I went to Bass Pro Shop this morning to buy my oldest his first BB gun, and while there I saw the Columbia Gallatin wool bibs. I' have been wanting a set of wool bibs for hunting, so my legs can keep warm, so I tried them on. So far this season, I have been carrying a wool pull over in my back pack so I can put it on my lap. Well, it seemed redundant, so I figured why not give these a try.
I like the room that is inside of these, I can sit down and not have them squish my short hairs. They do come unhemmed, which wont be a problem when I'm wearing my Lacrosse rubber boots, but for when I use them bunny hunting I am going to have to get them hemmed. I can see these are going to be a welcome addition to my hunting arsenal.
I really liked the price, $99, so for that price I think I will be happy with the results. The knit is tight. I put it up to a light, and none came thru. I tried the Bass pro fleece pants with a pair of long johns underneath, but they just couldn't give me the comfort I demand from my clothes.
After my next hunt, I will post back. It might be a little while though. I tore my back up at work earlier this week, and will be out for atleast another week.
Good luck to all of you, and Happy Thanksgiving.
Mike
Columbia makes a decent wool. I think you will be happy. I have the coat, trousers and vest.
Happy Thanksgiving, feel better, and I look forward to your review.
I just squashed my finger in the garage door, bad cut, can't pull the string back unless I want blood all over the arrows and bow. Oh well looks like I'm out of it for awhile too.
Cabelas had a great sale on their Outfitter series wool, and fleece clothing lines. I already have the wool, which I love, and bought a fleece pullover with windshear liner for $52.00, reg price was 139 I think. The wool bibs with dry plus liner were 99, reg 239. Unreal sales.
There is a guy I know who had surgery on his finger right before season. He is now using a release for the season. He admittedly was leary of using one, and even more leary of telling us he was. But to his credit, he is not calling the season over, he just improvised, adapted then overcame his obsticle.
QuoteOriginally posted by Autumnarcher:
Cabelas had a great sale on their Outfitter series wool, and fleece clothing lines. I already have the wool, which I love, and bought a fleece pullover with windshear liner for $52.00, reg price was 139 I think. The wool bibs with dry plus liner were 99, reg 239. Unreal sales.
I just looked and couldn't find the sale you mentioned, so I reread the post and you said "had". Oh well, I should shop around a little more, but I think I will be happy with this purchase.
Can't beat wool bibs when it's cold......
I have the bibs, pants and shirt jacket. I have had the bibs and jacket for the better part of 10yrs and they are goin strong. Great stuff at a great price. It does not stop the wind but not a big deal when layering.
I have the Columbia wool pants and have used them for several years hunting in Alaska. I wore them on several bowhunts for moose, and many, many trips predator calling in the dead of winter.
Good quality and warm. I like 'em.
-Ryan
Blueslfb...Do you have the Columbia wool?
GrayRhino...I thought about the pants, but I know my tendencies to get larger, so bibs were a no brainer.
I probably would have bought the bibs, but only the pants and shirts (not the bibs) were on sale from Bass Pro online a few years ago. That extra bit of fabric on the bibs makes a big difference holding the heat in. I'm certain you'll be satisfied with them.
Hope you back gets mended up soon, and good hunting.
-Ryan
Good luck with your back Mike and happy Thanksgiving! Hope the Columbia works for ya!
I have the Colombia Gallatin hooded jacket, pants and bibs. They are very good and warm,but lack the wind shear lining. When it gets real cold and windy I wear my rain gear over them and they work extremely well.My rain gear is made out of a soft,quiet material but still not as quiet as the wool clothing.
ksbowman hit the nail on the head ! We wear our Gallatin range pants when it is cold.... as long as the wind is not blowing over 5-10MPH. Anything over that and out comes the rainsuit to go over or get out our Gray Wolf Woolens that are lined with the best liner on the planet. No wind, no noise. I bought a vest this year at Compton and it has become my favorite piece of gear quick ! Love the half forearm deep pockets, collar that is taller in the back and long tail to keep your butt warm. I do love the thickness, comfort, and quietness of the Columbia Gallatin range gear. For the $$$ it is a great product. Just useless in a wind over 10MPH if it is below 40 degrees. JMHO
Thanks Cookus. How's the Hill treating you?
A big decider in buying the bibs over the pants was having the material there to cover my back.
