kurogane wrote:My main reason for loving and promoting it is that fuzzy soft odour free comfort. I have pretty much given up on my hardshell pit zips because the full wool setup seems to wick so well and feel so nice even when wet I just can't be bothered. I am currently looking for a pit zip free hardshell to complete my technological regression.
Iv'e been pretty saturated in wool and stayed warm. A good fleece is definitely worth the expense.
wagyl wrote:It may pay you to go all the way back, to when extreme outdoor clothing was lighter and more comfortable, and just as effective.
Another piece of advice: don't overlook silk. Animal sourced protein fibres for the win!
I'm backing Wags on this one. One of my relatives had a very nice silk scarf(?) The guage of it was really thick from what I recall. Not like what you find nowadays. Anyways it was like instant heat! As an ankle biter I was amazed.
Nowadays I buy my cold weather gear from http://www.northernoutfitters.com. Nothing short of outstanding. There isn't anything like being in a third world country when all your troops are shivering with their standard military issue, but you had the forethought to prepare ahead of time.