Montane pile or Buffalo pile jackets/smocks ?

[Shewie]

I think RVOps might just nick with the postage but it's only a few pence. No offence to RVO but I'd rather give my dosh to Tamarack.

 

[Paullyfuzz]

I presume the Montane Extreme comes with the hood ?

Paul

 

[bikething]

I presume the Montane Extreme comes with the hood ?

Paul

yes! (unlike the Buffalo)

 

[TeeDee]

Just like to point out that this Guy ( extreme outdoor clothing ) is still operating , yes a one man band , but you will get a bespoke custom fit clothing to your size , taste and colour ( well maybe the colour is a little limited...) especially if you have a more irregular build and physical measurement. We dont all look the same do we.

Anyway , don't take my word for it have alook at this rather old review;-

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18622

And if you like the sound of that , contact can be made on eoc131@hotmail.com


EDIT Found the ( possibly old and unmaintained website ) for phots;-
http://www.centralgroupuk.com/ebolcastle/extremecc/index1024.htm

 

[TeeDee]

Oh , I have a Montane Extreme , better value than the Buffalo IMO.

 

[tommy the cat]

i' ve got a mardale a bufallo copy at half the price and it is just as good ....

Be interested to see where you got one half the price fella they are as much as the buffalo. D

 

[The Lord Poncho]

I got a mardale (in olive green) from the factory shop years ago, and bought a hood to go with it. Magic kit. I think i paid about £40ish for it, but a while back now. Very well made. To be honest though, its rather neglected these days as i use a softie jacket.

I seem to remember the mardale has a longer zip at the neck that allows better venting than the traditional buffalo design.

 

[cave_dweller]

I went looking for Mardale stuff as a result of this thread, and came up blank. I found their site, but no online store. Anyone know where the stuff is available from please?

 

[Paullyfuzz]

Im not sure Mardale are still in business.

 

[Andy B]

I have had mine for about 10 years or so now. There are a few rips and burn holes but it does the job and wouldnt trade it in.

Brilliant peice of kit.

 

[steven andrews]

I have a Montane Extreme and Buffalo Special 6, but much prefer the Montane.

 

[Claudiasboris]

I got my Buffalo shirt way back in '96 and it's been fantastic, one of my favourite bits of kit. After many years of (ab)use, the pile is wearing thin and it's a little tight around the shoulders, so I got a Montane Extreme Shirt as a gift last Christmas. On paper the Montane looks so much better: hood included, better finished and more features. In practice I prefer to keep using my old favourite. Reasons:
Montane sizing only goes S, M, L, whereas Buffalo has chest sizes: Montane S is just about too small and their M is a little too big for me.
Montane has loads of extra features (drawcords, etc) which makes it heavier and bulkier than the Buffalo.
Chest pockets on the Montane are not as big on the Buffalo.
I found the Montane a lot warmer than the Buffalo (remember that a lot of the Buffalo pile has thinned); this can be seen as a good thing, but I've found it too warm to use in the conditions I've found myself in this year, therefore the Buffalo is the one that's in my walking pack.

Don't get me wrong - I like the Montane and it's really well made. I'll try to get some use out of it this winter, but I must sadmit that I'm still very fond of my old Buffalo (she's one of my five favourite things!).

Hope that helps.

Claudiasboris

 

[Paullyfuzz]

I wonder why my Buffalo stuff in the classifieds ain't selling then ?