decent jacket for winter camping

[Man of Tanith]

so after this weekend's camping trip i have decided that i need a decent thick jacket to wear when out camping in winter.
i don't want to wear a billion layers beneath it just base layer, shirt and wooly pully mainly as i think that the many collars and layers i wore last weekend resulted in my nasty headache

any suggestions folks?

 

[cbr6fs]

It's bloody hot when doing any activity even with all the flaps and zips open.

But around the camp i found my old Buffalo top was fantastic.
Good thing is you wear it next to the skin so you don't have to carry masses of layers.
Plus as it's basically 3 layers in one i found it lighter than carrying 3 layers.
It also keeps you warm even when wet.

As i say the only downside is even in the depths of a Scottish winter i still found i was getting to hot uphills.
http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/Products_main.htm



Cheers
Mark

 

[Squidders]

M65 for me every time.

 

[snozz]

I have the earlier version of this - similar to the Buffalo - and fantastic! http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/extreme/extreme-smock/99

 

[Chiseller]

Snugpak softie shirt for me. Had mine ....ten years I think ? As much gaffa tape as perfect now (blackthorn snags an barb wire) but still does the job. I prefer its lining than pile and better roo pocket in my mind.

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The Mighty Oak Is Merely A Nut Who Stood His Ground

 

[woof]

Buffalo special 6 for me to, i've tried to "copies"but neither were as good as the real thing.

Rob

 

[Yorkshire]

I have this, very warm only need a base layer or t shirt underneath, had to unzip it yesterday while walking. Temp was around 2 degrees puddles were still frozen. You can also take out the button in quilted liner

 

[forestwalker]

The Swedish army M/90 parka is good. Wear is as a camp and break garment, not while moving, unless it is *very* cold.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

For a very warm option, on a budget + lightweight and compressible, the issue version of the snugpak softie jacket is a good option. You can get matching trousers too which are a godsend in the evenings.

 

[Graywolf]

Have to go along with snozz and give a thumbs up for the Montane Extreme Smock,fantastic bit of kit,you could overheat if doing anything physical,but Montane has provided zips at the sides and chest for ventilation.Just dont get to close to fires.

 

[rik_uk3]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[mountainm]

For a very warm option, on a budget + lightweight and compressible, the issue version of the snugpak softie jacket is a good option. You can get matching trousers too which are a godsend in the evenings.

+ 1, they are toasty.

 

[wattsy]

i use an m65 with the liner properly warm jacket not too expensive either

 

[Teepee]

At this time of year, a down jacket always goes with me. I managed to score a few this year from the charity shops-all shower proof cotton or polycotton too, so they won't get many ember holes. £10 each is a bargain.

 

[EdS]

Montane Extreme smock and PHD Ultra Pullover in the sack.

Mind you most of my winter camping is out in the hills so no fire anyway.

 

[Gill]

If weight is not an issue and it is for warmth and sitting around the fire i can recommend these,Fantastic haed wearing and will last a lifetime.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATS-LARS...pt=UK_Men_s_Coats_Jackets&hash=item256a3d4ad6

 

[mountainm]

This looks a bit of a bargain at £13
http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk/__W...rio-mini-led-multi-functional-tool/detail.jsf

No idea about the jacket itself, but have shopped at Askari many times with no issues - no affiliation etc. etc.

 

[vizsla]

Although montane smocks are designed to work best against the skin i always wear my swanndri and then when i stop i chuck on my montane but instead of the smock i got the jacket as the smocks can be a pain if you want to take off and put on wenever you stop. They are warm though

 

[Man of Tanith]

should of said i have a budget of approx £50-75
some good suggestions here folks further investigation's to follow methinks