Merino base layers, best bang for the $$$?

[BTLowry]

First lite
Icebreaker
WoolX
Minus33
Smartwool
??????

Who has the best product for dollars spent?

[thegrouse]

When I was shopping Icebreakers had the best prices on merino. All of their camo was on clearance after hunting season.

[curtintex]

I was in Banff last week and it was -17F....FirstLite made it seem like the cold wasn't even an issue.

[txtimetravler]

First lite has a big Black Friday sale every year.
Prices are reasonable then.

[rut-ro]

Is this base layer stuff kind of like the waffle long johns my dad and grandpa used to wear? Sorry I have never really hunted or been in the cold weather but hear a lot of talk on base layers.

[JustinJ]

I have some core4 and the quality isn't close to my first lite, kuiu, or cabelas. Very rough material and piled up pretty quickly.

[thegrouse]

Is this base layer stuff kind of like the waffle long johns my dad and grandpa used to wear? Sorry I have never really hunted or been in the cold weather but hear a lot of talk on base layers.

No this is wool. Great stuff and actually keeps you warm.

[rut-ro]

No this is wool. Great stuff and actually keeps you warm.

Same concept but merino wool actually works. Gotcha

I’m gonna do some research and get some cool weather gear. I assume it’s like everything else as you get what you pay for.

[thegrouse]

Yes the stuff is pricey and rarely goes on sale. I have used the synthetic material like Capilene and Under Armour but I feel the wool is better, warmer and can be worn many times without smelling bad.

[Ironman]

The only ones I've tried is Firstlite and Core4Element. The Core4 isn't worth the cheap price. Firstlite is awesome and pricey, but holds up extremely well.

[topshot]

I have cabelas+icebreaker bottoms and tops, love them! I also have icebreaker merino puffy jacket, absolutely amazing. I also have a first lite chugach work shirt (merino) have yet to try it out but looks awesome.

$$ the icebreaker was a but less expensive but better than anything else I've tried before.

I have extra of cabelas and first lite merino gear, pm me if you want any and we can work out a deal for you.

[Easttxbowman]

For the price, without a doubt black ovis brand.

Comfort goes to first lite

All around great buy I’d go with minus 33

[Pullersboy]

Same concept but merino wool actually works. Gotcha

I’m gonna do some research and get some cool weather gear. I assume it’s like everything else as you get what you pay for.

Generally speaking, yes. Get as high of a percent of Merino wool as you can and ensure that they DO NOT fit snug. Wool should be worn against the skin for maximum efficiency.

[Williams4298]

For the price, without a doubt black ovis brand.

Comfort goes to first lite

All around great buy I’d go with minus 33

I have both first lite and black ovis. The black ovis is just about as soft as the first lite, you honestly can’t tell a difference. For just a base layer it’s a no brainer, black ovis all the way.

[Huntindad]

Some good info folks...thanx