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.

ULTRA Merino 120 LT LS Hoodie | Valo

The all-new ULTRA Merino 120 LT reduces weight while improving durability. Shop all the natural softness, comfort, and performance from our New Zealand Merino wool.

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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.