Johnson Woolen Mills is some of the best you can get. Multiple family members of mine have passed down their wool coats and pants and they still look new. You pay a premium, but it’s extremely high quality
The big bill definitely much rougher in terms of finishing, but at a fraction of the cost (compared to johnson, filson) , they represent some of the best value on the market for wool hunting pants
The very back belt loop is not supposed to lineup that’s too many seams on top of each other which creates a bulge, which in turn rides on on your back and is not comfortable.
Great reviews I am a huge fan of wool it is all I wear in the winter I have Johnson woolen Mills as well as Bemidji woolen Mills clothing and a nice Filson Mackinac cruiser which all are great pieces of clothing. I also have a pair of Bemidji woolen Mills wool pants which are very heavy weight and the warmest I've ever had again great reviews
I like Johnson woolen mills stuff, I've had a johnson, wool coat for 30 years. Really, now just showing its age. I've had to repair some seams. I have yet to try BIg Bill stuff. It might be great. Just something to think about- the Johnson stuff will last decades, so you can divide the cost by decades and it actually turns out to be a good deal.
i have been wearing wool outdoors for 50 years. My favorite pants are Filson Whipcords. They are very tightly woven and almost impervious to wind. They are not as heavy as their mackinaw bibs/ pants, either. They are not currently available, but Filson does bring a mill run out, every now and then. Johnson Mills makes a similar pant, but I have not tried them.
Which of these pants do you find yourself wearing more often and why? Also, do you usually wear a layer under your wool pants? Just found your channel, it's a great resource! Thanks!
Glad my videos can help you out! I find my self wearing the big bill pants more often for outside work around the farm as they are less expensive to replace. But the Johnson’s are by far more comfortable. They both get the job done just fine though. I don’t normally have an extra layer underneath unless it is quite cold outside, than I will put on a pair of wool long johns. Hope this helps out!
Great comparison. I picked up some vintage Carter hunting pants. I love them but my buddies give me hell about my pajama pants. The vintage ones are a bigger cut but they really are the best snow pants I've had.
Thanks for sharing the specs for your sizing. I'm looking at getting a pair of the Big Bill pants. What size are you wearing in this video? Much appreciated.
Both looks nice, but the cuffs on the first pair I would find limiting as I would only wear them tucked. I have Big Bill pants and since they are Canadian made, Americans can take advantage of the lower CAN$. I have military wool pants with cotton pockets, etc. I do wish that modern companies would stick with faster drying nylon for the pockets and inner waist band. You are a bit off on the quality, the extra material is to account for shrinking so the stitching doesn't pull through.
Could you please provide supporting information or sources for the statement about the seams. I don’t believe that to be correct at all but if I’m wrong I would do an update video on the matter thanks
Also if that was the case why don’t all the seams look like that? It’s only finished that way where you don’t see it. And I’ve never had any other wool garments with seams like that and have never had a problem with seams when shrunk and I have a lot of wool clothing. But again please provide me with some articles on this issue thanks
Had Johnson wool pants for years, just found out today that they only offer two lightweight styles in 100% wool now. All the heavy warm options are 80/20 or 85/15 wool/nylon. Very disappointed.
I did, not sure if it was necessary though. It is nice for layering and with a belt they don’t fall down but I probably could have went with my regular size
The manufacturers call for dry cleaning. I don’t like the chemicals used in that process tho so I don’t do that. Hand washing works well but I haven’t done it very much. I don’t recommend you do this but I personally wash them in the washing machine on delicate with cold water, or on wool wash if your washer has that cycle. But it does make the wool a little fluffier on the outside and will probably wear out faster over time. Just my opinion
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Johnson Woolen Mills is some of the best you can get. Multiple family members of mine have passed down their wool coats and pants and they still look new. You pay a premium, but it’s extremely high quality
Glad I found your channel I love wool and I’m always looking for new thanks for your videos
Hey, good review. I wore Big Bills hunting for the first time this year, and they rocked. Warm and rugged. Made in Canada. Dig it!!
The big bill definitely much rougher in terms of finishing, but at a fraction of the cost (compared to johnson, filson) , they represent some of the best value on the market for wool hunting pants
The very back belt loop is not supposed to lineup that’s too many seams on top of each other which creates a bulge, which in turn rides on on your back and is not comfortable.
