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Fit Tip: Some customers who are looking for extra comfort and a slightly looser fit size up one size.
Thoughtfully crafted with a seamless design that works so well you'll probably forget that you're wearing it, Patagonia's Active Brief is the perfect base layer for warm weather climbing, running, hiking, backpacking and adventure racing. Patagonia recently refined their women's briefs with a new blend of new soft and stretchy Capilene® fabric that remains just as lightweight and moisture-wicking as previous incarnations. The seamless waistband remains flat so it never rolls or binds, especially under the friction of a loose lumbar pack. If you need low rise styling, check out Patagonia's Capilene® Hipster brief.
Comfy, Seamless
These are the most comfortable panties I have ever worn (look great too;-). Also, no-show no matter what you're wearing due to the seamless construction. Even though you are told to size up one size, I personally found that these fit true to size. I am an XS, and the S isn't snug enough and "slides" a bit.
Great Product!
I am very impressed with the quality and comfort of these underpants. They are constructed with the quality that we have come to know and love from Patagonia!
fabulous
never fails. fit is great. does not ride. great for running but wear them everyday. love the colors as well.
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Comfy, Seamless
These are the most comfortable panties I have ever worn (look great too;-). Also, no-show no matter what you're wearing due to the seamless construction. Even though you are told to size up one size, I personally found that these fit true to size. I am an XS, and the S isn't snug enough and "slides" a bit.
Great Product!
I am very impressed with the quality and comfort of these underpants. They are constructed with the quality that we have come to know and love from Patagonia!
fabulous
never fails. fit is great. does not ride. great for running but wear them everyday. love the colors as well.
Full coverage
These undies have very full coverage and come up to a comfortable height. They have a nice thick waistband, soft seams, and best of all, they are made by the extremely ethical Patagonia so you can feel good about your purchase!
Best pair running underwear!
I bought these to wear under running capris and tights. Sized up and I don't even notice they are on! No "riding up". Very soft.
So Comfortable
These are the most comfortable undies I've ever worn and SO cute!! They are very light you hardly know you are wearing them. Love the patterns. I wear them for working out and for everyday.
Awesome!
These are by far the best pair of underwear I have ever worn...thin and comfy, no bunching, no lines. I will never buy another type of underwear again!
my favorite
These are the best undies ever. Super comfy. Full coverage. Great for everyday or hiking. And they're cute.
the best!
great fitting, don't ride up, no seams. Plus, they will last forever!
Great!
No bunching, no crazy panty lines. Just comfortable! Great for traveling too. The large fits me like a glove and I am a size 8.
Full Coverage!
These panties are wonderful. They don't ride up and don't show panty lines. They are the most comfortable pair that I've ever bought and I will definitely be buying more.
Love the Underwear!!
This is by far the best underwear I have ever had. They are comfortable, sexy, and they last forever. I am only buying Patagonia underwear from here on out!!
Throwing away all of my other underwear
This is the best underwear I have ever found, and I am pretty picky about this particular garment category. They are sexy, comfortable, and NEVER ride up or show lines through my dress pants. My husband loves them, too.
Great Fit & Comfortable!
I bought 3 pair to try and I love them. I was able to buy a size smaller than I normally wear and they fit great. They are very comfortable to work out in, wick moisture, and they stay where they belong. I will be buying more.
Excellent Product!
Finally ordered the patagonia women's active briefs after they went on sale. Had no regrets at all. They're moisture-wicking and do not budge, therefore no wedgies! Had to size up to a medium to avoid binding, but true to what the product description says, I probably needn't have worried even if I had a small. The medium fits just fine, though. Even the waistband stays flat (no rolling). Would probably get them even if not on sale.
comfy
When the underwear you're wearing doesn't draw attention to itself, you know it's a good fit. I wear these briefs while riding my bicycle. They are great.
Very comfy!
These are the best! I've been buying them for 3 years now. They're lightweight, comfortable and cute.
I love them
These are great for hiking...
These are awesome!
These are by far the best underwear for active women I have found. The fit great and are incredibly comfortable. Would recommend and am planning on buying more.
Perfect!
I had heard and read the reviews on these underwear and I swear you wont be disappointed! They are all that and more! I bought a size small and I wear from a size 4-6.
Best undies ever!
I thought these were expensive so I only bought one pair to try them out and ended up buying two more. Wish I had a whole wardrobe full of these. In fact, I am wearing them today at work under a business suit. These are great to travel with, wash in the sink, roll in a towel, and hang overnight and they are dry by morning. Great when packing light for sure!
