Cold weather base layer opinions

[Werewolf]

Has anyone used or have any opinions on base layer thermal.what works for you in cold weather hunting?what do you recommend in the cold.

[Rob W.]

There have been a few threads pop up recently regarding base layers. Wool is always king.

I like wool and military poly pro.


Rob

[SheltonCreeker]

Originally posted by Rob W.:


I like wool and military poly pro.

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[Whip]

I just switched over to all merino wool for my base layers this past year and love it.  I wish I hadn't waited so long.  Yes, they are pricy, although the Minus 33 that I bought isn't too bad.  Well worth the extra expense!

[eagleone]

I also switched to merino wool and
couldn't be happier, I convinced a buddy
to do the same- with the same results.
Merino isn't cheap but it's worth it.

[YORNOC]

best thing i ever did is switching to soft merino wool next to my skin. i have semi poor circulation, so when a normal guy is comfortable,  i'm already getting cool. people are different.  for someone who heats really fast and has no issues getting the chills, i'd go with something more tech for wicking.

[Dan Adair]

It cracks me up that it's year 2012, and in all this time the superior beings on the planet with opposable thumbs and brains, have yet to come up with better materials for insulation than wool, and goose down.

[Werewolf]

apparently God designs good stuff.

[rastaman]

I love my merino wool and it doesn't get smelly like polypro..

[Craig]

patagonia  

I worked outside and bought it years ago. The wind doesn't go through it. It has lasted me 20 years and still going strong.

[RedShaft]

merino wool, first lite, minus33, kuiu.

[Marc B.]

Another vote for Merino wool.

[NoCams]

Not sure but I think everyone here loves their merino wool as much as we do....    

Time for another thread and subject, haha ! Totally agree with what others said above, "Try as he may man cannot come up with a better insulator than what God made when he made sheep !"...  

[macbow]

Same here with the merino wool. I have the Swedish brand that shows them just wearing,it in extreme cold.

[rastaman]

merino wool, first lite, minus33, kuiu.

I think these are all merino wool..

[RedShaft]

yes, they all 3 have merino wool. search them. find whats best for. you also best thing about it is the way it breathes. the sweat don't lay against your body its pretty neat. a big difference compared to other stuff. and the price is about the same.

[Spinealigner]

I am a wool fan thru and thru.  I wear as much of it as I can

[rcoulas]

I worked in the bush for many years and now shear sheep. I have worked outside most of my working life and tried a number of clothing materials. Wool is king, I wear Stanfield one piece wool long underwear in the cold weather. Wool breaths and wicks moisture very well and keeps you warm even when wet, plus if you use wool it keeps me working! If you smoke or tend a fire synthetics are just dangerous!

[Fletcher]

Wool is great stuff and good wool, like Merino, you can wear right on your skin.  I use lightweight Merino wool sweaters that I find at sales and thrift stores.  They work really well without having to take out a loan.  I picked up some extras over the summer and have them for sale in the classifieds.  I wish I could find some Merino sweat pants.   :D

[Canyon]

Okay I'll be the dissenting voice (well not really I like wool too)I actually wear silk as my base layer then wool.