so I was a little apprehensive about which size to choose. After having peeped the sizing chart, I figured for my size and build (Short w/ no hips) that the XS would be best. My measurements are 31 x 26 x 32, so I would say that this size chart is relatively true to size. I think the "waist" measurement might be referencing the circumference that's closer to your hips or they measured the underwear when the elastic waistband was stretched out to the maximum, as my Hot Pants waist elastic doesn't lay "flat" or "seamless", but A. it doesn't chafe B. bother me. C. whatever. It's really quite minimal and I think had I sized up, I would've been swimming in the merino material. As for the coverage, for my tiny tuckus—the coverage is pretty standard. It's not super cheeky but not super grandma-panty. Sometimes you can see the lines underneath thin clothing, like running spandex but other than that it's really not noticeable.

That being said, I totally want to replace my entire underwear collection with the Sprite Hot Pant.

Quick drying and lightweight. I wish I would have ordered the small since the medium is slightly too big and they ride up. I mainly use these for yoga and hiking but they would be good for camping as well. I do love how well they have held up since purchasing them.

These merino undies are a must for camping! They stay comfortable, even after days of wearing them. It's like magic. I won't buy anything else, now that I have experienced the difference.

The waist band is very comfortable and doesn't give that obnoxious love handle line, that most undies do. The rest of the undies don't have a lot of synthetic material, so they aren't really snug. No worries. They don't roll up or go where they shouldn't.

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Cute cut, but the seams along the crotch panel are super bulky, which is uncomfortable and very very visible under jeans (don't even bother trying to slip these under athletic clothing) . Too bad, since the leg seams don't show at all. The Siren Hipkini are way better, but of course Icebreaker discontinued them in black and they only come in very adolescent colors and patterns now...

I have to be careful what pants and shorts I wear these with because they tend to slightly loose their shape and bunch up under clothes. The material though feels nice and wicks like a dream.

I love these undies! I bought 2 pair a year ago, and I found myself digging through my panty drawer far too frequently searching them out. So, I bought 3 more pair. The reason I am giving 4 vs 5 stars is that there is a distinct difference in the fabric weight of the 2013 vs 2014 version. The 2014, (these), is a much lighter weave than the 2013 version I purchased. I am not sure yet if this will translate into product performance, but it is noticeable.



With that being said, if the 2014 version performs as the 2013 version, they will be well worth the investment, if you want to be comfortable and dry.



I am 5'8", 150 pounds with an athletic build, (skier booty), and the medium fit perfectly. I don't have any issues with riding up or getting holes in them, as described in other reviews. Make sure to wash these and hang dry, don't put them in the dryer. These are so comfy, breathable/stay dry, and stay fresh. Enough said.