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/ste...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.