[WVXFORCE]

i am tired of freezing my @ss off...any ideas on the warmest baselayers available..Under Armor, arctic shiedl etc???anyone have experience with merino wool??

just needs some ideas before i go blow a few bills

 

[B-G-K]

I actually hate my cold gear underarmor. I'd rather wear a good layer of thermals or long johns. I do like my underarmor heatgear though.. on warm summer afternoons in the 70's its nice.

 

[WVXFORCE]

yea i am up in the air about under armor..i have actually thoguht about just going to a military surplus and picking up a wool suit...

just need something???

 

[bassmaster8989]

here's the deal with under armor. It works great if you are moving around. When you are walking around and it's cold out, there isn't anything better.

When you post up in a treestand it is the worst thing. I switched to fleece and wool base-layers and they work great. Long johns and those wool/fleece base layers is the best you can do IMO

 

[WVXFORCE]

ya...no walking here..stand hunting only..

 

[Haggy50]

FirstLite Merino Wool. Awesome stuff.

 

[justanotherbuck]

under armor not worth the hoot when your in a tree at 15 degrees,,good pair of long johns any day,and wool

 

[B-G-K]

if you pick up a north face fleece for your second layer it works great. they are lightweight, thin, flexible, and WARM. They are expensive though.

 

[WVXFORCE]

anyone ever hear of minus 33 merino wool?

 

[cmherrmann]

These suits are great!

https://www.cdsportswear.com/

 

[Dens228]

anyone ever hear of minus 33 merino wool?

I have a set, top and bottoms, love them.
It is MUCH better than UA when sitting on stand.

 

[FallVitals]

Underarmor will not keep you warm. Its great if your walking around. But setting still.... no good.

Get a good merino wool base layer, or something similier. That said. I bought a super pricey Wool Power 400 top and bottom (http://www.3riversarchery.com/Hunti...ts+Woolpower+400++Series+Non-Itch+Sweaters_c50_s222_p247_i962-986X_product.html) I read nothing but great reviews. It is good stuff. But for the price some heavy thermals, or cheaper merino wool base layer would be a better choice IMHO. I like em, but not as great as I expected them to be. Though, my own review is the worst I have read, lol.

 

[2 Ultras]

UA Cold Gear is a ripoff. I wish I had known that they named it Cold Gear cuz it keeps you cold. Absolutely no good for stand hunting in WI.

 

[Dredly]

I actually hate my cold gear underarmor. I'd rather wear a good layer of thermals or long johns. I do like my underarmor heatgear though.. on warm summer afternoons in the 70's its nice.

Yup what he said, if you are looking for warm you want to stay away from Cold Gear

 

[Teh Wicked]

Merino Wool is AWESOME! Get it for a baselayer...I have a wetsuit with a merino wool lining and I have dove with that suit in some cold water. its a thinnner suit and that thin suit keeps me warmer than thicker suits. Stuff is awesome...

Only complaint I have ever heard of about merino wool is that is hold odors pretty bad.

 

[bonehed67]

I use the UA 3.0 base layer and I love it. Personally have never wore anything better.

 

[tlzimmerman]

I love my under armor cold gear. It won't keep you as warm as wool, or even a thick layer of cotton, but I have had great luck when its really cold layering regular cotton long johns over the UA. The best part about it is its wicking properties when you are headed to the stand, you are dry when you get there.

To each their own I guess

 

[boarman1]

Have you looked at the Merino wool Expedition Wt base layer from Scentblocker. It has great reviews. I can get you a top and bottom for $119 shipped. Merino wool is the way to go. What ever you choose. UA just dont work.

 

[116Buck]

FirstLite Merino Wool. Awesome stuff.

I agree!

 

[lineape]

I use the UA 3.0 base layer and I love it. Personally have never wore anything better.

The base layer 3.0 is alot different than the compression cold gear. It is the warmest thing I've found and I work outside all year long.