Windproofing trick for non premium wool

[reddogge]

Don't be discouraged because your non premium (but funtional and cost effective)wool hunting garment leaks like a screen door in the winter wind.  Take a tip from the golfers and buy yourself a windshirt.  Here are two shirts and one vest version.  They consist of a shell and a tightly woven nylon liner and will keep you warm without adding bulk (we have to swing a club).

In very cold weather I wear long johns, wool shirt, windshirt, non premium wool coat and keep very warm even in cold windy weather.  So wear your Asbell pullovers, Ron LaClair hunting shirts, Columbia hunting coats with confidence.  Available at any golf store on online golf stores.
 
 

[LKH]

Good idea.  My wife used to sew silk into the top 2/3's of wool pants she sewed for me.  Believe me, on Adak in the Aleutians it was a must.

[SFB]

Do you sweat a lot with that on ? I would think it would trap the moisture in.

[misfire]

These wind shirts are the best. When the weather starts turning toward the cold side up here I wear on under my riding cloths on the motorcycle. Makes all the difference in the world.

[Pinecone]

Wind shirts are great and I often use them as a layering garment with wool...even premium wool.  I know that a lot of hunters worry about them making noise, but I have personally experienced no problem with this as long as the wind barrier in beneath other layers.
Thanks for posting your timely tip, reddogge!

Claudia

[Billy]

IF a hunter/shopper gets REAL lucky you can find one (far right, above) for $3.99 at Goodwill !!!!

Since you're going for wool anyway, check the rack for windshirts and brush pants, too!

Headed out, hopefully into snow flurries and a crisp day of woods time.

[VTer]

I found that they clash with my green Masters coat.   :cool:

[sou-pawbowhunter]

My first thought was nylon=noise, but fortunately, Claudia has already addressed that.  Thanks for the tip.

[WESTBROOK]

This is good info, been wondering how to cure this very problem, and do it quietly. ANY wool, I dont care how much it cost can use a wind break behind it.

Thanks

Eric

[Jmatt1957]

Great tip thanks.

[wingnut]

VTer,

Dang bud if you have a Masters jacket, you can afford the good wool. LOL

Cabelas has a light jacket, windshirt also in camo.  I picked one up last year and use if for layering.  It will be on the list for Alaska next September.

Mike

[tippit]

I find they are still noisy even under other layers.  What works best for me is wind stopper polar fleece as a layering garment.  It doesn't seem to make much difference where the layer is for me.  Not all polar fleece wind stopper is noise free though.  Try on several different brands for the quietest material at a good outdoor store like REI.  Right now is a great time to buy the stuff...Doc

[reddogge]

The brown one I'm wearing is absolutely noise free and very soft.  The Sunderland from Scotland (blue) is a little crinkly but under a heavy wool coat you can't hear it.  It also stops the wind the best.

I walk and play with these things and don't get all sweaty or clammy but if I had a difficult hike in I'd either pack my heavy wool coat or pack the wind shirt and put it on while on stand or moving moderately or slowly.  I don't think you'd sweat anymore than a wool coat with a wind stop liner in it.

[Bill Carlsen]

Years ago I purchased a set of the green Scent Lok  suits. I am not a fan of Scent Lok but that old green suit  makes a great windbreaker and is dead silent.  I keep it just for that reason. I have also purchased some nice scent lok garments from Sierra Trading Post because these garments are usually very well made and the addition of the scent lok makes them pretty wind proof. If you have a Scent lok suit keep it for those blustery days. If you see one for sale get it....you won't be disappointed in its wind breaking properties.

[ChetterB]

Thanks for sharing I have done this for years. A word of caution -- if you are walking for any distance you may want to pack in the windproof, or walk at a pace that does not make you sweat, and yes we are all different in that regard your experience will guide your actions. Happy outdoor activity. Reddogge thanks very nice thread for us wool lovers.If you are in Wisconsin and want to golf we have some really nice courses. I will not slow you down my current handicap is zero -- you have to be decent at something. Thanks Jerry.

[reddogge]

You'll be giving me a pile of strokes.  

The wind shirt wouldn't be used all of the time, only in very cold windy weather.  That's the beauty of it, wear it or take it off.  It's not a permanent part of your wool clothing.

[maxwell]

Good info. and easy to pack when not in use.

[tradtusker]

Originally posted by VTer:
I found that they clash with my green Masters coat.    :cool:  

its a good idea did not think of it, thanks

[George D. Stout]

Good grief.....I wear "non-premium wool".....now I feel really cheap.  8^).

I have a poly hooded sweat shirt that will break the wind and is not noisy.  I can wear it over top a light wool sweater, and wear a heavy wool shirt over that.  It's not really complicated if you think about it.  

Now I don't hunt on the top of Mount Washington, in 100 mph winds, so I usually stay comfortable and warm with minimal clothing.

[Gene Charbonneau]

I had this thread on my mind for several days.
Not wanting to invest a lot in something I was unsure about, I thought I would go visit "the auction site" to see if I could find one cheap.

I did.
I got a brand new golf v-neck pullover wind shirt for $2.99 plus $2.75 shipping.  Paid with PayPal.  Didnt even have to leave my seat. SOMETIMES the internet is just great.    

Just did a "wind shirt" search.
Its worth a look.

Thanks for the idea on this.    
Wind has been howling up until a couple days ago.