Is Scandy stuff worth the extra cost?

[Bowlander]

Just because gear is made in northern latitudes does mean its any better than UK made kit?

It seems that if coat has a funny brand name it means paying over the odds for it.

 

[copper_head]

Hey if people have the disposable income for it, why not? It certainly looks good and Im sure it works well.
I certainly don't so I just get what works best in my price range. My main concerns when buying gear are function and weight.

 

[Shewie]

There's some bad and some very good, the same with any country

There's also a lot more choice, I can only think of a handful of UK companies making decent outdoor clothing these days.

My wardrobe is full of Scandy stuff and it's all good gear, similar options just aren't available from the UK

 

[DavidJT]

Big Scandinavian brands like Fjällrä en are mostly made in China anyway.
I do buy it, but try not to pay full whack.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Not completely true chap, the sewing may be done there, and only on some of the product lines. The QC and fabric production is mostly done In house.

 

[Greek1983]

I like the products from companies like Norrona and Bergans, but these "Made in China" or "Made in Vietnam" tags combined with exorbitant prices... I mean, come on, do I have to pay that much for a product made in SE Asia?

I know, very few companies manufacture all or most of their products in their home country, but I'd rather spend 400 Euros on a Goose Down jacket wholly-made in Europe with strict quality controls than giving them to a company with factories somewhere in China with local suppliers of unknown reliability.