Fantastic fit
These are the most comfortable briefs I have ever bought. Great moisture wicking and true to size. I bought my first pair 18 months ago and it still looks and feels great.
Best EVER!
These are the most comfortable pair of underwear ever. Excellent for those who have active lifestyles as they wick and do not ride up. An extra plus is that they do not have a tight elastic to cinch you in. I would definately recommend them to anyone.
wedgie-free pantie splendor!
Finally...a sporty style pantie that leaves me free of the wedgies! Gotta love these comfy and cool panties. I now own six pair! Did have to order a size larger than normal, but then the fit was blissful.
great fit!
wore these briefs for running and did exactly what they said they would - stayed in place and wicked away moisture. liked them so much i'm ordering more. definitely order one size up.
The most true to size, comfortable underwear.
I have worn this underwear for years and there is not a more comfortable item out there. It shapes to the body perfectly and it stays put. I highly recommend Patagonia underwear.
Wonderful!
These are very comfortable for female athletes. They are light and provide great coverage so they don't ride up while you're snowboarding (or whatever sport you're involved in!) I highly recommend these to anyone considering this type of purchase!
very comfortable
I bought these briefs because I love this fabric. I was not disappointed! The briefs are very comfortable, wash up easily (and look as good as new), and dry quickly.
Fantastic!
These are the best undies ever! Soft, stretchy, super comfortable, and they look good, too! They are too nice and too pricey to save for hiking -- I'm wearing them every day and loving them.
extremely comfy undies!
the fabric and cut of these briefs are excellent. I read some reviews before I purchased (cos after all, they are a bit expensive) and lots of people said they didn't ride up - and they really don't! I also bought the hipster style but I find these ones are just a little better fitting over the bum area. They wash beautifully and dry quickly. I love them and am off to buy more!
expensive but worth it !
If you're like me you watch your $$$ carefully, and hold dear what is nearest to you. These are worth every penny! I save up for what I can afford, wish I had all the latest patterns. My fav is Wispy Garden Pale Blossom...they are true to size and the patterns are so cute!
They work when you do
This is the most comfortable underwear I've owned for hiking and outdoor sports. The wicking is excellent and they don't pull or rub. I've road tested them in weekly hikes and am taking them to Bhutan this fall for a long Trek. A good investment in critical apparel.
if you have hips these are the briefs for you
finally some briefs that move with me, I'm in the military and we get the patagonia sports bra but not the briefs, I think this company should offer this line on briefs to the Army because it is light weight and moisture proof especially for being in Iraq,
The Best!
These are terrific - no seams, fun colors, great wicking, wash and wear for travel, comfy. Underwear should be fun and functional, and this is! Cool panties in every sense of the word!
great
Never thought I'd spend this much on a pair of underwear, but they are very nice so I purchased several more pairs... they fit well and don't ride up. My hips are 36" and the small and the mediums both work for me.
Pricey, but worth it!
These are great fitting and great looking; pricey but worth it. Size runs a bit snug (I'm usually an XS and in these I take a S) and colors do not fade out. these are fabulous for travel, work outs, hiking - actually for everyday!
Great for hot weather!
I walk dogs for a living and have had to endure 100 degree temperatures this summer! These briefs kept me drier and stayed in place so much more than cotton ones! Well worth the money!
Excellent Product
I have worn these briefs for years. The designs keep getting better and print/color never fades. Quick drying. No chafing. Holds elasticity. Well worth the $18.00 splurge for women athletes.
super comfortable
These are very comfortable, even if pricey for underwear. They have absolutely no seams and are great for running long distance.
Worth the money
Not cheap, but it's your skin and protection where you needed most to feel comfortable all day.
Great underwear for working out or just going out
These are a great underlayer for any activity. They do not show through clothes, wick away moisture, and fit perfectly. I usually wear a 5 or 6, and the small fit me perfectly, although I think the medium would have worked too. Although pricey, you receive quality that matches the cost.
Best underwear ever!
These are more expensive than your run-of-the-mill dept store undies, but they are worth the investment. They last forever, and they are quite possibly the most comfortable, practical underwear ever made! The design changed a bit recently, but I like the new ones even better.
Great service and quality item
Great briefs. Stay in place; don't ride up regardless of the activity; keep you cool -- great wicking/drying.
very good
Solid running underwear. I have a lot of trouble with chafing on long runs, and this underwear definitely delivers on avoiding that.
great underwear
I have traded most of my cotton underwear for these. I wear them everyday and not just for outdoor activities and working out at the gym. They keep my dry and comfortable.