Great reviews I am a huge fan of wool it is all I wear in the winter I have Johnson woolen Mills as well as Bemidji woolen Mills clothing and a nice Filson Mackinac cruiser which all are great pieces of clothing. I also have a pair of Bemidji woolen Mills wool pants which are very heavy weight and the warmest I've ever had again great reviews
These both look awesome! Do you go in for military surplus wool field pants? They go for 15-30 bucks instead...
I like Johnson woolen mills stuff, I've had a johnson, wool coat for 30 years. Really, now just showing its age. I've had to repair some seams. I have yet to try BIg Bill stuff. It might be great. Just something to think about- the Johnson stuff will last decades, so you can divide the cost by decades and it actually turns out to be a good deal.
i have been wearing wool outdoors for 50 years. My favorite pants are Filson Whipcords. They are very tightly woven and almost impervious to wind. They are not as heavy as their mackinaw bibs/ pants, either. They are not currently available, but Filson does bring a mill run out, every now and then. Johnson Mills makes a similar pant, but I have not tried them.
I visited the Johnson HQ "barn". It was nice, touristy rural and laid back folk.
Johnson Mills makes some excellent stuff.
Which of these pants do you find yourself wearing more often and why? Also, do you usually wear a layer under your wool pants?
Just found your channel, it's a great resource! Thanks!
Glad my videos can help you out! I find my self wearing the big bill pants more often for outside work around the farm as they are less expensive to replace. But the Johnson’s are by far more comfortable. They both get the job done just fine though. I don’t normally have an extra layer underneath unless it is quite cold outside, than I will put on a pair of wool long johns. Hope this helps out!
Love your channel. You seem like a hoot! Keep up the great content!
Great comparison. I picked up some vintage Carter hunting pants. I love them but my buddies give me hell about my pajama pants. The vintage ones are a bigger cut but they really are the best snow pants I've had.
Thanks for sharing the specs for your sizing. I'm looking at getting a pair of the Big Bill pants. What size are you wearing in this video? Much appreciated.
I like flaps over pockets! Nice looking pants
Like that belt you have on in the vid. Is it a Hank's Belt?? Just Wondering.
Late to the party but what is the undershirt you're wearing with the vest?
I like Bemidji Woolen Mills too.
That color pattern is called Adirondack (the grey/green/red)
Been looking at both, thanks for the review!
Try Micklagard PANTS HAMRA BASIC LINER.
Ery very good review! Thanks so much keep up the great content
You can cut out the red ones and saw the elactic back or foldit at the botom but will still to long. Someone who has a machine saw it in 10 to 5 mn
I like you’re hat man
Both looks nice, but the cuffs on the first pair I would find limiting as I would only wear them tucked. I have Big Bill pants and since they are Canadian made, Americans can take advantage of the lower CAN$. I have military wool pants with cotton pockets, etc. I do wish that modern companies would stick with faster drying nylon for the pockets and inner waist band. You are a bit off on the quality, the extra material is to account for shrinking so the stitching doesn't pull through.
Could you please provide supporting information or sources for the statement about the seams. I don’t believe that to be correct at all but if I’m wrong I would do an update video on the matter thanks
Also if that was the case why don’t all the seams look like that? It’s only finished that way where you don’t see it. And I’ve never had any other wool garments with seams like that and have never had a problem with seams when shrunk and I have a lot of wool clothing. But again please provide me with some articles on this issue thanks
Had Johnson wool pants for years, just found out today that they only offer two lightweight styles in 100% wool now. All the heavy warm options are 80/20 or 85/15 wool/nylon. Very disappointed.
Do you recommend going up a size? I normally wear 34. Debating between 34 and 36.
I did, not sure if it was necessary though. It is nice for layering and with a belt they don’t fall down but I probably could have went with my regular size
Wow so much wool.
Johnson Wool hunting pants are the best
How wide are the belt loops on the Johnsons?
good review...THX!
Do you dry clean these pants or hand wash?
The manufacturers call for dry cleaning. I don’t like the chemicals used in that process tho so I don’t do that. Hand washing works well but I haven’t done it very much. I don’t recommend you do this but I personally wash them in the washing machine on delicate with cold water, or on wool wash if your washer has that cycle. But it does make the wool a little fluffier on the outside and will probably wear out faster over time. Just my opinion
with the piece she cut you maybe can make a scarf mini. Just a cross.
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5'9"; with hat 6'1"
Their website does suck! 🤣
that belt loop thing on the Big Bill just ensured I'm never a customer. Wow.
Way to not even care about QC.