Merino wool

[peterk1234]

I'm a big fan of merino wool. My wife turned me onto it grew years ago when she got me some first lite clothing. I have beaten them to death. They all have holes in them at this point.

So I'm on the hunt to replace what I have. I don't need first lite. I don't need a hunting brand. I don't need camo. Just some bland colors like light brown, green, tan.


Any brand out there that's decent and doesn't break the bank that you guys use?

 

[hank4elk]

REI sales.

 

[morley.tyler]

steep and cheap dot com

 

[El Jason]

I use Outdoor Research for base layers.

Most of my mid layers are grid fleece or synthetic.

 

[beagle001]

I’ll vouch for BlackOvis. Only thing I don’t like are the boxers, but I’ve heard they may have updated them. I had to rip a bunch of stitches in the legs or I might have had to change my handle to Lieutenant Beagle001

 

[Big Sky Guy]

BlackOvis on sale off camofire.com.

Boxers are comfortable but had to partially sew the pee slit up because kept letting the furniture out. Now they are great.

 

[Sixmile]

Duckworth works well for me. Not cheap though but the quality is great.

 

[F250]

I steal LL Bean points from my wife’s credit card. Been very happy with products.

 

[ChaosOneZero]

REI sales.

+1 for REI sales. If you’re a member, you’ll also get an annual 20% off coupon for one full price item.

I’ve purchased several smartwool tops on sale during their seasonal sales (Memorial Day etc).

At the risk of setting off a huge HT debate, I’ll also plug Kuiu. Their price points on merino wool base layers are excellent for what you get. They also do seasonal sales and offer discounts to veterans, LE, and industry employees if you’re fortunate enough to be in one of those groups.

 

[Wild Bill]

Another vote for black ovis. Also have some REI I like and some smart wool. My only issue with my smartwool is it starts to stink after a couple days. Might not be 100% merino, it’s pretty old at this point.

 

[Brute]

Icebreaker is another brand to check out.

 

[El Jason]

And Minus 33

 

[JohnCushman]

I found merino wool boxer briefs on Amazon. A no name brand, but a 3 pack for like $70 and so far they've held up.

 

[El Jason]

I found merino wool boxer briefs on Amazon. A no name brand, but a 3 pack for like $70 and so far they've held up.

Pics or it didn’t happen…

 

[Dave N]

Pics or it didn’t happen…

 

[stevejfarms]

I’ve had good luck with merino tech from amazon. Bought another pair this fall, midweight base layer with a pair of midweight merino socks on sale for $80.

 

[winmag]

I don’t shop at REI any more after they stopped carrying Camelbak to try to force Vista Outdoors to divest of their firearms holdings. If they’re so anti-gun that they cancel products, then I’ll extend them the same courtesy and spend my money elsewhere.

I’ve had good luck at Goodwill. I got a First Lite merino shirt a couple weeks ago for $4.

 

[R.K.]

Duckworth works well for me. Not cheap though but the quality is great.

There seems to have been a touch of controversy regarding Duckworth and their effect on a wild herd of bighorns.

Post in thread 'Bighorn Sheep Being Killed to Save Bighorn Sheep - Heart Wrenching Video'
https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/bi...eep-heart-wrenching-video.320281/post-3631019

 

[R.K.]

Another vote for black ovis. Also have some REI I like and some smart wool. My only issue with my smartwool is it starts to stink after a couple days. Might not be 100% merino, it’s pretty old at this point.

My camofire / black ovis hoodies are doing OK. Some holes, but not awful.

Have an older first lite I got on sale somewhere that has a couple holes. Fray check has stopped them, but I need to stitch them closed.

But neither pick up much stink, which is what I need.

 

[88man]

BlackOvis on sale off camofire.com.

Boxers are comfortable but had to partially sew the pee slit up because kept letting the furniture out. Now they are great.

Yes great prices I have a bunch of their stuff and no complaints a good value purchase