Filson Mackinaw Wool Bibs

[Lunatic]

8 hours ago, Haskell_Hunter said:

So I owe this thread a field test review.  So here it is.

Conditions in NH during the week I was there:  Cloudy, light frozen precipitation (snow and sleet/ice pellets).  Temps were around 25°F.  We had anywhere between 10"-20" of powdery snow on the ground.

I dress in layers and was mostly stalking during this hunting trip, but I did sit for a couple of hours one day.

Here were my layers:

Head:  A cotton hat that I got at my local outfitter for $20.  Hunter orange so I wouldn't get shot in the head.
Torso:  Thermawool base liner:  https://www.terramarsports.com/collections/mens-tops/products/tw8745?variant=33248429318
               Cotton long-sleeve T-shirt (from the Fordham University bookstore)
               Woolrich shirt:  https://www.woolrich.com/mens-wool-stag-shirt-jac-6138/
Legs:  Thermawool base liner:  https://www.terramarsports.com/collections/mens-bottoms/products/tw8749?variant=33253889926
Feet:  Thermawool socks base:  https://www.terramarsports.com/collections/mens-socks/products/1088-2?variant=5385030979
            Some other off-brand heavy wool socks
             Gander Mountain-brand 1000g Thinsulate rubber boots

I don't have a full-body photo, but here's what the top half looked like:

With all of those layers, which really isn't much, I was toasty warm the whole time.  I didn't wear gloves until it started precipitating out and my hands eventually got cold.  Other than stalking, I had to lay on the ground a few times to get the chains on/off the truck, and I was laying on a snow-covered logging road when I did it.  I was amazed that the bibs never got wet or picked up any moisture.  They didn't even get muddy.

On the day I decided to sit, I wore the same layers but brought a light rain jacket I usually have for fall bowhunting, so it isn't insulated at all.  I walked in for about an hour, and then sat in snow for a couple of hours.  Yes, my ass got cold from sitting in snow, but it never got wet.  It never got unreasonably cold (numb, but not frostbite numb).  My toes got very cold, and it's probably because of the rubber boots.  I have heavier boots for sitting, but I wanted to see how this outfit would hold up.

The bibs did an outstanding job.  Quiet, comfortable, and warm.  The shipping weight of the bibs was 3#.  My Carhartt bibs I use for long, cold sits are probably twice as heavy, but they are bulky, loud and awkward to walk in.  Great for sits, horrible for stalking.

I was so impressed with the bibs, I took my Christmas money and bought the Filson jacket to go with it.  https://www.filson.com/mackinaw-cruiser-alaska-fit.html#sku=11010043-fco-000000113

So after the first trip out with these bibs, I was very impressed.  I plan on taking them out during January and February to stomp around in the woods.  They are very well made and come with a lifetime warranty.  You can't beat that.  Yes, they are expensive, but they are the last wool bibs I will ever need to buy.

5/5 Haskell rating.

For the base layer you forgot to mention the Haskell wool on your face

[Bojaffa]

Nice review. Thanks. The Filson website is pretty nice too. They have a lot of products to look at. 

[Haskell_Hunter]

2 hours ago, Lunatic said:

For the base layer you forgot to mention the Haskell wool on your face

You can't buy that beautiful bird's nest, gotta' grow your own!

It helped up there not only for the insulation, but I also looked like a local.

Edited December 29, 2018 by Haskell_Hunter

[Lunatic]

9 minutes ago, Haskell_Hunter said:

You can't buy that beautiful bird's nest, gotta' grow your own!

It helped up there not only for the insulation, but I also looked like a local.

It would take me 10 years to grow what you have

[Haskell_Hunter]

Just now, Lunatic said:

It would take me 10 years to grow what you have

This is 6 months of fur raising.

[Booner]

I own king of the mountain,sleeping Indian and raven wear. This thread has me wanting Filson now.

What's you guys opinion on this jacket? Warm? Doesn't seem to be lined or insulated which my other wool is.

For sitting on stand in Canada

https://www.filson.com/mossy-oak-camo-mackinaw-wool-field-jacket.html#sku=20067683-fco-005383711

Edited December 29, 2018 by Booner

[Haskell_Hunter]

15 minutes ago, Booner said:

I own king of the mountain,sleeping Indian and raven wear. This thread has me wanting Filson now.

What's you guys opinion on this jacket? Warm? Doesn't seem to be lined or insulated which my other wool is.

For sitting on stand in Canada

https://www.filson.com/mossy-oak-camo-mackinaw-wool-field-jacket.html#sku=20067683-fco-005383711

That looks really nice!  Seems great for layering, and it's a great wet weather jacket.  And wool doesn't make a sound when you move.

[Woodsman416]

The Mackinaw cruise is a great jacket. I have a double Mackinaw and I can't wear it if its over 20 degrees.