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I'm a bit unsure of what the difference between 150wt and 200wt wool is. I'm looking at a couple of items that come in both of these weights. Would the 150wt be more like a "silkweight" and the 200wt more like a "midweight"?

As an aside, the items I'm looking at are from Stoic. Anyone with any experience with woolens from them?

pointer,

No experience with Stoic Merino, but if you are looking for base layers, I go with the 150wt.

Ed- Thanks for the info. I wore my silkweight Capilene and R1 suit under insulated or uninsulated clothing this past 2 weeks. Often times this was too much under the insulated and too little under the non-insulated. Looking for something that would be in between. Beings that this would be for tree stand hunting in the MW and the above, would you still recommend the 150wt?

150 weight is better for next to skin and the 200 weight can be a bit more itchy next to the skin. I will put on the 150 and they use a 200 or 250 if the weather calls for it.

Thanks for that suggestion

Treestand hunting in November (which I've done) and I'm assuming its' with a bow.

I'd buy the heaviest base layer weight they offer. Some companies go 220, and 250. Then I'd buy an Ibex Shak Lite full zip to put on over that... http://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Long-Sleeve/Shak-Lite-FZ Then whatever coat you usually wear.... Then take handwarmers and 3 thermos'. 2 with Irish Coffe, and one with soup.

Seriously... I live in wool in the late fall bow season, and thumbloops on your mid/top layer make a HUGE difference on keeping clothes out of the way of bowstrings.

I like the slightly thinner layer next to the skin for a combination of warmth and moisture control. I use the Firstlite Llano Crew. However, I agree that treestand hunting is a real test of warmth layers and you really can't have too much insulation. As long as you make sure you don't overheat walking in and climbing the tree, the thicker wool is probably the way to go. A true wind blocker outer layer really helps keep the warmth in too.

Thanks for the suggestions!

I may have to pass on the Ibex, as I don't think they make'em for rotundies like me and at that price I'd expect a happy ending... I will look into something with thumbloops though as I can see that being an asset.