Vesuvius Trunks

I’ve always looked for comfortable and stylish underwear that kept things where they were supposed to be and looked great. I have a bin full of different brands I’ve tried, and somehow Krakatoa summed up the best of the best in one stellar design. Favorite features are how fresh the material is even after a long day of busyness and even a session at the gym. Additionally, the fly design is more than overdue. Thanks Krakatoa for having me in business in 3 seconds or less when things are urgent. They’re great in the fact that they position your manliness prominently, but don’t make you look obscene in public. They stretch with you in any situation. The waistband is very comfortable. They’re very durable through multiple washings. Take it from a guy who has like 25 different brands in his closet. These are the ones.

I'm picky about my underwear. It's been my entire adult life struggle... finding something that is supportive, gives the right amount of lift (hate sitting on the boys!), and having an adequately sized cup to hold the junk... who makes the perfect pair? Well, so far, Krakatoa is taking the win. They're comfortable, they're breathable, they don't have too high of a rise (short guy here!)... they're really quite perfect! Alex is great and willing to have an open and blunt conversation when there are issues with size / fit. Support local / small business! We little people help make the world go round!

I’ve worn boxers for a very long time with a mix of a boxer brief here and there mainly for sports. Since wearing Krakatoa’s, I have emptied my drawers(literally, lol) and wear Krak’s full time now! Amazing quality, amazing cut, amazing feeling. Best I’ve ever had.

Thank you Alex for your dedication in making the best boxer brief. Your Customer Service department (Jon+) is fantastic as well!

Awesome. The most comfortable underwear I’ve ever worn. They’re super breathable and fit close to the body, but the banana-hammock portion stretches with me depending on my mood, so I’m never suddenly uncomfortable in that area. Almost like not wearing underwear, which is what I would prefer before I tried these. Now I wish I had more than the one pair. Might go for a M size next time, which will fit better when I’m not cutting weight. I can’t say enough about how much I love them.

There’s something about slipping into a pair of underwear that gets it—that understands a man’s body and celebrates it. From the moment I pulled these Krakatoa Vesuvius trunks out of the package, I could tell they were designed for a man who knows exactly what he’s got and isn’t afraid to let it be admired.

The first thing that hit me? The fabric. Smooth, soft, seductive to the touch. But what really caught my attention? That pouch. I own a fair number of pouch underwear, but this? This was different. Bigger. Roomier. Almost daring me to see just how much it could handle. I’d sized up from a Small to a Medium after a tighter experience with a different Krakatoa model (see my video review of the Pinatubo trunks), and I’m glad I did. (For reference, I'm a 32" waist.)

Pulling these trunks on felt like slipping into something made just for me. The waistband, perfect: secure but never restrictive, hugging my hips without pressing in. But let’s talk about the star of the show: the Caldera Pouch. Unlike other enhancing underwear that squeeze, lift, and present your package like it’s on display (and maybe it should be!), this pouch does something sexier: It simply lets you be. No artificial lift, no forced positioning. Just pure, effortless, natural masculinity for those guys whose junk puts the "man" in "manhood." It cradles you, holds you away from your legs, and lets your cock and balls settle into a soft, stretchy hammock where they can hang, swing, and move without…