I took these on a month-long trek through southern India. They were a lifesaver! Clean conditions were few and far between on my journey, but with these briefs I always felt fresh and ready to continue exploring. I certainly recommend them for hiking, though they proved to be just as great on long bus rides through the mountains as well. They performed well after being sink-washed, but to be safe I always line-dried them (even after returning home) to avoid any potential shrinkage. I will take these every time I travel from now on!