T-Shirt under Merino Wool???

[coachjdub]

I just listened to the latest Gritty Bowman Podcast and Aaron had mentioned he wears a t shirt under his merino wool layer. Wouldn't wearing a cotton t shirt under wool, defeat the purpose of merino wool? I am probably wrong, but it just seemed weird to me. Does anyone else do this? and if so why? Thanks. not judging, just trying to learn.

 

[Willow]

It will make him hold more moisture due to the hydrophilic nature of cotton. But the merino wool will still pull moisture from the cotton and wick it away.

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[larryschwartz]

I just listened to the latest Gritty Bowman Podcast and Aaron had mentioned he wears a t shirt under his merino wool layer. Wouldn't wearing a cotton t shirt under wool, defeat the purpose of merino wool? I am probably wrong, but it just seemed weird to me. Does anyone else do this? and if so why? Thanks. not judging, just trying to learn.

I haven't listened to the podcast, but did he actually say it was a COTTON t-shirt, or just a t-shirt. A wicking t-shirt like under armour or other performance fabric would make sense. You want the merino to be close to your skin, but a thin t-shirt would be OK if you don't like the wool next to your skin.

Larry

 

[toadmeister]

I'm sure he's not talking about a cotton t-shirt.

Heck, I wear my merino t-shirt all week long during my day job 24/7. No funk or skunk.

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[rhunter424]

I wonder if wool pulls out the FUNK from a under armour shirt?

 

[larryschwartz]

I just listened to the podcast. He said that he wears a sleeveless t-shirt and mentioned one from Gritty Bowmen that I believe is 65% polyester and 35% cotton. So it isn't all cotton. Something they also said is that Aron does not sweat as much as most people. He can climb 2000 feet and not be visibly sweating, which is a great thing for him, but it is totally atypical for the rest of us. So, he can wear a t-shirt that has cotton in it and not risk hypothermia, the rest of us would be better served with a wicking synthetic t-shirt if we choose to wear something under their merino layer.

 

[kodiakfly]

I've not heard it, but I doubt it's cotton. I do that with merino, but it's not a cotton shirt. Even the softest merino still itches for me, so I have to wear something at least for my torso. It doesn't bother me on my legs or arms, but my back and belly...ugh, I can't do it.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have heard it said that merino feels somewhat clammy against the skin to some people. That they prefer a synthetic next to skin for dryness. I know a guy that followed this rule. He used a Patagonia base lay and merino over top. Said it keep his skin dryer.

 

[5MilesBack]

Ya, and I hear of people using all cotton and sweatpants for elk hunting as well. That doesn't mean I'm going to do that. I just use what works for me.

 

[coachjdub]

Ya, I guess he never said if it was cotton or not.

 

[coachjdub]

Update: This was a comment I got back from Brian on their youtube video. I thought it was pretty awesome that he got back to me right away.


Joseph Wehrenberg ~ No worries Joseph! Aron likes to wear a regular T-shirt on the hike to our hunting spot. It's gonna get stinky and sweaty anyway and he doesn't really wear it when he's serious about hunting or when the weather conditions are critical. In serious conditions he'll wear merino next to his skin. But we both like a nice T-shirt just to rep friends and their brands or products. Aron wore the "World's Okayest Hunter" t-shirt b'cuz it makes him laugh. Also, all of our t-shirts are synthetic. They feel good to hike in. You just don't want to wear it for hunting once it starts to stink. Also, for elk hunting we don't fret about scent control that much. It's unavoidable with the amount of physical exertion we put forth everyday. Hope that helps. ~ Brian

 

[5MilesBack]

Also, all of our t-shirts are synthetic. They feel good to hike in.

I'd agree with this statement. In fact, if I'm only out for a day outing of hiking, shooting 3D, hunting birds, working in the yard, etc......I prefer a synthetic shirt.

 

[danarnold]

I wonder if wool pulls out the FUNK from a under armour shirt?

Only thing I've ever found was fire to get rid of that funk!

 

[Willow]

I wonder if wool pulls out the FUNK from a under armour shirt?

No! I think I could burn mine to ashes and it would still stink.

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[LASTINLINE]

for me a cotton shirt will soak up the moisture and get heavy. when you get to your hunt spot you need to remove it and get some dry wool going. there nothing like the feeling of dry merino after a sweaty hike into a spot. dont like poly liner socks either. once they get damp it feels clamy against your skin. it transfers moisture but who cares when it feels like a cool wrap at your toes. only wool next to my skin!.

 

[d90rick]

I wear a merino first lite t or a core t with polygiene under mine

 

[5MilesBack]

dont like poly liner socks either. once they get damp it feels clamy against your skin. it transfers moisture but who cares when it feels like a cool wrap at your toes. only wool next to my skin!.

For me it is the opposite. I tried merino socks without a liner and my feet stayed wet against the merino. With a poly liner sock, it wicks the sweat into the merino sock and my feet stay dry. I don't take my boots off until I'm ready for bed. And I always take my merino socks off to let them dry, but I climb into my bag with dry feet and liner socks.