So, I did a thing—I tried Something New. My wife and our friends tell me I should try Something New all the time—when we’re picking a restaurant, when we’re going for a beer, when we’re choosing where to go on vacation (except this year because of *gestures frantically* everything).
But I didn’t try a new restaurant or a new bar or a new vacation spot because there’s nothing wrong with the ones we’ve got. Instead, I chose new underwear.
Here’s what was wrong with my old underwear:
In short, they were worn out. The twig and berries branched out as they saw fit. A worn out functional fly and a baggy leg were no match for my free-ranging man-bits, and as a guy who does a lot of bending and climbing for a living, that can get a little awkward.
And pinchy.
So the time came. I bought new underwear. Not just any underwear, mind you. I literally doubled down on the underwear investment game with Separatec dual pouch boxer briefs.
And in this Separatec underwear review, I’ll tell you how that’s going.
First Up…The Brand
Separatec were created in 2010, and have positioned themselves firmly in the dual pouch revolution camp (AKA. junk-friendly underwear). They’ve developed a strong range of dual pouch boxer briefs, trunks, and briefs, and they’ve got quite the following on social media.
And The Undies
This review is for the Separatec Bamboo Rayon boxer briefs you’ll find here. Total disclosure: I’ve since bought 6 more pairs across the range—Quick Dry, Micro-Modal, and Flex Fit—but let’s stick to the Bamboo Rayon line for now.
Tech Specs
Also…The Dual Pouch
If my Separatec underwear review had consisted of “something, something, pouch” up to this point, nobody would have noticed. Because, seriously, the dual pouch is what you’re here for.
You’ve seen the ad. (And if you haven’t, it’s here. You’re welcome.)
You’ve seen the styles. (Again, if you haven’t, they’re here.)
You know they’ve got a dual pouch. (At this point, if you don’t…I mean…you’re already on the internet. You’re already searching for Separatec reviews. I don’t know what more I can do for you, my guy.)
But what does the dual pouch actually do? Here’s my description in a nutshell (lolz.):
And that’s it. Healthier, cooler, happier junk for all mankind.
And Ease of Use?
Not gonna lie, dressing myself was easier in the undies that boiled my huevos and soaked the man-sausage in sweat. Does that mean I want to go back to that? Never.
And after a few tries navigating your meat and two veg into the right pouches, I don’t have to think about it. The pay-off for that kind of practice makes perfect approach early on means no swamp crotch, no awkward adjustments, and no uncomfortable pinching no matter what kind of situations I get into.
As it turns out, I get into a few situations.
Situation #1: Manual Labor And No Ride Home
One of the first tests I subjected my Separatec Basic Bamboo Rayon boxer briefs to was an accidental one. I work outdoors, and at what should have been the end of my day I congratulated myself, and my junk, for staying dry, cool, and chafe-free.
Separatec’s Bamboo Rayon offering had worked a treat, stayed comfortable, breathable, and with zero ride up in my thighs and crack. I was counting them as a win, and silently patting myself on the back for my wise and responsible life choices.
Then my truck broke down, and I had to book into a motel while it got fixed.
My biggest concern was a lack of clean clothes for what was bound to be a long, hot shift the following day (and that concern was well-founded. My clothes smelled ridiculously bad). But my underwear were fresh as a daisy—a quick hand-wash with soap in the hand basin, a squeeze out in my towel, and 10 minutes on the towel rail and they were good to go.
Situation #2: Date Night
Also an accident…kind of.
We had a Christmas-ish lunch on the work site, and there were a bunch of cookies and stuff left over. I grabbed some to take home for the family. There was also a card and a bottle of wine for my family from some of the team.
When I got home, my wife took one look at the wine, card, and cookies, and assumed I’d remembered our anniversary.
Clearly, I did not correct that assumption. In my scramble to maintain my new status as Husband of the Year, I exclaimed that we were also going on a date.
After the aforementioned date, I got lucky. And when I skinned down to my new navy Separatec boxer briefs, the wife did a double take and suspiciously asked, “what’s happening there?” with an accompanying hand wave at my crotch. Fortunately, “you look huge!” was her follow-up comment.
Ding. Ding. Ding. Separatec for the win.
Situation #3: Sleeping On The Couch
This one came the day after the last one, when the wife opened “her” card to see it was addressed to all of us…and not from me. She then noticed the wine was a Pinot Noir, and she hates reds. The cookies were also a bust, as I had eaten 90% of them before I even walked in the door the night before.
Cue me, sleeping on the couch, in my black Separatec boxer briefs. They were airy, comfortable, and possibly the next best thing to being naked—but without everything getting jammed in together when I roll over.
The Verdict
Comfort: A+
Silky smooth all over, with flat-lock seams and no tags—just soft, no-chafe goodness. Flawless execution of a dual pouch, so you get some separation without feeling like Jimmy and the Oddballs are going through a separation.
Value for money: A+
Excellent fabric and finishes. Great cut in the functional fly and the pouches. Solid durability despite 6 months of washing and a pretty consistent 6 months of wear.
Style: A+
Good range of neutrals and styles, although you’re not going to find any bold prints in this line. Separatec have other lines with a more out there aesthetic, if that’s your thing. Also, special mention for the subtle enlargement effect that comes with Separatec’s dual pouch and seams.
(Don't need that last design feature? Yeah, same.)
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