Win Free Gear #3

Favorite Base Layer

  • Silk

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • Merino Wool

    Votes: 109 82.6%
  • Synthetic Fiber

    Votes: 21 15.9%
  • Other

    Votes: 1 0.8%

  • Total voters
    132
  • Poll closed .

wseidel

WKR
Joined
Apr 20, 2017
Messages
459
Location
Northern Minnesota
Merino wool was my greatest improvement in clothing in some time - boxers, tops, hooded tops, long underwear. Provides warmth, relatively quick drying AND no smell...so far! I have purchased the Black Ovis brand items when on sale - very satisfied.
 

Pezboat

WKR
Joined
Mar 15, 2018
Messages
399
Location
Minneapolis
I voted for merino. As a run and gun whitetail hunter, I’m always sweating by the time I get to my stand. I like merino because when the shirt is soaked, it smells like wet wool and not a sweaty man.
 
Joined
Jul 6, 2018
Messages
493
I want to like synthetic because of durability but even polygiene doesn’t work that well imo so the nod goes to merino.

I’ve had a medley of different brands, weights and materials but my favorite are a pair of smartwool 250 weight bottoms. Got them for $33 at department store of all places but I can’t tell any difference with the ones at the rack at REI
 

Oregonboy

WKR
Joined
Sep 19, 2019
Messages
575
I like the feel of merino and the quietness of it. The not stinking is a bonus. I couldn’t believe the difference in comfort after spending some cash on good wool.
 

hewittja

FNG
Joined
May 26, 2020
Messages
29
I really like merino! Mostly because it dries quickly and I am not too repulsive on my way back.
 
Joined
Aug 1, 2020
Messages
56
Merino wool. 1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve can last a week long hunt without feeling gross...i may still feel gross but the material doesn't. First lite and icebreaker are my go to brands as of now.
 

Seth

WKR
Joined
Jun 15, 2020
Messages
303
Been a merino fan for many years as I like the feel of the material and it doesn’t stink like the synthetics I’ve tried.
 

Felix40

WKR
Joined
Jul 27, 2015
Messages
1,874
Location
New Mexico
I’m a merino fan. Most likely only because I’ve never invested in any nice base layers that were anything else.
 

Pacific_Fork

Well Known Rokslider
Joined
May 26, 2019
Messages
1,104
Location
North Idaho
Merino for sure, I can get it to dry fast on windy days or hanging off the back of my pack. I like to bring two base layers, one for the hike in then change once at spike camp. I like the FL wick right now..
 

Vossman5

FNG
Joined
Sep 20, 2020
Messages
55
Location
Mn
I like all the wool clothes I have, just need to add more and heavier/ lighter ones.
 

Rangerpants

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Apr 9, 2020
Messages
142
Location
Really Northern California
No question: merino. Keeps you warm, won't stink, and is still comfortable in warm weather too! First Lite baselayers and an Icebreaker jacket are my favorite merino pieces so far.
 

Boomtakem2

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Oct 18, 2017
Messages
162
Location
North Dakota
Merino all the way! Have never gone back to synthetics after first use. I stink up cloths after a couple days, and merino certainly helps lesson the stink.
 

bozeman

WKR
Joined
Dec 5, 2016
Messages
2,640
Location
Alabama
I voted synthetic. Quick drying and I have never had an issue with smell. Does the job for me!

appreciate the opportunity to do this!
 
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