RE: Gray Wolf Woolens? What's the fuss all about?
Vote with your dollars..
The big challenge is finding something that is as durable as cotton but not cotton.. Fleece is okay but can be very hot.. I love wool and I have a pair of surplus pants, but not in a camo pattern and too heavy for the early season. There are not many options out there in a non-cotton material that is versatile enough to layer so that you can wear the same garment on hot days and layer for cold and still not soak up all of the moisture within a 200m radius..
I did make an unlined graywolf wolfskin purchase and that was after far too many years of hunting in bargain cotton predator camo.. I hunt in the fall in the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies and cotton is the last thing you want to be wearing when the weather turns. I don’t have disposable income and nobody here in Alberta gives a crap about what you wear in the field. I test drove the wolfskin material by purchasing a $20 hat and was impressed with the material’s ability to breath, repel rain and not soak up the water like cotton and dry quickly.. My set is basic pants and jacket (unlined) and about the same price as an enigma set up.. I can guarantee you that what I have will last a very long time. I am happy with my purchase and if that changes, you’ll hear about it here.
Sadly if you want to buy American made, then it will cost more than Chinese made..
I certainly respect all of the opinions on this forum concerning gray wolfand if cotton works for you in your part of the world, then I do agree that this purchase would not be warranted...
On a slight threat drift…..
If you took quicksilver’s original post and replaced Filson with Graywolf Woolens, I would 100% wholeheartedly agree.. I have been extremely disappointed by the few purchases I made (on sale).. That company doesn’t know how to make a quality seam. All of the seams have pulls in the material and the stitching. Have a close look at brand new garments on the hanger at your local store. You can get better quality stuff from Old Navy or Walmart.
By the way I didn't vote because there wasn't an non-sarcastic option that reflects my opinion.
Cheers.