Im looking for honest opinions on these jackets. For one, are they itchy? I would appreciate any info and opinions. Victor
They are wool, so if you are prone to itchyness (is that a word?), then probably so. I have two, and I love mine.
My three are pretty soft and good wool, so not bad itchy. Wool bothers some folks more than others, but these aren't worn against the skin so it really isn't an issue. My old one is my #1 hunting shirt and I bought another just a bit bigger so I can layer more under it. I like them.
After getting a pullover last year, I picked up a zippered one this year, absolutely recommend the zipper. The patterns work great in the woods and have deer look through me.
I like mine a lot and I plan on buying a few more. I don't wear
it next to my skin- I use it as a jacket. I have an evening stand brown zip up and I have been wearing it every time I've been out- just adjusting base layer for temp differences. The plaid patterns have been working very, very well and the zipper is
a great feature to help circulate some air when you are warm.
Do a search- there is a lot of people who really like these.
I like mine. Soft wool. I wear it over a t shirt and dont find it itchy.
Long sleeves underneath, T-shirt in warmer weather or fleece or wool under when the temps drop and you're good to go.
Just like said above wear a shirt under it and your set. I just got mine this summer and worn it a few times this season. I love it! I just need to find some wool pants go with it so I can be deadly silent.
You can't beat them for the price. They are somewhat itchy. You are not getting a product comparable to $300 wool jacket but you aren't paying $300 either. Consider them a layer in your system. Personally, I love mine.
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I worn mine all elk season 21 days and love. Wool is itchy but you wear these over cotton/what ever clothes so not a problem.
Well worth the $$$$.
How are they sizing wise? Have been looking at them but would like to be able to use it both early and late season, as an outer layer. Useually wear a large in sweatshirts and t shirts, and my coats and jackets are larges as well.
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How are they sizing wise? Have been looking at them but would like to be able to use it both early and late season, as an outer layer. Useually wear a large in sweatshirts and t shirts, and my coats and jackets are larges as well.
I wear about the same as you it sounds like. I have one of the asbell shirts in a MED. It is loose with just a light tight fitting top underneath. A tight top for a bottom layer and a fleece over that all under the asbell shirt is about it for me. I couldn't wear a bulky sweater under it. So I'd say if you want to wear quite a bit under it then I'd get a large. I like mine as a mid layer so the Medium is perfect for me.
QuoteOriginally posted by STICKBENDER98:
How are they sizing wise? Have been looking at them but would like to be able to use it both early and late season, as an outer layer. Useually wear a large in sweatshirts and t shirts, and my coats and jackets are larges as well.
Sounds like I'm the same size as you. I got a large and its just a little bigger than I was expecting. But it leaves plenty of room to layer.I have to roll the sleeves back a little,I think the next one I get will be a med. She had measurements on th site too.
The wool over a t-shirt on some of the cold mornings sure made last week hunting more enjoyable. I found a minor itch far less a problem than the warmth! Well worth the money! Maxx.
This is my fifth season wearing them. Wear long sleeves underneath and your good to go. I love mine.
QuoteOriginally posted by STICKBENDER98:
How are they sizing wise? Have been looking at them but would like to be able to use it both early and late season, as an outer layer. Useually wear a large in sweatshirts and t shirts, and my coats and jackets are larges as well.
I'd say they run about one size up since they're meant to layer. I generally wear an XL in everything. I did some research and went ahead and ordered an XL pullover. I can layer under it nicely.
If you order one and it is a tad too big, put it in the dryer on medium heat for about 10 minutes. It will shrink it a little...gota be real careful, though.
I like the evening stand greeen. It is itchy to me. I wear something underneath that keeps it off my neck and arms. Overall, an excellent buy in my opinion.
If you wear them bare naked you will itch like a wild pack of hound doggies with a bus load of fleas...You need to wear something between your naked skin and the wool or else..In other words you need a "Barrier between your Derrier" :eek:
Thanks y'all, I ordered one today.
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Thanks y'all, I ordered one today.
You won't be sorry.
I tried one this past week end. I liked it a lot.
I may be "itch immune", because wool doesn't bother me at all. Any wool.
I am not sure how long Teresa has been making her pullovers, but I have been wearing them for what must be 10 years. In the course of that time I have become friends with the Asbells, and recently began selling thier garments on my website....but I am saying this completely without bias (I own lots of other wool)...Teresa's products are designed around the traditional bowhunter. Fred and others try out every tweak in her design before it is sold. But more important, she designs and produces her products herself, and likes to think of it as "working mans wool". She keeps it affordable, without sacrificing quality.
Teresa has all of the ability, and all of the equipment to sew more complicated, more expensive garments. But she won't do it. She truly enjoys putting out a quality hunting garment that literally any of us can afford. I'm not trying to sell you a thing. The selection on my site is limited on purpose. But DO support Asbell Wool. The Asbells are a great sponsor of the Tradgang, but more than that, they are a GREAT sponsor to traditional archery as a whole.
X2 on what Roger said! I just received my first vest and will definitely be ordering another. The next one will be the zippered jacket.
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I have two and I love mine. Evening stand brown is the best camo...perfect for OCT and Early NOV. Once temps get below freezing you can add the wind barrier. When in the 20s on stand I go with lined grey wolf woolens.
I use a short sleave Tshirt under and no itch at all! Love mines.
I got one this summer and really like it. And I'm glad I got one with a zipper.
I have Evening Stand Brown pullover and love it!
Roger,
Any update on those new patterns Teresa was coming out with that you showed us back in early August? I sent her an email asking the same but didn't get a response yet. Waiting to order a zippered jacket in the first pattern you showed hanging in the tree.
Any info if available greatly appreciated.
I have two of them. One with a hood and one without. I like both of them very much and highly recommend them. Since they are wool, you will need something next to your skin if you have a sensitivity to it. I have found them roomy eonugh to layer underneath without restricition of movement.In addition, you will find Theresa Asbell very pleasant and accomodating to deal with. Fred ain't bad, either, but Theresa is the "wool garment mama". Her prices are reasonable and her workmanship is outstanding. You may also want to consider a wool haversack as a very handy addition to your gear.
Wore mine last weekend, it was 1C, so I put a light fleece with Gore wind stop under it, walked about a 100 yards into the bush, and had to ditch the fleece! Too warm! Went with a tshirt under it, and found it a bit itchy, but not unbearable!