Too sweaty for wool, moving to synthetic

[generalist]

I try to deal with moisture the best I can with layer management, but I seem to always be sweaty so I'd like to get into some base pieces that dry quick. My girlfriend says I'm not that stinky so I think I can give up the odor control of the merino. I use First Lite stuff, can you guys recommend a line from a brand that you've had good experience with?

 

[xcutter]

Check out Sitka core base layers. They use a silver in the fabric. Works well with odor management.

 

[*zap*]

Serki PCU level 1 base layers with 3% silver fiber. Military clothing, comes in t shirt, boxers, 1/4 zip top and long bottoms. Make sure the tag says 3% silver fiber.

 

[Phil4]

I’d start with one piece and make sure you aren’t stinkier than you think. Anything synthetic and I smell like a wildebeest by noon. 8days in wool and only slightly offensive.


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[ChrisAU]

I know in my FL Wick stuff I think I’m sweaty and by the time I drop equipment to try to air out I’m already dry.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Some people swear by wool. There is another camp that thinks it doesn’t stay as dry as synthetic either due to high humidity environments or constant sweating. I am in the latter camp. I have a few merino base layers but most often wear synthetic. My current stable for hunting is a mix of Sitka core lightweight and Patagonia capilene. Both are great. The sitka handles stink a bit better I think. I go for the light stuff and layer over top as needed for warmth. I find a trend to prefer zip necks to dump heat.

I have high hopes for some of the merino blends coming out that are like 50/50 wool synthetic. Seems like it could be the best of both worlds.

 

[1shotgear]

I am a sweaty guy myself and can't run merino. I run the Sitka core Lightweight Hoody and it dries as fast as I can sweat. It also has a built in scent killer and it works pretty good.