I am new to this plaid wool game. In the pictures I see on here it looks like most are wearing a shirt over layers not a heavy coat. Will a good wool shirt do the trick? Where is the best place to find one and not spend $200.00. LLBean has a Maine Guide Shirt for $59.00. Will that do or do I need something much better? Has anyone ever tried one of Ron La Clare's Longhunters shirts? The thrift stores around here don't seem to have any. Maybe because it the south you just don't see much wool here. I don't mind buying a good garment but see no need to over spend.
Thanks!
Tom
Ron's Longhunter Shirt is EXCELLENT!!!!!
Also, "down south" a light Woolrich shirt should be perfect. Just make sure you get it a size or two bigger so you can get a 100% wool sweater or two undernieth. For years I wore unlined wool jackets made by Johnson's Woolen Mills.(the same jacket the Benoits used to wear) They have a double thickness "cape" over the shoulders and really help when it's snowing or raining.The last time I bought one I paid around $100 for it.(I'm on my 5th one BTW)
Keep checking the GoodWill stores for 100% wool sweaters though,they are great for layering or by themselves.
I use Ron LaClair's Longhunter shirts and they are great. They are very comfortable and extermely warm. If you are going to be hunting in extreme cold weather I suggest getting the hood that goes with the Longhunter shirt.
I agree. The longhunter shirt is excellent. I have the lighter weight version. Texas is just to hot for the heavier shirt. Another shirt I recommend is the Pendleton washable wool plaid. You can pick them up used from the on line auction house. They also have new shirts for sale. I wear my Pendleton wool shirt more than any other during the hunting season in Texas and Oklahoma. :thumbsup:
Gonna get me a shirt from Ron for Christmas this year!
Tom,
Go to "the big auction site" and pick up several cheap wool sweaters and button downs. Then get some thin camo to put over it. Layers are great and can be added to or shedded as the need arises.
You can wear thinner layers of garments instead of a bulky coat to stay warm. That will help from having any issues with string interference when shooting.
It worked very well for me last year.
Just my 2 cents,
Charlie
If it gets really cold (which it can do in Oklahoma) I wear a Pendleton shirt over Ulfrotte wool long johns and top, and maybe a Cabelas outfitters camo wool vest over the top. That seems to do it.
Richard
What do you wear as an "undershirt" prior to putting on wool sweaters/shirts/flannels? I'm thinking a cotton t-shirt would negate any wool value. No undershirt with direct woold contact would be purdy scratchy, no?
Quinn
You're 100% correct!!!!! wearing an undershirt defeats the purpose. :banghead:
I wear nothing undernieth and the wool against my skin.I have for years,never had a problem with "scatching"
If you want to wear an undershirt - consider one made of merino wool. It is a very good lightweight layer - especially when you are going to be working hard or when the day is going to get warm, doesn't stink or itch.
Hey Tom, what size do you need? I'll keep my eyes open.
QuoteOriginally posted by woodchucker:
Ron's Longhunter Shirt is EXCELLENT!!!!!
Also, "down south" a light Woolrich shirt should be perfect. Just make sure you get it a size or two bigger so you can get a 100% wool sweater or two undernieth. For years I wore unlined wool jackets made by Johnson's Woolen Mills.(the same jacket the Benoits used to wear) They have a double thickness "cape" over the shoulders and really help when it's snowing or raining.The last time I bought one I paid around $100 for it.(I'm on my 5th one BTW)
They are about $200.00 now.
QuoteOriginally posted by Wednesday Caste:
What do you wear as an "undershirt" prior to putting on wool sweaters/shirts/flannels? I'm thinking a cotton t-shirt would negate any wool value. No undershirt with direct woold contact would be purdy scratchy, no?
Quinn
I have some under-armor that I wear next to my skinn. They wick the sweat away. They work well I ride a bicycle a lot in winter. If you can stay dry you can stay warm.
I love my longhunter shirt - it does its job.
Swanndri's are excellent and fairly water-proof.
I second the need to stick with "Merino" wool if at all possible, as that type of sheep wool is FAR easier on the skin than any other type of wool. I've found several thin "Merino" shirts on the evil-auction-site for as little as $4.99 brand new!
If you can't find Merino at Salvation Army, look for lamb's wool. It's "almost" as comfortable.
As far as undershirts go, I'll easily wear Merino next to my skin, but I haven't found anything to be better than the polypropylene underwear with silver fiber threaded throughout (i.e. X-Static/X-Scent). It's:
anti-static
anti-bacterial (phenomenal odour reduction!)
thermo-regulating
moisture wicking
without a doubt Ron's wool shirt works awesome. it gets very cold here and i have worn the longhunter shirt as a top layer and stayed very comfortable. order one ya will not regret it!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/Walk%20In%20Beauty/kzip2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/auctiontraders147.jpg)
If I ever get up there,I've got a present for ya Brother!!!!!
