kadillackountry Report post Posted December 7, 2015 After my elk hunt this year, my merino base layer is absolutely trashed. Wondering what people use as a baselayer that won't get torn to shreds while busting some serious bush. Don't think purchasing a new Merino every hunt is the best idea. Don't need it to be super warm as my body is a furnace while packing in in these situations. Want it to be warm and wicking like the wool if at all possible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted December 7, 2015 You run around the woods in your itchy wool underwear? LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Sounds to me like you need a more appropriate outer pant layer, base layers shouldn't be getting trashed from vegetation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Sorry, this is an upper. Lowers were great. Upper is what got trashed because I was sweating and had to take off outer layers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Gotcha, my bad. If you're shedding that much maybe you don't need a base layer to begin with, or I'd take off the base layer and put the tougher outer layer back on before I walked in brush with it exposed. Hope you find a solution. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Go with a Hybrid Base layer like this ... http://www.amazon.com/Helly-Hansen-Mens-Layer-Sleeve/dp/B001CS69RC/ref=pd_sim_468_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51qtbwsY1qL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR123%2C160_&refRID=1ERGWRZHPHB5RD3GB681 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted December 7, 2015 I wear Kuiu 145 as my base layer with an old Cabela's button shirt w/2 breast pockets that stands up to the mean bushes in Az, when it is too hot for the base layer I shed it and put it in my pack an put on my old shirt, my camo may not match but I'm not tearing up high dollar gear. I suggested to Kuiu they make a shirt to stand up to the bushes in Az, doubt they will do it but what the hey, I told them Az shreds their stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted December 17, 2015 These are the one I use, they hold up well, and are a real bargin when there on sale. http://www.cabelas.com/product/clothing/men-s-hunting-clothing/men-s-base-layers/men-s-midweight-base-layer-tops%7C/pc/104797080/c/104748480/sc/104495580/i/104034780/cabela-s-men-s-mt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted December 17, 2015 I have a medium weight cabelas brand set I use for hiking in and then I change into my heavier wool ones once I settle in and am not doing much more hiking. The cabelas ones aren't good enough for sitting out in the wind but they work for the hiking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted December 17, 2015 I love my Thermax base layer set I bought from Cabela's many moons ago. This stuff was made in USA, tough, and warm but light. The top is a henley with buttons you can undo. Has some kind of silver so it doesnt' stink up as fast as the UA heat gear tops I also use in milder conditions. Wish I could buy two more sets of it, but of course the did away with it quite a while ago. When I have to do it over again I'll probably go the merino route or possibly a synthetic/merino blend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
