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Offline sixgun_symphony

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Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« on: January 08, 2022, 08:44:48 AM »
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2022, 09:05:41 AM »
Some people don't tolerate wool on skin well, my wife being one, but I have always had wool cloths of some sort. They work well.
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2022, 09:37:17 AM »
I have some fleece clothing that’s 25 years old. It’s tough and keeps me warm. The newer stuff doesn’t compare to the old stuff………transitioning back to wool.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2022, 11:06:18 AM »
Underlayers are fleece and synthetics. Outer layer is wool due to durability and less flammable.
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2022, 11:10:41 AM »
Do you light yourself on fire that often?
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2022, 11:14:03 AM »
My two favorite deer hunting items are a fleece vest and fleece hoodie in camp orange.

Real cold wool pants.
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2022, 12:49:20 PM »
Used to wear fleece camo, but had a lot of ticks,even when I sprayed well. Switched out of the fleece and have no problem now if I spray well. Not sure if the fleece seemed to attract them or not, but won't be going back to it.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2022, 01:30:05 PM »
Do you light yourself on fire that often?

When you camp and stay out in the woods for extended periods you have lots of warming fires.

Guys who don't have burn holes in there outdoor clothing most likely shoot a 6.5 Creedmore and drive home every night to be with their electric blankey. :chuckle:
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2022, 01:54:16 PM »
Now that I think about it, I have burned/melted several pieces of fleece over the years. Wool not so much. Not saying it may not have been coincidental with other factors, mind you.
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2022, 03:29:39 PM »
Some people don't tolerate wool on skin well, my wife being one, but I have always had wool cloths of some sort. They work well.

I’ve never heard of anyone not tolerating merino wool; it is like cotton next to your skin for feel but with all the qualities of wicking and odor resistant as old fashion wool.

Grid fleece is also a great wicking mid base layer to couple with merino wool base layers.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2022, 03:37:06 PM »
Wool is great, but it isn't cheap and likely not the best solution for everything.  I find it hard to argue with your $10 fleece hat that lasts 500 years is warm and comfortable, doesn't absorb any water and everyone owns about 10 of them already.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2022, 03:38:18 PM »
Fleece and the synthetic stuff makes me sweat when its against my skin. I avoid it for base layers where merino wool keeps me comfortable whether I'm hiking or sitting.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2022, 09:48:17 PM »
Do you light yourself on fire that often?

When you camp and stay out in the woods for extended periods you have lots of warming fires.

Guys who don't have burn holes in there outdoor clothing most likely shoot a 6.5 Creedmore and drive home every night to be with their electric blankey. :chuckle:

Joking aside, if you spend a lot of autumn nights in the woods you just cannot avoid burn holes.  (Melted boots are a different problem...)
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2022, 09:56:26 PM »
Do you light yourself on fire that often?

When you camp and stay out in the woods for extended periods you have lots of warming fires.

Guys who don't have burn holes in there outdoor clothing most likely shoot a 6.5 Creedmore and drive home every night to be with their electric blankey. :chuckle:

You forget their snoobaroo forester  :rolleyes:
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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2022, 06:47:20 AM »
Do you light yourself on fire that often?

When you camp and stay out in the woods for extended periods you have lots of warming fires.

Guys who don't have burn holes in there outdoor clothing most likely shoot a 6.5 Creedmore and drive home every night to be with their electric blankey. :chuckle:

You forget their snoobaroo forester  :rolleyes:

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2022, 08:00:19 AM »
One of the main reasons that I went back to wool, merino, for base layers, is the STINK of synthetic.  I smell a lot better after a few days when wearing merino base layers, and that is good when I can't put clean clothes on every day.  Also I think that it is warmer.

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Re: Stopped using fleece, went back to wool.
« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2022, 10:51:53 AM »
One of the main reasons that I went back to wool, merino, for base layers, is the STINK of synthetic.  I smell a lot better after a few days when wearing merino base layers, and that is good when I can't put clean clothes on every day.  Also I think that it is warmer.

Synthetic also retains odors.  Once it's been stunk you might as well throw it away.  Not so with wool. 

The shirt in my avatar is a Prana Yoga long sleeve wool tee.  Not sure they expected it to be used in this manner.

 


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