Ray mears Jungle Smock

[Simon1]

Hi,
Does anyone know what sort of heavy cotton jungle smock R/M wears when he is in the jungle with Ewan Mc Gregor on one of his programs.

Its a Khaki colour!!

thanks!!!!

 

[Shewie]

If memory serves me right I think a mate of his made it as a one off, if it's the one I'm thinking of.

 

[swotty]

Can't remember it exactly but if I recall correctly it's a Snowsled smock...but i'll stand corrected!

 

[Barn Owl]

If memory serves me right I think a mate of his made it as a one off, if it's the one I'm thinking of.

yep, something like that Rich, def' a one off made for him.

 

[Simon1]

Ah ok thanks for that!!!!! Looked a good smock!!!!

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

It's a copy of the ww2 windproof smock. I think it was made out of ventile for him and a handful of his instructors at the time. Fantastic design, I still use an original smock of this type.

 

[sandbender]

If memory serves me right I think a mate of his made it as a one off, if it's the one I'm thinking of.

Indeed, it was made for him by a mate, it was a one off, I know because I'm a sad kit junkie and I asked him. The Bison ventile jacket was quite similar, although I think that has been discontinued now.

 

[John Fenna]

Indeed, it was made for him by a mate, it was a one off, I know because I'm a sad kit junkie and I asked him. The Bison ventile jacket was quite similar, although I think that has been discontinued now.

I got the last Bison Smock made - the new machineist hates working with Ventile (it can be a swine to work with!) so the Smock was dropped!
Mine has not been worn yet - I am still wearing the original one I bought (well worn and often repaired) plus my Ventilesque smock that I designed and made myself.
The Bison was an investment when Ventile prices started to rise
Great design (1960s SAS basically) and very functional and practical!

 

[Elen Sentier]

I fancy making one of yours later this year, John.

behind every creative woman there's usually a very talented cat ...

 

[John Fenna]

I fancy making one of yours later this year, John.

behind every creative woman there's usually a very talented cat ...

Hmmm - the only I pattern I have is for a short fat guy ... and it exists only on the back of some wallpaper....

 

[topknot]

How about one of these and put a zip in the front. This will look like the one he wears

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/Produc...SMOCK/ItemId/12593/CurrentPage/0/Default.aspx

Cheers Topknot

 

[woof]

How about one of these and put a zip in the front. This will look like the one he wears

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/Produc...SMOCK/ItemId/12593/CurrentPage/0/Default.aspx

Cheers Topknot

I have one of these, & i did as Andy says, & fitted a short neck zip. They are a bit on the sort side, but make a good spring, summer, autumn top.

Rob

 

[woof]

I have one of these, & i did as Andy says, & fitted a short neck zip. They are a bit on the sort side, but make a good spring, summer, autumn top.

Rob

If anyone is interested, you can view the smock in back posts(i don't know how to retieve them) dated 7/10/11.

Rob

 

[hog]

How about one of these and put a zip in the front. This will look like the one he wears

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/Produc...SMOCK/ItemId/12593/CurrentPage/0/Default.aspx

Cheers Topknot

Silvermans is not cheap, huh.

 

[Gill]

I have an original ww11 smock as well .I would sell if anyone is interestedand it would be a lot cheaper than Silvermans.