Hello again. Thread two up and running already!
I came across this
http://www.ctraders.com/greatcoat.html
and was intrigued.
Would such a garment be of value today, in comparison with the vast selection of modern garments (which often as not cost as much if not more), composed of various artificial and/or complex combinations of materials. I note that some field craft and outdoor clothing in general is still made from various types of wools and treated fabrics in addition to wonder materials like gortex. Would such a coat be worth it's weight and volume in one's pack, or would it's only value be aesthetic vanity appeal?
Note that, for the purposes of discussion, I'm not ruling out the possibility that such a garment might be treated after manufacture to improve qualities such as water-resistance.
Cheers
I came across this
http://www.ctraders.com/greatcoat.html
and was intrigued.
Would such a garment be of value today, in comparison with the vast selection of modern garments (which often as not cost as much if not more), composed of various artificial and/or complex combinations of materials. I note that some field craft and outdoor clothing in general is still made from various types of wools and treated fabrics in addition to wonder materials like gortex. Would such a coat be worth it's weight and volume in one's pack, or would it's only value be aesthetic vanity appeal?
Note that, for the purposes of discussion, I'm not ruling out the possibility that such a garment might be treated after manufacture to improve qualities such as water-resistance.
Cheers