Little Sherri Posted November 29 Posted November 29 Many of us here have to be acknowledged as diaper experts; we love them, and/or, we spend some, a lot, or all of our time in them, and have been doing so for years. We can slice and dice their attributes and failings any number of ways, but most often, I tend to see them ranked by: Absorbency/Capacity - sheer payload capability Reliability - this can be different than capacity - some high capacity diapers will soak up an aquarium, but can exhibit press-out leaks way before they're "full" Value for the dollar - maximum capacity/reliability for the buck Aesthetics - cuteness, femininity, accurately portraying your preferred diaper era - appearances However, I suspect that our demographics skew younger than those of the average adult medical diaper buyer; sure, the ads depict a couple at the basecamp of Everest, preparing for their ascent while wearing Tena "briefs" they bought at Walmart, but the reality is that the majority of those products are being consumed by people sitting, reclining, or palliating, for most of their days. SO, my question is, what are your favourite diapers for active living - hiking, jogging, skiing, biking, pickle ball, golf, softball, taking the dog for a long walk, exploring a city, etc?
Cute_Kitten Posted November 29 Posted November 29 My personal favorite is Rearz Active Air. It is thin yet fairly absorbent (It won't compare to something like a Northshore Megamax or Sunkiss Masterpiece or a Rearz high capacity diaper) but for me it is abosrbent for a thiner cloth backed diaper. It's my favorite go-to day diaper when I would prefer discretion or I don't need a high-capacity plastic backed diaper. My other favorite is North Shore Go Supreme pullups. In my experience they're about as absorbent as the Active Air. I have not compared them, I have not tested them or seen what diaper can hold the most in tests and capacity etc. I'm only judging by my own usage and only speaking about my own experience. Both the Active Air diapers and the Go Supreme pullups have served me well. They fit my body well, they are both very comfortable, and I have never leaked in either the diapers or the pullups despite multiple wettings. I've gotten max of 4-5 hours out of each of them during various activities. I've worn them shopping, ice skating (nothing fancy lol just regular skating at a public park), walking in the park, at an amusement park, walking all over the zoo (in those two cases I did have to change my diaper since those were long days. I wanted thinner diapers for discretion + ease of movement vs a crinkly and bulky higher capacity diaper) 1
Little Sherri Posted November 29 Author Posted November 29 1 hour ago, Cute_Kitten said: My personal favorite is Rearz Active Air. One of my go-to's as well. A great product for the price point and purpose.
ValentinesStuff Posted November 29 Posted November 29 I'm too busy reclining to be active. The bad knee doesn't help either. 1
rusty pins Posted November 30 Posted November 30 19 hours ago, ValentinesStuff said: I'm too busy reclining to be active. The bad knee doesn't help either. This, At my age with needing knee replacement and other joint issues I'm not as active as I was in my 20's or 30's. Going about my day running a few errands when I have to doesn't put stress on my diapers. Betterdry is my go to all day diaper when out of town running errands or Christmas shopping. 3 years ago I took a vacation trip to Wisconsin Dells for about 4 to 5 days and wore all the time. Walking the trails at the boat stops in 85 degree humid weather did put a strain on all my diapers. Mega Max had a lining failure and when I got to my motel room to change, diaper padding fell out all over the floor. That also happened with a Betterdry but not as bad. Activity, hot and humid weather and wet diapers can put a strain on any diaper. 3
Stroller Posted December 1 Posted December 1 Well I'm not particularly active at the moment, thanks to the cattle that trampled me in July. But normally anything up to about a 5 mile walk I just wear my normal terry washables, with extra washable inserts. Folded in a Chinese fold, pinned with a Snappi and 2 3-inch nappy pins. It's only on longer walks that I take things a bit more seriously & aim to minimise chafing and nappy disintegration. Usually that means a Tena Maxi pullup with an extra disposable insert, and careful management of my fluid intake over the day. These pullups don't usually fall to pieces over a day's hiking, unlike some tabbed nappies I've tried, and they are very comfortable over long distances. I always carry a change of course, but usually don't need it. They are no protection against cows though... 1
DiapergirlWB Posted December 2 Posted December 2 I like the Go supreme got some capacity and flexability. 2
fillemup Posted December 2 Posted December 2 The high capacity diapers I use as my overnight diaper is the Megamax in the colder months and the Seni Quatro in the warmer months. 2
tommyneedsdiapers90 Posted December 2 Posted December 2 Anything cloth backed is ideal for when I'm being active or generally doing grown up stuff while still needing a diaper (either physically or emotionally). The abus ones are my favorite cuz they hold a lot and those tabs hold snuggly, kings and gatorz 2
Little Sherri Posted December 2 Author Posted December 2 5 hours ago, tommyneedsdiapers90 said: kings and gatorz Yeah I bought these on a lark, basically, because I liked their appearance - they remind me of Pampers Cruisers from the mid-2000's. However I was surprised to note that they're not just a novelty product, they're a pretty good diaper. I find them expensive for regular use - they're about $5 a diaper up here in Canada - but if you can get your hands on them for less, or if your budget allows, I could see them being a good diaper for an active "baby" to wear. 4
SpiderBaby Posted December 2 Posted December 2 When it comes to an active diaper for a active baby like me, I like little Kings and super dry kids and Dino rawrs. They're really good diapers and add to that baby feel. Also when I was 6 years old and in school I remember wearing a '90s vintage style diaper with teddy bears on it. So the super dry kids are just like that, which make them my favorite cuz it reminds me of when I was a baby. 1
Spanky Posted December 4 Posted December 4 I'm not a super active person, but when I do go out diapered, I'll usually wear a Crinklz Astronaut. They start out fairly thin and, despite their name, they're fairly quiet under my clothes. I've went to the grocery store in them, walks around the block, deer hunting and I've cut the grass in my Crinklz diaper. 1
rusty pins Posted December 4 Posted December 4 6 hours ago, Spanky said: I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink Dos Equis. I'm not a super active person, but when I go out diapered, I wear Crinklz! My interpretation! 1
2sail2 Posted Saturday at 11:34 AM Posted Saturday at 11:34 AM Amazon overnight pull up. My latest fav is DryDirect Ultimate pull up. 1
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