Fjallraven Falt jacket or Swazi Tahr?

[Dan1982]

i have decided that i would like to treat myself to a new jacket. (wrong time of year i know) however i want a nice warm one i time for the bushmoot. i am torn between these two and wandered if any of you kit junkies had any experience of either of them or could recommend one?

Thankyou!

Dan

 

[Limaed]

Hi Dan
Ive no experience of either but have you seen the Snowsled Classic in Ventile - it also seems to be a popular choice (and worn by RM in the past). http://www.snowsled.com/clothing/clothing_classicsmock.htm Ta Ed.

 

[SimonM]

I can't comment on the Falt, but I do own a Tahr. It is a very good jacket, but it does make you look like a mad monk. Very quiet to wear and obviously waterproof.

However, I rarely wear mine as I prefer my Ventile, Westwinds/Tamarack smock. It is similar in design to the Tahr, but has 2 chest pockets,with a hand warmer, thru type pocket as well. Much more practical around a fire than goretex.

HTH?

Simon

 

[Dan1982]

do tamarack still do the ventile smock? did contemplate one of those a while back!

 

[SimonM]

do tamarack still do the ventile smock? did contemplate one of those a while back!

Just checked their website and can't see it listed anymore. Shame really as its a cracking smock! Why not give them a call and ask if they still have any?

Simon

 

[Dan1982]

will do mate. cheers for that! i do really like the look of the tahr though! i am quite slim so what are they like size wise?

 

[SimonM]

I'm 6foot, 44 chest and have a size L. It is plent big enough with room to get layers underneath.

Shame about the Ventile smock, but at least I'm now a member of a small exclusive club!

Simon

EDIT:
If you are going to buy a Tahr from Tamrack, why not become a BcUk Full Member? You will the get 15% off at Tamarack (worth £34.50 on the Tahr), which should cover your joining fee and leave you in pocket! You will also get discount in other shops like Cotswolds...

 

[Angus Og]

It's still there Tamarack Outdoors West Winds Antartic Smock

 

[Dan1982]

they used to make their own one called the clougha smock. it was lovely but quite pricey from what i remember. now i can actually afford it they have stopped making them.

sods law i guess!!

Dan

 

[Dan1982]

i am now tempted by the country innovations kestrel smock however!!!

any one have one of these??

 

[SimonM]

It's still there Tamarack Outdoors West Winds Antartic Smock

Sadly, not that one. Here it is modelled by Yours Truly...

Just checked, it was called the Clougha Smock

Simon

 

[Surrey Yeoman]

will do mate. cheers for that! i do really like the look of the tahr though! i am quite slim so what are they like size wise?

When considering the Tahr, don't forget the "Tough Brutha" version, which is a bit more "robust." I have one and its the Dog's Danglies!

 

[nodd]

Hi I went for the tahr I find it a great jacket Im 6' 2" and 49" chest went fot the 3xl one and have plenty of room for extra cloths under it.

 

[Tiley]

I had - notice the 'had' - a Falt jacket which was pretty good but far too hot for me. I prefer something that will keep out the gnarly stuff and that's it; I don't need it to keep me warm as well. I wasn't sure about the orange lining or the little bum flap that you could sit on AND it seemed to have unending pockets, not many of which were much use. If I were you, I'd go for a Ventile jacket/smock, either West Winds or Snowsled. They're beautifully made, do the job and will last longer than either the Falt or, I would imagine, the Tahr.

 

[Surrey Yeoman]

If anyone else is looking for a tahr anorak, there's one up for sale on eBay with less that a day to go and no bids. Starting price £200.00.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SWAZI-tahr-an...tcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Not me selling it and I don't know the seller. Just thought I'd broadcast it in case anyone was interested.

 

[h2o]

The swai tahr seems a little expensive for sitting around fires and walking through bushes and trees.Having said that if i won the lotto i may be tempted.

 

[jameshs]

i am now tempted by the country innovations kestrel smock however!!!

any one have one of these??

Just bought one of these as I was looking for a tough outdoors smock. Got XL which was too much - they swapped it no Questions or postal charge for a Large which is much better.

Have not used it yet - due to in 2 weeks so can't vouch for water proofness, but feels roomy and a good fit (I am 79Kilo 42" chest and the large is great) I run hot, but will use with the snugpak 3 layer for cold nights.

This is no lighweight pice of kit - I anticipate using it for a week of rain ..... hope I never need it!!!

Great service from country innovations


James

 

[_Geraint_]

Not sure if I should mention it, but Tony at Tamarack said they were having a new smock made. I'm not sure if it's being made by West-Winds or Country Innovations.

 

[Dan1982]

oooh!!! i didnt hear it from you

any idea on when we can expect to see it?
i emailed tony today asking if they had any cloughas knocking around, no word as yet though!

 

[_Geraint_]

No idea I'm afraid. I was going to get a West-Winds Airedale jacket. But now I'm thinking of getting the country innovations Kestrel smock, with it being Ventile and a waterproof membrane it'll be quiet and better around fires than a Gore-Tex jacket.