Smock Smock Smock
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None taken my friend. I reciently got a Craghopper cotton jacket in their sale. they claim it is waterproof (not tried it in anything more than a light shower which it stood up to with no problem) It was down to £25.00. not sure if there are any left, but worth a look.
http://www.craghoppers.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_12052_-1_13835_18866_11051_13834
http://www.craghoppers.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_12052_-1_13835_18866_11051_13834
I used the dye suitable for washing machines, Dark Green, £5 from wilkinsons.
Gave it a wash with norm detergent to clean and remove any proofing already on.
Dye then reproof.
Personally I'd try one on if your not sure of the size, or cant get details off the seller. My large is just right with layers under and nice and baggy when just a shirt so ok when wet in the warmer months. Im 5'10 and 42 chest. I did extend my arms at the cuff.
Mmmmm I have quite long arms so maybe this wont fit!
Dog nam it!
(How did you extend the sleave?)
(Is it the same as the one in the link?)
Your link is the one.
I extended the cuffs by unpicking the taper, and finding similar cotton material and sewing it on. I used the bottom of some old combats. The bottom of which became the end of the sleeve with the draw cord to add a bit of shape around the wrist. Sewing method this time was a machine which I am loving at the mo. I sew more than the mrs!
I extended the cuffs by unpicking the taper, and finding similar cotton material and sewing it on. I used the bottom of some old combats. The bottom of which became the end of the sleeve with the draw cord to add a bit of shape around the wrist. Sewing method this time was a machine which I am loving at the mo. I sew more than the mrs!
Hey Addyb, :sadwavey:
Can you show me a picture / link of the Nordli Anorak? I'm really interested in one, but I was only able to find it as a jacket...
I did however found a Lars Fält jacket......comes with a free fire-steel apparently!!.
(didn't know he also has his own clothing range
)
http://www.fjallraven.com/Products/...134&SectionName=yes&Menu=menu2&SectionId=3004
Can you show me a picture / link of the Nordli Anorak? I'm really interested in one, but I was only able to find it as a jacket...
I did however found a Lars Fält jacket......comes with a free fire-steel apparently!!.
(didn't know he also has his own clothing range
)http://www.fjallraven.com/Products/...134&SectionName=yes&Menu=menu2&SectionId=3004
Hey Addyb, :sadwavey:
Can you show me a picture / link of the Nordli Anorak? I'm really interested in one, but I was only able to find it as a jacket...
I did however found a Lars Fält jacket......comes with a free fire-steel apparently!!.
(didn't know he also has his own clothing range
http://www.fjallraven.com/Products/...134&SectionName=yes&Menu=menu2&SectionId=3004
it is a jacket:
http://www.oipolloi.com/store/Fjallraven-NordliJacketNavy-1540.html
first one via google
Yes thats the swedish snow smock, IIRC i got an unissued one for £20 posted from another online retailer but I can't remember the name
I'm a 44 chest and 5'11" with Orangutang arms and My arms are ok. I think mine is the extra large, its a bit baggy but not overly so and the drawcord keeps it in check. They are quite long, about mid thigh length on me
I used Dylon OG green on mine and some wood effect buttons ( want to swap these for wood asap) I proof it with homemade greenland wax rubbed on like a crayon and thrown in dryer.
Andy
Aaah, O.K.:thinkerg: , guess I learned something new today.... I always thought an anorak is different from a normal jacket because of it's over-the-head style wearing. As opposed to a jacket that has a whole length zip.
Apparently the one thing that makes it an anorak is a hood.......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorak :twak:
52cm here, so not to bad! It may be OK.....
Tell all about the home made stuff!
Anyone got a picture of one on?
Recipe I used was 9 parts paraffin wax to 1 part beeswax, melted together. I used 9 tea lights and 3/4 of a small block of beeswax (the kind most DIY /craft stores stock)
Chopped it up a bit and placed it in double boiler, then when fully melted I let it set in an old plastic food box.
The recipe is supposedly the same as used by fjallraven on their G 1000 fabric, the colour looks similar anyway.
You just rub it on like a crayon then use a hairdryer/tumble dryer/campfire to melt it into the fabric, one application makes the fabric stiffer but not waxy to touch though i generally use 2 coats on shoulders, hood, etc. Rain beads up nicely and runs off, reapplication is needed now and then due to wear particularly on elbows, shoulders and other high wear areas. But its just a case of carrying a small block in your kit for use out and about.
Hope this helps
I'll try and get a picture of mine on tomorrow.
Andy
Chopped it up a bit and placed it in double boiler, then when fully melted I let it set in an old plastic food box.
The recipe is supposedly the same as used by fjallraven on their G 1000 fabric, the colour looks similar anyway.
You just rub it on like a crayon then use a hairdryer/tumble dryer/campfire to melt it into the fabric, one application makes the fabric stiffer but not waxy to touch though i generally use 2 coats on shoulders, hood, etc. Rain beads up nicely and runs off, reapplication is needed now and then due to wear particularly on elbows, shoulders and other high wear areas. But its just a case of carrying a small block in your kit for use out and about.
Hope this helps
I'll try and get a picture of mine on tomorrow.
Andy
IF SPAMEL'S AROUND (or anyone else who might be able to answer...):
I bought one of the smocks you had on the B&B at the bushmoot, and was looking to dye it thie weekend. Can you reccomend any particular brand of dye that will work well on the material?
EDIT
I really should bother to look at the other posts... Robbo's efectively answered my question before I even asked it!
I bought one of the smocks you had on the B&B at the bushmoot, and was looking to dye it thie weekend. Can you reccomend any particular brand of dye that will work well on the material?
EDIT
I really should bother to look at the other posts... Robbo's efectively answered my question before I even asked it!
I have the craghoppers all season jacket http://www.craghoppers.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_12052_-1_13835_18866_11051_13834
Is nice and soft after a wash rain beads up ok but only good for a shower after that you get wet but does dry quick. Loads of pockets the tan seams a lighter (not in colour) material than the brown one. nice for going down the pub you dont look like a tree hugger.
Swampy.
Is nice and soft after a wash rain beads up ok but only good for a shower after that you get wet but does dry quick. Loads of pockets the tan seams a lighter (not in colour) material than the brown one. nice for going down the pub you dont look like a tree hugger.
Swampy.
I'm with you Swampy. I like the Craghopper jacket. I may reproof mine in some Nikwax though for better water resistance.
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