Question On Swedish M90 Parka?

[Monk]

Hi!
Viking was showing a pic of a Swedish parka I think referred to as M90? question, is the lining removeable in the parka? Attached hood? Any idea what's the mix of the material...polyester/cotton shell or all cotton? It looks like an ideal outer shell for bushcraft..cheap and tough! I did own at one time a Swedish greatcoat lined in sheepskin..great heavy twill material on the outside that was briar proof...sheepskin lining was stitched in so only good for below zero weather!
Monk

 

[Viking]

Hi!
Viking was showing a pic of a Swedish parka I think referred to as M90? question, is the lining removeable in the parka? Attached hood? Any idea what's the mix of the material...polyester/cotton shell or all cotton? It looks like an ideal outer shell for bushcraft..cheap and tough! I did own at one time a Swedish greatcoat lined in sheepskin..great heavy twill material on the outside that was briar proof...sheepskin lining was stitched in so only good for below zero weather!
Monk

No it has no removable liner, the shell is made out of 50/50 poly/cotton and the rest of the jacket is made out of polyamid and polyester. These jackets are very warm and are mostly often used during longer breaks in the winter or when standing still for a longer period of time. During summertime the jacket can also be used as a sleeping bag.

 

[Monk]

Thanks for info!
Monk

 

[simonsays]

No it has no removable liner, the shell is made out of 50/50 poly/cotton and the rest of the jacket is made out of polyamid and polyester. These jackets are very warm and are mostly often used during longer breaks in the winter or when standing still for a longer period of time. During summertime the jacket can also be used as a sleeping bag.

Hi Viking I have one of the older jackets that you had in your picture and the liner is most certainly removable (Its buttoned in place). The liner is made of thick fibre pile backed with canvas and the outer is another layer of canvas. The jacket is exceedingly warm and almost reaches my knees.... Sadly It is also very heavy and quite bulky. I believe Surplus and Adventure are selling them for £15 at the moment

Cheers,
simon

 

[Viking]

Yea, but that the old m59 model on the new m90 there is no button in liner. The m59 is really warm, but is way to heavy to carry.

 

[simonsays]

Yea, but that the old m59 model on the new m90 there is no button in liner. The m59 is really warm, but is way to heavy to carry.

Ah, I see what you mean about the m90 being made differently. Do you know if its much lighter than the older model?

Cheers,
simon

 

[MartiniDave]

I have the M59, Viking is most definitely correct in saying it is heavy! I've got mine for driving my 1976 landrover in winter. It's no use at all if you're walking around. Might be OK for pigeon decoying on frosty days. Mind you, it's a lot of coat for the £12.50 it cost me.

Dave

 

[Viking]

Ah, I see what you mean about the m90 being made differently. Do you know if its much lighter than the older model?

Cheers,
simon

It´s both lighter and smaller packsize.