Barbour Wax Jacket Northumbria V Beaufort

[ruger_red]

Hi,
I've wanted a wax jacket for ages and just bought a northumbria privately. However it arrived today and is not the size quoted. I'm going to have to return it but starting to have doubts as to whether to go for the shorter and midweight beaufort or another alternative. Really like some feedback as to peoples preferred jacket. I'm a size 42" and fairly short 5'8".

Many thanks

Myles

 

[oetzi]

I have both since more than 15 years.
Apart from lenght and different fabric-weight the major difference is the cut in the shoulders.
Northumbria has set-in sleeves, while Beaufort has a raglan-style.
The former is roomier in the shoulders than the latter, for a given size.

 

[woof]

Get your money back, and buy a drizabone, good quality and cheaper.

Rob

 

[ruger_red]

It'd be Michael Bentine's Potty Time if I wore one of those drizabone wax coats.

 

[woof]

Not sure what you mean Ruger, but they do a jacket called the bushman, in both heavyweight(12oz) and a lightweight(6oz) cotton, so you don't have to buy the stockman.
I've got the heavyweight, and "the boss" has the lightweight one. Best prices are from hartings.co.nz very fast and efficient service, just remember to order a size larger than you normaly take.

Also try Backhouse coats, they are now owned by by barbour, the last one i got(i've 2 aswell as the drizabone)came with barbour buttons.

Rob

 

[godfather]

Ruger,

I share the same, perfect height and size as you and have had a midweight beaufort for 6 years and it has served me proud. It has had alot of abuse and still looks great. I prefer the shorter length as it does not impead my movement when out and about or when shooting.

 

[Trunks]

I like the feel of a longer coat, it gives you something to sit on and keeps the things in your trouser pockets protected from the elements. The zip can be zipped up from the bottom , to make movement that bit easier.

JT

 

[wolf_diver]

Cowen commando are cool!!!!

 

[filcon]

I,ve an old Barbour Northumbria and its heavy and long, it,s also got it,s place.
If I wanted something shorter in wax I would go for a wee patridge.
If I was to buy a new Barbour though , I would buy a Barbour Solway.

Phil

 

[Blackshuck]

I've got a Northumbria, It's 15 years old and lives in the garage. This time of year its as stiff as a board, and very cold to wear without plenty of layers beneath. There's nothing more robust though for backing through a thorn hedge in a day long downpour. Beats synthetics every time. Had a Solway before that, just as hard wearing but didnt have any handwarmer pockets which was frustrating. For open country walking , shooting, I wear a John Partridge goretex shooting coat which has stood up to 15 years of hard use and is easily washed and with a rinse in nikewax still beads up a treat. Not as tough as the Barbour, but it has stood up to some rough treatment over the years.
My "posh" coat is a Rohan Countrywide, bought a year ago, its a soft feel cotton mix with a laminate membrane and a zip in quilted gilet. Very versatile and quiet, I wouldn't try to push through a hedge in it though.

David

 

[basha]

I had been after a wax-cotton jacket for some time too.
I was lucky enough to get a Barbour Dunelm (hooded) jacket at a good discount just before the weather changed for the worse (loads of rain followed by cold and snow - AKA winter).
For a typical cold and wet British winter this jacket over a good jumper etc is ideal for rough use in the woods etc.
BUT I don’t feel it really breathes so you may get steamed up in it if you use it for energetic activities. However if I had to take just one jacket for winter use (without the option of any poncho etc as back-up), this would probably be it.

 

[filcon]

AAcchhh, I had to buy a wee patridge today its a stoater.Northumbria for the graft, patridge for the craft.

ps
ta nice nudge

phil

 

[ruger_red]

Thanks for all the replies. Had a look in TKMAX today and bought a John Partridge gun dog wax jacket. Great fit and delighted with it. Not sure about a rrp of £265 but happy with £90. Also had some nice Musto and Craghopper jackets if anyone is interested.

 

[filcon]

Thats where I got mine and its the dogs b0770cks.
phil

 

[maddave]

Just to put a spanner in the works..I have the Cowan Commando and it's the best barbour I've ever owned ...

I'll get me coat