The Ultimate Strap-Free Packing Solution
Today’s installment of The Great Packing Harness Roundup goes beyond straps into the very comfortable world of packing underwear with a review of three products from TranZwear ®.
TranZwear takes high quality, brand name underwear and customizes them with one of four patented pouch designs to offer a high level of packing comfort and security. No more straps, velcro, or safety pins—just drop in your packer and you’re set!
TranZwear Trunk with Floater
TranZwear products are hand-crafted and made to order, with numerous options for customization. You can choose from briefs, boxer briefs, and trunks in a variety of materials, colors and sizes (including plus sizes.) And then there are the pouch designs:
The Floater allows your packer to move naturally in your drawers. The pouch is sewn into the waistband of the underwear, allowing your package to swing free or “float.” (Recommended for heavy exercise and contact sports.)
The Snuggler is sewn into the waistband as well as into the seam lines, providing a more secure fit with minimal packer movement. (Recommended for heavy exercise and contact sports.)
The Natural secures your packer with a specially crafted 1 1/4″ rubber c-ring, plus a small pouch. The Natural provides access to your packer through the front opening of the underwear and is therefore STP-friendly.
The Commando features the rubber c-ring and pouch on the outside of the garment, simulating the effect of not wearing underwear.
For my review, I tested out three different pairs of TranZwear packing underwear:
1. Trunk with Floater
These are super comfortable, made in India, 95% cotton, Hanes underwear. The Floater pouch is very soft, and both its construction and the stitching affixing it to the waistband looks professional and durable. These deliver the goods with a great fit and worry-free packing at an affordable price.
I tend to pack small and I noticed that my packer shifted to its side inside the Floater pouch pretty easily, requiring some manual adjustment throughout the day. A smaller pouch would remedy this. Because TranZwear products are truly custom, those who pack small can request a smaller pouch when placing an order.
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TranZwear Athletic Trunk with Snuggler
2. Athletic Trunk with Snuggler
These Jockey brand sport trunks are made in Costa Rica with a polyester/spandex blend. The material is moisture resistant making these trunks ideal for sports and active lifestyles. The Snuggler pouch design limits packer mobility. In the tradition of TranZwear, this model offers extreme comfort and secure packing.
I still experienced some sideways shifting of my small packer within the Snuggler pouch, but less than with the Floater. Again, those who pack small can request a smaller pouch when ordering.
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3. Shower Brief with Snuggler
TranZwear Shower Brief
These nylon/spandex bikini briefs are made by Schiesser Aqua, a well-respected brand from Germany. They feature an inner drawstring and zippered pocket, plus a mesh pouch inside to hold your packer. The open-sided pouch design allows you to pack right or left. The TranZwear shower brief is designed for use in gym locker rooms, showers and pools, and is well-suited to this as long as you’re comfortable with a more exposed style.
My tests suggest that packing down with this model may not be ideal, depending on your packer, and body size and shape. Packing down, I noticed gaps between the brief and my body, near the packer, providing some limited view from the side of my private region. I was able to almost eradicate the problem with some junk adjustment, but not enough to make me feel secure enough to strut across a locker room. Without a doubt, the shower brief is a more exposed style than the other models tested, and I’d say they require a host who’s already quite comfortable in near-nude male spaces. They’re very comfortable though, and do their job of holding your packer well. The sporty material suggests that they’d be a good option for active guys looking for a more revealing underwear style.
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Conclusions
As a first time user, I’m impressed with the general concept of packing underwear, and TranZwear executes their products extremely well. While I experienced some packer shifting during my testing, I didn’t once feel like I’d accidentally lose my packer, and I loved being to just drop in my packer and go with limited fuss. TranZwear products truly live up to the brand promise of “packing with confidence.”
In addition to packing underwear, TranZwear is also the only B2C retailer for the TKW line of packing jock straps.
Also worth noting is TranZwear’s support of the LGB/Trans community. A good example of this community spirit is a recent donation to the important Lyon-Martin Clinic of San Francisco.
Notes: Prices posted are USD. FREE shipping to US addresses on orders order $25. Plus, save 5% on orders over $60.
Have you tried TranZwear packing underwear? Please share your comments below!
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Thanks for the infor. I think that guy underwear model is HOT!!
I picked up the floater style boxer briefs and the sailor 1 at a pride celebration and now I am in the process of replacing all my old boxers with these. They are absolutely brilliant, comfortable, and Den is a real nice guy. I would suggest these boxers to all my brothers out there looking for something more comfortable.
Hello, thanks for the great detailed info on these briefs for the packers. I have a question about when the packer is simply put inside the pouch is there any chance that is basically has its own little compartment i.e. so it doesnt rub against pubic hair and skin.
thanks
Hey Joe…yes, these will put a barrier between your packer and your skin. In most of my designs, I use a soft mesh material, (sort of like the material inside your swim trunks)as the interior pouch. I have new designs since Josh did this fab review. Come check us out.
Random question, i am just starting out on T and was looking for a great way to pack for my pack and play. I’m guessing that these boxers/briefs wouldnt be ideal for the “play” part when it comes to packing, huh?
@J: You’re right, these TranZwear designs aren’t ideal used for play. (But that doesn’t mean Den won’t come up with a new play-friendly design at some point!)
funny thing you say that Josh! I now have a new style of my Natural design that incorporates the TSW Pack Right strap that can be used for Play. If this is what you desire, all you have to do is make a comment on the order that you want to use this for play, and I will secure the harness to the interior of the boxers and you’ll be good to go. Secure, no moving about and the packer or favorite toy will be held tight in place.
I will never order from this copany again. They claim 7-10 buissness days to ship and 3-7 for delivery. I placed my non-custom order on the 1st of October, and I still havent received my package (pun intended). Waiting4 weeks (21 buisness days) Iis ridiculous.
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You gave Tranzwear a good comment?? Seriously? Worst service I have ever ever had. Totally irritating.
How come delivery to Australia is so expensive?