A jacket for bushcraft

susi

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Jul 23, 2008
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Hej!

SASS Kit smock here. Fades a bit over time, but as a breathable and relatively wind/shower proof layer, I haven't found anything to match it.
 
Well speaking smocks I've turned to the UK for a model in Ventille (unavailable here). Several years ago the car was broken into at a trailhead and a favorite Marmot anorak in Goretex was stolen. I have a synthetic anorak (I think we call smocks anoraks here in the US) but wanted one that is more geared to bushcrafting and the requisite use and proximity to fire-lots of fire.
I studied all the manufacturers in the UK (that I could find) and decided to order the Hilltrek Braemar with mods based on a pic I found on this site=enlarged hood, wired brim, poppers versus velcro, two compass pockets and double ventille....I even ordered the same color scheme-olive outer and antique bronz inner (my salute to that poster's good taste!)
All anoraks I've had were a tussle to don and off....but that same synthetic model mentioned above has a side zipper which makes all the difference in the world. I asked Hillcraft to add one of these as well.
The Braemar will be used primarily over the Empire Canvas Works Boreal Shirt..if you don't know this shirt here is a link, just scroll down:
http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/woolblanketshirt.htm
As an ultralightweight backpacker synthetics do have their place but for stumbling through the bush and crawling under the thickets, and kneeling down to bellow the fire up, well I can see ventille in my life.
 

Rabbitsmacker

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sas smock, just the best design, i have the over the head ones as well as newer ones, including a private purchase sass og garbadine( not the ventile type). am working on a modded swedish snow smock.
 

bojit

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Aug 7, 2010
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I have been using a Keela falkland ventile jacket this winter ,great bit of kit .

You can zip a fleece inside for colder days ,and with the waterproof liner you have no worries about getting wet.

On realy cold days i use it with a keela genesis fleece ,very warm , wind and waterproof combination .

Long sleeves with good shoulder room dosn't restrict movement.

I found it quite a light jacket only being single layer ventile and the micro laminate liner

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/keela_falkland_advance_jacket/

Craig............
 
not to put you off but the store you have linked to can be a little erm, well how to put it, erm ropey at times with service?
i asked for a combination of rat packs from them to avoid having a dozen of the same foods and got you've guessed it a dozen curry ration packs! and it took a good while for the delivery to come through.
sorry to rain in your parade but thought you might like prewarning
nice jacket though
 

susi

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Jul 23, 2008
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Finland
Keela have developed this concept further by adding our own liner system, Innovation XL. This soft, comfortable lining has inherent wicking abilities and is also laminated with a hydrophilic, breathable membrane, to successfully combat condensation build up and keep the wearer warm and dry.

Breathable membrane liner? For me that would defeat the whole purpose of going for ventile. I choose ventile over the man-made "breathable membranes" purely because ventile is actually adequately "breathable"... unlike many of the "technical" fabrics...
 

Nonsuch

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Sep 19, 2008
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Well speaking smocks I've turned to the UK for a model in Ventille (unavailable here). Several years ago the car was broken into at a trailhead and a favorite Marmot anorak in Goretex was stolen. I have a synthetic anorak (I think we call smocks anoraks here in the US) but wanted one that is more geared to bushcrafting and the requisite use and proximity to fire-lots of fire.
I studied all the manufacturers in the UK (that I could find) and decided to order the Hilltrek Braemar with mods based on a pic I found on this site=enlarged hood, wired brim, poppers versus velcro, two compass pockets and double ventille....I even ordered the same color scheme-olive outer and antique bronz inner (my salute to that poster's good taste!)
All anoraks I've had were a tussle to don and off....but that same synthetic model mentioned above has a side zipper which makes all the difference in the world. I asked Hillcraft to add one of these as well.
The Braemar will be used primarily over the Empire Canvas Works Boreal Shirt..if you don't know this shirt here is a link, just scroll down:
http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/woolblanketshirt.htm
As an ultralightweight backpacker synthetics do have their place but for stumbling through the bush and crawling under the thickets, and kneeling down to bellow the fire up, well I can see ventille in my life.


That was me ! Hope you're liking it ! That wool smock looks interesting as well

NS
 

Simon1

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Nov 17, 2005
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Canvas Hooded Anorak Water Repellant.
I have a modded one of these when they were first for sale through Endicotts, but the stopped selling them due to build quality issues.
But I see on Whipperleys Military & Outdoor Ltd they have started to sell them in OG,Sand and Camo.
The one I have i've replaced the velcro at the neck with buttons and waxed it with Fjallraven Greenland Wax, and it works very well as a overlayer!!!
No connection with any of the above retailers etc!!!
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