I've owned the same parka now for over 18 years, by Alpha Industries, comes out when the weather is as bleak as it gets up here in Geordieland, weather any less than that and it is true overkill and will have you sweating buckets even with all the vent zippers open, hellova coat though lol will probably outlive me
Recommend a parka
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Swedish M90. Inexspensive, tough, essentially waterproof, large hood, rugged two way zip and massive pockets. I've worn one for work for many years. Incredible value for money. Recommended.
That's perfect, will have a proper look Monday, Ive got a store near me that has a lot of scruffs stuff, thanks for that.
You should deffo be able to pick sum it up army surplus wise, and be way under your budget.
How much do you want to spend? I have used a german "nato parka" for every winter for 16 years. The german flags been removed. It is a fantastic warm coat that covers your rear end and thighs and whilst not waterproof the double layers (interior polycotton pile lining) acts as a second barrier. If they are good nick they have a water proof shoulder cover in between layers. Mines since degraded to nothing. I have put a "pack-it" jacket hood and arms into mine after cutting it up which makes it water proof. It has also seen several greenland wax applications.
I got mine for about 20 quid back in the day but they are hard to find now. Iv replaced nearly every button but the shell still strong.
Best dog walking jacket ever. Dries very fast too considering it's cotton.
I'd compare it to a Fjallraven Greenland parka. If the greenland had a waist and hem synch id consider replacing my aged army parka.
I got mine for about 20 quid back in the day but they are hard to find now. Iv replaced nearly every button but the shell still strong.
Best dog walking jacket ever. Dries very fast too considering it's cotton.
I'd compare it to a Fjallraven Greenland parka. If the greenland had a waist and hem synch id consider replacing my aged army parka.
Fabulous parka - saw me through my student days in the late 90's when i was too tight to pay for heating the house! Nice retro style too. I think you can/could get genuine (navy issue) blue versions too.
I've just been through the entire thread. What is winter to you? This kind of coat and that kind of coat.
What makes you work outdoors at -20C? -40C? Tropical 0C with no wind? -40C with a 50kph wind for a week?
In Canada, we have all sorts of clothing and headwear and footwear for the cold. Really freakin' cold.
Guys pushing on oil well drill rigs at -40C and colder. Mark's Work Wearhouse/Dakota gear.
In retirement, I'm not rushing from a vehicle to a building and back. I'm outside to do things
and I do not need to give a sweet rat's patootie about temperatures.
In fact, I've got an Eddie Bauer parka that I can't wear above -20C or I'll melt!
What makes you work outdoors at -20C? -40C? Tropical 0C with no wind? -40C with a 50kph wind for a week?
In Canada, we have all sorts of clothing and headwear and footwear for the cold. Really freakin' cold.
Guys pushing on oil well drill rigs at -40C and colder. Mark's Work Wearhouse/Dakota gear.
In retirement, I'm not rushing from a vehicle to a building and back. I'm outside to do things
and I do not need to give a sweet rat's patootie about temperatures.
In fact, I've got an Eddie Bauer parka that I can't wear above -20C or I'll melt!
Now used this down to about -4 just jacket/liner and a T-shirt. I was just starting to feel the cold a little bit, but overall very happy with it
Thanks for all the help and info, plenty to look at, will have to wait for a few weeks, the shogun blew its head this week, Had to spend all my savings on a vehicle for work.
