Merino wool base

[TnBob]

Who makes the best merino wool base layer? I am thinking about getting some. I have Cabelas ecwcs polar weight and it just doesn't keep me warm on stand. I am almost 57 and have more trouble staying warm every season. Also need something that is not a compression fit as I have a little extra belly! lol

 

[k-i-d-d]

Sitka is best I've had.. expensive but warm

 

[buckbstr_1]

Woolpower 400/600 gram jackets or long johns


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[Tn_Va_Hunter]

I like first lite. Furnace series. Expensive also.

 

[Chief44]

+1 for first lite

 

[BlackEagle1]

Blackovis. Way better than my Sitka merino gear

 

[Racknquack]

+1 for 400 Woolpower Ullfrotté. Warmest piece I have

 

[Newt]

First lite furnace top and bottom

 

[infoman jr.]

I haven't tried every brand, but I wear First Lite stuff and have no complaints.

Well, the Obsidian pants have the durability of tissue paper, but the base layers are awesome.

 

[TnBob]

Thanks far all the advise!

 

[th88]

Love my First Lite furnace... Got the 1/4 zip top so I could dump some heat.

 

[Dbllunger]

Another vote for First Lite Furnace top and bottoms. Gonna set you back a pretty penny but worth it I think. If you don't have the ability to stay warm on a cold day then your hunt is over before it starts.

 

[TNBuck2]

How do the FL base layer sizes run? I'm about 6', 200lbs and usually wear an XL - can't stand things to fit tight. Looking at the FL website a lot of people about my size say a Large fits just right.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

I like first lite. Furnace series. Expensive also.

Think I recognize that logo from the meateater series?

I believe Steve bought the company or something along those lines. I know he has ties to it. But it's excellent quality stuff. Very warm.

 

[Newt]

How do the FL base layer sizes run? I'm about 6', 200lbs and usually wear an XL - can't stand things to fit tight. Looking at the FL website a lot of people about my size say a Large fits just right.

Yes you should be fine I am 6'2" 185lb and the large fit perfectly the top stays tucked in and the legs are long enough to stay down. The furnace series is a lot better design than the first set of merino wool base layers I had from first lite as far as fit. Just dont put in dryer let it air dry when you wash :tu:

 

[BULL MOOSE]

Nothing like buying a merino layer and it shrinks up above your belly button. I know.

 

[Newt]

Nothing like buying a merino layer and it shrinks up above your belly button. I know.

:lol: Bull moose learned same as me lol

 

[Southern Sportsman]

I've got the Nomad Sapwood base layer and I've been really happy with them.

 

[monjorrow]

SmartWool all the way for me. Can usually find it on sale this time of year at backcountry or steepandcheap.

 

[infoman jr.]

I like first lite. Furnace series. Expensive also.

Think I recognize that logo from the meateater series?

Meateater owns First Lite

 

[TnBob]

Do yall wear the FL Furnace next to skin? FL website makes it sound like a second layer with lighter layer under the furnace.

 

[Labboy]

I don't I wear the wick ultra light 150 aerowool under it. If it's real cold I wear short sleeve and long sleeve wick under it. It is expensive but since I switched to First Lite last year I have not had to leave the tree because Im cold yet!

 

[infoman jr.]

Do yall wear the FL Furnace next to skin? FL website makes it sound like a second layer with lighter layer under the furnace.

You can do either one. Sometimes I wear a Chama as a first layer, and sometimes I layer a thinner merino piece under it.

 

[BULL MOOSE]

Somebody posted a great deal link for some Nomad merino wool bass layers and other stuff about three years ago. I bought a set for me and a set for my son. It was some crazy low price and I have loved that set...wish I had bought two for what I paid.

 

[gobblesandgrunts]

So what's first lites second layer that anyone would recommend? Either new products or past versions of first lite gear for second layer. Looking to buy some

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[infoman jr.]

So what's first lites second layer that anyone would recommend? Either new products or past versions of first lite gear for second layer. Looking to buy some

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Hooded klamath.

 

[gobblesandgrunts]

So what's first lites second layer that anyone would recommend? Either new products or past versions of first lite gear for second layer. Looking to buy some

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Hooded klamath.

What about bottoms?

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[infoman jr.]

So what's first lites second layer that anyone would recommend? Either new products or past versions of first lite gear for second layer. Looking to buy some

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Hooded klamath.

What about bottoms?

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I'm on year 3 with obsidian pants, and they're literally falling apart. I've worn them on every hunt during that time, but I'm still not impressed with their durability. I don't know what I'll get next. I wear FL allegheny base bottoms, formerly obsidian pants, and Cabelas MT050 Whitetail Extreme pants over them.

 

[gobblesandgrunts]

So what's first lites second layer that anyone would recommend? Either new products or past versions of first lite gear for second layer. Looking to buy some

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Hooded klamath.

What about bottoms?

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I'm on year 3 with obsidian pants, and they're literally falling apart. I've worn them on every hunt during that time, but I'm still not impressed with their durability. I don't know what I'll get next. I wear FL allegheny base bottoms, formerly obsidian pants, and Cabelas MT050 Whitetail Extreme pants over them.

Thanks for your help!

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[Southern Sportsman]

Somebody posted a great deal link for some Nomad merino wool bass layers and other stuff about three years ago. I bought a set for me and a set for my son. It was some crazy low price and I have loved that set...wish I had bought two for what I paid.

Same here. It's been a great set and I'd love to have two more and a smaller set for my son. I don't think they make that set anymore. We got them at closeout pricing.