Merino wool base layers

[Sevobuck]

I wear Ice Breakers 150 weight. It is perfect for that kind of weather.


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[DenverCountryBoy]

If you can't find resale shop merino go to Blackovis. There 100% merino and priced way lower than Sitka & Kuiu brands.

Not all of their stuff is 100% merino. The lightest weight 150 GSM used in the short sleeve shirts is a 50/50 blend for added durability. I like wearing those when it is hotter.

 

[WYLight]

Merino wool definitely lives up to the hype especially when compared to under armour or other nylon poly materials. I personally think FL is the most soft/comfortable. I will stink out under armour in a day but I can get several days out of merino wool.

 

[BK Ammenwerth]

Yup and yup. Not that anyone would want to but I’ve took a sniff of my own boxers to see if merino really did as described, after 50 miles and 4 days of solid hunting it hardly smelled at all. I’ll bring 2 pair merino boxers, 2-3 pairs merino socks and wear 1 merino long top on a 7 day hunt. If possible I rinse out socks and a pair in creek. I wouldn’t hunt without good merino for my base layer, socks, and undies

 

[teesquare]

While you are thinking about Merino....check your socks. A high percentage Merino wool sock is your foot's best friend......same with base layers.

 

[DenverCountryBoy]

While you are thinking about Merino....check your socks. A high percentage Merino wool sock is your foot's best friend......same with base layers.

Not sure if they still have them, but REI used to sell merino liner socks.

 

[teesquare]

Lots of places to buy Merino wool containing socks nowadays... just look for more than 50% Merino for the better performing ones.

 

[P Y Buck]

Thanks all for the input. What weight of Merino are using in warm temps? I have the Badlands merino wool in a 190 weight and a 260 weight. Do you all where the bottoms as well as the tops in warm / hot weather?

 

[DenverCountryBoy]

Lighter when it is hot. I might go with just a 150 Tshirt if I'm just covering ground then throw on a lightweight long sleeve. I only wear long John bottoms when it's cold.

 

[5MilesBack]

Do you all where the bottoms as well as the tops in warm / hot weather?

I do.

 

[cnelk]

I have both merino and silk base layers.
Good stuff

 

[rmees1]

FL boot top are my september go to underwear/baselayer.

 

[Levibarcus]

I wore a merino base shirt last year elk hunting for a week. It was in the 80s most days. I was comfortable and never stunk. I love it!

 

[P Y Buck]

There have been a few comments about FL. What is the unabrevaited name of it?

 

[Newtosavage]

Guessing First Lite

 

[P Y Buck]

Thanks

 

[danger_close]

All true, it's kinda magical.

 

[Adventure]

Love my wool base layers. Use Kuiu and Firstlite on 12 day sheep hunt and only used two pair of underwear and 2 shirts the entire time. No stink.

 

[mastercaller70]

Hey all,

I have a question regarding merino wool.

I have heard of guys wearing light weight merino wool base layers even in warm temps in early September archery elk hunts. they claim it will not absorb body odor / perspiration. They claim they can wear it on a week long hunt and it will not smell.

Any one have confirmation of this?
Does wearing the base layers in warm temps become unbearable?

Absolutely but ensure you get 100% or close to it Merino Wool...less man-made fibres the better. I archery elk hunt in Sept in the foothills in AB. Temps can be -5'c in the morning and +25'c at noon. I have both Kuiu and First-Lite shirts...love em. Also have 4 merino wool shirts from Costco. THese are great also...especially the price

 

[Bluegrassvw]

7even on Amazon has the some really good stuff. They also carry the light weight hoodie FL sells but it's about $30 cheaper