wool best for the $$$

[Hattrick]

I`m looking at dropping some $ in some good wool gear cuz i`m tired of the synthetic crap that only last a couple of years an that stuff is not cheap either. I`m looking at sleeping Indian , king of the mountain , woolrich or what ever else is out there. I have some wilderness hunts in future an i do a lot of late season deer hunting as well when its blue cold,so i think its time to spend it. Any pro`s or con`s in any direction would be helpfully.

[Bear Heart]

Check out Filson.  It will last a lifetime.

[Ron Foley]

I use King of The mountain. It will keep you warm no matter what. The pattern works well as far as camoflage. Easy to maintain. I don't think you could go wrong with it. Look at the others and compare you can't go wrong  with quality wool

[Whip]

Check out Gray Wolf Woolens (Trad Gang Sponsor)
 www.graywolfwoolens.com
Very well made custom fit wool in Predator camo patterns.  My set is in it's 5th season and I wear it a lot.  Still like brand new.  
I had a pair of KOM bibs once but sold them.  Nothing against them, but I sure like the Gray Wolf better.

[eidsvolling]

Just got back from a couple days in temps ranging from low 20s to 40s, clad in Filson whipcord pants, Smartwool socks and long johns, and a Woolrich Alaskan shirt.  It took me two centuries to wear out the last pair of Filson whipcord pants.  The Smartwool long johns are indeed superior to the synthetic stuff that I've worn for many years.  Did I mention the thorns that I bulled my way through?

[Hattrick]

This is some help for sure cuz i never new there was so many different brands. I don`t like bulky sleevves or feel like i don`t have full range of motion.

[longbowben]

KOM i wont skimp on clothing thats what keeps you in the woods longer.

[Paul WA]

Ive been looking at Rons Hunting Shirts

[Shaun]

Not real fancy, but great dollar value from Columbia brand. If you got the money to go top drawer, Grey Wolf or Filson.

[Jerry Wald]

I like my sleeping indian wools and gaiters. I have the hat, the shirt and the parka...very nice stuff

Jer Bear

[woodchucker]

My "GoodWill" thrift store wool sweaters and pants keep me just as warm as any of that "high priced" wool clothing out there.....

(I should probly stay out of this one)  

[vermonster13]

I've had Johnson Woolens coats and pants that I've outgrown but none I've worn out.

[ChuckC]

I have a set of Grey Wolf Bibs and jacket / shirt in pradator pattern.  lent it to my buddy to try.  he liked it so much he now has a set too.
ChuckC

[tradwannabe]

i go to my local surplus store and pick up the german wool pants, lots of pockets, neutral brown kaki colour and i wear them at -40 degrees with wool longjohns. $40.

[Jason Jelinek]

I got a Filson Double Mac Cruiser about 4 years ago.  I wear it every day from November to Mid-March and it still looks like it's brand new.  I've never had that experience with any other coat I've owned.

I really like it down to about 15 degrees with just about any wind.  When it gets to -10, I need more layers.

I have some Swedish Army surplus pants I got for $10 about the same time and they've been some great pants.

Jason

[Hattrick]

How are the sleeves on this stuff? are they bulky at all or they narrow cut? I`ve seen some wool stuff with noise wind stopper liners has this been an issue?

[Whip]

My Gray Wolf wool don't seem bulky in the sleeves to me at all.  I wear a normal arm guard, but that's it.  They do offer the option of lining, but I ordered mine without and just layer underneath as needed for the temps.  I do like vests for layering so that I am not adding more bulk to the arms where it isn't needed as much.

[leatherneck]

I have both SI and KOM and love them both. Yea, they may be a little pricey, but remember" Cry once(initial cost) or cry often(freezing all the time), you make the choice". I also have a Filson Mac Cruiser and although I love it, the wool is not wooven as tight as SI or KOM. Never tried Grey Wolf.(honey are you reading this post,x-mas is coming)    

Mike

[Hattrick]

I`m not loaded but cheap is usaly more $$ in the long run so i dont mind the cost if it is quality stuff, that old saying you only get what pay for has a lot merit. The bad thing is there not any local shops to try on this stuff so this were you guys are helping on these little details that could present a problem for a bowhunter. Leathernech wick one do you prefer so far SI or KOM are at the top of my list i may put a call into Grey Wolf also i`ve not herd much about them

[SpikeMaster]

For those of you that have worn them, are the Filson Whipcord pants noisy?