Military & Police
Comparison Tables
How to Incorporate Yak & Camel Wool into Your Uniform
Seasonal suitability for military use – Yak and Camel Wool (European and North American climate)
| Material | Area of Operation | Winter | Spring | Summer | Autumn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yak Wool | Day-to-day Service | 6/6 | 3/6 | 2/6 | 4/6 |
| Yak Wool | Combat Service | 6/6 | 6/6 | 2/6 | 6/6 |
| Camel Wool | Day-to-day Service | 4/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 |
| Camel Wool | Combat Service | 2/6 | 4/6 | 6/6 | 3/6 |
Rating from 1 (less suitable) to 6 (ideal).
Product recommendations by season and area of operation (European and North American climate)
| Season & Area of Operation | Socks & Underwear | Base layer | Mid layer | Back-up Mid layer in your backpack for nights | Beanies, Tubes & Balaclavas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Combat Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Yak Wool | Yak Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip | Midweight Yak Wool Cardigan | Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Yak Wool |
| Spring, Day-to-day Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Camel Wool | Camel Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip | Half-Zip Knitted Camel Wool Sweater | Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Camel Wool |
| Summer, Combat Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | Camel Wool T-Shirt | – | Long Sleeve made of Camel Wool with Half-Zip or Midweight Cardigan made of Camel Wool | Lightweight Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Camel Wool |
| Summer, Day-to-day Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | Camel Wool T-Shirt | – | Long Sleeve made of Camel Wool with Half-Zip or Half-Zip Knitted Sweater made of Camel Wool | Lightweight Camel Wool Tube Scarf |
| Autumn, Combat Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Yak Wool | Yak Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip | Midweight Yak Wool Cardigan | Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Yak Wool |
| Autumn, Day-to-day Service | Yak Wool + Midweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Camel Wool | Camel Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip | Half-Zip Knitted Camel Wool Sweater | Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Camel Wool |
| Winter, Combat Service | Yak Wool + Heavyweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Yak Wool | Midweight Yak Wool Cardigan | Heavyweight Yak Wool Cardigan | Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf + Balaclava made of Yak Wool or Heavyweight Beanie and Heavyweight Tube Scarf made of Yak Wool, depending on temperature and activity |
| Winter, Day-to-day Service | Yak Wool + Heavyweight Socks | T-Shirt, Long Sleeve or Long Sleeve with Half-Zip made of Yak Wool | Half-Zip Knitted Yak Wool Sweater | Heavyweight Yak Wool Cardigan | – |
Comparison table of Bundeswehr Standard Issue Equipment with Odin's Wolves performance clothing
| Bundeswehr Standard Issue Equipment | Our equivalents in Yak or Camel Wool |
|---|---|
| Bw Tropical Undershirt, brown | Camel Wool T-Shirt |
| Bw Undershirt, olive green | Yak Wool T-Shirt |
| Bw Undergarment Shirt, brown, long sleeve | Camel Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip |
| Bw Long Johns, brown | Camel Wool Long Johns |
| KSK Cold Protection Undershirt Woolpower 200 | Yak Wool Long Sleeve with Half-Zip |
| KSK Cold Protection Underpants Woolpower 200 | Yak Wool Long Johns |
| Bw Insulating Layer (Under-)Jacket | Heavyweight Yak Wool Cardigan |
| Bw Knitted Beanie | Heavyweight Knitted Beanie made of Yak or Camel Wool |
| Bw Tube Scarf | Lightweight Tube Scarf made of Yak or Camel Wool |
| Bw Balaclava | Lightweight Balaclava made of Yak or Camel Wool |
Comparison table of Woolpower with Odin's Wolves performance clothing
| Woolpower comparison products made of “Merino Wool” | Our equivalents in Yak or Camel Wool |
|---|---|
| Woolpower Lite Tee, Crewneck, Zip Turtleneck & Long Johnsmade of 80% Merino Wool & 20% Polyamide | Odin’s Wolves T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, Long Sleeve with Half-Zip & Long Johnsmade of 100% Camel Wool |
| Woolpower 200 Tee, Crewneck, Zip Turtleneck & Long Johnsmade of 60% Merino Wool, 25% Polyester, 13% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, Long Sleeve with Half-Zip & Long Johnsmade of 100% Yak Wool |
| Woolpower 400 Zip Turtleneck & Full Zip Jacketmade of 70% Merino Wool, 28% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Midweight Half-Zip Knitted Sweater & Cardiganmade of 100% Yak or Camel Wool |
| Woolpower 600 Full Zip Jacketmade of 70% Merino Wool, 28% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Cardiganmade of 100% Yak Wool |
| Woolpower 400 Vestmade of 70% Merino Wool, 28% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Sleeveless Vestmade of 100% Yak or Camel Wool |
| Woolpower Rib Beaniemade of 70% Merino Wool, 30% Polyamide | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Beaniemade of 100% Yak Wool |
| Woolpower Classic Beaniemade of 70% Merino Wool, 30% Polyamide | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Beaniemade of 100% Camel Wool |
| Woolpower Beanie, Tube & Balaclava Litemade of 80% Merino Wool & 20% Polyamide | Odin’s Wolves Lightweight Beanie, Tube Scarf & Balaclavamade of 100% Yak or Camel Wool |
| Woolpower 200 Tubemade of 60% Merino Wool, 25% Polyester, 13% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Tube Scarfmade of 100% Yak or Camel Wool |
| Woolpower 400 Balaclavamade of 70% Merino Wool, 28% Polyamide, 2% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Balaclavamade of 100% Yak Wool |
| Woolpower 400 Socksmade of 2% Merino Wool, 33% Polyamide, 5% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Midweight Socksmade of 100% Yak Wool |
| Woolpower 600 Socksmade of 60% Merino Wool, 39% Polyamide, 1% Elastane | Odin’s Wolves Heavyweight Socksmade of 100% Yak Wool |