Wool hunting clothes
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Thinking about upgrading my 20 year old inventory of Wal Mart cold weather gear. For those that are a fan of wool gear, any recommendation on what to get and where to get it? What are the pros and cons?
I don't mind spending a few bucks if you can convince me it is worth it.
Or are the modern, high-end brands like Sitka, KUIU, First Lite, etc.... a better product? I am open to any and all suggestions.
This will be for deer hunting purposes mainly.
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Johnson’s Woolen Mills in Vermont….got all my wool pants and wool jacket there…Buy once,cry once ! Can’t beat good old traditional wool gear.
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Johnson’s Woolen Mills in Vermont….got all my wool pants and wool jacket there…Buy once,cry once ! Expensive but well worth it, same goes for Filson. I have a Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser that's close to forty years old and still going strong. It'll set you back the better part of $500.
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I just ordered some stuff from Kuiu a few weeks ago and really like it. I ordered more last night. Sitka seems to be more of a western hunters brand and Sitka eastern. Take a look through their lines and see what fits your hunting style better.
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Ibought my last pair of wool pants, several years ago , at cabelas , if I remember right. We have a mennonite group in our area . I would be surprised , if they might have them . Can't beat wool for huntin pants. Something I have noticed in our hunting group. the young guys mostly wear modern fabrics. the old guys wear wool. Do we know something , they don't. old243 Old timers know that when wool absorbs moisture it produces heat. On a rainy or snowy day, it's like wearing a self heating coat. Lol I still have woolrich but I like my insulated rain suit made of quite cloth.
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I think I'm repeating myself; I used to be a wool lover, however, these new synthetics have really made wool obsolete for the outdoorsman. I just got done guiding a 10 day bear hunt in some of the most brutal weather I've ever experienced. Eight out of the ten days it was blowing 30-50mph nearly continuously, along with rain showers.
Wool would have gotten soaked the first day (with or without rain gear) and would have remained wet the entire hunt.
A base layer (long johns and long T's) of poly; I like Underamour 2.0 series, then a ploy fleece layer over that, then outer gear, and you are nearly bullet proof. Then when you do get wet, everything will dry in a very short time with either a little heat -even lantern heat- or hung out in a little wind for a few minutes. You will never dry wool this way.
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I use both and most is from yard sales or the 2nd hand store. I like the wool but it does get HEAVY when wet. I remember when I was a kid and my dad bought me a P-coat from the Korena war surplus store that thing was war and I thought that there never could be a warmed coat ever = wrong the modern stuff does have its place too.......jk
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I think I'm repeating myself; I used to be a wool lover, however, these new synthetics have really made wool obsolete for the outdoorsman. I just got done guiding a 10 day bear hunt in some of the most brutal weather I've ever experienced. Eight out of the ten days it was blowing 30-50mph nearly continuously, along with rain showers.
Wool would have gotten soaked the first day (with or without rain gear) and would have remained wet the entire hunt.
A base layer (long johns and long T's) of poly; I like Underamour 2.0 series, then a ploy fleece layer over that, then outer gear, and you are nearly bullet proof. Then when you do get wet, everything will dry in a very short time with either a little heat -even lantern heat- or hung out in a little wind for a few minutes. You will never dry wool this way. X2 only way to go.
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X3 I haven't worn wool other than around town in 40 years. Layering is the way to go whether it's work or play.
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About the only wool i still wear is smart wool ski socks.
I have a ton of old running gear...tights, shirts, 3/4 zips, etc. I layer using a few of these pieces. Outside layer is usually just a heavy sweatshirt and old jeans. I walk my coyote line quite a bit so don't like to go too heavy on a coat unless its at or below zero and a wind. Good gloves, socks, and stocking hat are most important to me.
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X3 I haven't worn wool other than around town in 40 years. Layering is the way to go whether it's work or play. Yup, another reason heavy wool, or any other, is a bad idea in the south. I've been accused of leaving a trail of clothes scattered through the woods. We may start a day at 20° and hit 70° by lunch.
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I love wool but the problem I have with most of the hunting wool is it seems to be geared towards yanks and canucks being made of heavyweight fabric. Down here that stuff will have me breaking out in long handle drenching sweat on the walk in resulting in freezing heat loss once I take my stand.
I'd love to find some lighter weight wool pants and possibly shirts. I have found some lightweight wool union suits.
I like union suits over two piece as I can unbutton down the front to vent excess heat on the walk in and button up on stand.
I don't care for most synthetics for outer wear as they don't breathe or wick as well as wool or even cotton plus most are magnets for burrs, stick tights and beggar lice.
That leaves me wearing cotton and cotton blends which is fine as long as it's dry. Any moisture including heavy dew or frost and I'm dealing with wet britches. I wear wool jerseys in the summer when cycling. It seems counterintuitive but the wicking properties keep me very cool.
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