Hi guys and gals. I am new to the forum and i am looking for opinions on a new winter jacket for myself.
The jacket i am looking to buy is mostly for when i am out and about the town and at the football. As i live in Scotland it does get a bit cold in the winter but nothing too major. We do get alot of rain though so i will need something that can handle the odd downpour now and again.
I have been recently been looking at Fjall Raven jackets, they do seem expensive but they seem to have stayed the test of time so to speak and for me that surely is a good thing. I quite like to wear something different to the current trend on the street and all i see is Canada Goose and bloody Superdry on the streets so i am looking for something a bit off the trend.
As i understand it they are no longer made in Europe and are manufactured in China. Has the quality went south since they changed?
I have also read that the G-1000 they use is not completely waterproof apart from their Hydratic G-1000 material but by waxing the garment helps with the waterproofing qualities and reduces the breath ability of the garment.
I have my eye on 3-4 different models which are the :-
Skogsö Padded Jacket
Greenland Winter Jacket/Parka
Yupik Parka
Montt 3 in 1 Hydratic Jacket
The last two are meant to have the Hydratic material. Is this material any better than the G-1000 on the other two?
Can anyone help with sizes on these jackets as well. i have read that they are quite big in size and i should order a size down, is this correct?
I have scoured the internet trying to find reviews for these jackets but have had no joy. Has any members here had any experience with them?
Sorry for all of the questions. I would be most greatful for any feedback on Fjall Raven gear or anything else out there that would be a good winter jacket.
Cheers
Stu
The jacket i am looking to buy is mostly for when i am out and about the town and at the football. As i live in Scotland it does get a bit cold in the winter but nothing too major. We do get alot of rain though so i will need something that can handle the odd downpour now and again.
I have been recently been looking at Fjall Raven jackets, they do seem expensive but they seem to have stayed the test of time so to speak and for me that surely is a good thing. I quite like to wear something different to the current trend on the street and all i see is Canada Goose and bloody Superdry on the streets so i am looking for something a bit off the trend.
As i understand it they are no longer made in Europe and are manufactured in China. Has the quality went south since they changed?
I have also read that the G-1000 they use is not completely waterproof apart from their Hydratic G-1000 material but by waxing the garment helps with the waterproofing qualities and reduces the breath ability of the garment.
I have my eye on 3-4 different models which are the :-
Skogsö Padded Jacket
Greenland Winter Jacket/Parka
Yupik Parka
Montt 3 in 1 Hydratic Jacket
The last two are meant to have the Hydratic material. Is this material any better than the G-1000 on the other two?
Can anyone help with sizes on these jackets as well. i have read that they are quite big in size and i should order a size down, is this correct?
I have scoured the internet trying to find reviews for these jackets but have had no joy. Has any members here had any experience with them?
Sorry for all of the questions. I would be most greatful for any feedback on Fjall Raven gear or anything else out there that would be a good winter jacket.
Cheers
Stu