Post by: jackelope on December 21, 2009, 01:36:51 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 21, 2009, 01:43:15 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 01:44:07 PM
Depends what you are doin. I love wool. The only time I do not wear em now, without an outer layer of raingear, is when I plan on sitting in the driftboat all day. Sitting in a puddle do get old.
If you are on the move, wool is the best.
Even cheap ones don't do to bad, Codet lasted long time, Filson aint too bad either.
Post by: Mike450r on December 21, 2009, 01:45:02 PM
Post by: croix on December 21, 2009, 01:46:17 PM
There are some wool products which include dry-plus or similar linings that keep the moisture from reaching your skin. I haven't tried any of them though. For me (just another opinion) if it's warm enough to rain then it's too warm for wool. I've worn my wool in some pretty heavy snowfall and eventually it will soak through. It takes forever to dry too. It is still my clothing of choice for cold weather hunting though.
Post by: Ray on December 21, 2009, 01:48:26 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 01:57:27 PM
Will keep you alive, and comfortable in the cold and the wet.............gramps was rarely wrong.
Sheds reasonable amount of water, breathes, takes a beatin, stays warm, smells kinda funny after awhile.....what is not to like?
Chicks dig it too........nother subject.
Post by: Caseyd on December 21, 2009, 01:57:40 PM
Snowmobiled in a pair of wool bibs. Only downside is i was covered in snowballs. Looked like some 1st grader had glued hundreds of cottonballs to me :yike:
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 02:02:42 PM
Gramps did not have sleds.
Post by: jackelope on December 21, 2009, 02:10:41 PM
it sounds like i should not expect it to keep me dry.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 21, 2009, 02:14:05 PM
Post by: hoytem on December 21, 2009, 02:18:59 PM
Post by: rasbo on December 21, 2009, 02:25:43 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 21, 2009, 02:26:35 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 21, 2009, 02:31:25 PM
I hate the feel of wool drives me nuts.I heard there is some wool that is not itchy.
smartwool.
or merino wool maybe...
Post by: Shootmoore on December 21, 2009, 02:32:51 PM
If you are in the hardcore stuff, wool is your friend. Wouldn't trust my life on anything else.
Pretty much this, the fancy stuff is designed to keep you dry to keep you warm. If it fails or you work up a sweat underneath it, does not do a lot of good.
Wool keeps you warm in the wet, plus it is naturally quite, does not need to be quite +. I have been using the set from Columbia, good wool at a reasonable price. I also own several pair of German wool military pants, worth there weight in gold if you can find them. I have started adding underarmor cold gear for when it really gets frigid with good results combined with the wool.
Shootmoore
Post by: rasbo on December 21, 2009, 02:33:55 PM
cabelas is supposed to have it,I was going to buy it for montana,but not working, the arctic pants work good for now.I hate the feel of wool drives me nuts.I heard there is some wool that is not itchy.
smartwool.
or merino wool maybe...
Post by: boneaddict on December 21, 2009, 02:41:27 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 02:49:16 PM
Hard to get dead from exposure in WA from woolies.
Merino and its blends are for socks, maybe undergarments,.....sweaters if you like em. Give me coarse, thick virgin strands for the exterior. Pants, jacktet, hat.
Gramps always knew what time it was.
Post by: rasbo on December 21, 2009, 02:51:23 PM
Way I figure it, if my grandfather can spend the entire winter in the Pasayten in a pair of wool pants, then I ought to be able to trust it. Course, I wouldn't want to smell those pants after that winter. They used to make real men back in those days. Now I wear thermals underneath mine just to keep the itch down.theres still plenty of real men out there.I used to freeze my ass off calling dogs in SE Idaho and couldn't afford the good stuff.An old sheep herder said I was nuts and gave me a pair of goose down quilted long under wear,wow was that great,we became pretty good friends.It was cool he lived in a wagon kinda like the old wagon trains except on wheels
Post by: Ray on December 21, 2009, 02:51:59 PM
I just picked up one of these pullovers recently. Put a thin layer underneath if you don't like scratchiness. Made in USA.
http://www.gfredasbell.com/gfa_wool_clothing.php
Post by: rasbo on December 21, 2009, 02:55:17 PM
Wool is usually a good choice of product.I really like how quiet wool is ,im thinking polor tech undergarments that I have will work for the itchies
I just picked up one of these pullovers recently. Put a thin layer underneath if you don't like scratchiness. Made in USA.
http://www.gfredasbell.com/gfa_wool_clothing.php
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 02:58:53 PM
Got a set for 20 bucks top and bottom, seven years ago. Still use em regularly.
Glad to see somebody other than Filson makes wool gear here.
Post by: MagKarl on December 21, 2009, 04:03:15 PM
Post by: sako223 on December 21, 2009, 04:41:29 PM
Like has been mentioned some brands have water repelling treatment or fabric barriers. You can almost go broke on the good stuff with carbon and kevlar.
Post by: mossback91 on December 21, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Friends call me paul bunyon but hey Im the one that is warm and dry underneath my clothes at the end of the day!! :IBCOOL:
Noticed my outerlayers will get wet but will keep it from getting my long johns wet!! wear wool longjohns also!!
Cool thing is you can usually chake some of the water out of your wool! Sometimes get a little wet in the shoulders on a long rainy day though but never cold
I like the new cabelas wooltimate with windshear gear alot also.
