Bushcraft jackets

[nigel heffernan]

Hi guys can anyone recommend a good bushcraft jacket i dont wanna spend mad money on a jacket like a norrona recon :yikes: maybe 100 quid at most any suggestions ?

 

[johnboy]

Hi guys can anyone recommend a good bushcraft jacket i dont wanna spend mad money on a jacket like a norrona recon :yikes: maybe 100 quid at most any suggestions ?

A good Bushcraft Jacket being??? Waterproof? Insulated? A Norrona Recon is a waterproof 'Shell' Jacket... Is that waht you are after...

 

[nigel heffernan]

Yeah looking for a waterproof insulated jacket

 

[Squidders]

US Army M65 and a poncho

 

[BushrangerCZ]

surplus austrian goretex parka

 

[nigeltm]

Another vote for the M65 with removable quilted liner. Quite water resistant, warm, muted colours, cheap enough to bash about and isn't ruined by a stray spark from the fire

 

[rik_uk3]

The M65 are a good coat but leak so take a cheap waterproof cover for it, poncho or anorak or you will suffer if your away from the shelter of the woods.

Give some thought to a wax jacket, some are well within your budget.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I have a crag hoppers water proof coat, very light but sturdy, and use other layers for the warmth bit i shal try and find a link, its nothing special just a light water proof shell.

 

[Retired Member southey]

there you go hope its of interest, I really rate mine, not to hot either in the summer or when off tramping. haven't used this outlet just an example of the coat. just to add they have a life time guarantee but for what i don't know.

 

[bojit]

Like Southy i have a craghoppers jacket that i got from TK Max for £35.
It is a cotton look green breathable waterproof with a stowaway hood and a fleece that zips inside .
I have had it for about 3 years and is good in the rain , wind and cold .
http://www.craghoppers.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_13552_25755_-1_160605_11051
I think this is the newer model of the same jacket .

It is now a spare as i bought a new keela falkland jacket in ventile .

Craig..........

 

[Nonsuch]

Ridgeline Monsoon or Roar for not much more than £100

NS

 

[Radix lecti]

I have a crag hoppers water proof coat, very light but sturdy, and use other layers for the warmth bit i shal try and find a link, its nothing special just a light water proof shell.

Im with you on that one too Southey, i use a Craghoppers with layers for warmth.

 

[JonathanD]

Im with you on that one too Southey, i use a Craghoppers with layers for warmth.

Ditto, we are Gods amongst men.

 

[nigel heffernan]

I have to say nonsuch thats a very tasty jacket the ridgeline monsoon )

 

[zarkwon]

I use a dutch poncho over a swannie mosgiel or ranger shirt. Cost you £15- £20 and is more versatile for me as if it's not raining I have a tarp, groundsheet, ant's nest egg foraging tool etc. If I've got to have it with me it may as well have a useful secondary purpose when the primary is not needed. Poncho has many uses.

 

[zarkwon]

That Ridgeline looks familiar to me Where have I seen someone wearing a jacket like that?

 

[bojit]

Now i do like that , Very tasty indeed.

http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products-ridgeline-monsoon-waterproof-coat-4019.htm

Craig.......................

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

M-65 austrian goretex O/D is what i use and i love it, only cost 50$ well worth it ^^

 

[Highbinder]

With the risk of sounding like a broken record.. Arktis smock?

 

[lostplanet]

With the risk of sounding like a broken record.. Arktis smock?

+ 1, At the price they are being offered by endicotts absolute bargain!