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Title: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Steve O on September 18, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
Did some testing on my recent bear hunt.  Wore my new set of Merino wool base layer.  Temps ranged from 40 to 85 and after 6 days...no stink.  Very impressed.  Comfortable in every temperature.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Mike Vines on September 18, 2011, 07:12:00 PM
Was that the stuff you were wearing today?  If so, I still couldn't smell you.  Must be some good stuff.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: mparks on September 18, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
How much sweating did you do in it up there?  Did you think it wicked away moisture better than the non-Merino versions?  Looking to upgrade base layers this year.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Bel007 on September 18, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
Steve

I appreciate your opinion.  I have been considering going all merino base and maybe even adding some outer wear.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Walt Francis on September 18, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
Like Steve, I have been impressed with it mine.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Steve O on September 18, 2011, 08:22:00 PM
IMO...

Almost as good wicking as the Core series, and a little bit warmer than the same when it is cooler.

I am not getting rid of any of the Core--that stuff is antelope heaven, but for elk and deer out west, I can see the Merino getting the call just for its versatility.
Title: Re: Sitka Gear Merino Wool
Post by: Onions on September 18, 2011, 08:23:00 PM
For me, merino wool has been the best "no stink" clothing made.
Went 10 days in colorado with the same base layer, I stunk, but the clothes did not.
Wore the same merino wool base layer hunting around home last season. Same shirt for 14 seperate outtings...no stink!

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