Heavyweight - Men's Wool Vest Wilderness

Heavyweight - Men's Wool Vest Wilderness

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Description

When you need to keep your core warm but don’t want the bulk of a full jacket, reach for the Wilderness Vest. Perfect for long days in the woods, its yoked shoulder seams make it comfortable to wear under pack straps, and the semi-auto locking zipper stays secure whether you’re climbing ridges, still-hunting, or glassing from a high vantage point. Lightweight but warm, it’s an ideal layer for active hunts in cool weather.

Please Note: This product is fulfilled by Minus33 Wool and may arrive in different packaging than other BWB gear.

Fabric

Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
Woolmark® Certified
Responsible Wool Standard® (RWS) Certified
Knit: 380 g/m² Heavyweight Ponte De Roma Knit
Microns: 21 Micron Fibers
UPF Rating: 50+
Total Easy Care: Machine Wash and Dry
Wool Source: Australia
Imported.

Features

Neckline: Full Zip Mock Neck
Pockets: 2 Hand Pockets
Yoked Shoulders: Seams are offset from your shoulder for a more comfortable backpack fit
Tagless Label: No Itchy Neck Tags
Zipper: YKK Semi-Auto Locking Zipper Pull
Zipper Garage: Keeps fabric between the zipper and your skin
Layer Type: Mid Layer, Insulating Layer
Fit Type: Regular - Standard fit with a little bit of room to breathe, but not too baggy
Model Features: The model wearing black is 5'10 / 150 lbs wearing a medium
Runs True to Size
Weight: Size Large = 12 oz. (340.2 grams)
Style #: 7033

Uses

Ideal Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Activities: Everyday Wear, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Snowsports
Temperature Recommendations: 0°F and below while active, 0°F to 30°F while inactive - Learn More

Care

Washing and Drying Instructions - Learn More

Turn Inside Out
Machine Wash Cold: Gentle cycle with like colors
Detergent: Mild or wool-specific
Tumble Dry: Low heat
Storage: Place in an airtight container when not in use for long periods of time
Do NOT Use: Fabric softener or bleach!

Product Story

Wilderness Expedition

Our new Wilderness Expedition collection is designed to be lighter weight than our classic Expedition Heavyweight line, twice as durable, and just as warm. These hearty mid-layers are built to last with a double layer Ponte knit that is sure to beef up your next adventure. From early morning bushwhacks to your favorite tree stand, to long wet days in the alpine zone, and every climb, creek crossing, and dog walk in between, we’ve got you covered.

Ponte de Roma is the name of a double knitting technique that consists of two layers of fabric knitted together. Ponte fabric is tightly knitted, making it very durable. It's stretchy, soft, doesn't wrinkle, and has a naturally flattering drape, which lets these mid-layers crossover perfectly from the outdoors to the office, and everything in between.

Big Woods Bucks Small Hunting Fanny Pack

The legendary Big Woods Bucks fanny pack. Designed and used by Maine guides, built for the Big Woods. 100% American-made with virgin wool. The best fanny pack you can buy for still-hunting and tracking in big timber or tough conditions. Quiet, lightweight, simple. The last pack you'll ever need. Small pack is smaller than the large with only a waist strap, built for a lighter load so you can go quicker on the track.

This wool fanny pack can be used for all applications of hunting, fishing, camping, hiking or geocaching. Its exterior shell is made from quiet and durable 22 oz. pre-shrunk virgin wool. It has two compartments lined with treated nylon material that is water repellent to ensure the contents of the pack will stay dry no matter what weather you might experience. Field tested and proven tough by the Big Woods Bucks Team. This is the last pack you will ever have to buy!

Features of the Big Woods Bucks Small Hunting Fanny Pack:

Made in the U.S.A.
364 cubic inches
Spacious main compartment with separate lunch compartment which holds it against your back to prevent frozen lunches on those bitter cold days.
Convenient GPS or water bottle compartment on top of pack
American manufactured 22 oz. durable pre-shrunk virgin wool outer layer - natural scent control/tends to be water repellent
Slim profile - allows you to slip through the brush quietly without catching on branches
Quiet outer shell
Zipper pulls large enough to use with gloves
2-inch webbing with dual adjust buckle
Adjusts to accommodate a large waist
Separate accessory compartment for maps, hunting tags, etc.

