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Title: wet wool
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 04, 2012, 12:19:13 PM: heres an interesting topic
http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2012/03/does-wool-keep-you-warm-when-wet.html (http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2012/03/does-wool-keep-you-warm-when-wet.html)
what do you think?
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: boneaddict on July 04, 2012, 12:42:56 PM: I think the last statement sums it up the best.....and that being said, if I am in a survival situation, wool is my choice of material.
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: ellensburgpo on July 04, 2012, 02:06:31 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on July 04, 2012, 12:42:56 PM
I think the last statement sums it up the best.....and that being said, if I am in a survival situation, wool is my choice of material.

:yeah:
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: whuppinstick on July 04, 2012, 02:47:32 PM: I'm surprised he went to all that work and didn't also test materials such as cotton and polyester? :dunno:
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 04, 2012, 02:53:25 PM: Quote from: whuppinstick on July 04, 2012, 02:47:32 PM
I'm surprised he went to all that work and didn't also test materials such as cotton and polyester? :dunno:
:yeah:
Wet anything is usually cooler than the dry stuff, but at least wet wool is survivable. The wet cotton/poly cools stuff off so much faster (10X in some cases).
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 04, 2012, 02:53:35 PM: Quote from: whuppinstick on July 04, 2012, 02:47:32 PM
I'm surprised he went to all that work and didn't also test materials such as cotton and polyester? :dunno:
ya i kinda thought the same thing, already have base lines, why not do a complete run down...
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 04, 2012, 02:55:03 PM: Quote from: JimmyHoffa on July 04, 2012, 02:53:25 PM
Quote from: whuppinstick on July 04, 2012, 02:47:32 PM
I'm surprised he went to all that work and didn't also test materials such as cotton and polyester? :dunno:
:yeah:
Wet anything is usually cooler than the dry stuff, but at least wet wool is survivable. The wet cotton/poly cools stuff off so much faster (10X in some cases).
for me, my poly stuff seems to dry so quick as long as i wasnt stationary i think it would be my best bet
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 04, 2012, 03:01:12 PM: Quote from: fillthefreezer on July 04, 2012, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: JimmyHoffa on July 04, 2012, 02:53:25 PM
Quote from: whuppinstick on July 04, 2012, 02:47:32 PM
I'm surprised he went to all that work and didn't also test materials such as cotton and polyester? :dunno:
:yeah:
Wet anything is usually cooler than the dry stuff, but at least wet wool is survivable. The wet cotton/poly cools stuff off so much faster (10X in some cases).
for me, my poly stuff seems to dry so quick as long as i wasnt stationary i think it would be my best bet
Certain clothes are. I like to wear the quick-dry type pants because I can move around enough that body heat dries them out and keeps sweat from building up. The faster they dry, though, the cooler they usually feel. Even when still, when layered right they dry out quickly. For the wet poly, a fleece has kept me warm but the thin layer stuff can get cold...until it dries.
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: 300rum on July 05, 2012, 08:22:38 AM: One thing about this "test" is that there are so many different weaves available in wool. I don't think a knit stocking cap is representative of what many enter the woods in (not me anyway). When I look for wool pants and coats, I am looking for a tight weave. It doesn't have to be as tight as a Filson weave but tight enough where if you poured a glass of water on it, most of it will run right off and what is left will bead up (if that makes sense). The looser the weave the more water it is going to hold in the first place. Tight wool is the way to go in the woods. Fortunately you can buy inexpensive wool pants (still) for under $20/pair that is every bit as good (and I think much, much better) as anything you will find for $100+ from the major camo companies. It doesn't look as good though, and the sheep haven't been coming out with catchy commercials and hunting shows the last few years. :chuckle:
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: boneaddict on July 05, 2012, 12:29:45 PM: also, a body is a heat PRODUCER. I don't think there is ANY product out there that PRODUCES heat.
Title: Re: wet wool
Post by: kentrek on July 06, 2012, 02:27:04 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on July 05, 2012, 12:29:45 PM
also, a body is a heat PRODUCER. I don't think there is ANY product out there that PRODUCES heat.

there is a few "heating" type clothes on the market,also the body wont produce if it doesnt have fuel..

poly sux in cold wet situations..in wet warm is fine but in my op i would never realy on my body heat to keep drying out my poly type clothes,i came real close do geting dead thinking that way