Will pass on wool

[Panzer]

Wind goes right through wool and you will eventually get cold. I have gone to the Cabelas Outfitter Fleece with windsheer liner. It's warm and has a good camo pattern.

[vermonster13]

Ever get caught in a fire and you'll see the benefits of wool over fleece or any synthetic.

[twospots]

I dont know how they make wool garments, maybe its very difficult, but I really only have one major issue with Wool. How can it be so expensive? It is VERY abundant, renewable resource, they throw the stuff away when the demand backs up so the sheep keep growing it. How can it be so expensive- I would think someone would start selling it cheap to undercut the onther guy but it never happens - so is there some expensive process to make garments from it? Maybe I'll learn to knit...

[RC]

Where I live and hunt a 30 degree morning is cold. Can I tell ya for a South Ga Redneck 30 degrees is VERY cold.I was a at bass pro and bought a Wool jacket. Columbia I think it is. Not expesive but is very warm on the 30 degree mornings with no "bulk". Love it.RC

[JV Rooster]

I think wool has its place,but when its realy cold and I am setting all day I like the synthetics better. I just cant seem to get warm with wool when its very cold.

[Thumper Dunker]

I hate wool. But thats just me. But hunting on a cold wet winter day is 50 degrees.

[Shedrock]

I wear wool darn near every day from mid Sept-May. Nothing else for me, wool is the best of the best.

[stalkin4elk]

I just finished an exercise hike in high wind and blowing snow and was darn glad to have my hooded Primaloft coat that is athletic cut with a mountaineering hood to be really comfortable because it blocks the wind and the insulation can retain body heat. I would have been miserable in any wool(or fleece) without some windblocker and I have plenty of wool...glad it was in the closet.Wool or fleece is also a good midlayer when below zero.
RC we are still in running shoes and T shirts way less than 30 degrees, but you could kill me with your heat  
So how tight is the Classic Bowman line woven for wind resistance Gary?

[trapper]

Hunted with wool for over 40 years and love it. Non-refective and has a great comfort range. Not to mention very quiet.

[wulf]

Imagine if you will, being left stranded in interior Alaska for a month during the fall hunting season with the unpredictable weather it has.  Would you be confident the synthetic garments on your back will keep you alive or would you secretly wish you were wearing wool?  Even though I have and use some synthetic and cotton hunting clothing for different kinds of weather I always imagine the above scenario and know I'd have a fighting chance to come out alive if I were wearing wool.  I'm sure hunting a cold, damp state like Michigan has something to do with my choice.

[ChuckC]

I started with a mix of really cheap wool and synthetics.  Synthetics sure are lighter, but I have really gotten away from them as I got older and have a little more spending money. In warmer weather cotton has done me right well.  In colder weather,  I trust in wool al the way.  I still have the other stuff, in a tub somewhere.  Don't have the need for it lately.  

Wear what you want. Think how expensive wool would be if everybody wanted some.
ChuckC

[northstar]

stickbows,wood arrows, wool socs, how can you go wrong..  when the weather is damp in moose camp my wool blanket is king. After ten hours of driving rain in Helly Hansons my wool shirt is wet but still warm. Wring the  water out of your ragg wool gloves and your good to go. Nothing beats wool for me

[AkDan]

we spent most of the night the other night in minus 35 temps predator calling.  I was in my woolens and stayed toasty.  Face was a bit chilly lol. I've gone the fleece gambit and it has its place.  I can't vouch for sitka/kuiu gear other than the price tag is hideious imho!   I started with some old red wollens as a kid, and here I am back to wearing woolens.  

Hey Jeff good to see ya on here...are you back in town?

btw if you want a pair of great socks, look for Darn Tuffs...life time warrenty, merino wool.  I had to stop wearing them at work, toooo warm!   I did wear my trekker smart wools the other night though I think with a pair of liners the darn tuffs and my muks would have been just fine.

[Butts2]

You like Wool you hate Wool. Need to wear what you feel works. I believe the Wool product is popular for its insulating quality AND just the way it looks.... PLAID. The word PLAID is an abbreviation for the word TRADITIONAL.      

[Roger Norris]

I cannot imagine hunting without wool.

[reddogge]

For those that don't want to pay the cost of commercial wool clothing you can order plans online from some of the big muzzleloading/rondevous houses for wool coats made from wool blankets. You don't need to be a seamstress as they are all handstiched with wool yarn with a blanket stitch. You may be locked into solid colors though as plaid blankets aren't on the market in great quantities. Even a caveman can do it.

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by flinthead:
 but this wool thing seems like a step backwards to me.

Do you hunt with a TradBow???????........HELLO!!!!

[Terry Green]

On a serious note, actually MAN is still trying to CATCH UP, not stepping back....

Man STILL can't out do mother nature on a fiber such as wool.  No man made fiber is as durable either. I think you need to 'read up' a bit more.  Lots of miss info out there.  Lots of different wool types, wool constructions, wool fabrics, etc.....

   

 


And, even cleaning...which is rare if you dress properly underneath. .....and you can even buy WASHABLE merino thermals that you out in the machine.

Not really sure what the intent of this thread is, but a lot of positives have come out in the defense of wool from an original post that seems bent out to slam it.

I also like the Alaskan analogy....

Wonder what fiber you would want if you were stranded???

Wonder if you had to live in the woods for a couple of years...would you want a fleece blanket or wool blanket....which one do you think would last the longest and keep you the warmest?

[KentuckyTJ]

I own a couple wool garments but am in no way an expert on wool. What I don't like about it is the weight. Not sure if all is as heavy as mine but I don't wear it much for that reason.

[Terry Green]

Jax....if you aren't going to contribute anything but smart comments, please refrain from posting.  TradGang aint big on just popping off with nothing to contribute. Thanks.