Wool Grid "Fleece" or Wool R1 Air style hoody?

[twall13]

I've been a fan of the Voormi High-E for years now. I generally say, if the weather and temperature forecast looks like I'll be wearing my mid layer more often than not, the High-E is what I'm taking along. If I expect the mid layer to be in the pack more than on my body I'll take a Sitka Ambient or another lighter weight fleece grid layer. It's a great piece.

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[Bump79]

Haven’t used the ambient, it seemed a bit warmer than the Active. Interesting to get two comments on the active being hot. I run extremely warm and sweat like an absolute mother, doesn’t matter if it’s 70 degrees or zero. The kelvin active is the only mid layer I’ve ever had that can keep up with the moisture while hiking. It’s way cooler for me than any merino mid layer I’ve used. That’s the reason I like it so much, it’s comfortable in a gigantic temperature range


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I just came across Polartec Alpha Direct Wool.. Will be interesting to see how that performs @mtwarden

Polartec® Alpha® Direct with Wool 4048 - Full Roll

Description Placing a wholesale order shouldn't be hard, so we made it easy... For the first time, order full rolls of material straight through the site. No emails, phone calls, or wasted time. And did we mention wholesale pricing? IMPORTANT: 1) Due to bulk size, exact shipping costs will be...

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[Jake Larsen]

I just came across Polartec Alpha Direct Wool.. Will be interesting to see how that performs @mtwarden

Polartec® Alpha® Direct with Wool 4048 - Full Roll

Description Placing a wholesale order shouldn't be hard, so we made it easy... For the first time, order full rolls of material straight through the site. No emails, phone calls, or wasted time. And did we mention wholesale pricing? IMPORTANT: 1) Due to bulk size, exact shipping costs will be...

ripstopbytheroll.com

Interesting, they claim the wool “wicks moisture even faster” that’s exactly the opposite of all my experience with wool. If I had a guess, I’d say it’ll be a little warmer, manage smell a little better, and dry a little slower. But that’s just a guess

For what it’s worth, I also solved the “too warm” issue of the ambient. I’ve been rocking the vest version, and it’s money. I’ve got 4 basic layers now

Base: Sitka Core LW hoodie
Active Insualtikn: Ambient Vest
Wind: Mtn Evo Jacket
Duckworth Powder hoodie

The first three layers move moisture and manage temps better than anything I’ve ever found by a long shot. When I’m not moving much, they can be a little on the lightweight side. That’s when I will throw the powder hoodie on. Incredible soft, warm, and lightweight for how much warmth it provides. My big puffy (Kifaru LPP) will still go over the top of everything when needed. I will do anything from hot September early season through late November with this system.

 

[mtwarden]

I just came across Polartec Alpha Direct Wool.. Will be interesting to see how that performs @mtwarden

Polartec® Alpha® Direct with Wool 4048 - Full Roll

Description Placing a wholesale order shouldn't be hard, so we made it easy... For the first time, order full rolls of material straight through the site. No emails, phone calls, or wasted time. And did we mention wholesale pricing? IMPORTANT: 1) Due to bulk size, exact shipping costs will be...

ripstopbytheroll.com

That's news to me; not a lot of description at that link (unless I'm missing it) like exactly the ratio of how much wool to Alpha. Could be a good combo?????

 

[Bump79]

That's news to me; not a lot of description at that link (unless I'm missing it) like exactly the ratio of how much wool to Alpha. Could be a good combo?????

Down at the very bottom: Polartec code 4048. 63% Polyester, 33% Wool, 4% Nylon
Specs: 4.5 oz/yd 2 (152.58 g/m 2)

So mostly polyester - which I'm fine with. I don't know if there is any tangible benefits to this over normal alpha direct. But it will be interesting to find out!

I'm starting to think I need to pick up a sewing machine

It looks like it's more designed to be a exterior piece. I could be mistaken but I think the exterior is wool and interior is normal alpha direct

 

[cubdriver84d]

Down at the very bottom: Polartec code 4048. 63% Polyester, 33% Wool, 4% Nylon
Specs: 4.5 oz/yd 2 (152.58 g/m 2)

So mostly polyester - which I'm fine with. I don't know if there is any tangible benefits to this over normal alpha direct. But it will be interesting to find out!

I'm starting to think I need to pick up a sewing machine

It looks like it's more designed to be a exterior piece. I could be mistaken but I think the exterior is wool and interior is normal alpha direct

Farpointe makes a hat out of it. Maybe they'll come out with some other pieces. https://www.farpointeog.com/store/p/alpha-caps