Great Fit
Finally! A pair of undies I can wear to the gym!! No wedgies, no creeping up. Their great.
Super comfortable
Sits lower than ordinary briefs, perfect for athletic shapes. The material is also superb.
Patagonia briefs....got to Love them!!!!!
I love my new Patagonia briefs. They are very comfortable and they wick well when things get sweaty. I would diffinetly buy more in the future. Sandy in Tucson
Best thing since chocolate
I LOVE these underwear. They are SUPER comfortable for my "cherub bum" as my husband calls it. Love the designs, the feel, everything about them. I treat myself to buying a few extra pairs every year. It is a tossup which is better in life...chocolate or patagonia underwear.
The Best
The only underwear I wear - perfect fit, quick drying, great colors.
You gotta love these panties!!
I have found these panties to be exceptionally comfortable and ride up free. If I wanted to wear panties that crept and gave me wedgies I'd wear a thong :) I have worn these panties backpacking and found them to be not only comfortable with fit, but they wick moisture and dry quickly when washed out! A bit pricey for panties, AND if they last as well as they fit, it will be worth every penny :)
Betther than anything else
I just bought these and tried them on for the first time today. They are sOOOOO comfortable, its unbelievable! I read the good reviews and was inspired to try them but I didn't think they would be so good. I am 5.2 and usually wear XS or size 2. I bought size S for these, and they fit perfectly. I wore it on my winter run today and they kept me dry and comfortable. I didn't even notice what I was wearing - all underwear should be made like this. I used to wear expensive lacy underwear but now, I'm switching to capilene patagonia line for my undies! I fully recommend this - they're expensive but they're really worth it if you get them on sale like I did. The only thing is the seams are alittle thick and would probably show if you're wearing skin-tight pants or dress.
The best moisture-wicking underwear!
I have looked high and low for comfortable moisture-wicking underwear that were comfortable and could hold up to daily use. I wanted something that I would be comfortable doing anything from gardening in the hot, humid NC summers to running 6 miles to just daily use. These cost a bit more, but are worth every cent.
Favorites!
Ridiculously comfortable, generous sizing. I am definitely planning to buy more!
Cute, comfy, and looks GREAT!
Besides all the greatness: cute, comfy,
soft, good fit, etc. I think, for me at
least, that I have finally found MY brief. It looks so good on me that I have no need to look for others. I stock it up with a almost a dozen. Love it!
my fav undies
These don't dig into me, don't shift and they're low maintenance. I wish I could have one for every day of the week! Perfect for travel and hiking, as they wash easy and dry fast! I'm a capilene convert!
Overall the best in all categories.
Great fit, comfort and super fabric. The best yet!
Worked out great
Light, dries quick, will buy again and replace old. The best.
Concur on comfort!
These are the most comfy undies! I bought my first pair in Lake Louise while on a hiking trip. I am hooked - purchased two more pair through Altrec. Very generous sizing too!
They're my favorite...
The patagonia Women's Capilene Brief is the most comfortable underwear I own. They're great for wearing for workouts as well as for going to work.
Best ever!
These are by far the best underware I have ever had. Smooth and perfect for hiking and camping. Easy to wash out and quick drying.
I love these underwear!
About a year ago I switched from Victoria's Secret cotton bikinis to these and am so glad I did. These last forever and fit so much better. I haven't had to resort to a thong since due to their great smooth fit that results in no panty lines. I strongly recommend giving them a shot.
Wedgy free, wicking!!
Best pair of underwear I've ever owned. Worth the PRICE.
It took me a long time to take the plunge and splurge, but now I am buying more.
GREAT UNDERWEAR !!
The underwear is so light it is as if you do not have any on. They do not ride up. I run every day and would not be without these.
The perfect underpants
I love these underpants. They are so comfortable and the fabric is super soft. I sized up and the fit is perfect.
comfortable, and no panty lines!
These are my new fave pair of undies, true to size as well.
GREAT!
These are great! Very comfortable.
Great for workouts or everyday wear
These briefs are the perfect fit and do not ride up during a strenuous run or workout. The fabric wicks moisture away from the skin so you never feel chilled or sweaty. I purchased a size larger than my usual as I prefer a roomy fit. They don't lose their shape even after repeated washing. These briefs are worth the price!
Smooth fit and comfortable!
Best undies!
Perfect! A Must Have!
