merino wool

[BSK]

OK, I admit it. That stuff is the BOMB! Warmest base layer I've ever worn.

 

[Wrangler95]

I bought some this year,its lightweight and warm!

 

[JN]

Yup once I learned how to layer with wool I very rarely use my heavy insulated bibs and jacket. It has to be windy and down in the 20's to bring those out. Most my hunting is done with a wicking base layer and a wool layer under my regular hunting clothes. Wool layer thickness depends on the temp. I also use a light weight puffy jacket that is made to be quiet.

 

[THE DUKE]

What thickness do y'all get for 25-35 temps

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

Here's a tip, if you don't have to look like a MossyKuiu1stLite pro team member:

Go to Goodwill and fumble through their sweaters. I have found several 100% or 80% merino wool sweaters that I use as mid layers.

 

[deerhunter10]

Outstanding stuff. I pair it with fleece a lot of times and I couldn't tell you the last time I wore any of my heavy insulated stuff. Nice also to keep the bulk down.

 

[DCA-DEER]

Bought some this year they are awesome

 

[Stumpsitter]

What thickness do y'all get for 25-35 temps

Black ovis mid weight. With a light layer of 32degree heat underneath. As long as you're not walking up a mountain a long distance you should be fine, otherwise you'll roast if you're like me. If I'm walking up a steep mountain for a long distance I go in cold. I'll carry my wool in a zip lock and tie my outer layer to my pack.

 

[JN]

What thickness do y'all get for 25-35 temps

I use First Lite Furnace at those temps. It is very warm and I do not wear it walking in because I will be sweating.

Of course temperature and if you are hot or cold is subjective. If you are one of those people that doesn't like the cold and is always cold you are going to be cold no matter what you do. A guy I hunt with is this way and once it gets cold he is in a box stand with a heater and won't hunt anywhere else.

 

[Gravey]

What thickness do y'all get for 25-35 temps

I use First Lite Furnace at those temps. It is very warm and I do not wear it walking in because I will be sweating.

Of course temperature and if you are hot or cold is subjective. If you are one of those people that doesn't like the cold and is always cold you are going to be cold no matter what you do. A guy I hunt with is this way and once it gets cold he is in a box stand with a heater and won't hunt anywhere else.

Agree with the first lite furnace set and yes you'll sweat your rear off if you have an uphill walk or any distance at all. Somebody mentioned 32degrees lightweight base layer and I might try that under them or another lightweight set. It was 31 Saturday morning and I had the furnace top on, Sitka grinder zip T over that and then when I got in the stand put a windproof fleece pullover from natural gear on and never got cold. Had a jacket but didn't use it.

 

[BSK]

Mine are 340 and for a stand sit at freezing, awesome. I sure as heck wouldn't want to climb a mountain in them though.

 

[prstide]

So long as your outer layer breaks the wind well you can get away with 150-250 gram for most of the season. 350 gram when it dips pretty cold.

 

[scn]

Just a short PSA, BSK:
Moths love to chew on merino, so store where they can't get to it.

I have that T shirt.

 

[BSK]

Just a short PSA, BSK:
Moths love to chew on merino, so store where they can't get to it.

I have that T shirt.

Thanks scn. I was warned about this by others. I'm going to have to store them with cedar, and may even put them in a big ziplock bag (if that would help).

 

[buckbstr_1]

I have a woolpower 400 gram merino wool union suit. It is one of the best base layers I have ever bought. When you are taking the suit off you can feel the warmth leaving your skin. Game changer for cold weather. I do not go in the woods with bulky clothing.

 

[JN]

Just a short PSA, BSK:
Moths love to chew on merino, so store where they can't get to it.

I have that T shirt.

lol I have that same shirt. I keep my stuff in the garage and had one my base layers get eat up. I now keep everything in either plastic totes or one of those zippered closets.

 

[Bgoodman30]

I use First Lite Furnace at those temps. It is very warm and I do not wear it walking in because I will be sweating.

Of course temperature and if you are hot or cold is subjective. If you are one of those people that doesn't like the cold and is always cold you are going to be cold no matter what you do. A guy I hunt with is this way and once it gets cold he is in a box stand with a heater and won't hunt anywhere else.

You don't wear your baselayers when your'e walking in... ? That has to be a sight for those poor deer

 

[knightrider]

I am liking the first lite kiln hoodies, believe im gonna breakdown and get a furnace shirt for under 20 degrees

 

[JN]

You don't wear your baselayers when your'e walking in... ? That has to be a sight for those poor deer

Yup deer and whoever else might be watching me gets to see it all. I only do this when I am hunting my place up in the mountains where I have a long hike and 1500-2000 of elevation climb. When I get say about 200 yards from stand will stop cool off strip down to nothing, wipe myself down with a bacteria killing wipe then put my hunting clothes on. What little clothes I was wearing on the hike in get put into a ziplock. Thicker bad layers will be put on in the stand. Another reason to change clothes is to not have wet base layers.

It is a lot of work but these mountain deer are some of the most skittish deer I have ever hunted and the wind is constantly swirling. Now at the farm or on some of the private property I hunt I don't do this since it is not a long walk in and those deer do not get as spooked by your scent.

 

[beefydeer]

I like the merino socks as well