Im thinking of buying some wool clothing to wear. I went to KOM website and dang i couldnt beleive the price. I expected it to be high but not like that. What else is out there?
Goodwill or Salvation Army. You gotta look, but you can find good wool and cheap!
I own a high end wool hunting jacket. Retails for about $450 I think, but I won it for the cost of a $20 raffle ticket. After freezing my butt off in it too many times, feeling the wind blow through it like my patio door screen, and listening to the constantly noisey liner every time I moved, It now mostly takes up space in my closet.
For $150 I bought a Gander Mountain TecH20 4-in-1 jacket that's dead quiet, waterproof, blocks wind and keeps me warm even when it's below zero outside. And since it's really two jackets (one inside the other that's removable), I can slip out the inner jacket and wear that when the weather's warmer.
I've got the Cabelas Outfitter's parka & bibs. I like them a lot for stand or still hunting from 40 degrees and lower. If it is warmer than that, I'll use cotton or fleece. I got the Dry-Plus and am very glad I did. If you're going to do most of your hunting in Mississippi, I wouldn't think you'd need to spend the money for the top-end stuff......unless you're really cold blooded.
i've always been a fan of wool gear... there are a lot good deals to be had out there on wool clothes... thrift stores, flea markets and even ****...
i wear a wool fedora while out in the field too.. i've got a nice little collection going... :archer:
mike
Codet from Canada is not too expensive and is pretty good quality wool. But if you're average size look at army/navy surplus stores and websites. Foreign countries in the Northern Climes dress their soldiers in wool. And you can buy their surplus pretty cheaply.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0005812960365a&navCount=1&podId=0005812960365&parentId=cat601740&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCat cat470076-cat601740_TGP&catalogCode=XH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601740&hasJS=true (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0005812960365a&navCount=1&podId=0005812960365&parentId=cat601740&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat470076-cat601740_TGP&catalogCode=XH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601740&hasJS=true)
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0005812930870a&navCount=3&podId=0005812930870&parentId=cat601740&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCat cat470076-cat601740&catalogCode=XH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601740&hasJS=true (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0005812930870a&navCount=3&podId=0005812930870&parentId=cat601740&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat470076-cat601740&catalogCode=XH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601740&hasJS=true)
http://stores.****.com/DK-Line-Military-Surplus-and-More_HUNTING-CLOTHES-GEAR_BROWN-BEAR-ECWS-POLARTEC_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ8856568QQftidZ2QQtZkm
I put the brown bear military thermals inside the gallatin wool I've listed above. I have never gotten uncomfortably cold it was less than $200 for bibs, shirt, jacket, boonie hat, & the stuff from *bay. Going on 4 yrs now perfect condition. Just wanted to share.
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These are pics of the Brown Bear military thermals I have. Perfect condition, very, very warm. $8/ item.
Try buying what you want used. Or take a look in the sponsor ads, greywolf woolens has some nice clothes. There's also Columbia or woolrich, i have some of each of these and they all work well.
Another vote for Grey Wolf Woolens. Still expensive clothing, but well made and less pricy than KOM - well worth it in my book. Temps are finally forcast to be lower around here this weekend - I should get a chance to put on the woolies again!
Columbia has good wool clothing and you could also look at Woolrich. I have a pair of their pants and love them. Also Ron La Clairs wool shirts are very nice. I have the heavy wieght one for the lat season and am going to order the early season one as well.
If go to the Compton shoot in the summer the wool lady is there and she has all kinds of stuff at good prices. I don't know if she has a website or her number to contact her, but I wish I would have bought a couple of her sweaters now.
I have Woolrich bibs and coat and cannot tell you enough how much I like it. You can pick it up on www.sierratradingpost.com (http://www.sierratradingpost.com) on sale all the time too.
Anyone like the Cabela's Wooltimate? I have been thinking of getting this.
I have Grey wolf woolens (pants, jacket, vest).
I also have a set of Weatherby wool which is a little heavier.
Check out **** or the classified here.
Im wondering if its worth the money to buy some of the nicer stuff rather than Woolrich or columbia? I may call the sleeping indian guy.
