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Title: Storing wool clothing
Post by: Homey88 on April 21, 2014, 01:33:00 PM
Just wondering how everyone stores their wool hunting cloths after the season is over? Thanks in advance
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Post by: on April 21, 2014, 02:01:00 PM
I let mine sit out on a sunny, warm, dry and breezy day, then fold and store in a big dry bag like the ones they use on canoes. Throw in a few pine needles and they will come out smelling piney when you get them out in the Fall.
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Post by: Fletcher on April 21, 2014, 02:41:00 PM
I like the vacuum pack bags.  No worries about bugs or moisture with those.
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Post by: LB_hntr on April 21, 2014, 02:54:00 PM
I just throw them in a plastic bin in my garage attic for the offseason. I do this with all my hunting clothing. 1 bin for wool pants, 1 bin for wool tops, 1 bin for thermals, 1 bin for light weight pants, 1 bin for light weight shirts, and 1 bin for socks, gloves, hats, rain gear. simple organized and easy.
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on April 21, 2014, 03:50:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by LB_hntr:
I just throw them in a plastic bin in my garage attic for the offseason. I do this with all my hunting clothing. 1 bin for wool pants, 1 bin for wool tops, 1 bin for thermals, 1 bin for light weight pants, 1 bin for light weight shirts, and 1 bin for socks, gloves, hats, rain gear. simple organized and easy.
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Post by: limbolt on April 21, 2014, 04:36:00 PM
I store all my wool in a full sized cedar chest,no worry about moth's.
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Post by: lablover on April 21, 2014, 05:23:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by huntryx:
I let mine sit out on a sunny, warm, dry and breezy day, then fold and store in a big dry bag like the ones they use on canoes. Throw in a few pine needles and they will come out smelling piney when you get them out in the Fall.
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Post by: darin putman on April 21, 2014, 06:10:00 PM
Cedar chest in shop.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on April 21, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
cedar chest
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Post by: Stumpkiller on April 21, 2014, 09:51:00 PM
Big, open closet in my (dry) cellar.  I sprinkle cedar and rosemary needles around for non-chemical moth repellant.
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Post by: Firstlight on April 21, 2014, 09:58:00 PM
I got hit once by moths and they did a number on a few sweaters.

I store all wool in a cedar chest.  It's generally on the cold side here 8 months out of year so I want easy access.

Ok, not real cold but cold enough for a wool layer...
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Post by: Roadkill on April 22, 2014, 12:09:00 AM
Out here with fewer bugs, i hang them in the sun, thump em with a stick to remove dust, anf then pack them in a 55 gallon drum with all mt gear.  It is then sealed until next year.  I have lots of wool as our temp ranges 40 degrees and wool is good at 20 to 70!
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Post by: Homey88 on April 22, 2014, 12:17:00 AM
Thanks for the replies! I settled on a rubber made container and I'm storing it in my basement. Never thought of a cedar chest.
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Post by: Steve Chappell on April 22, 2014, 06:55:00 AM
Cedar closet in basement hunting room.
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Post by: Birdbow on April 22, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
You can use the cedar chips sold as small animal bedding. I use my wife's old stockings/pantyhose and fill the foot/leg sections with the chips, tie off, and drop in my plastic storage bins. Cheap and easy.
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Post by: Roger Norris on April 22, 2014, 08:35:00 PM
The way Michigans winter has held on, I'm not sure if I WILL store my wool....wore it today turkey hunting...   :mad:
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Post by: randy grider on April 23, 2014, 09:58:00 PM
Great idea Birdbow !
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Post by: Willrett on April 25, 2014, 07:55:00 PM
I put mine in a in a water proof sealed tote from walmart hunting section. I put in some of those ceder balls and some pine needles.