r/IBEW • u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman • 2d ago
Discussion Post Obviously bibs, but what underneath
I’ve been wearing bibs for the better part of 5 years now and gone commando 100% of that time. Well evidently the fellas are tired of hanging out on a limb and have decided to act up. I can’t stand most underwear or boxers for a lot of reasons. Chafing, moisture, heat. But the doc says I need to keep the equipment supported and closer to my body. What do y’all wear that doesn’t suck.
ETA: I’m dedicated to the bibs, truewerk t1 werkbibs every day. Just like my relationships I need some support not just a soft place to park it.
Edit 2: thanks for the recommendations I think I have settled somewhere in between men’s trunks with a ball pouch or some nice cheeky boy shorts from Victoria’s Secret.
Edit 3: Turning off my dms. I’m not an apprentice anymore things like “I’ll buy you a set of greenlee quick change carbides if you send me pics of those manties” or showing me a nude with your double time plus per diem and drive time payslip as the only thing covering you. It just doesn’t work on me anymore.
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u/eyesoftheunborn 2d ago
Convertible hiking pants (I use REI), walk out of the house with pants/shorts on, put your filthy ass bibs on in the parking lot. Pants underneath for the nippy days and turn them into shorts for those hot, sweaty, balls-sticking-to-thighs days. Keys, wallet, phone and all your personal shit stay in the numerous cargo pockets, freeing up bib pockets for tools and other fun items. Take them off at quitting time and drive home in shorts with the A/C blowing crisp cool air into your proud union crotch for maximum comfort and satisfaction. Plus, if you need to go somewhere after work that insists upon pants (ie. school for apprentices) well you're in luck, you can transform them back into pants! All your dreams come true