Wool hunting clothing

[Elkaddict]

For those of you that don't frequent CGN and are in the market for old school woolen outerwear. Gostwear.com is a Canadian supplier of workwear and some wool hunting clothes. Currently having a Black Friday sale with free shipping on orders over $100.00. Not high tech super fabrics just good old school wool. Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAYINSIDER for an extra 5% off.

[skibum]

Thanks man - love wool, I am looking for a wool vest as an underlayer.

I look a little out of place with my buddies who are in head to toe in in quiet camo, but then like I have said before, I am the one who does not look like I am hunting in camo pajamas :lol:

[chadr]

Thanks, I love wool as well, will check it out

[northernguy]

Thanks. Ordered some pants.

[BigD_83]

Thanks for the tip. Finding good wool hunting clothing is like a needle in a haystack around here, or you have to pay through the nose for something from Europe.

[tomahawk]

Thanks a bunch, goin to check it out now. Prefer wool by a mile

[walks with deer]

Yes wool fan

[BTF]

Thanks for the heads up! I was just looking at their stuff a couple weeks ago.

[Travalanche]

been looking for wool pants forever. Thanks!

[Eva_Hunts]

Thanks for sharing this! I love wool and from my experience wool prices have gone through the roof as of late (look at fjallraven / filson / the bay ). These prices are amazing even without the discount.

[BCHoyt]

Thanks for the share... I miss my old wool pants.. This site has great prices and even made in Canada.. perfect!

[Glslickshooter]

Wool is still king

[444marlin]

Capital Iron in Victoria had a few Big Bill wool pants in stock.
They were cheaper than Gostwear and I saved shipping. Plus I could try them on.
Other stores may carry the brand.

[gamer]

3 Vets in Vancouver also carry Big Bill brand clothing. They had a pair of wool bib overalls last time I was there.

[BCHoyt]

Capital Iron in Victoria had a few Big Bill wool pants in stock.
They were cheaper than Gostwear and I saved shipping. Plus I could try them on.
Other stores may carry the brand.

Good to know.. Will check the westshore store to see if they have it also..

[VLD43]

If your looking for great wool sweaters, Pollen and Company in Lund has great stuff. Not cheap, but I have 4 of their sweaters, and have been very impressed. The wool they use is very soft, and durable. They are easy to wash and don't appear to shrink.

[huntcoop]

Good to know.. Will check the westshore store to see if they have it also..

Please post up if they have any.

[boxhitch]

Good to have the info on stores with stock.
The three local vendors that used to be reliable have all dropped their line of wool pants

[RackStar]

if anyones looking for top knotch wool sweaters,
pollen sweaters out of powell river is a amazing product.
made with the finest wool, feels like silk.
I just bought one, kind of pricey but well worth it

[BCHoyt]

huntcoop.. was gonna check today after work as I need new gumboots for work as it is..

[Walksalot]

I have worn wool all my life and has served me well. Having said that, wool is not wind proof and if one is sitting for any length of time it can get chilly to say the least. A light waterproof breathable over the wool for me is a good option.

[Bistchen]

Thanks for posting the link. Wool is great.
Old school wool pants from WW 2 are getting harder and harder to find at Surplus stores. Still prefer these as they have the diamond sown into the crotch for added movement and they seem to last forever. I just find a lot of the new wool pants fit more like dress pants.

[BigD_83]

3 Vets in Vancouver also carry Big Bill brand clothing. They had a pair of wool bib overalls last time I was there.

Really? It's been a full season since I was in last. Will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip.

[bross]

Westely Surplus in New West had a ton of mil suprlus wool pants, cheap cheap. Try Eglifarm in Ont - mail order svc is great and they have the heavy duty 28oz Codet Canada pants, amongst others. Some timber-cutter supply stores also carry good wool clothing.

[New Bow Hunter]

Checked out Gost website. Liked the wool cargo pants. Not fussy on having to have them dry cleaned.

[shottyshooter]

Checked out Gost website. Liked the wool cargo pants. Not fussy on having to have them dry cleaned.

I've always washed cold on the gentle cycle, tumble dry on low until damp and/or lay flat to dry. No shrinkage or noticeable issues with any of my dry clean only stuff.

*also use the "dark" detergents so you don't glow for the deer!

[Stresd]

I've always HANDWASHED my Wool/Merino clothing in cold water using Woolite Detergent. And my wool clothes get washed, only if they really, really need it. My Big Bill Codet pants are well over 20 years old and still going strong.

[BCHoyt]

Wash any wool products in cold water and hang to dry..

[smallfry14]

Bought 2 pairs of pants from them in September, the Merino pants and just good ol heavy wool pants. Kept me warm in the Pissin rain all morning before I shot my bull moose :D

[OoDark]

love wool my wife makes me my socks.

[deer nut]

Love my Browning Highland wool shirt and pants!

