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Title: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: BelegStrongbow on September 15, 2016, 03:11:00 PM
Hey guys,

As the title suggests I'm interested in your opinions on the stuff as well as when it was made from. I just picked up a pair of the 28oz pants and am impressed with the weight and quality. It seems like it will work out very well this winter.

How long did they make these and why did they stop? What are your experiences with it and how do you like it compared to other top brands such as KOM, SI, and Silent Predator?

Lastly I've put an add over in classifieds looking for a medium jacket and vest. Here's hoping some of you boys are living the good life and have outgrown yours.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: Alexander Traditional on September 15, 2016, 03:38:00 PM
I purchased a heavy parka type wool coat about ten years ago,and like it quite a bit. I don't know how long they made it or who made it for them,but I have worn it bow hunting a number of times and it works well. I got mine big enough to move in.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: KSdan on September 15, 2016, 04:54:00 PM
I have parka and pants as well.  Impressive stuff.  I did read somewhere that KOM made that for Weatherby.  I will gladly stand corrected if someone knows more about it.

Dan in KS
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: hunt it on September 15, 2016, 06:11:00 PM
I have a bunch of it, it's not King of the Mountain ( which I have also) but good quality at 1/2 the price back when they sold it. Sleeping Indian made it for them out of slightly cheaper grade wool than thier regular line. My stuff is 10 years old and other than sew a few buttons  on better it is holding up real good.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: 1flyfish on September 15, 2016, 07:21:00 PM
I have the parka and love the design of the longer tail and how well the hood covers up to the chin when the wind start to really blow. It is 10 years plus old and holding up well,start to use from November on been in some cold snowy conditions with no issues
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: Burly on September 15, 2016, 07:48:00 PM
I have the parka also, I really like it.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: BelegStrongbow on September 15, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
Thanks guy all great info. Keep it coming fellas, would love to hear everybodies thoughts on this stuff.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: Yewbender on September 15, 2016, 10:47:00 PM
Never used it but i love my KOM!!! Now if they only made it in plaid!
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: knobby on September 16, 2016, 10:46:00 PM
I've had the jacket and vest for quite a few years and still break them out when the temps start to drop. It's my go-to outer shell because it's always quiet. I had the pants for a couple years but they were too heavy to lug around on my long hikes, so I sold them. Nothing actually "wrong" with them, but along with the jacket and vest, it looked like I was packing in for a week-long hunt. Nice quality clothing. You'll like it.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: elkken on September 16, 2016, 11:40:00 PM
I have a Weatherby vest and like it very much ...
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on September 17, 2016, 05:47:00 AM
I had the jacket and pants.  Awesome stuff.  I think they discontinued it because it was too expensive to make for the pennies they were selling it for.  I have so much wool I gave them to a buddy who needed them.  He loves it.
Title: Re: Tell me about Weatherby Wool.
Post by: BelegStrongbow on September 17, 2016, 01:08:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
I had the jacket and pants.  Awesome stuff.  I think they discontinued it because it was too expensive to make for the pennies they were selling it for.  I have so much wool I gave them to a buddy who needed them.  He loves it.
Man, if we all had friends like you.