Merino wool

[BSK]

For years I heard everyone here raving about merino wool base layers. I honestly felt I had base layers covered, as I used heavy-weight polar fleece base layers. But after being badgered about my resistance, and finally seeing some merino base layers on sale, I gave them a try (320-weight). OH. MY. GOODNESS! Is that stuff warm! I now keep an eye on merino wool products looking for good deals. Although this isn't the greatest deal in the world, it blows away places like Smartwool or Sitka. I found top and bottom 250-weight for a combined $99 at Merino.tech, and their 320-weight is $120 for top and bottom combined. Just thought I would let merino wool fans know...

https://merino.tech/

 

[Winchester]

In cold weather Merino wool is where its at, 320 weight is heavy duty and super warm. Where temps vary greatly and im doing a lot of walking (September elk hunting) I prefer the synthetic base layers. They dry much faster than Merino. Thats a good deal on the Merino as well!

 

[Andy S.]

Thanks for sharing. I typically find my best merino wool deals online around Christmas and first of January when vendors are trying to unload remaining inventory. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are worth watching as well.

 

[BSK]

Thanks for sharing. I typically find my best merino wool deals online around Christmas and first of January when vendors are trying to unload remaining inventory. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are worth watching as well.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[buckbstr_1]

I have several different brands of merino wool. Woolpower beats all the competition. It is pricey but hands above the rest. The way the weave the merino wool creates a soft and very warm garment. I have 200 gram to the 600 gram products and they are warmer than any product I have found. Look for sales and be amazed at the warmth. I have a 400 gram union suit and it is so comfortable and warm.

 

[BSK]

In cold weather Merino wool is where its at, 320 weight is heavy duty and super warm. Where temps vary greatly and im doing a lot of walking (September elk hunting) I prefer the synthetic base layers. They dry much faster than Merino. Thats a good deal on the Merino as well!

Agree. 320-weight is for sitting still on a stand for hours in below freezing temps.

 

[TRHC]

I have several different brands of merino wool. Woolpower beats all the competition. It is pricey but hands above the rest. The way the weave the merino wool creates a soft and very warm garment. I have 200 gram to the 600 gram products and they are warmer than any product I have found. Look for sales and be amazed at the warmth. I have a 400 gram union suit and it is so comfortable and warm.

Agreed. Years ago, at a previous job, I was the coordinator for our annual chainsaw training provided by a contractor from Sweden. He gifted me an Ullfrotte Original top that I think is the same as Woolpower. Maybe WoolPower is the version marketed in America?? Anyway, I know there is a correlation there somewhere, but that top was my absolute favorite for many years until somehow it got too small. I've got some First Lite and some sets from Midway, but none are as good as the Ullfrotte/Woolpower.

Edit: I looked it up, Ullfrotte Original is what Woolpower calls their merino wool fabric.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Black Ovis sells some pretty good merino and decent prices. It can be hit and miss though. Some of the pieces I've gotten from them have been a lil itchy. Others have been perfect. The price is right though.

 

[Antler Daddy]

if it fits...tough to beat this $69 set price. Plus take 20% off first order.

https://merino.tech/collections/mens-merino-thermal-set/products/mens-merino-thermal-set-250-camo

 

[Bucket]

if it fits...tough to beat this $69 set price. Plus take 20% off first order.

https://merino.tech/collections/mens-merino-thermal-set/products/mens-merino-thermal-set-250-camo

20% off coupon works on top of that! Makes the set of top and bottoms $56.00!

 

[348Winchester]

Thanks BSK!

Wool outer garments are superior as well. Shirts, vests, pants, jackets, gloves, socks and hats.

Check out Stormy Kromer for a great hat!

Buffalo Wool Company in Montana has great socks and gloves made from merino wool mixed with Bison down.

LL beans primaloft lined green wool pants are excellent.

I have a red/black checked Mackinac Coat that is so warm you cannot walk far in it. I carry it and put it on on stand when it's frigid.

Wool has so many advantages. But for the hunter its silence is the utmost. Man made fabrics are noisy as hell!

I personally like the traditional earth tones and checked patterns in red, green, or gray mixed with black. Camo is completely unnecessary and it has become such a silly trend that it now borders on stupidity.

 

[Antler Daddy]

20% off coupon works on top of that! Makes the set of top and bottoms $56.00!

Small most closely matches a womens size Med in chest. Within a inch larger on other measurements. May get a set for daughter.

 

[Creek bottoms]

Wool doesn't make me smell like a boar coon like synthetics.