A Word from Maine Master Guide Hal Blood:

About 40 years ago, when hunting fanny packs were first getting popular, I purchased one from Cabela's. Over the years it saw a lot of use and the pack began to wear and come apart. I kept trying to find a replacement, but could never find one that was quiet enough. All the new materials were either too stiff or too noisy to make a good woods pack. All the newer packs seemed to have too many buckles, straps and pockets for everything including water bottles.

These packs are fine for the stand hunter but for tracking and still hunting, a pack needs to be quiet and not have all the accessories that catch on twigs and brush. Guiding hundreds and hundreds of hunters from all walks of life over the last 30 + years has provided me an opportunity to field test the la/test and greatest gadgets and equipment the outdoor industry has offered. I’ve probably seen about every hunting fanny pack ever made. There are a few wool packs available but none are water resistant and after a day in the rain or wet snow, everything inside is wet. That’s when Chris and I decided it was time to make our own Big Woods Bucks model.

I came up with a design that was simple and functional. I had one made and used it for a season to make sure that I would be happy with it before going into production. After making a few minor adjustments and getting the seal of approval from the BWB Team, we started the process. Our main criteria for building this pack was that it would be the best tracking pack available.

The main compartment of the pack is large enough to carry a load if needed, but the design allows the pack to mold flat against your back if the load is small. It has a divider with an elastic top that I use to keep my lunch against my back to keep it from freezing. The front pocket is to keep all small loose items together, and easy to get at and is the perfect size to fit a folded topo map. The belt is large enough it doesn’t cut into your waist and is sewn deep into the pack for strength. The buckle is adjustable to keep it in the middle of your waist. The small pocket on top of the main compartment can be used to carry your GPS or radio and has velcro flaps for easy access without taking the pack off. The whole pack is lined with a liner to keep everything dry. This liner does make the pack seem a little noisy, but with gear inside it is not a problem.

I hope you enjoy it and get a lifetime of use out of it.

Good luck on the trail!

- Hal

$115.00

BWB Camp Mug

Our Big Woods Bucks 14 oz ceramic mug is back by popular demand! Choose from 3 different colors. Get yours while supplies last!

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Big Woods Bucks Tracker Jacket

The only wool hunting jacket you'll ever need in the big woods. Made in the U.S.A. Tightly woven virgin 22 oz. wool, manufactured and stitched in the Northeast of the United States of America. All our gear is designed and tested by a team of some of the best woodsmen and hunters in the world. This is the original tracker coat. This is a 3-season garment that will keep you comfortable, no matter what conditions mother nature throws at you.

Our Big Woods Bucks Tracker Jacket Series Wool Clothing Line combines premium quality 22 oz. pre-shrunk virgin wool manufactured by a U.S.A.-based wool manufacturer right here in New England. Our jacket is also proudly stitched in New England.

It has specific design features crafted by woodsmen who have a combined centuries worth of woods and hunting experience to know what hardcore hunters demand in their clothing.

Our clothing has been refined over the past 11 years we have designed and produced wool clothing. BWB has a time-tested reputation for quality, attention to detail, price, comfort and fit. You get all the advantages of wool with options to layer as the temperatures change throughout the day. This is a 3-season garment no matter what conditions mother nature throws at you. Lastly clothing is an integral part of the "BWB System."

Jacket Features:

85% Wool 15% Nylon American-made virgin wool
Roomy hand pockets with soft lining
Welded Storm Proof Zippered angled top pockets for ease and security while carrying GPS, cell phone or radio
Integrated pouch inside the rear of the jacket with compartments to carry your water bottle, sandwich, spare pair of gloves and grunt tube or rifle sling.
Buttoned wrist cuffs
24 oz virgin Orange Wool Cape detachable so jacket and cape can be one unit or used without cape.
New 2024 Additional Features:
Increased jacket length by 2.5" - 3"
Increased sleeve length by 1.5" - 2"
Added a front slip to the bottom front of the jacket for mobility
Added side vents to the bottom left and right side of the jacket for mobility
Added a slight taper below the chest line for a more custom feel
Leather "Big Woods Bucks" logo replaced embroidered logo