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I'm a big fan of wool. I wear a base layer then my wool military pants. When the temps drop though I need another layer. Any suggestions for an affordable (inexpensive) wool layer for in between the two? Thank you all.
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Merino wool, minus 33 base layer underwear.
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Sorry Matt, I see now you wear a base layer.
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I would look at the Merino wool layers 3rivers sells.
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No worries Don. Thanks James but I was hoping for something less expensive.
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for in between wool and wool. i wear fleece.
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The military surplus poly pro over the merino.
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I buy US made Coldpruf long underwear for adout $25 bucks that are 40% merino or military poly pro for about $5-10. Both work great as multiple layers.
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For just sitting in a stand, a small wool blanket or heavy wool shirt on your lap does a lot to keep you warm. You would be surprised the difference it makes.
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I roll mil-surp polypro and love it. Or in extreme cold puffy pants over.
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Wool sweater. Goodwill/Thrift Store for the best deals.
On the bottom I wear Terramar longs under heavy wool bibs.
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Matt,if it is dry you can add a goose down vest,650 fill coozy hot,light weight and pretty cheap not bulky either.
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I've picked up alot of 100% wool sweaters from the Goodwill. Can't beat the price! I don't think I've ever give over 3 or 4 bucks for anything I've bought there.
Jason
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Are you just looking for a layer for your legs?
If so, like said above the military heavy poly pro over the merino does help.
Is it cold or wind blowing through thats getting to you?
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Dave yeah I'm looking for leg protection. Wind is what gets me most. Winter is coming quick and be cold even when the wind doesn't blow. Lots of good ideas here. Thanks.
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I broke down a couple years ago ( because I was sick of being froze ) and bought some wooltimate fleece pants with the windshear. That is some of the best money I've ever spent. Good base layer is a must, but a good outer layer that cuts the wind is a life saver!
Jason
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Wind is tough, windshear layers work but are costly. What size outer pants do you wear? Are they big enough to fit another layer without being tight? Tight is not good. I think I have a pair of windshear fleece pant liners here that I don't wear, if they fit I'll send them to you. They are bulkier than merino long underwear, so you have to take that into consideration if they will fit under your wool.
Another option is to just put another layer or two of merino on over the first. If your military outer wool has a loose weave, the wind will still get through though.
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Dave pm sent.
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In late season when it is in the teeens or single digits with ANY wind over 5mph we wear our Cabelas Revolution Fleece pants with Dry Plus lining which is windproof. The wind is robbing you of your lofted warm air in your wool. I think those Cabelas pants are less than $100.
Great advice and offer from Dave above as well. You can also, if cost is the largest factor, try some cheap wind breaker pants from Wally World or Dick's Sporting Goods in between your base layer and outer layer ??? Would keep the wind breaker pants quieter and concealed under you outer layer and protect the loft and warm air of your base layer. JMHO
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I bought some Duofold Sportsman merino wool blend long underwear from my local Farm and Fleet. I think it's something like 70% wool. Made a huge difference! I were insulated fleece bibs and my wool longhunter shirt from Ron LaClair's shop. Having that long shirt hanging past your butt makes a huge difference.
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When it's really cold. I wear 2 base layers. A medium weight and a light weight, or two medium weights.
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I wear cabelas outfitter dry plus wool bibs. Of course I doesn't get all that cold here in Ga. They are a bit heavy though and really need a belt at waist to make them more confortable.
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Right now ive been wearing the asbell wool pullover, it keeps me pretty warm but not when temps get real cold. Does anyone wear a wool vest or something similar over the asbell pullovers? Just wondering if this would be too much bulk.
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buckeye... yes ! I love my Gray Wolf Woolens vest for late season. Best piece of gear I own for warmth and keeping my bow arm slim in late season. I wear my Ullfrotte' 400 gram wool mock neck top zipped all the way up, then a Cabelas or Goodwill wool sweater, then the GWW vest over that. On a brutal cold day say less than 20 degrees and windy my arms get a little cold with the wind being able to blow thru the Ullfrotte' and loose weave of a wool sweater.
I am wanting to buy a thin wool pullover with a wind liner now for just that very reason. I am saving my nickels for a GWW pullover that is lined most likely. Hear me now and believe me later.... a GWW vest is what you need. Mine is lined with Conformax for wind and also insulated. I really do not see how I did without it ! Love the flip up collar, deep pockets, etc, etc. I bought a Cabelas wind shear lined sweater on sale last year but man is it heavy and the liner is waaaaay toooooo loud for stick and string hunting like we do. :coffee:
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If you are cold after a wool base and wool military, chances are you are in snow. I'd look for a windproof, waterproof pant to go over the rest.
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If it is just cold, as opposed to REALLY COLD the extra base layer could well be a pair of skier's silk long johns under the merino wool. It is surprisingly effective. I wear a fleece vest as an extra layer as it helps keep the core warm without being too bulky in the arms.