 

[scn]

The bargain basement way to stock up on merino garments (tops more than bottoms) is to go to Ebay and do a merino wool search. There are a pile of sweaters, both quarter zip and crew top on there that are 100% merino wool. They may not be in "hunting" colors, but, since they are a base layer, it doesn't really matter. A heavy wt. merino sweater for $10 can often be found if you sort through the group in your size.

Occasionally you can find a steal with a name brand in the mix. It is a great way to add to your supply on the cheap.

 

[Antler Daddy]

The bargain basement way to stock up on merino garments (tops more than bottoms) is to go to Ebay and do a merino wool search. There are a pile of sweaters, both quarter zip and crew top on there that are 100% merino wool. They may not be in "hunting" colors, but, since they are a base layer, it doesn't really matter. A heavy wt. merino sweater for $10 can often be found if you sort through the group in your size.

Occasionally you can find a steal with a name brand in the mix. It is a great way to add to your supply on the cheap.

Just be aware that some of those items are shrunk.

 

[scn]

Just be aware that some of those items are shrunk.

The more reputable postings give the garment measurements to maybe get by that.

 

[Trapper John]

I had no plans for $56 to leap from my wallet like that this morning, but here we are.

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

The bargain basement way to stock up on merino garments (tops more than bottoms) is to go to Ebay and do a merino wool search. There are a pile of sweaters, both quarter zip and crew top on there that are 100% merino wool. They may not be in "hunting" colors, but, since they are a base layer, it doesn't really matter. A heavy wt. merino sweater for $10 can often be found if you sort through the group in your size.

Occasionally you can find a steal with a name brand in the mix. It is a great way to add to your supply on the cheap.

Another low budget idea is to stop by Goodwill or look at their online auction site.
I've bought from both.
Also, if you don't have to look like you're on the prostaff or hunting show, look through the sweater rack at Goodwill. I've found several 100% merino wool sweaters I still use as mid layers.

 

[rifle02]

I recently bought a set of base layer that is 38% Merino wool and 57% tencel, whatever that is and some spandex. Any idea how that will compare with 100% merino?

 

[Antler Daddy]

I recently bought a set of base layer that is 38% Merino wool and 57% tencel, whatever that is and some spandex. Any idea how that will compare with 100% merino?

easier care but stink more with less shrink and less warmth

 

[BigAl]

Got hooked on the merino wool when I went to Iceland and Norway. I'll say that I usually look for after-season bargains. Best prices are clearance sales.

 

[Mr.Bro]

Beware! Midways medium base morino is paper thin.
BSK the original Browning Polar Fleese is awesome. The top has lasted me maybe 15 years.

 

[quackaholic]

For years I heard everyone here raving about merino wool base layers. I honestly felt I had base layers covered, as I used heavy-weight polar fleece base layers. But after being badgered about my resistance, and finally seeing some merino base layers on sale, I gave them a try (320-weight). OH. MY. GOODNESS! Is that stuff warm! I now keep an eye on merino wool products looking for good deals. Although this isn't the greatest deal in the world, it blows away places like Smartwool or Sitka. I found top and bottom 250-weight for a combined $99 at Merino.tech, and their 320-weight is $120 for top and bottom combined. Just thought I would let merino wool fans know...

https://merino.tech/

Been using merino wool when merino wasn't cool. Well over 25 years

 

[killingtime 41]

course they only got small and xxl left.

 

[hbg1]

if it fits...tough to beat this $69 set price. Plus take 20% off first order.

https://merino.tech/collections/mens-merino-thermal-set/products/mens-merino-thermal-set-250-camo

Sold out

 

[Gravey]

The warmest merino wool is First Lite's furnace top and bottom. Just watch their site and wait for the sales. I've got others but for the coldest temps it wins hands down.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

The warmest merino wool is First Lite's furnace top and bottom. Just watch their site and wait for the sales. I've got others but for the coldest temps it wins hands down.

X2. I love mine

 

[Griswold]

The warmest merino wool is First Lite's furnace top and bottom. Just watch their site and wait for the sales. I've got others but for the coldest temps it wins hands down.

Cant be beat in my opinion

 

[Winchester]

Code of Silence Megamerino 350

 

[Terrier]

...that top was my absolute favorite for many years until somehow it got too small.

Two possibilities there... either it went in the dryer a time or two, or you got a little too handy with a fork & spoon...

I always hang mine to dry... I have three sets of the Icebreaker light weight long handles. Any heavier and it makes me too hot.