[fuzzy]

I'm curious how the merino pants from that website hold up as far as durability goes?

[BCHoyt]

Westshore Capital Iron does not carry them.. :(

[LYKTOHUNT]

So anybody that has these wool pants can you confirm whether sizing is generous or not for example if normally you buy size 36 are they tight or loose, I want some but sometimes when you buy on line and cant try them on there can be sizing problems.
Also whats the main difference between the Merino wool and regular say 24oz (why other than price would one pick one over the other )

[huntcoop]

Westshore Capital Iron does not carry them.. :(

Thanx for the update.

[Elkaddict]

So anybody that has these wool pants can you confirm whether sizing is generous or not for example if normally you buy size 36 are they tight or loose, I want some but sometimes when you buy on line and cant try them on there can be sizing problems.
Also whats the main difference between the Merino wool and regular say 24oz (why other than price would one pick one over the other )

i can let you know by next week. I have an order on the way. My understanding is they fit pretty true. If you plan on layering and tucking heavy shirts in it might be best to go up a size. Merino wool should be lighter and less bulky.

people to ask would be Gostwear. They gave a chat line on there website, ( or email). I've found their customer service excellent so far.

[LYKTOHUNT]

i can let you know by next week. I have an order on the way. My understanding is they fit pretty true. If you plan on layering and tucking heavy shirts in it might be best to go up a size. Merino wool should be lighter and less bulky.

people to ask would be Gostwear. They gave a chat line on there website, ( or email). I've found their customer service excellent so far.

Thanks Elkaddict

[blacklab]

I bought 2 pair of the Merino wool pants. I normally wear 34 jeans. I got the regular pants in 36 for early season and the cargo pants in 38, for enough room to layer for late season.
Worked out pretty good, both pair shrunk a bit in the leg, but worked out well.
And they're tough.

[BCKID]

Anyone know who sells Filson in BC?

[Citori54]

I tried a pair of the Big Bill 24 oz wool pants at Capital Iron. I normally take a size 34 waist but found these a little snug in the legs/crotch. Tried the size 36 and I could swim in the damn things.

[LYKTOHUNT]

Well thanks to Elkaddict and comments from others I just ordered the Merino wool jacket and pants, Santa will bring them to me.
I have been looking for the wool stuff where i live but couldnt find any here.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Wash any wool products in cold water and hang to dry..

YUP ! being doing it for YEARS No shrinkage at all . RJ

[blacklab]

I cut some Cedar boughs every fall and put all my wool clothes in a box with a cloth bag full of the boughs.
Saves a lot of holes and smell a lot better than moth balls.

[Stresd]

I cut some Cedar boughs every fall and put all my wool clothes in a box with a cloth bag full of the boughs.
Saves a lot of holes and smell a lot better than moth balls.

I
use Ziplock Freezer bags for storage. The same freezer bags with contents then will go into my pack on trips, with contents lettered in black feltpen on bag. Large Zip freezer bag holds my 150 & 240 merino bottoms. Another holds my 150 & 240 tops. Another, spare wool socks, etc.

[BCHoyt]

Citori... does the downtown store carry them as westshore didnt..

[Elkaddict]

Well thanks to Elkaddict and comments from others I just ordered the Merino wool jacket and pants, Santa will bring them to me.
I have been looking for the wool stuff where i live but couldnt find any here.

Sooo, this is probably a little too late. I received my merino wool cargo pants today. They are sized pretty much exactly like my jeans. They have enough room to tuck in a light shirt, that's about it. Perfect for my purposes, as I got them for early season. If I were going to use them in colder weather I would definitely go up a size to be able to tuck layers in and be able to use suspenders.

[BCHoyt]

Put the bug in my wifes ear I would like these for xmas..

[BCHoyt]

Went and checked out the pants today at Capital Iron downtown.. They didnt have the cargo style so didnt get any but I did at least try them on to get the sizing idea...

[BTF]

Received my merino pants and fit is great, I measured my waist and ordered the pants in that size. good colour as well. great deal thanks for posting again.

[blacklab]

I wish they would make a coat with a game pocket in the back, and snaps instead of a zipper.

[goodshotjim69]

This is a nice surprise love wool!
Thanks tips

[Citori54]

Citori... does the downtown store carry them as westshore didnt..


Yes, it was the downtown store, but I think only the 24 oz wool, not the 18 oz merino.

[LYKTOHUNT]

Got my coat and pants, darn nice stuff,sizing is like any other in terms of waist size length is long for 31" but I am a short ass so hemming was expected.
If I ordered bigger I think I would have been swimming in them.
The coat was what I would call generous but thats good as layering of under clothes will take up the slack.
I would give that company a two thumbs up rating

[boxhitch]

was pleased to see Larry has wool pants in again at Fishers Hardware
but no makinaws