April 13, 2023

124 | “Making the Case for Wool”

55 minutes

Our special guest, John Glidden founder of Minus33 and Chairman of the Board, is truly an expert in all aspects of wool from shearing the right sheep to softening to the skin to explaining how it keeps you warm even when wet.
The Glidden family has been in the wool business for 116 years and specifically John has approximately 50 years of experience.
Why merino wool is extremely soft to the skin compared to older scratchy wool.
Why it doesn’t shrink like wool from years ago.
The importance of understanding layering your clothing for any woodsman.
All-inclusive one-time outerwear is warm in more extreme conditions but how do you cool down?
Minus33 sock design prevents blisters because?
Sleeping bags help dry your clothes, help them feel fresh for the next day.
Difference between reground vs virgin wool.
Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedback. Please use the link below. The Big Woods Team… https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Contact

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By Hal Blood & the Big Woods Bucks Team

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April 13, 2023

55 minutes

Our special guest, John Glidden founder of Minus33 and Chairman of the Board, is truly an expert in all aspects of wool from shearing the right sheep to softening to the skin to explaining how it keeps you warm even when wet.
The Glidden family has been in the wool business for 116 years and specifically John has approximately 50 years of experience.
Why merino wool is extremely soft to the skin compared to older scratchy wool.
Why it doesn’t shrink like wool from years ago.
The importance of understanding layering your clothing for any woodsman.
All-inclusive one-time outerwear is warm in more extreme conditions but how do you cool down?
Minus33 sock design prevents blisters because?
Sleeping bags help dry your clothes, help them feel fresh for the next day.
Difference between reground vs virgin wool.
Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedback. Please use the link below. The Big Woods Team… https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Contact

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