Wool Colthing
12-17-2012, 04:54 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location:
Posts: 6,357
This stuff is the best out there. Some of it is on sale now. Which is a good opportunity to support our neighbors (usa).
I've not worn the pants. But, the bibs are outstanding. The straps are very comfortable. Remember to buy a larger waist size. A couple inches is what I did. If you try them on at the store. Look to see if you could tolerate even larger size. Room to grow.
I've not worn the pants. But, the bibs are outstanding. The straps are very comfortable. Remember to buy a larger waist size. A couple inches is what I did. If you try them on at the store. Look to see if you could tolerate even larger size. Room to grow.
12-23-2012, 02:58 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
My old fashion wool
Wore a Shetland wool sweater, under a winter coat, for a hike around the park this week. One other hiker in the weather with a wind factor temperature in the teens.
Sweater is over forty years old and the miracle is, it still fits. Been working on the cold and hiking for all that time.
Oh, and it worked real good in the cold.
Sweater is over forty years old and the miracle is, it still fits. Been working on the cold and hiking for all that time.
Oh, and it worked real good in the cold.
Last edited by Valentine; 12-23-2012 at 03:03 AM.
01-13-2013, 10:12 AM
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location:
Posts: 819
I've been wearing wool for 30 years hunting. Johnson bibs are much cheaper than filson, and to me do the same job. these cabelas are on sale right now. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...h-All+Products
01-22-2013, 08:15 PM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 974
Dress right dress....
I am very familiar with the Cabelas brand wool. More specifically there Outfitter series. Great stuff. Not only do you get the benefits of wool but they also add a layer of there Dry Plus lining for extra protection. I'm not aware of any other companies who add another layer such as Gore Tex. I could be wrong but I think all of Cabelas Outfitter series wool is on sale. The only gripe I have is the bibs or pants cannot be hemmed and come standard at 32". If that length works for you then great but I like 29" for hunting. Lucky for me the previous version was slightly different and I was able to get them hemmed.
02-13-2013, 08:44 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Opelousas,La
Posts: 131
Back in the early 70's, when I made my first elk hunt in Idaho's Chamberlain Basin outfitter Scott Farr would not put you in the woods if you didn't wear wool. Goretex was brand new and way too noisy for trying to sneak in on a bull elk in rut. Filson's Double Cruiser was the gold standard, then & now Mine is 40 yrs old and still servicable, just a little tight in the waist line. Mate with a pair of Filson's wool bibs & you were comfortable in any weather conditions except a heavy rain. All the modern under garments have certainly raised the comfort level. Columbia and Cabella's wool offering look well made. Time will tell if they work for as long and well as the Filson's.
02-14-2013, 03:01 AM
#18
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 797
I still love wool pants. The Swedish army pants with the cuff buckles doubles as gators. But I can wear them without anything under them most people don't like that. Fleece is pretty good stuff I have a bunch.
08-06-2013, 11:59 AM
#19
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: www.lintonoutdoors.com
Posts: 11
If you are looking to hunt out west and you want some wool clothing, you really need to check out First Lite's merino wool. It can be worn next to skin, is extremely odor resistant and breaths well. Like standard wool it retains body heat very well when wet also. Here is a video to check out for more information on Merino Wool. Hope this helps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH8OUAirg20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH8OUAirg20
