Does anyone know how small the SAS smock packs down? Is this the one you guys are giving good reviews for?
http://www.sasskit.co.uk/product.php?id=53
Mine, which is size 102-107 weighs just under 1kg if that is any help.
Does anyone know how small the SAS smock packs down? Is this the one you guys are giving good reviews for?
http://www.sasskit.co.uk/product.php?id=53
I've been using one of these for a couple of years, one of my best buys ever I reckon
http://www.countryinnovation.com/kestrel-smock-1.html
... The black gabardine ex-MOD/police jackets on eBay seem to be top pieces of kit ...
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.
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.