Featuring a moisture-wicking HeiQ technology, these undies not only perform, but the 82% nylon, 18% spandex fabric also feels great next to your skin. We loved how they stayed in place and kept us dry no matter what activity we pursued. The overall flattering fit, bonded seams, and sheer side panels were the icing on the cake, making the Modern Travel Bikini our go-to for mountain adventure.
Comfort is a key component when determining which pair of travel underwear will be the best option for your next mission, be it in urban or rural landscapes. We have highlighted a few important comfort characteristics to help us evaluate each model. We started by assessing the material and asking questions. What type of material is it? Does the material feel soft or itchy? How thick is the material when compared to its competitors? Finally, we considered the breathability of each model and these are our results.
As soon as we took this pair out of the packaging, we were blown away by the soft and silky fabric of the Modern Travel Bikini. This material simply felt great when we tried them on. We are impressed by how well the high-tech material is able to breathe during activity and love the unique sheer side panels that offer even more breathability. Comfort is queen and we have no problem recommending this pair for a super comfortable bikini cut that breathes while you move.
We understand that the right fit can make or break a long day in the mountains. Your underwear should be able to breathe and perform as well as conform to your body while it moves. For this metric, we considered everything that encompasses overall fit such as how well the garment performed during activity, whether or not it required lots of adjusting, how the stretchiness allowed for movement, and how well the waistband kept our undies in place.
The low-waisted bikini cut of the Modern Travel Bikini fits like a glove. We love the way these undies hug our hips and the sheer stripe mesh side panels make them flattering. The bonded seams successfully reduce bulk, chafing, as well as those distracting panty lines, which many other models fail to do. After testing these undies on trail runs and rock climbs, we loved how the stretchy material afforded freedom of movement while the waistband kept them in place. The Modern Travel Bikini offers a great fit that made it stand out from the competition.
An important characteristic when considering travel underwear is how quickly it dries. We approached this testing metric by soaking each pair of undies in water, wringing them out by hand, and finally hanging them on a line to dry in partial sun at 6200 feet outside of Victor, Idaho.
We are super impressed by the Modern Travel Bikini in this metric, too. At 31 minutes, you will not waste much time wishing for those undies to dry so you can get back to your adventure. We attribute the speedy dry time to a silky soft nylon and spandex fabric combination and sheer mesh side panels that also increased breathability. It was the seams on the side panels that took the longest to dry.
Now, we don't think you're going to notice fractions of an ounce when deciding which pair of undies to pack for your next adventure. However, it all adds up when carrying everything on your back. For this metric, we pulled out the scale and weighed each garment side by side. Perhaps more importantly, we also assess how much space a pair takes up in a suitcase or carry on luggage, and how bulky they felt next to their competitors.
The Modern Travel Bikini offers a competitive weight at .78 ounces, even lighter than one of our favorite thong options that weighed in at .88 ounces. We also noted that this pair is anything but bulky. The slim, bonded seams and silky smooth, thin material keep the footprint light within your luggage.
The Modern Travel Bikini is one of the more expensive pairs of undies that we tested. However, we think the performance of these undies makes the price tag worthwhile. It was easy for us to give this garment high scores due to its soft and silky fabric, excellent bikini fit, bonded seams, super quick drying material, and competitive weight. A high-quality product like the Modern Travel Bikini is definitely worth the investment.