At first, I was skeptical because I've never bought underwear online before and I like to feel and touch before I buy. But these...I figured I'll try and buy it online, if I don't like them, I've learned my lesson. I sure learned my lesson alright. When I opened my shipment from Altrec.com, the Patagonia Capilene Brief undies were soft to the touch, had a nice stretch to them and were perfect when I tried them on. I'm very particular about undies because I hate the feeling of them riding up. And these Capilene Briefs stayed put. I just love them and plan on buying more.
Great undies!!!
I love my patagonias but how cute is it to see a guy reviewing these! I'll bet he's just adorable in his little flowered panties. I bought the prints and a few solids too and these are still my favorite underwear. If you want panties that stay right where you want, never sagging down or bunching up, don't look any further. I know I'm a little more curvy then Robert, at least I hope so, so the stretch is great for covering my backyard. I'll be a patagonia fan as long as they make them! They must be good if boys like them too!
Best ever
These are the best underwear I've ever worn. I almost forget I have undies on. They are the most comfortable and wick moisture very well. They hold their shape well after wearing and washing many times.
great, comfortable underpants
These are very comfortable underpants. My current favorite.
great brief
These are great panties. Comfortable, almost wedgie-proof. For myself I think the hipster brief fit slightly better, but these briefs still fit well.
Great for hot humid summers.
These are comfortable and cool. I only wish they were available in colors other than black and white.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 |
| Chest | 32 - 33" | 34 - 35" | 36 - 37" | 38 1/2 - 40" | 41 1/2" |
| Hips | 34 1/2 - 35 1/2" | 35 1/2 - 36 1/2" | 38 1/2 - 39 1/2" | 41 - 42 1/2" | 44" |
| Waist | 24 - 25" | 26 - 27" | 28 - 29" | 30 1/2 - 32" | 33 1/2" |
| Inseam | 30 - 31" | 31 - 32" | 31 - 32" | 31 - 32" | 31 - 33" |
Offered in colors: Adzuki Red, Akina Floral: Adzuki Red, Akina Floral: Citrine, Akina Floral: Coastal Blue, Akina Stripe: Marina Blue, Antique Pink, Bird Floral: Adzuki Red, Bird Floral: Midblue, Black, Blue Harbor, Citrine, Cosmic Garden: Pale Blossom, Cosmic Garden: Tinted Ice, Cosmic Garden: White, Dahlia Spot: Luminous Green, Daybreak, Dipa Stripe/ Blueblack, Dipa Stripe/ Velvet Brown, Dipa Stripe: Clear Sky, Dipa Stripe: Tarragon, Dipa Stripe: Yucca, Echinacea Flower: True Violet, Hawaiki Spot: Academic Blue, Hawaiki Spot: Berry Sorbet, Kira Stripe: Adzuki Red, Kira Stripe: Midblue, Kira Stripe: Orchid, Kira Stripe: Radar Blue, Lora Floral: Aqua Pool, Lora Floral: Iceland Blue, Lora Floral: Petal Pink, Lora Floral: Yellow Flash, Maja: Antique Pink, Maja: Blue Reef, Maja: Light Arctic Blue, Malika Stripe: Blue Harbor, Marina Blue, Mia: Blue Reef, Mia: Flamingo Pink, Mia: Sailboat Blue, Mirabai/ Daybreak, Mirabai/ Jacaranda, Mirabai/ Natural, Mirabai/ Sweet Lavender, Mirabai/ Vermillion, Mountain Graphic: Castlerock, Mountain Graphic: Claret Red, Mountain Graphic: Nile Blue, Muryan/ Shell Pink, Neola: Blue Freeze, Neola: Iceland Blue, Neola: Petal Pink, Nitsa Stripe: Blue Harbor, Nitsa Stripe: Mangosteen, Nitsa Stripe: Palm Leaf, Nude, Orchid: Antique Pink, Orchid: Menthol Green, Palm Leaf, Peppercorn, Pisky/ Artesian Waters, Pisky/ Natural, Pisky/ Sailboat Blue, Plum, Poppy Spot: Ginger, Poppy Spot: Grey Green, Siesta Blue, Siesta Blue with Siesta Blue, Summer Pink, Tia: Antique Pink, Tia: Blue Reef, Tia: Light Arctic Blue, White, Wildflower: Light Radar Blue, Wildflower: Orchid, Wispy Garden: Pale Blossom, Wispy Garden: Tinted Ice, Wispy Garden: White, Wisteria, Dhalia Spot: Luminous Green, Kira Strip: Radar Blue, Mineral Springs, Muryan/ Laurel Green, Muryan/ Mineral Springs and Muryan/ Viola. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size xs, size small, size medium, size large and size extra large: xs, s, m, l, xl.
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