Can I get a recommendation?

[Stix]

#3331

Thinking of getting some new thermal underwear that’s appropriate for our September Colorado archery season. The Coldpruf stuff caught my eye, specifically the lightweight polypropylene Enthusiast line. Take a look at the product line on their website. I am welcoming and encouraging recommendations.

http://www.coldpruf.com/products

[Charles Ek]

#18736

If it has been marketed for wearing next to your skin in the winter, I’ve probably worn it at some point.

Started with Duofold cotton as a kid. Then came the new miracle fabrics, the first of which was polypropylene from Lifa. It wicked very nicely and stank to you-know-what. Later came Capilene in various weights (and variously successful imitations) which I wore in Washington, Alaska, Minnesota and New England as a Nordic skier, snowshoer, winter camper and SAR dog handler. Then what was old became new again – SmartWool arrived on the scene, followed by a host of me-toos. Most recently came the embedded silver threads meant to encourage friends, family and acquaintances to stay in the same room when you entered after a day in the field.

I’ve finally settled on what my father-in-law wore next to his skin nearly year-round while working as a railroad carman: Wool. I buy it in various weights as needed for my exertion level and the conditions. It keeps me warm, it doesn’t stink and it is sustainable.

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[Bruce Smithhammer]

#18737

Steve – I have no experience with the ‘Coldpruf’ clothing, but I’ve gone from decades of wearing synthetics to merino wool underlayers and haven’t looked back. Much better odor control than any synthetic I’ve used, and a broader comfortable temperature range. I wear a lightweight merino shirt for Sept. hunts with temps up into the mid-80’s and it wicks and stays totally comfortable. The same shirt is my ‘core’ layer down into the 30’s. It may be a little more expensive up front, but if you go with good merino brands, I think it’s worth it.

[Charles Ek]

#18738

Seems to be a bad echo in here … 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#18739

eidsvolling wrote: Seems to be a bad echo in here … 😉

[Dan Jackowiak]

#18805

can’t add much more, merino wool is the only way to go.

[wojo14]

#18986

merino wool

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[James Harvey]

#19007

Merino is great. Australian Merino is the ducks nuts 😉 This is the particular brand I’ve used a lot of:

http://www.merinocountry.com/merino-mens-thermals

[Alexandre Bugnon]

#19129

Merino wool! I’ve been using the Smartwool brand for years. For camo pattern, check out Kuiu or Firstlite.

[Stephen Smiley]

#19131

Merino wool is the only thing worth considering. For Elk season in Colorado I normally wear a 150 weight base layer and am comfortable all day.

I however, know absolutely nothing about a Ducks nuts! You’ll have to go to upside down land for that.

[grumpy]

#19545

Ducks nuts???? Must be a typo

[Ralph]

#19585

How does one go about gathering those in the southern hemisphere:?

I those goose was warmer anyway.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#19618

R2 wrote: How does one go about gathering those in the southern hemisphere:?

In the case of the Magellanic Flightless Steamer Duck, it ain’t that hard…:wink:

[Stix]

#19626

I found a great closeout deal on some merino wool stuff, 175 thickness. Do you guys like a loose fit, or a form fit?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#19634

Steve,

Since I generally wear mine as a base layer, I like more of a form fit. I think they’re a bit warmer that way, and it makes it easier to layer over them.

[Ralph]

#19642

Hey Bruce, ask me sometime about the extinct South Pacific “Oh No” birds.

[David Coulter]

#19673

Merino wool it is, with one add on. I have a couple sets of thin silk shirt and pants. This is the base layer and it adds several degrees of comfort, not to mention how sexy it is in camp! ??

[Fallguy]

#19729

The form fit for a base layer will wick better. It can not move the moisture if it is in mid air.

[James Harvey]

#19895

Stix wrote: I found a great closeout deal on some merino wool stuff, 175 thickness. Do you guys like a loose fit, or a form fit?

I’d go form fit, for the reasons already stated and it’s easier to pull other clothes over. Also if the worst happens and you are thoroughly soaked through the wool right on your skin creates a little micro-climate that can help stave off hypo for a bit longer.

[wahoo]

#30380

what every one else said. Man I luv that ( duck nuts ) can I use that ???

[David Petersen]

#30714

Yet another, now redundant, vote for Merino.

Yet … you must hunt in a far colder part of CO than I do! Especially in recent years (call it what you wish) I’ve barely even needed a jacket at daylight or dark even at season’s end, been so darn warm. But add a bit of rain, or wind on an open alpine slope, and I guess I can see the need. I hunt way down low, 8-9.5k for the most part so my Merino gets little use. I can also say, without naming names, that there’s a huge, massive difference in Merino quality among some name-brand clothing makers.

Second best for those of us on a tight budget is “washable wool,” which is wool with usually around 20% synthetic, usually nylon, to keep it from shrinking. It also keeps it from itching so much and has many of the qualities of Merino at a far lower price.

[Stix]

#30731

ThAnks to all for the recommendations. I got some Terramar merino wool base layers for $20 each piece on close out at local Sierra Trading Post. It is advertised as a mid weight, but feels the same thickness as a 150-175 that they sell.

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