I like traveling light but that means making a conscious decision to re-use certain articles of clothing...but I never spare the underwear. Whether there is a washing machine nearby, or not, I bring plenty of skivvies.
That could be changing thanks to the U.S. military and our tax dollars which funded research to reduce the cleaning cycle of underwear. Scientists have found a way to keep underwear hygienic for weeks by attaching nanoparticles then treating them with chemicals which repel water, oil, and bacteria.
While this may mean I can take one pair of boxers on my next liveaboard trip, what about B.O.?
[Via LiveScience]