Baselayer Clothing Suggestions

jeremy1517 · August 17, 2013, 09:26:00 PM

What do you all use for Baselayer clothing for cold weather? I use ASAT Camo. I've been looking at the First Lite wool products. Quality gear but pricey. I thought I would see if you all have suggestions before I start buying clothing...

Any Suggestions?

Rob W. · August 17, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

I use Indera mills products. Made in USA and priced right. Either polypro or the wool depending on my intended activity and temp.

Rob

jeremy1517 · August 17, 2013, 09:41:00 PM

What's the difference between the poly and wool?

Rob W. · August 17, 2013, 09:50:00 PM

The polypro is lighter in the version I have and I use it for earlier in the year and longer, shorter sits. I also have the poly military stuff that works well also.

The wool is very warm. I make sure I almost have nothing over it on the walk in and use it for late season long sits.

Rob

acollins · August 17, 2013, 09:50:00 PM

Under armour cold gear. The stuff is incredible. It fits tight and wicks the moisture away from your skin to keep you dry. I will not hunt in the cold without it. It's a little pricey but worth it.

TRAP · August 17, 2013, 09:54:00 PM

Woolpower Ullfrotte Merino Base Layers

200 gram under KOM wool keeps me warm when it gets really cold. Still need a wind stopping layer when the wind is howling.

Trap

August 17, 2013, 09:58:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by acollins:
Under armour cold gear. The stuff is incredible. It fits tight and wicks the moisture away from your skin to keep you dry. I will not hunt in the cold without it. It's a little pricey but worth it.

Ditto!

I live and hunt in S TX so we don't get much in the way of real cold weather (40 degrees is like freezing cold to me. I don't know how you northerners make it as cold as it gets up there!) but I love my UA Cold Gear and have gotten rid of every pair of regular cotton longjohns I used to own.

Bisch

ermont · August 17, 2013, 09:58:00 PM

First Lite.

Marc B. · August 17, 2013, 10:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by TRAP:
Woolpower Ullfrotte Merino Base Layers

200 gram under KOM wool keeps me warm when it gets really cold. Still need a wind stopping layer when the wind is howling.

Trap

+1 The Ulfrotte is really good stuff.

threeunder · August 17, 2013, 10:19:00 PM

My favorite, without a doubt, is silk. Nothing better as a base layer.

jeremy1517 · August 17, 2013, 10:20:00 PM

where is a good place to buy silk baselayers?

Beto · August 17, 2013, 10:47:00 PM

Any wool base layer should perform great, but Merino wool has great advantages over other synthetic and natural materials.

I read a review by Guy Eastman some time ago and I think he did a geat job at explaining the layering basics and what to look for in the different layers.

http://www.eastmans.com/exclusives/the-6-critical-layers.html

I have been using KUIU layering system for several seasons now and they perform great. I love their products, they are definitely high quality products.

RedShaft · August 17, 2013, 10:55:00 PM

I'd go with wool. I got some last year and love it! U don't need first lite. There are other brands

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jeremy1517 · August 17, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

Checking out wool power now... Those of you who use wool undergarments. What weight wool do you recommend? Wool Power offers 200gr or 400gr wool.

I have decently heavy pants and coat.

Rick Wiltshire · August 17, 2013, 11:13:00 PM

I always start with a layer of silk - great stuff.

Day Dreamer · August 17, 2013, 11:49:00 PM

Smartwool next to skin works really well.

I have some 400g woolpower, its good stuff, just a bit to bulky.

agross1 · August 18, 2013, 07:08:00 AM

Finally broke down last year and bought some merino wool, minus 33, absolutely love the stuff.

onewhohasfun · August 18, 2013, 08:23:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by agross1:
Finally broke down last year and bought some merino wool, minus 33, absolutely love the stuff.

I have ulfrotte, smart wool, and minus 33.
I like minus 33 the best.

awbowman · August 18, 2013, 08:41:00 AM

I like wool even though I live in the south. I wouldn't go more than 250 grams. I'd just put 2 if I needed. A wind proof vest really makes wool shine.