I bet your mom told you that you should never leave the house without clean underwear. She gave you a lot of reasons why you shouldn't go to the store without them, though the main reason was every mom's go-to reason:

"You might get hit by a bus!"

And if that's the risk for just walking to the store, imagine what might happen when you're traveling the world!

That's where travel underwear from great brands like Scottevest and Tilley Endurables (for men & women) come in!

But first off... why do you need travel underwear?

Travel underwear are a must for any extended trip. They're

• quick drying,
• odor defying, 
• anti-stain,
• anti bacterial,
• and sweat wicks away fast

Travel underwear are perfect for extended trips because you can take fewer pairs. Just wash in the sink and let dry overnight. They're also great for shorter trips, for the beach, or just in case!

We recommend Scottevest's Travel Boxers 2.0 which feature a button fly and two pockets (one on the rear and one on the front) which are perfect for carring a cellphone and passport. The button fly and quick drying material make them perfect swim trunks, should you happen to wander onto a beautiful hidden beach or pristine waterfall.

We're big fans of Victorinox's Werks Traveler 4.0. And it's not just us, it 'werks for Oprah too! Werks Traveler has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine's "LOVE THAT!" section!.

And now, it's available in the hottest color for this year:

PURPLE!

We love the look of mixing pieces of the new Purple with the vibrant Emerald!

And don't think that Purple is the only new color that Victorinox has up their sleeves! Cobalt Blue joins the lineup in October 2011, giving you the chance to find a color that matches your personality perfectly!