I wonder how this stuff would work and if any one on the site has used it. It reminds me of the Winona Camo that used to be around. Check it out at http://theknittree.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=56&osCsid=50666354d3f4b66d2e553fcbe9147f54
It really depends on the conditions you hunt in and how long your hunt and how many days a year you are going to use them. Only you can decide if it's needed.
In the northern states where 0 degrees and colder are common, yea maybe better wool is warranted. In the southern states where 30 degree's is considered cold, no Columbia and Woolrich are all you need. These are all I need in 0 degree and colder weather. I think Columbia wools is the best value going. I also have a Woolrich coat that I will put up against any of the higher prices wools, the wind will not penetrate this one.
For me, I will spend my money on headgear and good insulated pac boots first.
A few years ago I bought the Cabelas Outfitter wool Parka and bibs w/windstopper. I wear the Parka only when it is very cold. I stopped wearing the bibs because they are burr magnets. In warmer temps I wear the Columbia jacket I bought at Gander Mtn. for about $60 on sale. I like this because it is light. It is not good on it's own in a wind so I layer. By layering under the lighter wool jacket I can outfit myself for about any weather. In fact, it has to be very cold before I switch to the heavy parka.
I wear different kinds of pants that don't collect the burrs and that is how I have adapted to my area and still made the wool work... Along with layering under light wool.
I like my wool!
Bill
You can find foreign military heavy wool trousers at surplus stores for CHEAP, and they are some of the best clothing made. Sometimes you can find wool sweaters, etc. too. Check Sportsman's Guide and Cheaper Than Dirt, too.
Mr. dannyvp,
We have been using Filson's wool clothing for a lot of years. It wears like iron and the wind does not blow through it. Little on the expensive side but durability more than compensates. Purchased other than directly from Filson's, local stores (that carry the items) are often priced less and incur no additional shipping charges. Also recommend checking Cablea's Bargain Cave for exceptional savings on many items of wool clothing, from time to time.
Best Wishes
you had a look at any of the swandry or swazi clothes?
I just ordered the Cabela's outfitter wool vest to wear under my fleece jacket(very nice heavy jacket-polartec wind pro also cabela's).I have reserched wool vests now for several months-even called some of the 'High end' guys and talked.I am form northern Mn. and have used lots of wool stuff over the years.I owned and operated the Cass River Guide Service for 25 years and did a lot of late season guiding on lake of the woods in the late fall,so I have spent time out of doors in the cold.You might want to go to Bemidji Woolen Mills site they have been making and supplying wool clothes to loggers-hunters and outdoorsmen for like 70 years-lots of good warm stuff. CAM
I sure do like my Swanndri's!
another vote for Grey Wolf Woolens. The lead time is a pain but it is custom made and fits like a dream.
I recently bought a pair of Cabela's Superwash wool hunting pants. I wore them on a trip a few days ago. Temp was about 15 F, NW wind 15 kts. light snow. They are great. They have two cargo pockets for maps etc. arse end pockets and two front slash pockets. And they are machine-washable.
I usually wear light merino wool long johns, merino wool short sleeved shirt, followed by a merino wool longsleeve shirt. Over top of this mess, a zipper up polar fleece heavyweight jacket. And of course my Filson wool packer hat. I can hike all day in this get up and stay toasty warm.
I have not tried the Filson line of pants. No doubt, like their other stuff, they are of good quality but the fact that they can only be dry-cleaned really deters me.
Northerner mentioned pac boots. I recently bought a pair of Schnees Hunter II (based on advice from this group) and am amazed at how warm and comfortable they are and how they fit just like a hiking boot. Best boots I've ever owned.
LL Bean Stuff is not that bad
Well I spent some time poking around Ron LaClair's site and I believe I know what I will get myself for Christmas this year!
When It gets cold and the snow is at the top of my gaiters I put the wool pants on. I've got spendy filsons, cheap surplus and whats in between. Can't tell a lot of difference in the pants.
One peice of wool for your top that I'd recomend is a good wool vest. Even the filson is affordable and mine gets nonstop use from fall till spring. Very little bulk for the warmth you get and will let you use lots cheaper cotton shirts into real cold conditions.
I like wool, but nobody around here wears it. We have so many Burrs, Stick-tites, Beggar's lice and briars, you'd look like a brown version of the Pillsbury doughboy after a hunt in it.
