Wool: what is your preference?

[Justin Falon]

Looking at some new wool. Very very cold out now.
If you have experience with wool, please let me know.  King of the Mountain, Beagle Wear, Hidden Wolf, etc.  I have considered some of the new "high tech" stuff but just cannot see myself wearing it. For the first time in 35 years, I got froze out twice this fall. Looking at all options for cold and wind!!

justin

[steadman]

Hey Justin I'm using KUIU and first lite layered. With a decent shell. Gives me mobility. But I'm not in a tree in Dec. Good luck on your search.

[sveltri]

For the money cabelas wooltimate is pretty awesome

[Justin Falon]

I've heard that more than once about Wooltimate. I will take another look.

[bluemoonrising]

Two Tracks wool felt will do the trick. Wool felt is like wool on steroids. Peace!

[Jasper2]

I completely agree on the Wooltimate.....hard to beat the warmth for the money. Picks up burrs like crazy though. Actually, Cabelas brand Outfitter wool is pretty darn nice too.
If it gets that cold though...... The Heater body suit is where it's at. Takes a little getting used to but I've never been warmer on stand.

[Justin Falon]

Keep em coming...
When I was younger I could stay warm in darn near anything. MIddle age has me staying closer to home and worried more about what I am wearing.

[Orion]

I have a lot of KOM stuff.  Very good, but no wool completely blocks the wind.  Hidden wolf is a bit tighter weave. Also good stuff.  The heaviest wool I have is Autumnwood.  Has a pretty good nylon liner as well to block the wind. I wear it in the coldest temperatures.   Any of the aforementioned is good stuff. Haven't owned Beaglewear, but I've read good things about it as well.

Part of it is getting old. In my 30s, 40s, and 50s, I really didn't have very warm clothing, but I could take the cold.  Now that I'm in my late 60s, I have better clothes, but my body ain't what it used to be.

Any of the high quality wool you mentioned will go a long way toward keeping you warm.  When it gets really cold, minus 10 or colder, you might just have to come out of the woods for a while and warm up. That's what I do now.

[Justin Falon]

well I am hunting within walking distance of my front door so coming inside is not a problem. I am leaning toward Hidden Wolf and/or Beagle Wear. They seem moderately priced compared to KOM and Autumnwood. I know what you are saying that none of them are perfect.

[CRS]

I will add to the Cabela's Wooltimate vote.  I have owned KOM, Columbia, Hidden Wolf and other lesser known brands.

[Wudstix]

Wool under fleece for me.  Goodwill brand.

[TRAP]

Been a KOM wool guy for years and love it.  I will always have some around here, but I recently bought some Sitka gear and it blocks wind better, is way lighter, it's functional and it is very quiet.  Not as quiet as wool, and I don't think it breathes as well as wool, but on those dead calm days wool will work fine.  If the Sitka gear holds up over time, it's likely going to become my "go-to" clothing when the weather gets really nasty.

The Fanatic Jacket is just simply "made" for hunting whitetails.

[babs]

The wooltimate is good until about 30 degrees anything under that u need more layers. The one thing I don't like about is the length of coat it needs to be longer. It rides up on your back. If it was a little thicker and longer it would be perfect. The camo is awesome in the fall here in PA. It goes on sale often and is a great buy just not perfect.

[wooddamon1]

Wooltimate for me, as for length of the jacket I agree, could be longer. I solved that by getting an XL vest, usually wear L. Plenty of coverage and warm with fleece and wool layers.

[Billy]

hmmm,,,buncha old guys; sitting inside, chewin the fat, havin some drink, some eats, sharing a pipe....

ya think we are learning the 'Tradition' of ...
'These old bones are wiser, now..!!"

I use a Webfoots body-sock,thin wool sweater, wool vest, heavier sweater (cold) OR
Windshear sweater is outer layer (windy)

My head and neck are where I fight the chills.
Two beanies or A Bomber, fur hat, Neck gaiter is first piece on, though!!

Though, I am trying to adapt an old buffl'r robe to ground hunting..

Stay warm, have smiles, enjoy the laffs...!!

[PeteA]

Look into Day One Camo. Really nice stuff.

[Justin Falon]

Getting warm just reading these posts!!!

[tracker12]

I am a mix and match person.  I love merino wool as my base layer top and bottom (I use either smart wool or Ibex brand).  On top goes a second heavier Ibex merino wool top then my LL Bean Guide Wool Shirt.  Next I wear a Sika Gear Jacket.  If it is really cold I will layer a goose down jacket or vest over the Wool Shirt.  I either wear my Sitka gear 90% pants for cold days or a old pair of plaid Woolrich wool pants for those extra cold days.  I ralely hunt in dyas that are in the minus degrees but when I do "the goose down comes out.    Big thing is to keep the head and neck warm. I wear a wool bacalava and wool or fleece hat.

[Ron Vought]

I would check out Silent Predator. SP is very good wool and is along the lines of KOM and Filson at a lower cost. I just recently bought the Grizzly jacket which is more geared towards bow hunting and have the Dakota vest on the way. You will be very happy with Silent Predator wool.

Ron

[Marc B.]

I have a set of KOM and a set of Silent Predator. They are the same stuff and the SP is way less expensive. These days all I ever wear is the pants.

I use Asbell wool mainly on top and layer it according to the conditions. I would take a serious look at Asbell's zippered jacket and sherpa vest and figure out your system from there.

You will save a lot of money and stay warm while looking good