Ray Mears new Shirt

[Brian.T]

Care to translate for those of us who don't speak latin?

It means 'Let the buyer beware'

 

[-Switch-]

It means 'Let the buyer beware'

Thanks













Don't bother reading this little bit here. It's totally irrelevant but I had to add it because I couldn't post up a message that was less than 10 characters long.

 

[Brian.T]

Thanks













Don't bother reading this little bit here. It's totally irrelevant but I had to add it because I couldn't post up a message that was less than 10 characters long.

Too Late, I just read it!

 

[BorderReiver]

Too Late, I just read it!

I missed it on the original but read it on your quote.

 

[Brian.T]

I missed it on the original but read it on your quote.

So am I stupid for quoting it or you stupid for reading it? Or - am I stupid for reading it in the first place?

I blame Switch :AR15firin

Anyway, back on topic From what I have seen so far, the modding on this forum seems very laid back, although I reckon the mods would get involved if needed - and thats the way it should be. The modding I have seen so far has been very fair and balanced

 

[BorderReiver]

So am I stupid for quoting it or you stupid for reading it? Or - am I stupid for reading it in the first place?

I blame Switch :AR15firin

Anyway, back on topic From what I have seen so far, the modding on this forum seems very laid back, although I reckon the mods would get involved if needed - and thats the way it should be. The modding I have seen so far has been very fair and balanced

The Modding is first rate.:You_Rock_

Mind you,the majority of the people who post on here make it unnecessary for the Mods to flex their muscles.

Well done us.

 

[fred gordon]

The Modding is first rate.:You_Rock_

Mind you,the majority of the people who post on here make it unnecessary for the Mods to flex their muscles.

Well done us.

Very true! I would hope we are all reasonable and balanced people on this site. Long may it continue.

 

[Doc]

Interesting thread. I strongly suspect that the prices of Woodlore kit are set by a business brain in a suit rather than by Ray himself. I don't think he is exploiting anyone - anyone buying the shirt must think its worth £125 to them.

As for the kit itself - it rains a lot in Britain and unless you are expecting very settled weather (and aren't canoeing) a thick cotton shirt may not be the best outdoors wear. I too recommend the polycotton Kiwi range by Craghoppers that is often available discounted. Polycotton will dry much quicker than cotton canvas.

The Craghoppers are good for summer, but the rest of the year I favour wool, perhaps with a wicking baselayer underneath. Apart from the ubiquitous but expensive Swanni, my choice is to copy Eds and get a new or used Pendleton shirt from ebay. Search 'pendleton' on international ebay. They are made from pure virgin wool in Oregon, and generations of North American outdoorsmen have worn them. Don't be afraid to buy used - they wear well and are often indistinguishable from new.

You could buy 6 to 12 of them, delivered, for the price of a Woodlore blouse....

 

[Jedadiah]

Doc, you are truly inspirational!

Whilst reading your thread, i remembered that i had a couple of Pendleton shirts ('50s and '60s vintage) from my Rockabilly days (gaze's wistfully off into the distance). Don't know why but i never made the connection. I've dragged them out, dusted them off (cough) and what do you know, as good as new and ideal for bushcraft! A little snug mind you and i don't think my brothel creepers are as useful. My wife say's they are Crepe, but i think their quite nice!

Cheers mate, a little nostalgia and some crafty recycling! Top Job!

 

[bush_baby]

Glad to some sensible posts in defence of Ray, but caveat emptor is not applicable because the buyer does not have to beware of anything; this shirt is a quality product and mentioning it in the same league as Millets and TKMAX is just laughable. Woodlore spent two years developing this shirt, and I having one myself I know it is worth the asking price.

Regarding Toddy's moderation comments, she didn't moderate (or warn away) any of the rude commentary in this thread prior to my posting in defence of the shirt and RM. That is very poor moderation in my opinion.

 

[andyn]

So you have a shirt that is only just become available on pre order?

Sounds like you have a "vested interest" in it if you ask me.

 

[MattW]

So they've definitely sold one then.....

Matt

 

[bush_baby]

I have a shirt on pre-order and I have a full specification from Woodlore about the shirt, and on that basis I feel the price is justified.

 

[bush_baby]

Was "vested" interest a pun btw?

 

[andyn]

and I having one myself I know it is worth the asking price..

I have a shirt on pre-order and I have a full specification from Woodlore about the shirt, and on that basis I feel the price is justified.

So you havent actually got a clue if its worth the asking price.

So in what way is this shirt supirior to my £10 craghopper shirt?

 

[Twoflower]

I have a shirt on pre-order and I have a full specification from Woodlore about the shirt, and on that basis I feel the price is justified.

Each to their own!

My opinion is that unless it's hand sewn together with golden hair of virgins who were raised on the finest food and has solid gold braiding it's really not the kind of thing i'd pay that much for. That is of course my personal opinion.

 

[steve a]

Two years in development, looks very much like this Orvis shirt with a few minor changes.
http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/produc..._ID=467&cat_id=7368&subcat_id=7377&pf_id=160g

 

[MattW]

.... and I having one myself I know it is worth the asking price.

But, hang on.....

I have a shirt on pre-order and I have a full specification from Woodlore about the shirt, and on that basis I feel the price is justified.

So you don't actually have one after all and haven't got a clue what it's worth?
(Or 'cos it's expensive, it must be good?)

Matt

 

[Miggers]

I took another look at the shirt at the weekend, whilst browsing I spotted that Woodlore have the excellent Ulfrotte lightweight shirts for only £30, a bargain...

Miggers

 

[bush_baby]

Looks can be very deceiving. Make a proper comparison by ordering one or by getting the full spec, as I did.