Arktis Smock

[BoDuke]

Thinking about getting an Arktis Smock. Expensive though. Anyone got any comments on it as a good outdoors jacket for moors/ woodland use. Is there anything similar that members would recommend please?

Thanks.

 

[spandit]

I went out in mine yesterday in the pouring rain - actually got quite wet through the zip at the front. In fairness, it probably wasn't done all the way up and water might have dripped down from above. I like it as a jacket, though. Got a DanCam one - very practical and well made

 

[The Lord Poncho]

At £95 this is a very viable alternative in multicam and from a good supplier. A fair copy of the arktis version:

http://www.soloint.co.uk/long-range-patrol-cold-weather-smocks.html

and in coyote tan:

http://www.soloint.co.uk/coyote-tan-long-range-patrol-smock.html

 

[spandit]

That top one also has armpit vents which the Arktis doesn't

 

[Trojan]

Top jacket!

 

[tiger stacker]

My arkits has armpit zips mind you it is the Kommando mvp version

 

[ReamviThantos]

I like it but seldom actually use it as it is not heavy rain water proof (Swasi tahr anorack used for this but very expensive option this) and is rather heavy, so I prefer a Buffalo special six/snug pack ponch combo usually.

 

[BoDuke]

Thanks for the replies. Not too sure though on whether to go for one. Like the look of the jackets on Solo International website. It is important that the jacket is waterproof as Dartmoor is fairly exposed and when it rains it rains. Will check out the Buffalo options. Thanks.

 

[widu13]

Problem is you've given the generic term "smock". Arktis do several using this moniker, hence the differing feedback you're getting. A direct link to the actual product might help?

Apart from the bargain MVP lined DanCam that we got a couple of years ago I happen to believe they have priced themselves out of the market!

 

[dave53]

i had the group buy artkis smock great bit of kit regards dave

 

[BoDuke]

Details of the jacket I am thinking of getting:

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/arktis-country-covers-sas-style-waterproof-smock-parka-1370-p.asp

http://www.countrycovers.co.uk/products/13/waterproof-smockparka

Thanks.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Details of the jacket I am thinking of getting:

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/arktis-country-covers-sas-style-waterproof-smock-parka-1370-p.asp

http://www.countrycovers.co.uk/products/13/waterproof-smockparka

Thanks.

To be honest, I would go for the Solo International version- it has the pit zips, and you could buy 2 for the cost of the Arktis, and still get change. I don't think you would notice a material difference in the quality. The coyotebrown colour makes a nice difference to olive that is still a 'bushie' colour. I hasten to add, i don't own one myself mind you, but i know people that have bought from that place and they have been happy with the quality.

 

[widu13]

That's the dancam smock. It was worth £65 but it's not worth £200!

Some nice features but needs pit zips as it does not have enough ventilation.

It's my favourite jacket. The life expectancy of the drop liner is 5 years in non military use apparently.

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[spandit]

Wore mine today in the rain & it kept me dry. As widu13 says, it does need pit zips. Also, the pockets are difficult to open/close one handed

 

[widu13]

To be honest, I would go for the Solo International version-

So would I for £100 difference and own the Arktis! I like SI's sizes better too. I've a 47" chest but am dwarf like (just for you Spanders ) at 5'9" the Arktis large which I have is at it's limits, but fits (only just with a fleece) but is just too massive in an XL which I tried first.

 

[spandit]

I've a 47" chest but am dwarf like (just for you Spanders )

You're more of a Hobbit if anything...

 

[andybysea]

https://www.dragonsupplies.co.uk/menu/1/162/140-Clearance-Items this link has a limited amount of arktis smocks reduced to 95 quid.

 

[widu13]

No MVP drop liner in the Sniper smock that I can see?

 

[widu13]

You're more of a Hobbit if anything...

 

[andybysea]

Nope cant see either, just going by Boduke's post wanting a arktis smock, he didnt mention mvp liner.