As the title really does anyone have a good recommendation for a lightweight cotton Windproof smock/jacket?
LIGHTWEIGHT WINDPROOF COTTON SMOCK/JACKET
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I have been looking at this recently, P.
https://ufpro.com/uf_pro_products/jackets/95/uf_pro_m1_field_jacket/
Probably won't go for it, but my point is there is a lot of new single layer ventile pieces out there. Mainly not cheap. Hilltrek have a few options. Double and single layer and half and half pieces like the Talorc .. which I kind of like
Orvis stopped making their rather good field coat.
Varusteleka do a good windproof smock/jacket - Särmä
https://ufpro.com/uf_pro_products/jackets/95/uf_pro_m1_field_jacket/
Probably won't go for it, but my point is there is a lot of new single layer ventile pieces out there. Mainly not cheap. Hilltrek have a few options. Double and single layer and half and half pieces like the Talorc .. which I kind of like
Orvis stopped making their rather good field coat.
Varusteleka do a good windproof smock/jacket - Särmä
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The Arktis B110 is good, and comes is a variety of colours.
http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/index.php/products/b110/
http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/index.php/products/b110/
Rohan have done a few over the years and there are always a good selection at good prices on evilbay. Very light, windproof and shower resistant. just have to weed out the (often random) colour combinations.
Is a shacket too light in material or are you looking for a half zip smock? I was looking at the teclite range by buffalo. I remember the RAF Rgt had tailored a desert shirt into a half zip with a hood sewn on to the collar. For the summer heat it actually looked smart and passable, this was before ubacs were issued.
It does, doesn't it.
There's a video which will give you a better look. The designer is sporting one and there is a much broader looking cove showing one off .. says its based on a US M41 jacket. There's a few military remakes knocking around now .. like the US N1 deck jacket etc.
There's a video which will give you a better look. The designer is sporting one and there is a much broader looking cove showing one off .. says its based on a US M41 jacket. There's a few military remakes knocking around now .. like the US N1 deck jacket etc.
Does anyone know if the Swedish Snow smock is windproof? I have one of them I bought for a couple of quid years ago I think.
Bizarrely especially as I live in Scotland we've hardly seen a breath of wind recently but yes of course I can. I found a died snow smock on eBay and remembered I had one from way back, just thought I'd ask the question.
Well actually John I was meaning to PM you for some advice I know you make a lot of your own kit. Do you know of any good patterns/pattern sources of a decent smock?Buy some fabric and make your own to your own specs - works for me
I am afraid I cut my own patterns but I think this book is pretty good
https://bushcraftuk.com/community/i...activities-clothing-facsimile-edition.117324/
Swedish snow smock is definitely windproof,, I have gifted mine on to a friend now but it definitely served me well for a good few years
Just for anyone else looking for a nice windproof smock:
I use a russian gorka 3 smock most of the time for camping and hunting. It was an absolute hero in some of the worst weather we got this winter. Wore it for riding my motorbike to work in the snow and some days it kept wind out that was whipping snow powder up so fast it would make your bare skin raw. Also did a brilliant job of shedding the snow so stayed dry.
Cheap, bombproof, excellent quality, quiet, easy to maintain, light and breathable. Jacket packs up into a very small space as its completely unlined
Looks modern, expensive and good quality, had a lot of compliments on the trousers especially (i bought full suit).
They are popular in Russia for hikers, fishermen, hunters, etc. Originally issued in the military as a wind and water resistant over suit.
They come with some great features. If you want to know more, google it, cos i could be here all day otherwise
Come in multiple colour schemes.
Picked up a full suit of jacket, trousers, hat and braces for about £70 delivered. Not bad. The hat is damn ugly though
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I use a russian gorka 3 smock most of the time for camping and hunting. It was an absolute hero in some of the worst weather we got this winter. Wore it for riding my motorbike to work in the snow and some days it kept wind out that was whipping snow powder up so fast it would make your bare skin raw. Also did a brilliant job of shedding the snow so stayed dry.
Cheap, bombproof, excellent quality, quiet, easy to maintain, light and breathable. Jacket packs up into a very small space as its completely unlined
Looks modern, expensive and good quality, had a lot of compliments on the trousers especially (i bought full suit).
They are popular in Russia for hikers, fishermen, hunters, etc. Originally issued in the military as a wind and water resistant over suit.
They come with some great features. If you want to know more, google it, cos i could be here all day otherwise
Come in multiple colour schemes.
Picked up a full suit of jacket, trousers, hat and braces for about £70 delivered. Not bad. The hat is damn ugly though
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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