I tend to go with the Tech fibers like wolfskin, ect.
I have a set of Gray Wolf Woolens and a set of lighter weight Woolrich. My Cabelas Outfitter Fleece gets worn a lot more than either one of the wool suits though. When it gets really cold out and I will be sitting in a stand I prefer an insulated coverall over anything else.
i just got a wool longhunter shirt (and hood)in the mail yestrday,from ron L.... :thumbsup:
this thing is awesome... i've been wearing it on my nigtly dog walks, for the past 2 evenings..it is cozy warm...it fits me perfect..i went for the lighter weight wool,in brown....
if you folks don't have one of these.. check them out.. they're really nice and a great price... :campfire:
mike
About 3 or 4 years ago I picked up 3 pair of European military wool pants from the Sportsman Guide for $14. They are a greenish gray in color and are medium weight wool.
Do what Mountaindog says . Go to Shrew bows and look at what Ron has to offer. Looks like real nice stuff. Good luck
Has anyone seen the Browning Highlander series? It doesn t look to shabby.
I spoke to G Fred at pretty good length and the sleeping indian guy. I just dont know if i can spend $800 on a set of wool clothes for our area.
That wool shirt of Rons is pretty cool.
I must be blind...looked at Ron's websited and didn't see didly about wool clothing. Anyone have a link handy? thanks!
QuoteOriginally posted by ken swann:
I must be blind...looked at Ron's websited and didn't see didly about wool clothing. Anyone have a link handy? thanks!
here you go... :) these shirts rock.. :thumbsup: i got the brown, with a hood...
http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/
mike
thanks Mike!
I wore my new longhunter shirt this AM when it was 28 deg F. I was plenty warm....my toes were cold but nothing seems to change that.
homebru
I have had plenty of the cheap stuff and was never satisfied. I bought KOM and its been worth every penny to me. The Cabela's outfitter series is very good for the money. DannyVP I have hunted plenty in Alabama and I don't think you would need $800 wool down there.
QuoteOriginally posted by dannyvp:
Has anyone seen the Browning Highlander series? It doesn t look to shabby.
I spoke to G Fred at pretty good length and the sleeping indian guy. I just dont know if i can spend $800 on a set of wool clothes for our area.
That wool shirt of Rons is pretty cool.
Check this thread for my short review on the Highlands wool. Great stuff for the price.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=051228
I just bought a couple near-new Swanndri bush-shirts on an online auction. Wow! They are quite waterproof merino wool (Swanndri's secret recipe), they breath, cut wind, insulate even when wet, and fairly durable. Plus, I got one of the "rare" camo ones from the 1990's - which they don't make anymore - Skyline Apparition.
(Psst! I don't know what your size is but... check eB*y NOW!!)
Boy i missed that competely Zmonter. Thanks
tried 2 different goodwill stores yesterday, and could only find womens wool clothes. i'm not yet that secure in my masculinity, i'll have to pass for now....,
I've got Sleeping Indian bibs, pullover and an insulated pullover. Awesome stuff, all of it. When I combine that with the merino wool undies, I can stay out in about anything around here.
Pricey? A bit. Then I think about the fact that I bought them about 6 years ago and I haven't had to buy any camo since. Prior to buying wool, I was buying new camo all the time just to find something that would keep me warm.
Got my Cabela's outfitter wool vest today,wore it out in the stand tonight.The quality seems to be first class,very warm,great lining,great hand warmer pockets!(wasn't too thrilled with the big pockets on the bottom of the vest but they didn't bother me,just added a little more bulk to the vest)I think that at $75.00 it was a great buy and would recomend it to anyone. CAM
Day One and Gray Wolf are both great-the day one is much cheaper and very similiar. Both camo patterns are excellent as well.
Try ****. It's usually vintage stuff, but wool is wool. I have 2 complete sets of Woolrich and LL Bean, and I have less than $100 invested, including shipping. Most of it is not camo, but I prefer the plaids and checker prints anyway.
No one has mentioned the Weatherby Wool. I have a set of pants and parka. It is a heavey wool like Sleeping Injun or KOM and is about half the cost. I have had mine for 2 yrs now with no problems and it keeps me warm at -20.
Well i have KOTM bowman jacket i know thier very expensive but worth every penny.You wont regret it.