New fjallraven numbers overpriced!?!

[Tralle]

I have just worn a hole on the inner thigh in my Karl trousers from last year
This has to be the last pair for me sadly!
I just cant justify buying FR trouser no more. They wear out to fast and I have ripped the crotch seams in every pair i've ever had. But darn they are comfy
Because of this I was surfing the web for fjallraven stuff, just to have a look at what i will be missing in the future

Then i came across the new Numbers series...
I belive an "OMG!" is appropriate 375£ for a single (double in places) layer Anorak! 350£ for a wool cardigan and the list goes on.
What happend?
FR used to be expensive but this is ridiculous. What justifies those prices?

 

[Samon]

fallkniven are taking the mickey right? £375 for an anorak?..

get yourself down to an armhy surplus store mate, plenty of tough well made bargains for peanuts!

 

[carabao]

I think because it has become fashionable on the high street now

 

[sandbender]

I have quite a few pairs of trousers from them, the older pairs do seem to outlast newer ones, the build quality and materials do seem to be quite poor these days.

 

[rik_uk3]

Found on a football site

"Fjällräven was founded in 1950 by Åke Nordin and is a Swedish company. Fjällräven translates as 'Arctic Fox'. They specialise in outdoor equipment, but mainly focus on clothing. The original idea of creating clothing from tent fabric proved to be a master-stroke. Over the years it has developed it fabrication processes, introducing beeswax and other formulants, to create it's now famous G-1000 fabric - completely waterproof, dirt repellent and highly robust.
Fjällräven is a relative newcomer to the Football Casual scene, where its appearance as a brand in the nineties started to gain in popularity. By the noughties the 'Greenland Jacket' was spotted on a regular basis. Other highlight jackets are the "Telemark","Nordli","Montt" and "Amazon"."

Perhaps selling more in the casual sector than the outdoor sector these days.

 

[Dougster]

My normal Greenland has taken a proper beating and come out smiling. The winter version is warm.

I wouldn't pay RRP, but they are nice. There is the problem, the price does not reflect the quality or performance.

Shot and foot spring to mind. Who fills the gap of real quality outdoor clothing?

 

[Chiseller]

My normal Greenland has taken a proper beating and come out smiling. The winter version is warm.

I wouldn't pay RRP, but they are nice. There is the problem, the price does not reflect the quality or performance.

Shot and foot spring to mind. Who fills the gap of real quality outdoor clothing?

Larksen :thumbup:

 

[Samon]

Everyone sells out eventually.

Greggs did, and that was only with pasties! When big companies see the inflated profits they can gain from having their products made in china they soon couldn't care less about quality and simply use their past reputation to continue making undeserved profits!

 

[rik_uk3]

There are the small makers out there but how long they can remain viable under the current economic situation is anyone's guess.

Look back two or three years here on this forum and there would be a lot of talk (and buying ) of high end kit but it seems less and less these days as people are loosing disposable income.

 

[Dougster]

I'm not sure Rik,

I have only recently managed to lose some of my teaching hours because I am making more on what I make.

I think a lot of people are prepared to buy right and buy once for quality. Pound per day rather than less initial outlay.

That said, people (and I include myself) will pay for good stuff rather than expensive fashion - if Fjallraven are after the sales Ralph Lauren had they have missed the boat. I can see people paying for quality, it's paying for a name I don't get.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yup, I would rather save for a year for good quality kit that will last than have the lower cost kit now and maybe have it last a year. But I won't pay for something just for namesake, that way the curse of Burberry lies

 

[Shewie]

I have 3 pairs of Fjallraven trews, one about five years old and the others around 2 years old. The older ones are certainly a heavier weight fabric, or they feel it anyway, both the new pairs have snagged and ripped on the bellow cargo pockets, just caught them in thick brush and rrrrrip. I doubt I'll buy another pair now, I've fallen for my Haglofs Rugged Mountain pants and if they ever wear out, doubtful, I'll look to get another pair.

 

[sandbender]

"...I've fallen for my Haglofs Rugged Mountain pants and if they ever wear out, doubtful, I'll look to get another pair..."

Those look good, have just been reading through this review.

 

[Corso]

like I can actually find a retailer in the UK.....

 

[Col_M]

Haglofs Rugged Mountain pants

Yet another thing added to my list, thanks Rich!

like I can actually find a retailer in the UK.....

If you mean the Haglofs, enjoy! https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Haglofs...48712a06a011d6&bpcl=38897761&biw=1280&bih=892

 

[rik_uk3]

Whenever you buy anything, think of these three words Fit For Purpose. Then separate your wants from true needs. I need something so I'll look and find one that is FFP and buy it, if its a tenner great, if I believe I'll benefit spending a hundred then I'll spend the hundred. I stick to this quite well until the 'dad' or 'grand dad' words are uttered

6 weeks 6 days to grandchild No2

 

[Corso]

If you mean the Haglofs, enjoy!

I meant fjallraven stuff - I have a vest that I love but can I get anything else.......no

 

[Shewie]

I meant fjallraven stuff - I have a vest that I love but can I get anything else.......no

Castleberg have a decent range ...

http://www.castlebergoutdoors.co.uk/acatalog/Fjall_Raven.html

 

[Andy BB]

Can I put in a plug for Rohan? Expensive (unless you buy in their sales like I do!) but their Bags seem to be everlasting, despite seemingly weighing nothing!

 

[Dougster]

I'm tempted to get a pair of rugged mountain before they are discontinued this year - madness....

I do have a couple of pairs of rugged fjell and they are superb. Haglofs are superb kit, but a little less fire friendly.