favorite piece of clothing?

[oldtimer]

One has been asked to submit one's patched hedgelaying coat as seen on Country file for consideration. One's valets add a patch each time on wears it. One got the idea from Mary Antoinette playing at milkmaids.

 

[Goatboy]

Probably my multi-pocketed waistcoat. I asked for one when I was 12 and my parents got me it for Christmas. It was massive! I still wore it though and 22 years later I still have and wear it when I'm out in the countryside. To my knowledge its only ever been washed twice. There's all manner of crap in the pockets, from badger teeth to tinder, chapstick to matchstick.

I used to love my multi pocket waistcoat, when I used to fly off climbing somewhere I could get about 20 litres of kit in it at least as "extra" handluggage, plus if that plane went down I was gonna be preppared. Not really keen on you wereing that sort of thing stuffed with allsorts on planes these days I believe. Ho Hum. It is amazing what you end up finding in the pockets when you do a tidy/organise.

Cheers,
GB.

 

[hedgedruid]

Ridgeline Grizzly jacket , unexpected christmas present and fast becoming a jacket of choice for a variety of outdoor activities .

 

[Shewie]

Swazi a gift does his friend want another friend by any chance!

One of those right place at the right time moments

 

[bob_the_baker]

My olive green Rivers West Pro Smock.

 

[Corfe]

Craghopper Kiwis. I've worn them most days for the past couple of years, got 'em burnt and ripped and they still come up smiling.

A green gaberdine SAS style smock. I would wear it into town if the wife let me - the most comfortable, practical upper garment ever devised. My BCUK badge is now sewn upon it, and looks far too bright against the faded green.

 

[Erro Telcontar]

Swanndri Ranger shirt, comfy and warm. Although i have just made my own bushshirt out of an old wool coat which may overtake the Swanni.

 

[John Fenna]

If I discount the gear I have made myself then my favourite bits of clothing still currently available in the shops have to be - Tilley T3 hat, Merino Buff, 5.11 shirts and trousers (cotton and polycoton versions) and Bergans Morgedal Smock.

 

[British Red]

Definitely 5.11s

For me from the ground up

Grubbs Stalker boots
5.11 ripstop polycotton combats
Brit Army (long) T shirt
Pendleton Wool Shirt
Sheepskin Jerkin
SASSkit true Ventile Smock
Hestra Guide Gloves
Sheepsking Mountain cap in freezing / Tweed flat cap above 0C

 

[Man of Tanith]

For me its probably my leather body warmer and or my new hunter outdoor waxed jacket.
Or both as a combination at fhe moment

 

[British Red]

Yep, leather and sheepsking jerkin / waistcoat / boddy warmer is a classic - really good for working outdoors


Jerkin by British Red, on Flickr

 

[Man of Tanith]

Mine aint that swish.
But yeah great for outdoors. Mines also good enough t act as a waistcoat indoors.

 

[treadlightly]

Overall favourite piece of clothing is too hard. Favourite footwear are my Bison Bushcraft lightweight boots and favourite hat is a wool watch cap knitted by our own Elen Sentier. But as for the rest it depends on time of year and what I am doing.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Are the bisons worth the investment?
I keep being put off by price tag

 

[treadlightly]

Are the bisons worth the investment?
I keep being put off by price tag

Mine are the light ones which are much cheaper than the others but still pricey. All I can say is over 18 months after buying them they are the best all-round bushy shoe I own. Cool in summer and, with thick wool socks, warm in winter. They cope well in the wet - not waterproof but I am never uncomfortable. They also never smell even after multi-day hard use. Downside? Not much grip in the soles.

 

[Gray]

My trusty old gillet/waistcoat and my green waxed coat. Perfect combo, snugly.

 

[sgtoutback]

my m_1951 wool field shirt. Great as a mid layer or outer layer dependent on the weather. Useful pockets and good cut to allow freedom to paddle a canoe or gather firewood.

 

[sycamour]

Yep, leather and sheepsking jerkin / waistcoat / boddy warmer is a classic - really good for working outdoors


Jerkin by British Red, on Flickr

Thats a superb leather jerkin british red, any chance of a link?

 

[maddave]

Take a look on Ebay, you can get British Army leather jerkins cheap... They even do em in green !!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-1960s...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item53f631c1a6

 

[Red Fox]

Take a look on Ebay, you can get British Army leather jerkins cheap... They even do em in green !!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-1960s...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item53f631c1a6

The jerkins are pvc not lether i thought thay wear cheap a dam shame i want one thats lether ...