Firstly, apologies for the photos and picture heavy thread.
I am 6'8" tall hence the XXL size. The length on this one is mid thigh and has plenty of material under my backside if I want to sit down in the coat.
This coat has 2 front bellows pockets (I usually have a thinsulate hat one side & gloves in the other), behind those pockets are zipped fleece lined pockets (handwarmers). These handwarmer pockets make quite a difference when its cold out and the gloves are at home!
The coat has two smaller pockets on the chest, each with a short tag inside with a male press stud on - no idea what its for though! I personally don't use these pockets as they're a bit high on the chest, and I must admit are a little narrow for comfortably getting my hands inside. OK for storing small items though.
Then under the storm flap (LH side) is a very generous zipped map pocket. Inside the jacket are two additional pockets. The one inside the left side of the jacket appears to be a "poachers" style pocket, and is spacious enough for an OS map, and is secured with a velcro fastening. At the rear of the jacket is a zip to open the inside of the jacket. This appears to have no real function though, as the area is open to the whole inner jacket.
The jacket features Keela's ADS Micro Laminate as the inner layer, which works in a similar way to more familiar Gore-tex. This is a breathable layer, and I believe is also waterproof should water get through the single layer Ventile.
The jacket also has the ability to zip a fleece or similar thermal layer inside for extra warmth and comfort. I have worn this comfortably with a micro fleece base layer, when in single figure temperatures, although I was active at the time. If you're planning to be stationary then an additional layer will be needed.
It features a shockcorded hem with cordlocks each side, a waist shockcord with cord locks inside the storm flap.
The hood has a volume adjuster, is stiffened/wired and is removable via press studs.
The sleeve cuffs are adjustable via press studs, and have three each side. I set mine on the middle one and it is about right. Velcro would have been more user friendly for adjustment though.
I got this one for an absolute steal on auravita. These are still available on their website, but a little more expensive than when I got mine ( but it's still way under 200 notes!).
I've yet to wear it in some seriously horrible weather, although have worn it a bit during the snowy periods this year and last. Not subjected it to any heavy rain yet. I also own a Keela Munro which is more of an Expedition jacket. I can review that too if anyone's interested?
Let me know.
Thanks for taking the time to look at this mini review. Any questions please feel free to ask.
For more details take a look at: http://www.keela.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_78&products_id=226
I am 6'8" tall hence the XXL size. The length on this one is mid thigh and has plenty of material under my backside if I want to sit down in the coat.
This coat has 2 front bellows pockets (I usually have a thinsulate hat one side & gloves in the other), behind those pockets are zipped fleece lined pockets (handwarmers). These handwarmer pockets make quite a difference when its cold out and the gloves are at home!
The coat has two smaller pockets on the chest, each with a short tag inside with a male press stud on - no idea what its for though! I personally don't use these pockets as they're a bit high on the chest, and I must admit are a little narrow for comfortably getting my hands inside. OK for storing small items though.
Then under the storm flap (LH side) is a very generous zipped map pocket. Inside the jacket are two additional pockets. The one inside the left side of the jacket appears to be a "poachers" style pocket, and is spacious enough for an OS map, and is secured with a velcro fastening. At the rear of the jacket is a zip to open the inside of the jacket. This appears to have no real function though, as the area is open to the whole inner jacket.
The jacket features Keela's ADS Micro Laminate as the inner layer, which works in a similar way to more familiar Gore-tex. This is a breathable layer, and I believe is also waterproof should water get through the single layer Ventile.
The jacket also has the ability to zip a fleece or similar thermal layer inside for extra warmth and comfort. I have worn this comfortably with a micro fleece base layer, when in single figure temperatures, although I was active at the time. If you're planning to be stationary then an additional layer will be needed.
It features a shockcorded hem with cordlocks each side, a waist shockcord with cord locks inside the storm flap.
The hood has a volume adjuster, is stiffened/wired and is removable via press studs.
The sleeve cuffs are adjustable via press studs, and have three each side. I set mine on the middle one and it is about right. Velcro would have been more user friendly for adjustment though.
I got this one for an absolute steal on auravita. These are still available on their website, but a little more expensive than when I got mine ( but it's still way under 200 notes!).
I've yet to wear it in some seriously horrible weather, although have worn it a bit during the snowy periods this year and last. Not subjected it to any heavy rain yet. I also own a Keela Munro which is more of an Expedition jacket. I can review that too if anyone's interested?
Let me know.
Thanks for taking the time to look at this mini review. Any questions please feel free to ask.
For more details take a look at: http://www.keela.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_78&products_id=226
