Apologies to all who expressed interest. But nothing ventured nothing gained.LBL
Just found this, presumably the same jacket, sizes up to 50" in drop down, no mention of grades, but £9.99. No idea of stock and the usual disclaimer about association with the retailer.
(SWMBO says I have too many jackets so I wont be getting one )
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s...hing/army-issue-helly-hansen-pile-431269.html
I will keep an eye out as I feel there must be another GB in me before Christmas.LBL
As LBL says - I'd be wary of the "...or similar" comment..Thanks for the kind words guys.
Nitrambur - I believe that this version could synthetic version and not the 80% wool one. But by all means please enquire. I'll make some enquiries too. I could be wrong but you might have stumbled across something. The thing that makes me a little curious is they state "Or Similar Fleece Jacket". Even if it is a wool-rich one there is a thing to note - they were not all made by HH or by a similar quality outfit called Sioen. These non-HH/Sioen ones are quite plentiful but no-where near on par in quality. They would be 33-50% cheaper than the branded ones I am led to believe.
Thanks for trying LBL :You_Rock_
Put me down for this one now please - with the last two GB's you have arranged being the Dan Cam Smock and the HH fleece - the next one could be a Gold plated Snowmobile for £10.