Which Gilet?

[Dave]

Do any of you wear a gilet?
A waistcoat made from wool or animal hide?
I was thinking of getting a lambskin gilet, with sheepskin on the inside and a leather/suede outer.

 

[ammo]

I have a couple of Filson. Fantastic, 24oz wool, i often wear them under my shirt/sweater. They look smart when worn on top.
Would love a sheepskin gilet, but will wait untill summer, because they aint cheap.

 

[Dave]

Ive just bought this one. Its brand new, but Im still not sure about them.... I'll see when it arrives.

 

[ammo]

That is very nice. Im sure you will be impressed. They add, serious warmth without affecting your maneuverability.
I seen a lovely, very thick gilet, in Betws y coed, not long ago.. Definitely on my wish list

 

[janso]

I have a few but none are of natural materials. They do aid manoeuvrability big time and add a little warmth where needed. Wouldn't be without one


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[Dave]

I have a few but none are of natural materials. They do aid manoeuvrability big time and add a little warmth where needed. Wouldn't be without one


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I reckon I'll feel a bit too eccentric in mine, having said that, will match my brown felt akubra cattleman hat, and aid my manoeuvrability when fly fishing. Can get cold standing in a river.

 

[Twodogs]

yep love mine

 

[ammo]

yep love mine

You constantly blow me away, with your level of skill.
Plus, you do seem to have great taste.

Just realised, im presuming, you made it because...... its you.
Is that shop bought, or am i right, and its a Cliff creation.

 

[Twodogs]

I made it using a shop brought pattern for a waist coat

 

[ammo]

Its very, very nice.

 

[Hibrion]

I have a filson wool vest and would recommend them. Very well made, although I believe the newer ones are slightly lighter.

 

[Hoodoo]

I have nearly all the Filson wool and moleskin Mackinaw vests. Wear one every day. Wonderful vests.

 

[Kilbith]

You could also have a look at Giesswein, they are made of "walk" a kind of boiled wool. This wool is softer than filson wool, the weight is quite the same.

here : http://en.giesswein.com/herren/bekleidung/westen/gilet-achim-s46.html#color-71

 

[woof]

I fancy a wax cotton one, but they all seem to be padded, & I want one with just a cotton lining.

Rob

 

[Bigfoot]

I have a couple which I use regularly but they are from man made materials which are windproof and water resistant. Ideal for trekking and hillwalking when a full jacket would be too hot. I do fancy a nice posh one for posing about in the woods though!