Which Merino Wool Baselayer?

[vcb]

Ok so this year I was going to try out Merino instead of my synthetic Sitka base layer this year. Which make do you guys like most? smartwool, first lite, sitka, kuiu, ibex, icebreaker???

 

[JG358]

Of the two I've tried(Kuiu and first lite), I prefer First Lite.

 

[Lawnboi]

Kuiu is going to run you the cheapest retail, along with first lite. But you can find other non camo for discouted prices all the time.

All the above brands you mentioned id use happily. I have a few of them. Also check out redram, same as icebreaker.

That being said ill get more kuiu cause i want to match

 

[Backpack Hunter]

First Lite is my first preference.

 

[Travis Bertrand]

I like redram being a base layer I don't care about color too much. They are still green though. Redram is a sister
Company to icebreaker.

 

[zrider2]

First lite for me too!

 

[ohhiitznik]

Kuiu brother!

 

[muleyman]

Been using Smartwool for the last couple years. Just got some Firstlite stuff can't wait to try it out.

 

[dotman]

Not sure which you will decide on, i prefer first lite but only because it is all i have used in merino. Here is a link to some good sales on first lite, they also are closing out sitka. http://high-mountain-outfitters.com/First-Lite_c18.htm?gclid=COfx9M_5_a4CFYe5KgodzHjC2Q

 

[Tim in Wa.]

Which one of those wool base layers are not super tight fitting ?
Tim

 

[Ironman]

I have core 4 element and really like them. Join camofire, and get daily emails on stuff they are selling that day for good discounts.
I bought 2 merino 1/4 zip 190's for $84.00. They had crew top camo 190 merino tops this morning for $55.00.

 

[Ross]

My two personal preferences are Smartwool and Kuiu, but have yet to try Firstlite.

 

[dotman]

I take that back i did have 1 core4 piece, quality seemed good but it shrank big time on the first washing (reason i nolonger have this). First lite didn't shrink at all.

 

[Maxhunter]

Of the two I've tried(Kuiu and first lite), I prefer First Lite.

Those would be my 2 choices. Also check out Minus -33 http://www.minus33.com/default.aspx?gclid=CMaBgrSIla8CFUUZQgodNGRwzw

 

[luke moffat]

I've tried a variety of merino wool and for the life of me can't find much difference in "feel" or quality from brand to brand. Just go with what ya find the best deal on and run with it.

 

[dreamingbig]

I have mostly KUIU because I got it on sale. I also have a smartwool top and a ice breaker top. I prefer KUIU and FirstLite as you support hunting companies but sometimes the deals are too good to pass up.

 

[KWest141]

Who else has tried the Core4element stuff??? Gonna try and accumulate a set of this stuff from Camofire.

 

[BlackWidowTackle]

Ibex most is made in the USA or Canada.

 

[sanchomaes]

I really like my Smartwool and KUIU. From what I have seen the Kuiu runs a bit smaller in size than the firstlite. As in a Firstlite large is big enough for me but the Kuiu and Smartwool i tend to stick with a extra large, just something to keep in mind if you plan on ordering.

 

[Ironman]

Who else has tried the Core4element stuff??? Gonna try and accumulate a set of this stuff from Camofire.

KWest,
You will not be disappointed!