Great buy. I have the Gallatin by Columbia wool pants, bibs, and shirt jac. They work great here in Iowa. Just yesterday I was out in 15 degrees and 20 mph wind. With proper under layers no problems. The only problem with the shirt jac is no slash side pockets, my wife fixed that by cutting in the slashes and finishing the edges, works great.
Thanks, Bob
I love it Mike! I just sent it back to Craig at HHA this week to add a whitetail inlay after shooting it this past weekend. She shoots like a champ with 55-60 PO cedars and 165 grains up front! The bow I purchased from you puts my Black Widow PSA's to shame... The bow just became a natural extension of my arm and took me back to my childhood! Gentlemen, if you ever buy a bow from Mike (Grapes) it will be top-notch! I agree with your choice to purchase the bibs over pants... In northern climates, if you're sitting, bibs cover the lower back and add warmth. Personally, I prefer a KOM beavertail vest... It's good (Providing the winds not howling) until about 20 degrees coupled with a trapper pullover and a merino wool base!
Have owned a pair of the Columbia wool bibs for a few years now and luv'm.
I have looked at the Columbia Wool clothing for a while. I own an Asbel pullover. When I get into the wind its warmth escapes. I did use the pullover today in 35 degrees with rain and no wind. I was still hunting and I was warm. Only when I sit with wind do I get cold.
I want to buy the wool bibs but need to understand how to layer so that the wind does not rob me of warmth. What would you wear under or over the bibs?
TIA,
Martin
mmisciag,
Wear a merino wool base layer (400) next to your skin and add a wind-blocker of some sort (Cabelas Wind-Stopper ex.) next before putting on your final layer of wool. If I'm heading uphill for the tree-stand and I know I'll sweat, the next-to-skin layer is Under Armor which I'll change when I reach the flat the tree-stand is on. Experiment and find out what works for you.
Thanks Ken. That was very nice of you to say that. I want to see pictures of the bow once you get it back. What you are doing is only going to add beauty to it.
As for my base layer, I wear enduraskin skivvies, and only 1 pair of long johns then I put my top layer on. in the past my top layer was fleece, and the top of my thighs would get cold. once I get better, I'm going to give the same base layer a try with the new wool bibs as a top layer, and I will let you know my findings.
Mike
It looks like Midway USA had those bibs for $75 but they are now "discontinued by the manufacturer" I've been thinking about some wool bibs but, if it is really cold, I break out the quilted waterfowl bibs and make due. Is wool really worth the extra care and expense? Living in OK, I can usually stay warm with fleece and a jacket to block the wind.
QuoteOriginally posted by Grapes:
Blueslfb...Do you have the Columbia wool?
GrayRhino...I thought about the pants, but I know my tendencies to get larger, so bibs were a no brainer.
I have the Columbia Gallatin series. I just got the pants last year in snow camo and I really like them. I wear the bibs when it is really cold because I can put more layers on.
Grapes you will love those bibs. I have the coat and pants and wear them all the time, have for 6-7 years. You cant beat the price and the camo is perfect, you dissapear againt a tree trunk. Good buy! I have never dry cleaned mine. I only "washed" them once. That was a five gallon bucket of water and baking soda soak and I hung them out to dry, it didnt hurt a thing.
I found a pair of them over the net and since I had a $10 coupon they cost me 69.98 to my door. They gave me a delivery time between Nov 30 and Dec 8th.
Thank you Grapes for starting this thread, it got me motivated to take care of something I really needed to do before winter really sets in rather than sitting around waiting for my size to show up on the classifieds.
God bless,Mudd
For the guys who do own these bibs, did you have the inseam hemmed up, or just leave it long?
I had my sis hem them up. They will fray quickly if you dont. I also suggest hemming them a touch higher than usual also, keep them clear of the ground.
Kenny,
Thanks for the advise. I now need to aquire the wool mid-layer and the wind stopper as well as the bibs.
Martin
I got mine from Cabela's, go to their home page and type Columbia wool in the search field, you them get the shirt-jac, pants, hooded jacket, and the bibs. Thanks, Bob
Check out the fleece windshear pants that C*b@la's selling (on sale)lots of good reviews. Might be the ticket under those bibs.
Received my Columbia bibs in the mail today. The quality seems very well done. I also ordered the jacket which should be here Monday.
We have a couple more weeks of hunting here so I'm hoping to do some field testing soon.
Eric.
p.s. Depending on the temps I will go with some of my UnderArmour underneath.
Wash them a couple of times and the weave tightens up a good bit to help keep out the wind. I have both the pants and the bibs, love em.........