Baselayers

[Southernhunters]

I currently wear Patagonia Capilene 4 baselayers on any hunt that’s say below 45 degrees. I’m a fairly cold natured person, and most of my hunting is sitting still in a tree. I’ve been wondering if I would get any benefits by switching over to merino wool? I’ve read people rave over First Lite’s baselayers and am wondering if they are something I should look into or any other brands for that matter....


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[def90]

If I was sitting in a tree I would just get some fleece sweats, top and bottom, and a puffy jacket and pants to put over the top.

 

[Crowmangler]

Merino wool actually isn't very warm.. it has other benefits like being able to wear multiple days & dissipate sweat without stinking very much.
Check out the Pnuma Iconx heated base layers if you're just sitting in a stand

 

[Bcleck90]

I agree with the posts above. Merino socks and underwear otherwise I like synthetic base layers. I can’t speak to days without a shower or being able to wash them but for what you’re describing I don’t see any benefits.

I’m sure a heavyweight merino like the furnace from First Lite is comfortable. I’m not sure it’s going to be any warmer than a heavyweight set of synthetic.

 

[dtrkyman]

Goose down and thinsulate are great for sitting still.

Cabelas makes base layers in both.


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[shbush09]

I’ve had good luck with Black Ovis merino base layers.

 

[5MilesBack]

Ya, I haven't found merino to be all that warm.......even the 400gm heavy weight stuff. But for active non-stationary hunting while sweating, especially for days on end......it's great.

 

[Southernhunters]

Thanks for the replies guys....I was always under the impression merino would be warmer than my synthetics. Back to the drawing board!


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[fngTony]

Thanks for the replies guys....I was always under the impression merino would be warmer than my synthetics. Back to the drawing board!


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Sort of. It retains more warmth when wet and doesn’t dry as fast as polyester. Essentially if you sweat up a merino shirt then a breeze hits you your likely to stay a little warmer. On the other hand polyester will dry and then become warm again. Another benefit to merino is that it’s not as reflective or shiny as a synthetic so it’s more ideal for bow hunting. What worked best for me was a thin ss merino under a synthetic midlayer.