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jazzhead

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2013, 05:59:25 PM »
I just got myself a breathable wader and wondering what I should base I should wear too.

I read somewhere that wearing jeans in waders will damage it. It this true?  Does that mean cotton material will wear off insides of the wader? or is it just only jeans?

Would wool or fleece get too hot when the weather is sunny like the last weekend?
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Damien

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2013, 06:04:40 PM »
Have you tried reading THIS EXACT THREAD?
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Tee

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2013, 06:11:05 PM »
I use merino wool apparels from Ice Breaker from top to socks. No smell of sweats from several times of use without washing.  Prior to this, I had used fleece but smell was the reason I changed to merino wool.
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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2013, 04:16:33 PM »
Quote from: fishtruck on September 29, 2013, 09:10:37 AM
I bought some Merino top and bottoms from Costco for around $20-25. Stayed warm steelheading last year at -6 degrees.

Was just at costco in abbotsford. They currently have Paradox merino blend base layer tops for 19.99 and bottoms for 14.99

Keep in mind, these are a merino blend not 100% merino, but make a pretty decend base layer for the price. Beats the cotton t-shirts that most people wear.
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sumasriver

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2013, 05:57:26 PM »
Costco   - these are 10% merino wool.
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TheFishingLad

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2013, 07:23:28 PM »
Quote from: DanJohn on September 28, 2013, 10:09:46 PM
Marks Work Warehouse has a really nice base layer set of Merino Wool bottoms and long sleeve top, but they are 50 or 60 bucks a piece. I have a set of Stanfields that are 30% Merino, but they are cold in Winter. I need to get that set, or find some fleece.

Dan I have that set I used for Rigging up north. The bottoms I feel are too short from the bottom of the crotch to the waist band. Makes for some snug plums. Can be a bit itchy too if to much standing around.
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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2013, 08:20:36 PM »
Was at Costco downtown and they have the "True North" brand of long sleeved base layer.
100% Merino wool and made in Canada to boot!

The best thing, only $19.99 each!!
Picked up a couple today.
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sumasriver

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Re: Base layer question
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2013, 08:48:25 PM »
Costco  paradox merino wool base layer is   11 %  merino wool  - rest is poly....

I think Costco may sell a few brands that vary in % of merino wool  / poly      ratio.
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