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#1 on this list
Men's Sawtooth Shirt
Duckworth
Best true wool flannel
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Men's Plaid Board Shirt
Pendleton
Best classic washable wool
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| Spec | Men's Sawtooth Shirt | Men's Plaid Board Shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% Montana Merino Wool | 100% pure virgin Umatilla wool |
| Fabric Type | Woven brushed wool flannel | — |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA | — |
| Closure | Metal snaps or heavy horn buttons | — |
| Care | Spot clean, hand wash cold, or dry clean | — |
| Fit Profile | Relaxed classic cut tailored for light layering | — |
| Fabric Origin | — | Woven in Pendleton Pacific Northwest mills |
| Care Instructions | — | Machine wash cold on gentle; line dry |
| Collar Style | — | Camp collar with top loop closure |
| Hem Cut | — | Straight square bottom hem |
| Pocket Layout | — | Dual chest pockets with button flaps |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Men's Sawtooth Shirt
- Single-origin 100% Montana merino wool sourced directly from open-range ranches
- Naturally resists ember sparks, odors, wind, and light mountain precipitation
- Retains warmth effectively even when soaked through by sweat or melted snow
- Significantly softer next-to-skin feel than legacy scratchy wool shirts
- Requires careful hand-washing or dry-cleaning to prevent severe shrinkage
- Heavier and less compressible than technical synthetic midlayers
- Premium domestic manufacturing carries a substantial initial price tag
Men's Plaid Board Shirt
- Pure virgin wool insulates reliably even when thoroughly damp
- Naturally resistant to campfire sparks and flying embers
- Machine washable wool eliminates routine dry cleaning hassles
- Dense weave provides far better wind resistance than cotton flannel
- Untreated wool texture can feel prickly against bare skin
- Generous vintage cut can feel excessively boxy on slender frames
- Bulky to roll and pack away in a standard backcountry pack
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