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Yeah, you don't typically see functional chest pockets on ladies garments, for a reason. I like sleeve pockets, usually for field dressing or compass, nothing to heavy or it gets annoying. As for quick drying, look up the collection Leno from acorn fabrics. Otherwise get some poly/cotton blends...

Yepp, rare as the proverbial hens teeth. As we all know, the number of people with a specific size are distributed along a bell curve (although the bell keeps moving in the larger direction as the population is getting bigger and more overweight), so C64 was rare even when the snow suits were...

C64 is the appropriate size. However, the snow smock is cut with a lot of ease to allow it being worn over the battle dress uniform. So you could probably go down a few sizes. C60 as twodogs says is probably a good starting point. But I don't think that translates to a 4 in the more recent...

Patagonia is one of my favourite brands. I don't own any of their stuff but their policies and CEO are fantastic.

Sorry to disappoint you, but I learned my standards of perfection in Yorkshire. :) And hats off to Bilmo for offering a made to measure service for wilderness clothes.

Erm, hate to be a party pooper, but shouldn't the details marked with pink arrows be at the same height? :rolleyes:

Nothing to add but the fact that Cold Steal finn whatever is a bad copy of Tapio Wirkkalas fantastic knife made by hackman.

Nikwax cotton proof has to be applied regularly too. I would just use barbours wax. Lasts longer than any polymers... :)

nice work! there was a pack like that available before. But now you only see the ones with frame

It's specced to withstand a 10 meter fall fully loaded so it's pretty tough. We had them in the army during basic training, you would be astonished of the amount of stuff you can fit in them. It's still used today, but mostly the frame, for carrying mortar shells, grenade rifles, radios and...

If you want an appropriate cloth for making your own I recommend a search on ebay.de for walk loden. http://www.ebay.de/itm/Walkloden-Walkstoff-Loden-Stoff-Mittelalter-Trachten-Deko-Wollstoff-Walkwolle-3-/400445677642?pt=DE_M%C3%B6bel_Wohnen_Stoffe&var=&hash=item5d3c6c204a for instance. Or...

Horrible mental image that gave me! What has been thought can not be unseen. back on track. I find that a thorough cleaning with first brush than saddle/leather soap (look it up, it's a fantastic piece of maintenance kit!) applied with a sponge, followed by a generous amount of leather wax (I...

I've worn blundstones since 2002, when I only could get them in farmers supply stores. I bought my current pair in 2011, and they are starting to look really worn. I have not worn these everyday, but I too am a dog owner so they see quite a bit of use. My first pair held up a lot better. Quality...

Try alternating two pairs, let the shoes rest every other day. Will easily give you 4 times the lifespan IME.

Yeah, but from what you see they o not have an eye for details. Or craftmanship.

My take: I wouldn't have a problem with paying a premium price if I got high quality. Uneven stitching and bad seams is not my definition of high quality. I don't think this is a case of you get what you pay for.

They could start by learning about thread tension.... These are not good seams.

They aren't. They will be as slow drying and sensitive to wear as jeans. The only small difference is that canvas is a plain weave cloth so it's a bit stronger than the twill that denim is woven in. But jeans aren't terrible, I've been at the summit of newton toppen (map) in jeans in winter...

This is a thread I would use if I were to go the all natural route (which seems appropriate since we're talking cotton tarp here): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barbours-Linen-Thread-/271452573287?pt=UK_Thread_Floss_1&hash=item3f33d58e67 Sometimes you find it with British MOD marks as it is used as...

No, I never assumed you were questioning my experience, I just stated it so you know where I come from. Like you I have sewn a lot of outdoors gear for myself and for others. I started out as a DIY:er too. But work experience, tailoring school and apprenticeships have taught me a lot and I kind...