Weather is starting to get cold and I wanted to get you guys opinion so I figured I'd get the wool general goingWhat's an acceptable blend in your guys experience for /out/ings? I'm looking at getting one of those L.L. Bean birdseye sweaters and it's 80 wool 20 Rayon. Will the rayon be detrimental at all? Anyone have experience?
>>2844162100% merino wool
>>2844164Isn't merino wool not as worm as say lambswool?
>>2844162For /out/ I would sayAcceptable: 60% and upGood: 75% and upGreat: 80-90%Good: 100%Luv me a pure new wool Aran sweater tho.
>>2844162Rayon is a cost saving measure, and not even of the good kind (nylon/polyamide). Imagine if your garment was made of 20% non-durable cotton, that's what it's like. Ok for casual wear (assuming the garment is also 20% cheaper), not what you want for the outdoors.
Roughstuff is back. After the company was bought out by petromax and the old models discontinued, a new investor has bought the brand and now produces slightly modífied versions of the old jacket.https://roughstuff.eu/enThere's tons of companies producing similar garments these days, but roughstuff was the first (I believe).
>>2844168Merino will be warmer.Warmth is determined by garment weight. A 150g fabric (that’s 150 grams per square meter) is considered light weight and for warm weather. Heavier fabric is for cooler weather.Merino fibers are very fine, usually under 18 microns. Lambs wool (assuming it’s generic lambs wool) is closer to 25. It takes a lot more merino fibers to make a fabric of the same weight. It’s like comparing 850fp goose down to 650fp duck down. Two quilts with the same weight will have drastically different temp ratings. 10oz of 850fp is a lot more insulation than 10oz of 650fp.
I’ve found a few things at shopgoodwill. It’s kind of a roll of the dice because you don’t know the condition or if it’s been run through the dryer too many times. Usually you’ll find things like pic related. Not exactly marketed to the outdoors, so there’s no information on garment weight, but it’s 100% merino wool. Size M, so if you bid keep that in mind. Those sweaters are around $100 new, so maybe 80% off after shipping. Ngl they work great for casual wear as well, if they’re not beat to hell already. Outdoor name brands usually sell for a lot more. There’s a 250g 1/4 zip Smartwool sweater in a bidding war right now for $46. Still a good price, plus you know what you’re getting. But it may reach a price where it’s not worth the gamble or not worth buying used.
>>2844162im going paddling around some islands today in full wool under rain gear. the old timers knew it best. wool works so well in northern latitudes, ive tested capsizing in the stuff and its unreal how well it insulates when youre back in the boat even with the wind trying its best to cool you off again.
Anyone got sources for wool button up shirts in europe? I know some overpriced germans and pike brothers cpo. Varusteleka uses reycled "wool". Can't find sources for swanndri in EU. Bison bushcraft is in the UK too.Talking about swanndri... this one german compared several wool shirts for wind- and waterproofness and the swanddri actually performed really poorly.https://bushcraft-germany.com/index.php?thread/2347-wollhemden-vergleich/A US korean war wool shirt let through a mere 1/5 of the wind compared to a swanndri ranger. Pendletons shirts also better than swanndri, despite being substantially lighter.
Ive recently taken the woolpill, and I aim for all my clohing to be 100% wool of some kind, but what's /wcg/'s opinion on socks - both thick and thin. As I understand it the market meta is that pure wool socks are simply too fragile, thick wool socks usually get away with 80% wool, while thinner socks compensate with a lower percentage of wool, usually around 50-60% wool and the rest synthetic. In my experience the 50-60% socks smell a lot after a day, while the 80% ones smell less and air out the smell easier, however would it be worth it to try 100% wool socks? Ive found some thin socks that are 100% with good reviews. In my experience 80% thick socks hold up fine, but does anyone have any experience with 100% socks?
>>2844426>on all levels except physical I am a sheep
>>2844433Born to baa, forced to froth
>>2844426Yes, workwear stores used to be the best place to get 100% work socks for cheap, but they are always thick and coarse. Good for winter use. still worth checking out but since globalism most of the stuff I can find is synthetic Chinese stuff.You have to pay for them, but hiking companies have the best wool socks. HiTec, Smartwool, Wigwam, are some brands to look at.
>>2844440Ill give it a try then, thank you.
>>2844426from what i've heard usually 100% wool socks are less durable and don't really squeeze your feet much (i dont know if that's really a bad thing)the only 100% wool ones i've seen are all like hand knitted by people on etsy or somethingyou probably wanna learn how to darn them too since it's a lot easier and cheaper than buying a new pair
Opinions on blanket pins and wearing a cloak welcome. I’m thinking of going full retard.