It'll go real nice with that Longhunter shirt when it gets COLD!!!!!!!!!! ;)
The Longhunter Hood is a separate accessory that adds a lot of warmth for those cold winds.
I'm hoping to have a shipment of shirts and hoods in sometime next week
(http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/Clothes2.JPG)
Ron I left my number and e-mail with someone at your number. Let me know when they get in.
Tom
100% wool...ala Grey Wolf, SI, KOM....isn't itchy. It's the cheaper stuff that's been blended with nylon that'll eat the hide right off a feller....
I use the merino wool from Ullfrotte (Woolpower) under my SI wool and it's top shelf for sure.
I've been thinking and looking at those Longhunter shirts for a long time. They look like the perfect trad bowhunting garmet for cold weather. I really need to break down and finally buy one.
Thanks for the undershirt response- will look for those merino. We struck out on our deer season but the boy's (w/a junior license) got the opportunity to go after one soon w/a rifle. Starting to plan for a little chillier hunt.
Thanks again,
Quinn
QuoteOriginally posted by Wednesday Caste:
What do you wear as an "undershirt" prior to putting on wool sweaters/shirts/flannels? I'm thinking a cotton t-shirt would negate any wool value. No undershirt with direct woold contact would be purdy scratchy, no?
Quinn
Wear a silk or merino wool under shirt. Silk for when the temps are first low enough for you to feel the need for wool to about 35 degrees then merino wool of various weights (they make it light to heavy) at about freezing and below. I personal only like to wear natural fabrics. you could also wear polypro or polyester fleece.
Oh and Ron I'll probably be putting in an order for a hood to go with the shirt I bought last year. I went out on the coldest day of Winter here with my longhunter shirt on over a silk T-shirt wearing wool bibs and was almost too hot. I was post season scouting in February in 5 - 10 degree weather with a drizzly 15 mph wind. I could have used the hood. My toque was just barely good enough.
If looking for washable wool at decent prices, Woolrich shirts can be found on some of the discount mail order sites. FYI, if you have certain political views, these are made in China.
Are the longhunter shirts sized big? I usually wear a 3X, was wondering if i could get by with a 2X?? Thanks
QuoteAre the longhunter shirts sized big? I usually wear a 3X, was wondering if i could get by with a 2X?? Thanks
The Longhunter shirts are cut generous in the chest and shoulders, so you may be able to wear a XXlg, call or email me and we'll decide which is best for you.
I have shirts in stock now in heavy weight gray, and the new striped pattern as well as the lighter weight brown wool.
http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/index.htm
Got me an LL Bean guide shirt.An awesome product until I looked at the tag.Of all places made in "JORDAN"!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :scared: :mad: :banghead: Dammit, I thoght Bean was made at home.
QuoteGot me an LL Bean guide shirt.An awesome product until I looked at the tag.Of all places made in "JORDAN"!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dammit, I thought Bean was made at home.
Longhunter Shirts are made in Michigan. :readit:
Most of LL Beans wool is made by Woolrich in who knows where! Bean aint what they used to be.
Eric
I have Ron LeClair's Long Hunter shirts in medium and heavy weights. These shirts are awesome!
Another Longhunter fan here. Like the picture Mr. LaClaire posted of Lance, I have the hood as well, and I have put them to the test hunting in winter. They are great!
How's the hood do when turning your head? Looks soft enough that it would probably follow like it should. I hate stiff hoods because when you turn your head, you end up looking at the inside of the hood...
QuoteHow's the hood do when turning your head? Looks soft enough that it would probably follow like it should. I hate stiff hoods because when you turn your head, you end up looking at the inside of the hood...
http://www.shrewbows.com/endorsements/PaulWilburn.html
Hi Dave,
You are correct; it's a blanket-soft wool that drapes well and moves with the head.
Paul
I'd like to have a longhunter shirt but Ron doesn't make them in men's sizes. I end up going to the Bass Pro shops return section and get the plaid wool returns in 4X for $10 each
Biggie....you aren't close normal...much less real man size 8^). Son your hands are bigger than my feet. :knothead: I'm glad your old heart is just about as big.
Ron, its not the chest and shoulders I worry about, its that big bulge just above my belt. Can you help a short fat man?
I would recommend Ron's longhunter shirt. I have the heavy weight one and will be buying the mid weight shirt at some point.