I am just starting to try and get some wool. Question is how well does the pullover stop the wind?
I just received the vest today. I haven't had a chance to wear it outdoors, but it is a fairly light weight wool and I doubt it will stop the wind very well. I plan on wearing the vest under a windproof jacket, so that's OK for me.
I've been eyeing these as well!
I sat out in the stand in 20 degree weather Saturday evening with 2 other thin layers of lambs wool under my Asbell pullover, about a 10-12 mph wind. I was comfy sitting still for two hours.
Most wool does not stop wind per se. It really has to do with the tightness of the knit. Felted wool IMO works a little better at impeding wind penetration. Some companies include Windstop, Gortex or other impervious membranes for this very reason. I often wear a brushed nylon goose down vest underneath my wool as a wind buffer. Many other things will work in a similar way...layering is key.
Kris
Has anyone tried out the Mackinaw that GFA sells, I'm REALLY liking this, I'm thinking a Christmas present for myself!
I have a couple sets. My brown set is thicker and warmer than my gray set, but both are very nice. They're not really meant to block the wind really, but I've worn mine in some chilly temps and they kept me pretty toasty. Even with wind. When it gets really cold I wear a down vest as one of my layers and with that I have been fine no matter how cold. It's good stuff. I sure like mine. todd
I just talked to Fred yesterday about his wool because I am thinking of getting a pullover. He said the thickness is about the same as a Pendleton shirt.
The Pendletons are warm provided you layer something underneath. They do not do a very good job of keeping wind out. I plan on getting the mackinaw & wearing a couple of layers underneath. For wind blockage, REI makes an Under Armor type of top that is made with a wind block material.
Jerry
Jerry
Thanks for the replies. I just need to figure out what I need as a base layer to stop the wind.
Thanks
What would be a good thin base layer to stop the wind?
QuoteOriginally posted by Kris:
Most wool does not stop wind per se. It really has to do with the tightness of the knit. Felted wool IMO works a little better at impeding wind penetration. Some companies include Windstop, Gortex or other impervious membranes for this very reason. I often wear a brushed nylon goose down vest underneath my wool as a wind buffer. Many other things will work in a similar way...layering is key.
Kris
Yes. I do the same by wearing a windstopper jacket under my hunting wool shirts, except when wearing felt wool garments. they stop the wind pretty good on their own