Swannie Explorer at Bushwear

[Shewie]

I spotted this tonight flicking through the new catalogue, not sure if it's been mentioned before but though I'd share anyway.

Looks nice, hand warmer pockets, nice high collar and decent cuffs ...

http://www.bushwear.co.uk/Product/swanndri-explorer-smock#prettyPhoto

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Think I quite like that. Cheers for the heads up.

 

[sandbender]

I quite like that, I hood would be handy though, maybe there is a zip on one?

Thanks for posting.

 

[Clouston98]

Oooh I think that's great! Looks the biz!

 

[vizsla]

Looks cracking, good price too considering

 

[Toddy]

It does look very good, doesn't it ?

M

 

[Silverback 1]

Great link, i am in the market for a new smock, seems like a good price for a Swanni badge i would be interested to know how well these would fair in heavy rain.

 

[peatbog]

Mmmmm I quite like that too. I wonder.

 

[tombear]

Aw, they don't do it in XXXL like the bush shirt and Mosgiel , I really like that style.

ATB

Tom

 

[SCOMAN]

I might pop in and try that on this week.

 

[Shewie]

I might pop in and try that on this week.

Let us know what you think, I've already got a Ranger Extreme and Bushshirt but these look really nice

 

[Twodogs]

Very nice that nice clean lines

Wonder if its made in New Zealand?

 

[Tiley]

Certainly a nice looking bit of kit. My only concerns would be the shortness of the neck opening, limiting ventilation to a degree, and the high front 'bino' pocket. I'm sure that it works - it just looks a bit odd. Good to see some hand warmer pockets though! I'll be very interested to hear any feedback from anyone who's actually seen and tried out one of these...

 

[sandbender]

"...and the high front 'bino' pocket..."

I am guessing, and I am no expert, that the pocket is so high so that the binoculars can be removed and replaced while prone (bird watching/stalking etc.) At some of the hunting exhibitions here and in Austria there are companies who sell Binocular harnesses with exactly that in mind.

 

[Silverback 1]

At some of the hunting exhibitions here and in Austria there are companies who sell Binocular harnesses with exactly that in mind.

This is correct, my binos are quite heavy and it would be a chore to wear them over a long day without the harness.

All the weight, as when using just a strap, is transferred from the neck to the shoulders, and you can adjust the carry to as high or low to suit.

 

[Tiley]

That explains the pocket's position. Since I only ever use a little 10x25 pair, this facility would be wasted on me and the pocket might just be a tad too high for toting around the usual gubbins I use for bushcraft; it would keep it out of the way though... I will await a fully review with interest.

 

[Joonsy]

don't like the elasticated cuffs, looks like they're fixed ?, prefer cuffs wide enough to push up over elbows with an adjustable wrist fastening for bad weather/warmth.

 

[subzeer0]

just ordered one...although apparently still on a boat for 2 weeks yet

 

[Goatboy]

Had a wee look at that when the catalogue came through the door the other day. Looks nice and a decent price too.I do like Bushwear, nice bunch of folk. (The owner lived in the village 'till recently). The staff have always been very helpful and knowledgeable when I've been in or on the phone. I try to stay out of the shops as my pocket can't take the "want" factor.

Must admit I'm not a fan of hoods; I feel a little vulnerable when I put one up. Much prefer a hat. Looks very well thought out thoough. Beinteresting to see how the sizing goes, I've a few Swanni's - all in different sizes, though the all fit.

 

[Coldfeet]

Would be good to get a picture that includes the elbow patches, just for interest.