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I used to buy Military surplus wool pants and shirts from the Army Navy store. Worked well.

Used to use old army surplus wool pants as an outer layer while still hunting and you can’t really beat em as far as being warm and quiet, they are heavy though. I do swear by merino base layers, I use the mid weight minus 33 and black ovis layers interchangeably. They will keep you warm without adding a bunch of bulk.

Ice Breaker feels better on the skin than SmartWool. Unless sedentary in brutal cold, go with the lighter weights.

SmartWool Mountaineer socks are thick, warm and durable without any itch in roomy boots. Bring a light weight pair or two of mostly wool, too.

Empire Wool and Canvas in Duluth Mn makes excellent wool coats and vests. Kevin, the owner, has a small inventory from time to time but he never carries a large inventory of anything. Worth a look.


https://empirecanvasworks.com/product-category/insulation/

I wear Woolpower next to skin. A midlayer and Columbia Wool blend outer layer on the coldest days here and don't feel a chill unless the wind gets going. The guys I hunt with wear synthetics and freeze UA, Sitka. I have encouraged them to ditch the plastic and enjoy hunting when it is cold. But they won't listen.