I’m at a point where my diaper collection are all AB/DL brands (plus Abena M4). Obviously, for several reasons, I kind of want to save those just for special occasions: lengthy regressions, meet-ups, etc. I want to invest in an “anytime diaper” which I can throw on and wear throughout the day like happy underwear without being too conspicuous, or something I can throw on just to wet/mess in and then immediately change without feeling wasteful.
Tranquility ATN used to be my longtime go-to for this purpose, but this time I’d like a cloth-backed for something more breathable and discreet (when wearing but not using in public) and, as I’m not incontinent, the only functionality I care about is the ability to hold one, maybe two wettings for a short time in private. I’m not really concerned with getting the most out of a diaper - I have a closet full of good brands for that - I’m just looking for a decent “disposable disposable” for when I just feel like wearing or quickly using “a diaper”.
I’ve decided I’ll likely buy in bulk this time around…I’ve tried samples of many store brands and lower medical grades a long time ago (Tena, Attends, Molicare, Prevail, Walmart, CVS, etc.), but I’ve kind of mixed them up in my memory, so odds are good I’ve tried a specific brand and model at some point, but I want to make sure I commit to something not terrible before I end up with, like, 96 of them.
That being said, what is your favorite (or least hated) store brand you’d commit to buy at a reasonable price? I remember being impressed with Tena’s feel and performance, though, purely aesthetically, I would like an all-white brand.
I typically stick to walgreens max capacity certainty brand for cost effective use. They are my go to for day wear and i will wear them under an abdl diaper if i want the bulky feel and print but dont plan on getting full use out of a high capacity diaper.
If you’re looking for plain everyday diapers check out Northshore. They have a large selection of everyday diapers raging from quick use diapers to all day diapers.
I was considering Tena since they’re cheap in bulk and I’ve liked what I’ve worn before; in fact, I’m pretty sure I’ve worn that one since I remember the green. They might be my top choice so far.
I’ve never tried Walgreens; back before I started buying AB/DL diaper, Walmart’s Assurance used to be my regular store brand, which weren’t great but not terrible. I might have to buy a single pack of the Walgreens and give them a test run.
Interestingly enough, I’m wearing a Supreme Lite right now. I like Northshore a lot and order from them semi-regularly, but they’re at a weird middle stage where they’re cheaper than AB/DL brands but more expensive than store disposables, and I feel like I should go in one direction or the other instead. I was going to order some cloth-backed Supreme Lites, though, so I’ll see how I feel about those.
For quick and dirty, I usually go with walgreens briefs, they come in around 40 packs, and they are around $15 to $20 depending on the sales going on (constantly)