Post by: actionshooter on December 21, 2009, 07:59:48 PM
Post by: mkcj on December 21, 2009, 08:24:36 PM
Post by: 300rum on December 21, 2009, 09:05:11 PM
Water will bead up on top of wool for awhile and then in very wet conditions it eventually will soak in but as everyone said wool will stay warm as long as you are wearing it. There is nothing quieter than wool. In snow it will stick to you. When wet, wool becomes very heavy. Another thing I don't like is that whenever you touch your britches your hands are wet as the rain/snow beads up on the outside.
I would personally stay away from anything that has a liner, either gortex lined wool or a jacket that has a cotton or poly type liner. The liner takes away from what wool will do for you naturally as far as getting wet goes and the liners are loud.
A couple of suggestions with wool. Most wool is dry clean only but I wash it anyway and just let it air dry. It can take a day or so to dry, just keep that in mind. I haven't had trouble with it shrinking too much if I let it air dry and wash in cold water. I wear my wool pants a tad short in the legs, you don't want them bunched up or dragging or latching on to more water and mud as the mud kind of cakes on.
Post by: mazama on December 25, 2009, 06:46:39 PM
Post by: sisu on December 25, 2009, 07:09:45 PM
Rasbo, a wool thong is probably not intended for outdoor use.
Post by: woodswalker on December 25, 2009, 09:22:37 PM
I didn't like wool much when I was young, but I sure do now. Add that to the ever growing list of stuff my dad and grandpa were right about after all.
:yeah:
Post by: stumprat on December 26, 2009, 12:03:43 AM
how waterproof is a pair of wool pants gonna be...??
Back to the original question :chuckle:
I wear wool alot. Socks, Woolrich shirts, Codet pants, Filson coat.
They are NOT waterproof. But very water resistant. I can hunt in wool all day in a steady drizzle and still be minimally damp. And warm.
If you sit on something wet. Wool will soak through. You can't expect wool to replace raingear. But I don't think that is what your question meant.
Post by: SmithCreek on December 26, 2009, 06:57:26 PM
I wore wool this elk season (rifle) in pacific county during some pretty heavy rain and did fine but its like another poster said, you have to keep moving...
Post by: Mike_D on January 07, 2010, 04:21:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2010, 04:45:08 PM
i took some cabelas git card money and bought myself a pair of the wooltimate pants in the outfitter camo color. they are really nice pants. i got them yesterday and haven't really had any opportunity to really try them out aside from a long walk with the dog last night. it was about 36-38 degrees and the pants are really warm. very comfortable and they hem them to whatever length that you want so they are long enough for me which is a bonus...plus they're on sale right now.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 07, 2010, 05:07:56 PM
-Steve
Post by: MAVsled on January 07, 2010, 07:59:42 PM
this past season I added Cabelas Outfitter Wool camo to my hunting wardrobe. Water proof, quiet, warm and it is the best wool I've ever worn in the woods...mostly because its waterproof with the Cabelas Dry Plus membrane. And man, did it rain this past 2009 deer & elk season!
So pleased with it that a few days ago, I purchased my second set (pants-parka) at 60% off the early fall catalog pricing.
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 07, 2010, 09:31:22 PM
CC Filson
Screaming deal here. Save $100. I already have two double mackinaw cruisers and three vests - wife said "No" to me :dunno: even though it's a different model. :chuckle:
http://www.territoryahead.com/jump.jsp?itemID=8687&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C6%2C135%2C248&iProductID=8687&sortBy=Sort%20by&page=1&onePage=
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 07, 2010, 09:47:57 PM
-Steve
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 08, 2010, 07:55:28 AM
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2407145262
-Steve
Post by: addicted on January 08, 2010, 08:03:38 AM
Post by: Cylvertip on January 08, 2010, 09:04:30 AM
Been jones'in after the cruiser for a while, now these great sales and nothing I can use. :bash: :bash: I think the Double Mackinaw would be too warm for me to wear more than once every couple of years.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 08, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
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need 46 minimum
Welcome to my world! When I'm in the market, I often have difficulty finding the correct size in just about anything I want.
-Steve
Post by: huntnphool on January 08, 2010, 10:16:02 AM
Post by: tlbradford on January 08, 2010, 10:48:17 AM
Post by: halflife65 on January 12, 2010, 07:26:57 AM
An even better buy on Filson Mackinaw if you're one of the smaller sizes:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2407145262
-Steve
I have one of those that I used to wear and it's certainly warm. I only wear it now in the worst of conditions or when I'm going a short distance and just sitting and glassing because I get too hot in it and I now have clothes that are much lighter in weight and pack down better if I put them in my pack. It's a quality built piece of clothing, though.
Post by: Elklassie on January 13, 2010, 12:42:14 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on January 19, 2010, 11:10:08 PM
Post by: Intruder on January 22, 2010, 09:33:54 AM
Post by: CastleRocker on January 24, 2010, 07:45:51 PM
For most of my other wool stuff, I buy it through the Sportsman's Guide, in the military surplus catalog. The 100% stuff from the Swiss army is pretty good.
Does anyone know where to find the 100% wool black long-johns? I've worn the last set I had out. I used to wear them every day under my Grundens raingear. They have so many patches and darnings in them, that I'd like to find a new pair. I've found the grey 80/20 ones, but can't seem to find the black "virgin wool" ones.