looking for a new coat and want something non-rustly but hard wearing

[mr_magicfingers]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of buying a small farm with 7 acres of woodland. I'm well kitted out with your typical outdoor gear and goretex but I'm looking for a new coat that doesn't rustle like nylon but will be hard wearing and reasonably waterproof.

I wouldn't be out in torrential downpours, as I'll just come indoors but I want something that is quiet so I can sit or wander the woods watching wildlife but strong enough so that when I'm working in the wood it won't get torn too easily.

The wood hasn't been that well managed so over the coming winters there will be a lot of tidying and clearing. I'll have chainsaw kit for when I need to use a chainsaw but I'm looking for a more general outdoors coat for the rest of the time out there. Goretex/nylon is likely to snag and tear too easily I think.

I've considered the obvious barbour wax jacket (how much :O ) but thought someone on here might have other suggestions for me to consider.

*edit* I don't mine paying for a decent well made jacket, so I guess budget of £100-200.

Cheers,

Justin.

 

[peaks]

Have a look at the Hoggs of Fife range - they do good value, tough hard wearing stuff
http://www.fifecountry.co.uk/hoggs-of-fife-b31

 

[rik_uk3]

Barbour are the tried and tested jacket. Do an advanced search for quiet jacket and you'll find lots of jacket threads which may offer up other options.

 

[lou1661]

It's worth looking at drizabone if you are after waxed, plenty on Ebay and much less than barbour too.

 

[Bardster]

woollen peacoat

 

[blacktimberwolf]

A waxed jacket/coat ticks all your boxes............I'm more Aussie than Barbour but now you're a gentleman farmer, you might as well look the part....
Don't be afraid of going down the second hand route, You can find coats in excellent condition on ePrey for example & because you didn't pay a fortune for it you won't mind getting it dirty.

You'll need a hat too.......stops the rain dripping down your neck.

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

Softshell? Very warm, hard wearing and windproof. Virtually silent also.

 

[ZEbbEDY]

Can't go wrong with paramo IMO, rustle free, shop around can be had in the sales



http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garments/detail/index.php?pgc=NIKWAXANALOGYJACKETPAJAROMENS

 

[Dave]

Something like this maybe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seeland-H...s_Sports_Clothing_LE&var=&hash=item35c3af55e3

I have one similiar, and love it.

 

[northumbrian]

the best choice if not a little pricey is http://www.barbourbymail.co.uk/Barbour-Classic-Northumbria-Jacket.html or if you check out this site for cheaper versons such as this one
http://www.rydaleclothing.co.uk/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=13597&idcategory=30 they also have other versions of waxed coats on here too !

cheers andrew

p.s if you happen to be up this way you could visit barbours factory shop that has discounts and slight seconds for a little less money !

 

[mr_magicfingers]

Thanks for the great replies, just the info I was looking for. I think I'm going to go for a second hand Barbour as it's for working in the woods rather than looking pretty so no point paying the premium for something new. I think the Northumbria would be a bit too heavy and warm for my use so looking at a Beaufort or Border model. I have my battered but much loved tilley hat so I'm good for headgear.

Cheers,

 

[Jackdaw]

Highly recommend the Drizabone Parka. It's a brown waxed smock jacket with a hood. I have doctored mine as I don't like wearing hoods and have rolled is up and tied it down (a bit like an army smock).

Got mine cheap on Eblag after waiting several months for one to come up at the right price. Other than that, Barbour all the way for me. A Bedale has the best of all worlds. Second hand looks better and can save you quite a lot of money.