>>2844805I saw a cloaked wierdo down a narrow path, he passed me as it curved slightly but a few moments later when the path straightened out he was gone. It was walled on both sides making this pretty much impossible.So yeah, cloaks are ominous things now.
>>2844805blanket pins to make an old school bed roll is based. During the summer months I like camping with just a ground pad and two wool blankets. Using pins to connect the blankets is even better
>>2844162Arctic fag here. Wool is goated with the sauce.My humble opinion is that no amount of synthetic fiber is acceptable in wool garments. Despite the benefits it may offer to the fit and comfort of the item, it will drastically reduce its lifespan. >>2844768This hasn’t been my experience. I have smartwool socks that I’ve heavily used for 5 years that are still in good shape. As long as you are wearing good fitting shoes and aren’t washing/drying them too much, your wool socks should last a long time.
>>2844960aren't all smartwool socks like at least 30% synthetic? when i was looking at socks that's what i saw at least
>>2844960>>2844962Take the darntough pill.
>>2844963but darn tough are exactly the same, are you implying they are 100% wool or that they are just good?
>>2844962Dang I’m a big gay retard I guess. I haven’t paid attention to the label on my smartwool socks for years since I get them free from work. I think they used to be 100% wool but you’re right, they no longer are. I guess mine just last so long because I wear them multiple times between washes and never put them in the dryer. I do make sure all my other base and mid layers are 100% wool.
>>2844965I’m saying they’re good socks and have a lifetime warranty. You want socks that are snug and you’re never going to get that and keep it with 100 percent wool. At least that’s where I’m at. At the very least ditch cotton socks entirely.Fucking life changing.
>>2844969Darn Tough socks have been a wool blend for decades because wool blend garments are significantly more durable than 100% wool. Interesting company too. They started in 1978, but were basically going bankrupt in the early 2000’s because they had just been selling comfy wool socks to soccer moms as a lifestyle brand and were being absolutely slaughtered by Asian imports. So in the early 2000’s they did a rebranding, focused on quality/durability and a niche market (outdoor enthusiasts), and backed everything with their lifetime warranty. A decade later they got a military contract and exploded in popularity.
>>2844426>>2844979weird i have worn 100% wool socks for years and they didnt wear out any faster than cotton or whatever other material. im not super keen on wearing plastics on my feet
>>2844960Nigga, you got it the wrong way around. Merinowool especially is fragile so synthetics are added to increase the durability and lifespan
>>2844805Anorak is the weirdest I'll go.
>>2844997It’s true. The softness and heat retention of wool are factors of its individual thread size, but so is durability. Cashmere is softer and warmer than merino garments if the same fabric weight due to having finer fibers, but is less durable because the individual fibers are weaker. Typical retail wool like Shetland and Donegal are scratchier but last forever. Merino took off in popularity because it’s a sweet spot of comfort and durability.
>>2845023That's what I like living in cold climates like Scandinavia, I could wear anoraks and still be normal, unless it's the city, people in the city are weird.
I appreciate all the knowledge in this threadBump for quality
>>2844960>My humble opinion is that no amount of synthetic fiber is acceptable in wool garments. Despite the benefits it may offer to the fit and comfort of the item, it will drastically reduce its lifespan. Based and true. Norwegian fag here, I use wool socks year round. Also wet wool still insulates.>>2844963You call that a sock?
Bought two pairs of clothing made in Yak wool from Nepal. Feels rough as fuck on the skin (so use base layer) but it's the toughest wool I've ever felt, also a more warm than merino. Not sure about breathability though.
>>2845380what socks do you buy norwegiananon?
>>2845417He uses wool knitted from his sisters cunt hair.
>>2845417Do excuse the bad quality photo, my phone camera sucks. Also I am out visiting my brother and his family ATM.The 2 in the middle is 100% wool, the one with white and red is my sister's handy work and the blue one is from a grand aunt, they are a bit too nice for proper outing then I use the big one witch is this one. https://www.felleskjopet.no/hjem-og-fritid/fritidsklaer-og-sko/stroemper-og-sokker/raggsokker-graa-50342935-base/The smal one I usually wear at any time also summer, it is a bit worn tho. I always wear 2 pairs when hiking to never get chafing. They are some kind of Ulvang-socks can't remember. Thay are like 60% wool. The big gray is 80% wool and every farmer, woodsman or outdoor labourer whort his salt have many off these ones.>>2845470This. It also depends a lot on the wool and knitting for how durable they are.
>>2845470how much she sell for?
