I had a Columbia wool coat and sold it after 2 seasons just because it didn't block the wind. I am looking at the Monarch Pass Wool Jacket and maybe the bib or pants as well. The digital wolf camo is awsome but lighter then what it looks like online wish they had more products with this type of camo print! California Residents: Do Not Sell My Personal Information. You must log in or register to reply here. Sign up for price drop alerts and begin tracking this product by completing the form below. It will keep you warm for the most part, and is not bad for the money. I got a large and im 5'11 and weigh 230 pounds just to give you guys an idea of how it fits. I have sat on stand in -15 F for hours and never been cold in them. Please contact us at 800-800-5083 or call the local store number listed below and we will be happy to confirm availability for you. I've been hiking, camping, backpacking and rock climbing my whole life and have used every sport fabric under the sun. I knew I'd be out on the stand in teens and sometimes single digit weather, and I wanted a big wool coat I could layer under to stay warm. Sorry, we have no data for this price type. I mostly use it sitting on stand and still hunting in the rain in "hypothermia weather" 35-50 degrees. This is the price charged by third party merchants for items in Used condition. I used the Columbia stuff for two years, it was worn out in the crotch, and the buttons had to all be resewn. too heavy, and i think there is other clothing on the market that performs better. This is the price charged by third party merchants for items in New condition. I also prefer t add a Merino layer as well. JavaScript is disabled. Yeah the sticker shock was tough to swallow until I started to notice: A) better insulation and far larger comfort range, from about 60' to minus 15' B) No odor accumulation---I wear my Sleeping Indian about 45 days per fall season, and don't wash it or dryclean itonly hang it outside under the roof of my barn to air out naturally.there is no odor at all except for the wool smell. I need a new pair of pants now as my wife extended the waist size by moving the cheap button they sew on these. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. And layer with a good down mid. I've got the Galliatian wool shirt jac, which i like. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. The pantst seem to be bulky. Jacket is thinner than expected but yet still surprisingly warm. hooded jacket for about 6-8 years now and find it a very good jacket, durable, very warm, and sheds moisture well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This availability list is a helpful tool to find what you need, but it does not guarantee store availability. overall though i am not a wool fan, regardless of make. camelcamelcamel receives a commission on all purchases made through our Amazon links. The only negative I'd have to say about this product is that i wish it were more denser and layered i have not been able to test this during the cold months of december and January when im bowhunting but my prediction is it wont hold up the best now im not knocking it like i said im only guessing at this point. Definitely not as pictured. For one the wool is processed from the backs of the sheep, with the lanolin left in the fibers for a natural water proofer and natural odor mitigator. Almost 20 years ago, I moved the family to southern Illinois and one of the first purchases I made was a Columbia wool camo hunting coat. (It costs to dryclean). I forget what its called, but my wife bought me some a few years ago. Wool works best with the longest fibers, like from the backs of the sheep. I am ready to buy something new and I wear a Filson wool Mackinaw in the winter also. I've already gone to merino base layers and down intermediate layers. However, its not a tight weave at all. Some oversized items do not qualify for this promotion. Nutrition/Running/Strength Training/Other Workouts, The Return Act bad for Wildlife Conservation and will ultimately be the demise of Hunting in the US, Redesigned Windproof Sitka Jetstream Jacket and Vest. You do need to wear a base layer underneath, the wind cuts through the wool pretty easily. It rained that day and the Columbia kept me warm and dry with the help of the high tech stuff underneath. I received a SI jacket for last Christmas and I have to say it is an amazing garment for sure. This is the price charged for New products when Amazon itself is the seller. If you decide you are interested in some Columbia wool pants, check the classifieds. Returned merchandise must be in new and sellable condition. Its fleece lined as well, and a much tighter weave than the columbia. I have a pair of the bibs and like them a lot. Honestly, my down puffy vests are like gold to me now. If you can't afford the best this will keep you comfortable. Free shipping only applies to ground shipping and is subject to charges on oversized items. The Columbia stuff is recycled, the lanolin is largely processed out and they add cotton to weave the fibers. If you are looking at cold rain weather pants, and also will be running into a lot of thorns (berries, devils club and the like) consider looking at River's West pants. We have no data (and thus no recommendations) for this price type. I'm referring to all my out door activity, not just hunting. Okay for the money, but will wear out quick in the knees and crotch. It worked, and it's been working for me for 20 years. Also the jacket is thin but surprisingly warm. The weave was drafty, and not close to being as water resistant as better wool wear. So after now, eight years, my SI wool is still going strong, not wearing out after about 300 plus days of wear and hundreds of miles of walking, sitting, kneeling, crawling etc.I am starting to appreciate the value. Jackets camo is really nice but lighter then I expected. Nothing like the real high end wool. I've already gone to merino base layers and down intermediate layers. It is quite a good deal when compared to other woolen products. The two-way Zipper works great with no snags. Its a relaxed fit but manages to stay snug