The Ultimate in Arctic Clothing

[bb07]

I call it that because it's been time proven. Extremely expensive unfortunately, but still I'd love to have it!

Traditional Inuit Hunters Outfit - Full - Furcanada

 

[udamiano]

I must say though for the amount of work that must go into it $3,900 doesn't seem that much, especially when you think a CG Jacket is about £1000. But unfortunately much more than Im willing to spend

Thanks for the link though

 

[Wayland]

Wow... That's a real piece of handiwork.

Stefansson reckoned you should only get clothing made by someone that knew you and also knew you would come back if it wasn't made properly.

 

[Hoodoo]

Gorgeous! Are they made using traditional methods (eg, sinew for sewing) or otherwise?

Traditional snowshoes are another item that falls in the lost arts. Traditional snowshoes are incredible or at least so I've heard. I've seen them in museums and read about them in Garrett and Alexandra Conover's book, Snow Walker's Companion, but I've never had the opportunity to try them.

 

[bb07]

Are they made using traditional methods (eg, sinew for sewing) or otherwise?

Interesting question. I haven't got a clue I suppose the folks selling them would know.

 

[rik_uk3]

Good for more static living such as Amundsen on dog sled or an Inuit hunter over an ice hole, not so good for very active work though? Lovely work nonetheless.

 

[Teepee]

Looks cracking that, very nice for inactive work.

I'd love to see them being made, I found fur a pain to work with.

 

[tomkodiak]

did anybody by this great stuff from furcanada?
was it used outdoors?

 

[Red Fox]

Are you going to attampt at makeing a parka someday wayland, i bet after jokkmokk i will have a go i rekon, it will be very diffucult but rewarding maybe i am being to confident but ive made enough mistakes in the past to try.

 

[Wayland]

I'm not sure. It could be something I try in the future but at the moment I think I'm pretty sorted with the gear I'm using.

Debs is just finishing a new sash that I'll be sporting in Jokkmokk for the first time though.

 

[maddave]

Most of my gear is 21st century for the cold...Imagine the pack size of the inuit stuff... Got to be upwards of 6 full pelts in that !!.... Amazing all the same

 

[Red Fox]

I'm not sure. It could be something I try in the future but at the moment I think I'm pretty sorted with the gear I'm using.

Debs is just finishing a new sash that I'll be sporting in Jokkmokk for the first time though.

I bet the sash will fit in well with the rest of your artic kit.

 

[rg598]

Good for more static living such as Amundsen on dog sled or an Inuit hunter over an ice hole, not so good for very active work though? Lovely work nonetheless.

I was about to write exactly that...so...yeah.

 

[greensurfingbear]

Stefansson reckoned you should only get clothing made by someone that knew you and also knew you would come back if it wasn't made properly.

That should be the philosophy of anyone making any kit!




Orric

 

[greensurfingbear]

I tried one o the jackets on when I spent some time in iqaluit. Quite heavy and not designed to do much active work in. In fact one of the chaps I hung out with said it was one of the old taboos that you shouldn't sweat. Kinda makes sense when you think about it.


Orric