Wool pants wearers.

[Capt Eddie]

I am wanting to buy some wool pants. I have found Filson brand carries the whipcord and Mackinaw. Can anyone comment on either styles. I live in Louisiana so super heavy may not be needed, but is there really any differant in the two styles in the real world. Or any other brands that I should look at?

[The Wizard]

You might want to check out the M1951 wool field trousers. Depending on size they can, in some cases, be found in as new condition. Also there are a number of surplus wool pants from other countries on the market. I also think L. L. Bean has both dress and outdoor wool pants.

You wouldn't be near Fort Polk?

[squatch]

The Filson Mac is very very warm and thick. The whipcord is much lighter weight. Don't own a pair of whipcords but would like to. hope this helps?

[ssssnake529]

i have a pair of these, and like them very much:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/steinbock-alpine-wool-felt-sporting-pants-for-men~p~86614/?filterString=Steinbock-of-Austria~b~1175%2F&colorFamily=03

[Capt Eddie]

Almost all of the surplus wool pants are sized 34 in the waist or smaller. They would have fit me in high schooll 35 years ago.

[Bugspray]

I have several pieces from Ibex. Kinda pricey but super well made and will last forever. Plus its NOT itchy!

[Capt Eddie]

I checked out the Ibex. On line the styling looks odd. They are priced like the Filson. I want a more traditional style for casual wear as well as outdoor sports.

[htchmn]

Having sold Filson clothing when I lived in Alaska in the 70s I can tell you that the clothing will hold up, as I have some items that I have outgrown but have nothing from them that I have worn out. With your location I think a pair of their wipcord pants will serve you well the mack's I think wouldbe to warm. While Ibex is good I don't think any of their pants could hold up to the wear and tear that Filson can handle.

[MattJ]

Here are a few other brands I can think of offhand that carry wool pants:

First Lite
Stormy Kromer
Johnson Woolen Mills
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Woolrich
L.L. Bean
Cabelas

[Quill]

Codet sell some good wool pants. The most important piece in this equation is your long underwear. I can wear a wool shirt, Carhartt pants with no trouble down to below zero with no trouble with a good set of wool long johns like ones from Icebreaker. Proper layering is the most important thing to do when outdoors year around.

[Stumpalump]

I'm also a fan of wool long johns. I know if I have them on then any kind of cold weather will not be an issue. As Far as Filson goes... Buy it once and keep it forever. A 5 year old wallet I bought from them was just replaced for free (Lifetime Warrenty) but the rest of the stuff I use from them is still as good as new.

[Capt Eddie]

I went with Filson Mackinaw bib and a pair of whipcord. Both in green with a green merino wool cuff cap. I found them cheapest at Montana Woolen. They have been on my bucket list sinceI read about them in Outdoor Life 40 years ago. At 52, November 30. I decided that I was not getting any younger. I just hope that my wife understands. Thank for all the input. Stay tuned, I may have some like new Filson for sale if the wife diagrees with my bucket list.

[squatch]

Capt.Eddie, You will love your filson gear. I have those bibs and like I said they are very warm and I wish it got cold enough to wear them more up here! The whipcords look like the will wear forever. I am just starting to wear out my filson wool long johns.They are getting tatterd after 12 years but will be worn to work tomorrow. Enjoy and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[Capt Eddie]

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

[Capt Eddie]

I got the Filsons in last night. I wear 36 inch waist in everything I wear. except gear I know I will wear longjohns with. I ordered 38 inch in both the Whipcord and the Mackinaw bibs. With out longjohns on the Whipocord were large in the waist. Just right for what I bought them for. Now the bad news. The Mackinaw bibs were quite a bit smaller then the Whipcords. It was extremely small. It was all I could do to suck in enough to button the bibs. I do not know if they are sized wrong or sized in a different way then pants. On Monday I will call back to Montana Woolen to see what I have to do to correct the sizing differants.

[762X39]

I still have 2 pairs of Swedish Armed Forces Wool Pants that are dated 1940 and 1942. I use them every year for hunting,winter camping and the odd dogsled trip.Wool pants rule in cold weather. Get your sizing issues sorted out and enjoy them. I have enjoyed mine for the last 10 years. Some poor recruit enjoyed them in the forties.:coffee:

[Capt Eddie]

I got my bibs back. I had to go up to 44 inch. I wear the Whip cord all the time. Wife even lets me wear them to church. After I wear any of my wool, I hang it outside on the porch . So far no odors.

[washington taco]

Filson and smartwool are made in the USA. Flison in Seattle.