Yep. As a trad archer, i started with wool and am still here. Welcome back to the best fabric on the planet. 60 percent of warmth when completely drenched, wears like iron, forms to body, quiet, I could go on. Some things ain’t broke.
There are certainly pros and cons to each material. But I believe Polyester is slightly warmer than wool when material density is equal.
If you take into account how the base is designed and it’s interior loft. For example. My 97 peleton has a lofted interior. Therefore theoretically it captures more heat retaining it. I wear both but I can’t side one or the other with warmth. They both fit a certain niche’ in my set up.Im not too sure about that, everything I’ve read seems to indicate that wool is warmer than polyester. I’m sure it definitely depends on the quality of each product though. The only real pros to synthetics that I am able to find are weight, price, and patterns. Which I must admit are very strong pros for the plastic.
What brand alpaca are you using? I've just got some alpaca socks and a hat and like them, so I may upgrade some other garments too.Wool has a place in my hunting closet. I use merino base layers mid season until seasons end. When it gets into the 20's I wear Alpaca wool pants and shirt for a midlayer. I tend to run colder since I passed my "use by date". Wool is warm, even when wet. The only downside it's heavier than synthetics but worth the weight in my opinion. We wore it in the 50's and it still works.
Woop Wear pants and an older alpaca field shirt I picked up on Ebay.What brand alpaca are you using? I've just got some alpaca socks and a hat and like them, so I may upgrade some other garments too.
I wear Big Bill wool pants when it gets cold out. Paired with synthetic long johns, but I'll probably upgrade my old UnderArmor to merino base layer at some point. Anyone have an economical, machine-washable option they like?
I wear wool base layers and socks, have some wool shirts. But a waterproof shell is nice.
My question for folks going full wool layers, what are you doing for scent control? Are you washing your thick outer layers frequently?
The scent goes with the wind, it just doesn't stick to the wool.Maybe I’m over thinking this. I’m not a scent control guy, I hunt the wind. If wool “wicks” away moisture. Where does it go? It goes to the outside to dry off correct? I wonder how that effects scent control, in a positive or negative way? Still won’t determine if I wear it im honestly just curious what people think
Right but is that a good thing or a bad thing? Seems like it could add more scent in the mix. Just debating for sure, like I said I’m not scent control guy. I’m more curious than anything!The scent goes with the wind, it just doesn't stick to the wool.