R and I Training Smock Green

[CLEM]

Anyone know the history of these smocks, they look interesting if not firmly in the expensive side.

R AND I TRAINING SMOCK GREEN

Made in the UK.Made using genuine MOD 100% cotton heavy duty flame retardant material.Authentic styling true to the original 1970s R&I smocks used by British forces.Large map pocket on chest and two lower pockets. Drawstring waist and neck, generous hood. Storm cuffs inside sleeve end.Sizing is...

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[BrewkitAndBasha]

Not too sure of the R and I bit, but it may refer to the RNLI instead?

We used to wear them on Army adventure training courses years ago - heavy canvas, perhaps slightly windproof but not waterproof, otherwise just rugged and heavy and uncomfortable.

Attached are 2 similar smocks from 1960s outdoor catalogues, so it may just have been the trendy design for mountain jackets in the day, although I suspect it was a military design as so much of that old surplus kit was used post-war for outdoor pursuits (according to these catalogues at any rate).

 

[CLEM]

Not too sure of the R and I bit, but it may refer to the RNLI instead?

We used to wear them on Army adventure training courses years ago - heavy canvas, perhaps slightly windproof but not waterproof, otherwise just rugged and heavy and uncomfortable.

Attached are 2 similar smocks from 1960s outdoor catalogues, so it may just have been the trendy design for mountain jackets in the day, although I suspect it was a military design as so much of that old surplus kit was used post-war for outdoor pursuits (according to these catalogues at any rate).

Thanks for that mate

 

[swotty]

Just googled these and they're £149 from the Silverman's website or £89 on eBay with the seller being Silverman's! Quite a difference!


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[CLEM]

Just googled these and they're £149 from the Silverman's website or £89 on eBay with the seller being Silverman's! Quite a difference!


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It was the bay of evil that I spotted them quite a while ago. I’ve wondered if anyone knew anything about them. The design looks good I think.

 

[BrewkitAndBasha]

It was the bay of evil that I spotted them quite a while ago. I’ve wondered if anyone knew anything about them. The design looks good I think.

I found the design ok, but the canvas fabric (it wasn't Ventile either) was not. If you can get a version in poly-cotton or gaberdine, then you should be ok!

 

[CLEM]

I found the design ok, but the canvas fabric (it wasn't Ventile either) was not. If you can get a version in poly-cotton or gaberdine, then you should be ok!

Over time it seems I’ve developed a bit of a smock fetish, to go along with my longstanding stove fetish lol
It’s a similar thing to my sleep system, it’s a relentless and never ending quest of improvement to get it just so lmao

 

[BrewkitAndBasha]

Over time it seems I’ve developed a bit of a smock fetish, to go along with my longstanding stove fetish lol
It’s a similar thing to my sleep system, it’s a never ending quest of improvement to get it just so lmao

Haha! Glad to hear that. So I am not alone...One day I will have a massive sell-out or giveaway. Too many accumulated options over the years. Rucksacks are my weakness. Smocks a continual Siren-Song.

 

[CLEM]

Haha! Glad to hear that. So I am not alone...One day I will have a massive sell-out or giveaway. Too many accumulated options over the years. Rucksacks are my weakness. Smocks a continual Siren-Song.

As afflictions go there’s worse I spose but then it can be painful on the wallet lol

 

[SCOMAN]

Not too sure of the R and I bit, but it may refer to the RNLI instead?

No not the RNLI. Maybe Recreation and Instruction????

I've looked at them myself with half a thought.

 

[Dogoak]

They look like what was known as a ‘Cadet Smock’, I’ve no idea what the R & I stands for, maybe someone will enlighten us?

 

[Tiley]

Back in the 70s, my Action Man had an orange version of this. It came with the climbing outfit and was accompanied by a fetching pair of brown corduroy breeches...

 

[CLEM]

Back in the 70s, my Action Man had an orange version of this. It came with the climbing outfit and was accompanied by a fetching pair of brown corduroy breeches...

I had that too I had that and the Commando ha ha. Happy Days.

 

[swotty]

Me too! Action Man was certainly one of my favourite toys!

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[billycoen]

I'm sure i had an Action Man called eagle eye....

 

[MrEd]

I'm sure i had an Action Man called eagle eye....

Is that the one where you can look through the back of his head?

 

[billycoen]

Yes,i think you're right,well remembered..sorry for the slight drift off topic.

 

[Oliver G]

So after a bit of searching, the NSN comes back as Smock - Windproof. A lot of the searches came back with those words and Royal Marines. A google of "R&I" Training royal marines came up with this link:

210 Troop Week 20 & 23

210 Tp Week 20 Week 20 started off with a drill inspection from the Most Senior Drill Leader, the First Drill. It was very important to get our uniform up to standard and make sure we looked immacu…

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It looks like R&I training is Resource and initiative training which looks to be what the marines called Adventure Training in the 90's. Are there any Marines knocking about who can confirm this?

 

[SCOMAN]

Is that the one where you can look through the back of his head?

No that was Steve Austin. Eagle eyed action man had a wee switch at the back of his head you moved left and right to move his eyes. Just made him look shifty, so perfect for the military man.

 

[SCOMAN]

I don't know about the quality of the R&I smock but a good well made Gorka might be better made and suited. Probably cheaper too.

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