in the shoulders and arms and a litlle more spacious around the torso. Im 230 lbs and 5"11 and it fits snug in the arms, chest and shoulders but roomier around the torso and this is with a shirt and sweatshirt underneath (i orderd a large). I too love my jet stream, but also love my Yukon kuiu. I do use GorTex and sometimes a high end synthetic outer layer but, not as often as I used to. I would have worn out three or four sets of Columbia by now based on my experience, and not been as comfortable. Sign up and receive the best deals first, plus we give away a $25 gift card every month! However, when you are on a tight budget, I think they are sufficient for most cold weather. Yea, the outer layer is my last addition. Same Columbia gear went with me to Montana when my daughter shot this deer at the PBS hunt. What are your tought on it and what type of conditions have you used it in. All the above plus notice what I am wearing under the wool. I'm not trying to be a dink but am curious why you would go with wool rather than some of the lighter weight fabrics that are currently available? Then eight years ago, I bit the bullet for Sleeping Indian. + of the last 31 price changes. 60% Recycled Wool, 40% Unknown Reclaimed Fibers. C) dirt, blood, mud, dust, all just flake and brush off after the garment is just left to hang dry and sir out. If its cold and windy, the wind cuts right through the stuff. I have the vest, pants and archer's jacket. Also The hood on this jacket does a nice job concealing your head neck and face. lareva. Also good job on bob ward on getting my package to me within 3 days and if you ask me thats good for free shipping coming from montana to wisconsin. Columbia Men's Gallatin Range Shirt Jacket,BROWN WOOL CAMO,Small (B001CJ0OEK), We can't tell which price type is featured in the, Columbia Men's Gallatin Range Shirt Jacket,BROWN WOOL CAMO,Small | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com, Columbia Men's Gallatin Range Shirt Jacket, BROWN WOOL CAMO, Small (B001CJ0OEK). That sort of thing is common here in the Coastal NW in Oct-Dec. I have worn this hunting pheasants in Michigan in 5 degree weather and this outfit has to be about ten years old? Padding in the knees and elbow area helps also. Wool has come a long way, once the weather gets cold all my base and mid layers are merino wool and outer layer is wool or down. * since Apr 07, 2011. It seems like wool is super heavy and bulky plus if gotten wet takes forever to dry? Not the tightest weave, but totally reasonable, for my purposes. then, i would consider something of a higher quality. I suggest any brands, and watch for sales and deals, because they do get spendy. For purchase totals of less than $49, you will be responsible for shipping through UPS. I have shot countless deer and ducks and pigs while wearing that coat. As Titan_Bow says, it's good for the money. D) after eight years I had it drycleaned for the first time, and it really did not need it. Wearing good undies help greatly. Those are the ticket. Plenty of pockets to carry all kinds of goodies and keep your hands warm too. The columbia stuff is recycled wool, meaning shorter wool fibers, with some cotton mixed in. Yea, the outer layer is my last addition. I have been eying up some Columbia Wool for late season hunting and wondered what guys that have it think of it? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Search ebay for deals on Filson. Made from recycled wool and reclaimed fibers, this full-zip Columbia camo jacket is designed to perform and protect when the hunt is on with 380g of wool warmth, dual entry hand pockets, and adjustable cuffs and hem. I wear the vest a lot and when it gets real cold, the jacket. If you are in super cold temperatures stand hunting I can see how it may be ok but if you are doing much hiking/packing I would think wool would be a great disadvantage? I have the matching pants as well. i wear mine mostly for outside work. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Worn with layering underneath, this Columbia Gallatin keeps me warm and dry on the worst weather days, and the fit is bang on with plenty of room for layering, or not. I can't live without them and they weigh practically nothing and take up so little space in the pack. i have the columbian wool gallatin (sp?) We happily accept Returns or Exchanges at any time. Just used my jacket on a turkey hunt, and didn't realize how faded it actually is! FREE Shipping for purchase totals of $49 and over that are shipped within the lower 48 states. The attached hood is extra nice to shield my neck and ears from the cold wind. Anything with windstopper is a go. It should be perfect for hunting during the rut (october-november). Adding cotton makes it absorb moisture a bit more and just as important, odors which are caused by bacteria growth. It has to be drycleaned after a couple weeks wear to mitigate the human odor. If your at Sportsmans or Bass Pro, look at the Browning wool. jims, The weight of the wool clothing greatly depends on the quality of wool, how it was spun and what temp range the clothing is for. It is made better, of better material, simply stated. Honestly, my down puffy vests are like gold to me now. My wife's nose confirms this. If you're packing in and have a long hike, you're going to be shedding layers no matter what fabric you wear, when wool gets wet it still keeps you warm, so you don't have to worry about drying it out for it to be functional. For me the investment was well worth the money. I see it as a plus that it's recycled wool. You are using an out of date browser. I can't live without them and they weigh practically nothing and take up so little space in the pack. Why does the better wool like SI work this well? Seems like it was not much more cost either. I really like it too, just wish it wasn't so faded looking. i would recommend it unless you intend to live in the clothing so to speak during the winter months. Please make sure the merchandise is in it's original packaging with all of it's paperwork/tags. i tend to hunt more open country so don't worry much about thick cover tearing it apart.