Montane or Buffalo ? Im after a decent winter pile jacket or smock and was initially looking at a Montane Resolute, but then have been wondering if the Buffalo stuff is better. Who makes the better pile garments ?
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Montane pile or Buffalo pile jackets/smocks ?
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Only experienced the Buffalo Spec 6 shirt myself, one of my stalwart favourites it has to be said. Mine's just coming up to 10 years old and still as good as new. You can't wear much more than a 200g merino base with it though otherwise you'll be too hot. Great for when there's a cold biting wind.
what he said. I love my Mardale, they are British made, very cosy and very good quality.
I found the buffalo to be a bit tight across the shoulders (even in XL) and the arms a bit short so I went for a Montane..
I'd suggest getting to a few shops and trying different makes for fit
I'd suggest getting to a few shops and trying different makes for fit
Been looking at both myself and still havent decided!
The montane smock comes with a hood the buffalo doesn't it also has the arms stitched slightly different so makes movement of the arms above the head easier (?)
Not looked at the mardale.... highlander do something which looks quite acceptable too.......
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The montane smock comes with a hood the buffalo doesn't it also has the arms stitched slightly different so makes movement of the arms above the head easier (?)
Not looked at the mardale.... highlander do something which looks quite acceptable too.......
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Buffalo spec 6 for me. Mine is slightly older than Shewie's, and is now getting threadbare, but they are tough as anything on the market.
I have heard good reports of the montane smock, but i would like to see the mardale as well.
Rob
I have heard good reports of the montane smock, but i would like to see the mardale as well.
Rob
This is me on the top of the world bud , In ma mardale buffalo lookalike mate , it's a brilliant bit of kit ..
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I have been a Buffalo wearer for twenty years and have always sung their praises. they make some great kit. HOWEVER i have just returned from GoOutdoors with a lovely Montane Extreme smock. The fit for me is sightly better than Buffalo windshirt and it is longer in the body. It narrowly beat Buffalo on price but only by a couple of quid. But were Montane really score in my opinion is specification and attention to detail they knock the spots off Buffalo. i have the two side by side and i think the Montane is a far superior garment. of course the Extreme is yet to prove itself to me in use, however at the moment i am one happy bunny! Don't Know about Mardale.
I agonised last year over this and eventually went with the Montane extreme smock. I don't regret it at all, a day like today and you're laughing. I don't find mine as warm as I expected it to be but I've never yet been properly cold in it. It has had extensive use walking the dogs and was the coat I took with me for a winter skills course last year. Most of the time on that course I wore a merino base layer , the smock and I was happy as larry. For the price I reckon you won't go wrong.
I'll be interested to hear how you think they compare once you've had it a while.
I've always been a big fan of Buffalo stuff, I've been using it for nigh on 20 years as well.
Don't really need it now of course.
The lack of supplied hood was always a bugbear though.
The shops never seemed to have a hood in the same colour as your shirt
Don't really need it now of course.
The lack of supplied hood was always a bugbear though.
The shops never seemed to have a hood in the same colour as your shirt
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I have been a Buffalo wearer for twenty years and have always sung their praises. they make some great kit. HOWEVER i have just returned from GoOutdoors with a lovely Montane Extreme smock. The fit for me is sightly better than Buffalo windshirt and it is longer in the body. It narrowly beat Buffalo on price but only by a couple of quid. But were Montane really score in my opinion is specification and attention to detail they knock the spots off Buffalo. i have the two side by side and i think the Montane is a far superior garment. of course the Extreme is yet to prove itself to me in use, however at the moment i am one happy bunny! Don't Know about Mardale.
I'll be interested to hear how you think they compare once you've had it a while.
Shewie, will be happy to report back once i have given it a bit of a bashing!!!
I have been a Buffalo wearer for twenty years and have always sung their praises. they make some great kit. HOWEVER i have just returned from GoOutdoors with a lovely Montane Extreme smock. The fit for me is sightly better than Buffalo windshirt and it is longer in the body. It narrowly beat Buffalo on price but only by a couple of quid. But were Montane really score in my opinion is specification and attention to detail they knock the spots off Buffalo. i have the two side by side and i think the Montane is a far superior garment. of course the Extreme is yet to prove itself to me in use, however at the moment i am one happy bunny! Don't Know about Mardale.
I'll be interested to hear how you think they compare once you've had it a while.
Shewie, will be happy to report back once i have given it a bit of a bashing!!!
I went for the Montane Extreme smock last month. It is awesome. Attention to detail and craftsmanship is unbeatable. Looks great in drab too. Hood is perfect.
Montane Extreme smock it is then. Cheapest I e found for a size large is £80 from Tamarack, anyone beat that ?
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