swanndri bushshirt (the one with the hood)
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Get on the Swanndri NZ mailing list. You'll receive their latest offers. I waite until they came up a 25% discount and free worldwide shipping. I had to pay import duties but it was still cheaper than anywhere in the UK.
There is always ebay or if you of the larger persuasion I have a blue and black checked bush shirt in 3xl (NZ sizing not UK so equates to about a 46-48" jacket). It is as new and a genuine NZ not Chinese made one.
Good luck. I waited about 7 months to find the one I now where which is a green and black checked bush shirt which the chap I got it off brought back from NZ 30 years ago. Lovely looking thing and the only green and black checked model I've ever seen.
There is always ebay or if you of the larger persuasion I have a blue and black checked bush shirt in 3xl (NZ sizing not UK so equates to about a 46-48" jacket). It is as new and a genuine NZ not Chinese made one.
Good luck. I waited about 7 months to find the one I now where which is a green and black checked bush shirt which the chap I got it off brought back from NZ 30 years ago. Lovely looking thing and the only green and black checked model I've ever seen.
Bushwear is a great company where i have got all my swanni's from.... one thing to be carful of is the sizing of the shirt you get
regards
regards
Keep an eye on www.trademe.co.nz
The Kiwi version of EvilBay. They come up all the time cheap as chips. All you need is someone prepared to post it ove here
The Kiwi version of EvilBay. They come up all the time cheap as chips. All you need is someone prepared to post it ove here
What size are you. I have one marked 2xl and its big. Im a 50 chest and i have room to get a hoodie under it.
size wise i dont know i shall check my swanndri shirt and confirm
i think i took the L in the shirt not certain though
i think i took the L in the shirt not certain though
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If it helps...
I wear a Swanndri Ranger shirt in 'Large' (a comfortable fit) and a Swanndri Bushshirt sized as 'XL' obviously that makes for a roomy fit but I usually have either the Ranger or a Bison shirt on underneath it.
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that does help i take a large in the ranger shirt so an XL would be sufficient for space would it?
nice photo but your heads missing
nice photo but your heads missing
Yup, but they are worth the cost, had mine for 8 years, sleeping on it, in it, bashing about town, trail(when we lived in scotland cold enough to walk distance with it on) and wood camps and it still looks new,
Yes it should be, both garments were made at roughly the same time and before the move to China. There appears to be some discrepancy between the sizing of Rangers and Bushshirts, possibly because they expect you to wear it over something like a Ranger or a wooly jumper.
"...nice photo but your heads missing
I blame the wife, she is a terrible photographer.
The Bushshirt is very hardwearing, mine has also had years of abuse and looks as good as new, the wool of the Ranger doesn't compare, the Bushshirt has different weave and feels heavier. It'll keep you warm in a gale even when wet, and yes it'll double as a sleeping bag.
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The Bushshirt is very hardwearing, mine has also had years of abuse and looks as good as new, the wool of the Ranger doesn't compare, the Bushshirt has different weave and feels heavier. It'll keep you warm in a gale even when wet, and yes it'll double as a sleeping bag.
use for sleeping in was part of my thinking i must admit
Brave man. Must have got a lot of stares?
And be followed down the street by groups of small children and dogs.
I bought mine with that thought in mind and it works well. You do need to put some thought into how to keep your feet warm though.
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I think the Mosgiel is better Sam - it has a full length double zip but is otherwise identical - but I hate "overhead" garments anyway!
Agree with Red. I like smock designs in general but much prefer the zipped Swanni.
They are wonderful coats (don't the let the word 'shirt' fool you) and a bit more wearable in civilisation. I was a bit worried about the wool maybe itching on bare skin but it has been fine. I was lucky with mine - my brother went on holiday to NZ abut 5 years ago and brought me one back - nice one, our kid!
They are an unusual style of coat but they seem to work. However, they are not the panacea and will wet out under heavy rain. Mind you, should give enough time to find/build shelter!
I think they are the sort of garments that will probably last as long as you do. Assuming you don't grow too much, should be a coat for life.
They are wonderful coats (don't the let the word 'shirt' fool you) and a bit more wearable in civilisation. I was a bit worried about the wool maybe itching on bare skin but it has been fine. I was lucky with mine - my brother went on holiday to NZ abut 5 years ago and brought me one back - nice one, our kid!
They are an unusual style of coat but they seem to work. However, they are not the panacea and will wet out under heavy rain. Mind you, should give enough time to find/build shelter!
I think they are the sort of garments that will probably last as long as you do. Assuming you don't grow too much, should be a coat for life.
The Mosgiel has a detachable hood too.
I had a Mosgiel to begin with and later replaced it with the original version. I don't mind the 'overhead' bit although it can be a bit awkward if your in a leaf shelter or such, however I felt that the zip was at odds with the 'oldy-worldy' feel of the garment, the original just feels more 'right'. To me anyway.
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