With temps -10 to 30 degrees, even with wet snow and possible rain, regular wool clothing is sufficient as far as I'm concerned. I treat my wool outerwear with anhydrous lanolin which makes its very water repellant. Check out Bemidji Woolen Mills for wool pants and bibs, and nothing much can beat a Filson Double Mackinaw in a wool coat. You could check out the clone of the Filson Double Mackinaw from Cabela's on sale right now. I have a 30 oz. 100% wool Voyageurs Jac Coat from Bemidji I really love. I much prefer the 30 oz. 100% wool pants to the bibs. I also got a brand new Filson Double Mackinaw on eBay for $200.

Let me know if you want to know the process for waterproofing wool with anhydrous lanolin.


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