Light Weight Merino hoodie

[droptine818]

I’ve tried a ton of different synthetic base layers. My main problem in the early season is odor control. Every single synthetic layer I’ve tried stinks to high heaven after a day or two of use. I love my Stone Glacier merino hoodie but want something thinner and lighter for the early season. I hunt mostly in CA and the archery season for us opens in July and August and temps over 100° are very common. Any recommendations for a super thin merino hoodie? I’ve looked into the Sitka 120 and the first lite wick but figured I’d ask around first.

 

[Taudisio]

I wear the kuiu merino 120, all year. 90 degree days, to post hole-ing in the snow.

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[Wolfshead]

I have the ultra merino 145 and love the thing.
I wear it on every hunt, and it looks like new!

 

[ChrisAU]

I have the Sitka 120, FL Wick, and the Kuiu 120. The Sitka 120 is softer than the Kuiu and much lighter/cooler than the Wick.

 

[droptine818]

I have the Sitka 120, FL Wick, and the Kuiu 120. The Sitka 120 is softer than the Kuiu and much lighter/cooler than the Wick.

I think the Sitka 120 is the one for me but is the the wick softer than the Sitka 120?

 

[ChrisAU]

I think the Sitka 120 is the one for me but is the the wick softer than the Sitka 120?

I’d say the Merino is similar is softness. Odd to think about, but the Wick is 25% thicker than the Sitka so they don’t really feel similar in use.

 

[droptine818]

I’d say the Merino is similar is softness. Odd to think about, but the Wick is 25% thicker than the Sitka so they don’t really feel similar in use.

Ok that paints a good picture I’m looking for something super thin I think I’ll go with the core

 

[hikerhunter]

If you want a solid color I really like the smartwool 150. Occasionally they have them at Sierra.com for $40.


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[cubdriver84d]

Love my duckworth vapor hoody. Going to pick up the snorkel hoody too.

 

[bojangles808]

i use the wick for hawaii but never tried the sitka 120. the wick however is a lot better than the kuiu merino i have

 

[htlt_surfboards]

I hunt the same season as you. Ive used the kuiu 120 long sleeve, kuiu 145 zip hoodie, and first lite wick long sleeve. Ive settled on the kuiu 145 as my favorite. With the zipper open it gets a lot of airflow. The 120 wasn't durable enough for me and I destroyed it pretty fast. I do think the first lite is the most comfortable merino I have but it doesn't have a zip or hood so its not my favorite.

Side note on the stink. I use a sitka lw hoodie a lot and I stink that thing up really fast. While the kuiu doesn't get bad body oder when I sweat in it during that season it gets the wet dog smell pretty strong. Goes away once its dry but just wanted to point that out.

 

[droptine818]

I hunt the same season as you. Ive used the kuiu 120 long sleeve, kuiu 145 zip hoodie, and first lite wick long sleeve. Ive settled on the kuiu 145 as my favorite. With the zipper open it gets a lot of airflow. The 120 wasn't durable enough for me and I destroyed it pretty fast. I do think the first lite is the most comfortable merino I have but it doesn't have a zip or hood so its not my favorite.

Side note on the stink. I use a sitka lw hoodie a lot and I stink that thing up really fast. While the kuiu doesn't get bad body oder when I sweat in it during that season it gets the wet dog smell pretty strong. Goes away once its dry but just wanted to point that out.

My Sitka lw is almost unwearably smelly after 1 hot day it’s crazy

 

[D.Blake]

I have had great luck with Black Ovis merino. Some people find it to be itchy, but of the 5 pieces I own, only one thin longsleeve was itchy right out of the box. After a couple uses and a wash it was very comfortable.

When it comes to the stink factor, Black Ovis has been outstanding. I can't make this stuff stink. I have a longsleeve hooded quarter zip that I work out in 5 days a week going on 4 years and I am embarrassed to admit how infrequently it gets washed.

All of my Black Ovis is 4-5 years old and still looks and feels great. Watch for the big sales on Camofire, you can pick it up very cheap. Double check sizing on the Black Ovis website because it tends to run small, I am 6'2" and 190 and am a large in some and XL in others.

 

[droptine818]

I have had great luck with Black Ovis merino. Some people find it to be itchy, but of the 5 pieces I own, only one thin longsleeve was itchy right out of the box. After a couple uses and a wash it was very comfortable.

When it comes to the stink factor, Black Ovis has been outstanding. I can't make this stuff stink. I have a longsleeve hooded quarter zip that I work out in 5 days a week going on 4 years and I am embarrassed to admit how infrequently it gets washed.

All of my Black Ovis is 4-5 years old and still looks and feels great. Watch for the big sales on Camofire, you can pick it up very cheap. Double check sizing on the Black Ovis website because it tends to run small, I am 6'2" and 190 and am a large in some and XL in others.

Nice, I’ve never looked at any of their garments I’ll have to check those out

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Sitka Core Merino 120 and be done. I have used KUIU, Stone glacier, Ice breaker, etc and the sitka merino 120 is best out of those. for being 120 wt is surprisingly durable. A couple of 7-day hunts and still no holes or tears.

 

[Timplant]

I have FL, Sitka, and Kuiu. The Sitka is the softest, kuiu is the lightest. Theyre basically all the same

 

[Titan_Bow]

I really like the Kuiu lightweight merino but Ive found it to be terribly delicate. Especially the older stuff I got that has the perforations on the side for ventilation. I think thats 120g weight. But man, if you look at those things long enough your stare will put a hole in them LOL. I have a lot of merino stuff as its a great and versatile fabric for anything outdoors and active. I usually just keyword search "merino" on Sierra Trading Post or backcountry.com and buy what's on sale. Top of the shelf brands like Smartwool, Ibex, Icebreaker, etc. can be had for half or more less than hunting brands when on sale

 

[Bump79]

I have the Sitka 120, FL Wick, and the Kuiu 120. The Sitka 120 is softer than the Kuiu and much lighter/cooler than the Wick.

I'm going to second this. I was extremely skeptical of the Sitka 120 as the price was nuts. But I found it on sale big time and as of right now I think it's my favorite. It's the softest merino I've tried out of dozens and dozens. Seems to be holding up the same or better than my 150's but time will tell.

 

[mmac]

Second the Duckworth, American grown wool and American made. Hard to beat that....

The other is Voormi. The partnered with RMEF for a while and their stuff is really good.

 

[droptine818]

Second the Duckworth, American grown wool and American made. Hard to beat that....

The other is Voormi. The partnered with RMEF for a while and their stuff is really good.

I’m a big fan of their powder hoodie but haven’t tried the lighter versions I’ll have to look into that