I am new to this plaid wool game. In the pictures I see on here it looks like most are wearing a shirt over layers not a heavy coat. Will a good wool shirt do the trick? Where is the best place to find one and not spend $200.00. LLBean has a Maine Guide Shirt for $59.00. Will that do or do I need something much better? Has anyone ever tried one of Ron La Clare's Longhunters shirts? The thrift stores around here don't seem to have any. Maybe because it the south you just don't see much wool here. I don't mind buying a good garment but see no need to over spend.
Thanks!
Tom

Ron's Longhunter Shirt is EXCELLENT!!!!!

Also, "down south" a light Woolrich shirt should be perfect. Just make sure you get it a size or two bigger so you can get a 100% wool sweater or two undernieth. For years I wore unlined wool jackets made by Johnson's Woolen Mills.(the same jacket the Benoits used to wear) They have a double thickness "cape" over the shoulders and really help when it's snowing or raining.The last time I bought one I paid around $100 for it.(I'm on my 5th one BTW)

Keep checking the GoodWill stores for 100% wool sweaters though,they are great for layering or by themselves.

I use Ron LaClair's Longhunter shirts and they are great. They are very comfortable and extermely warm.  If you are going to be hunting in extreme cold weather I suggest getting the hood that goes with the Longhunter shirt.

I agree. The longhunter shirt is excellent. I have the lighter weight version. Texas is just to hot for the heavier shirt. Another shirt I recommend is the Pendleton washable wool plaid. You can pick them up used from the on line auction house. They also have new shirts for sale. I wear my Pendleton wool shirt more than any other during the hunting season in Texas and Oklahoma.  

Gonna get me a shirt from Ron for Christmas this year!

Tom,
Go to "the big auction site" and pick up several cheap wool sweaters and button downs. Then get some thin camo to put over it.  Layers are great and can be added to or shedded as the need arises.
You can wear thinner layers of garments instead of a bulky coat to stay warm.  That will help from having any issues with string interference when shooting.
It worked very well for me last year.

Just my 2 cents,
Charlie

If it gets really cold (which it can do in Oklahoma) I wear a Pendleton shirt over Ulfrotte wool long johns and top, and maybe a Cabelas outfitters camo wool vest over the top. That seems to do it.

Richard

What do you wear as an "undershirt" prior to putting on wool sweaters/shirts/flannels?  I'm thinking a cotton t-shirt would negate any wool value.  No undershirt with direct woold contact would be purdy scratchy, no?
Quinn

You're 100% correct!!!!! wearing an undershirt defeats the purpose.    

I wear nothing undernieth and the wool against my skin.I have for years,never had a problem with "scatching"

If you want to wear an undershirt - consider one made of merino wool. It is a very good lightweight layer - especially when you are going to be working hard or when the day is going to get warm, doesn't stink or itch.

Hey Tom, what size do you need?  I'll keep my eyes open.

QuoteOriginally posted by woodchucker:
Ron's Longhunter Shirt is EXCELLENT!!!!!

Also, "down south" a light Woolrich shirt should be perfect. Just make sure you get it a size or two bigger so you can get a 100% wool sweater or two undernieth. For years I wore unlined wool jackets made by Johnson's Woolen Mills.(the same jacket the Benoits used to wear) They have a double thickness "cape" over the shoulders and really help when it's snowing or raining.The last time I bought one I paid around $100 for it.(I'm on my 5th one BTW)

They are about $200.00 now.

QuoteOriginally posted by Wednesday Caste:
What do you wear as an "undershirt" prior to putting on wool sweaters/shirts/flannels?  I'm thinking a cotton t-shirt would negate any wool value.  No undershirt with direct woold contact would be purdy scratchy, no?
Quinn

I have some under-armor that I wear next to my skinn. They wick the sweat away. They work well I ride a bicycle a lot in winter. If you can stay dry you can stay warm.

I love my longhunter shirt - it does its job.

Swanndri's are excellent and fairly water-proof.  

I second the need to stick with "Merino" wool if at all possible, as that type of sheep wool is FAR easier on the skin than any other type of wool.  I've found several thin "Merino" shirts on the evil-auction-site for as little as $4.99 brand new!

If you can't find Merino at Salvation Army, look for lamb's wool.  It's "almost" as comfortable.

As far as undershirts go, I'll easily wear Merino next to my skin, but I haven't found anything to be better than the polypropylene underwear with silver fiber threaded throughout (i.e. X-Static/X-Scent).  It's:

anti-static
anti-bacterial (phenomenal odour reduction!)
thermo-regulating
moisture wicking

without a doubt Ron's wool shirt works awesome. it gets very cold here and i have worn the longhunter shirt as a top layer and stayed very comfortable. order one ya will not regret it!

If I ever get up there,I've got a present for ya Brother!!!!!

It'll go real nice with that Longhunter shirt when it gets COLD!!!!!!!!!!  

The Longhunter Hood is a separate accessory that adds a lot of warmth for those cold winds.

I'm hoping to have a shipment of shirts and hoods in sometime next week    

Ron I left my number and e-mail with someone at your number. Let me know when they get in.
Tom

100% wool...ala Grey Wolf, SI, KOM....isn't itchy.  It's the cheaper stuff that's been blended with nylon that'll eat the hide right off a feller....

I use the merino wool from Ullfrotte (Woolpower) under my SI wool and it's top shelf for sure.