Bushcraft Jacket Cape-let

[oldtimer]

I'm glad someone resurrected this old thread. I must have missed it first time round. I didn't know that there was a modern garment like this, but something similar pops up in medieval drawings and paintings being worn by peasants at work in the fields. I've always thought it a good idea. It's an example of a common problem independently solved by the same solution, and therefore probably right!

 

[Herman30]

I have something similar; A knee long german border guards poncho that I cut in half. Now it goes down to my waist.

 

[MrEd]

I have taken measurements and am going to try make a capelet, I like the idea of one. I am going to make it hopefully out of waxed canvas type material, maybe 150-200gsm weight so it isn’t bulky or overly heavy but still ‘weighty’ if that makes sense

 

[Tengu]

I like my Lukha.

Wool, with a hood, like a poncho but much shorter.

A similar garment could be made in waterproofs.

 

[Herman30]

A similar garment could be made in waterproofs.

There is, I have one.

 

[Astrochicken]

Good timing on this for me, as I'm also looking for a sheep's wool poncho, preferably with a hood, but I'm not sure where to start. Online searching brings up a lot of Alpaca wool but I've heard mixed things on the cruelty / methods of how the wool is collected - is this fair or just internet misinformation?

I would ideally like something I can just throw over my head for when I'm cool in an evening outside, ideally not too long, and probably in a similar material to the Swanndri bushshirt, which I have (so more 'felted' than woven - I'd rather it not look like I've cut a hole in the middle of Granny's blanket). I'm only looking at the poncho option as the bushshirt is not that easy to get on / off and I'd also like a second outer layer to make sure the Swanndri doesn't have to take all of the wear when I'm outside. Any suggestions?

 

[Buckshot]

I used to have one of these along with the matching capelet .
Lovely thing made from Loden.

Field cape loden, green - shop online | Men | FRANKEN & Cie.

Field cape loden, green - fabric: 100% pure new wool deerhorn buttons corozo buttons shoulder straps back length (size M) 122 .....

www.franken-cie.com

 

[MrEd]

I used to have one of these along with the matching capelet .
Lovely thing made from Loden.

Field cape loden, green - shop online | Men | FRANKEN & Cie.

Field cape loden, green - fabric: 100% pure new wool deerhorn buttons corozo buttons shoulder straps back length (size M) 122 .....

www.franken-cie.com

I have a long winter great coat made from loden - lovely material and surprisingly warm for its weight, and also surprisingly water resistant to

 

[swotty]

There is, I have one.

Could you tell me what make/model this is please?

 

[Herman30]

Could you tell me what make/model this is please?

I can but it´s of no use to you (a small local company, domestic sale only). https://www.hcoutwear.fi/product/435/aatto-pakattava-sadeviitta-musta

 

[swotty]

I can but it´s of no use to you (a small local company, domestic sale only). https://www.hcoutwear.fi/product/435/aatto-pakattava-sadeviitta-musta

That's a shame...it looks a good size. Thanks anyway

 

[Broch]

What you guys really need is a traditional WelshWool Cape

The buttons allow you to create 'sleeves' to a) make it warmer and b) work with your hands without the cape getting in the way.

 

[gibson 175]

What you guys really need is a traditional WelshWool Cape

The buttons allow you to create 'sleeves' to a) make it warmer and b) work with your hands without the cape getting in the way.

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Don't supose you know where they are sold? Had a quick search and seems to be mostly fashion type capes using a similar(traditional?) pattern to this one. Just the right size to keep rain off the bits that get soaked first and probably heavy enough not to annoyingly flap about in a breeze, probably water RESISTANT. The sleeve function is a winner for me. Is this something you would wear when fairly static. Would it be too hot for hiking

 

[Herman30]

Särmä Luhka - Varusteleka.com

The good old

www.varusteleka.com

 

[Moondog55]

Why not get a Swiss poncho-cape and cut it short?
While I don't use my own Swiss cape much it lives in the car in winter or in my winter deer hunting pack for sitting static and it would be easy enough to take a pair of scissors and remove as much as needed from the bottom