The ‘F’ word (Fjällraven)

[Darryl of Sussex]

As far as sparks for fires go, that issue as well as being able to withstand wading through bracken etc is what first lead me to ‘F’ gear.
My live-in accountant and Chief Whip (steady.... bought me a Paramo smock thingy. I’d probably be chiefly whipped if I came home with spark holes in that!

For this cold period, i’m tempted by one of those Buffalo smocks with a protective waterproof over it. Pity that nice chap who was making oil skin smocks on the forum had to stop last year (I hope he’s well).

 

[Paul_B]

Got a special 6 December last. Good but not as warm as I expected. The montane version is a warmer item. The S6 was a bit cold if worn as intended.

Mine I like but I got it snug to fit my chest size and regret that. Should have give up a size (I was 0.25" inside the chest size I got). The arms are a little short too if you wear much underneath. They ride up a bit leaving a gap if your gloves / mitts aren't big cuffed.

I should have got something else alpine jacket perhaps.

 

[Darryl of Sussex]

Got a special 6 December last. Good but not as warm as I expected. The montane version is a warmer item. The S6 was a bit cold if worn as intended.

Mine I like but I got it snug to fit my chest size and regret that. Should have give up a size (I was 0.25" inside the chest size I got). The arms are a little short too if you wear much underneath. They ride up a bit leaving a gap if your gloves / mitts aren't big cuffed.

I should have got something else alpine jacket perhaps.

That’s good to know. So Montane could be the way to go.... I’m also looking at Swazi etc gear but have the same reservations about abrasion and sparks. Wool and ventile are at the top of the list at the mo.

It’s a learning thing for me, so i’ll get there sometime soon.

Thanks for your help,

Darryl

 

[John Fenna]

Wool and Ventile rule!

 

[Darryl of Sussex]

Wool and Ventile rule!

Thanks John for the confirmation. Other forum friends have also pointed me in this direction.

If you have time, would you put yourself into my situation for a moment and tell me what you’d buy?
It’s likely that i’ll be more advanced picnicking while heating food and watching winter turn to spring with binoculars and ID books, than building log shelters and snaring squirrels.

Swazi, Swanndri and Country Innovations Double Ventile seem good choices but i’m open to good ideas.

Many thanks,

Darryl

 

[John Fenna]

I tend to make my own kit (see my "2018 collection" thread ) but for me the Ventile would be my choice.
Hill Trek's "Cotton Analogy" Ventile /Paramo kit is an excellent hybrid (I am selling one through the Tamerack shop's second hand rail at the moment as I am now a Medium not an XL and regret that it has gone) if you fancy the best of both worlds....

 

[MrEd]

I think my dad still has one of those crazy Rambo knives in the back of his garage somewhere. It was bought for me when I was a kid but mostly used for gardening. Don’t think there’s a knife bin in Brighton any more. Mum can barely stand his standard issue Kukri being on display anywhere, so Rambo gear is definitely out.

Chuck it off the end of the pier?

 

[Darryl of Sussex]

Chuck it off the end of the pier?

That’s no way to talk about my mum!

 

[Janne]

Here is the label and size number not sure how the sizing works could you help?

Internet is a wonderful yhing!
Seems to be made for the Swedish Navy. Called in Swedish a Livpäls. Sizing - no clue!
Like all mil stuff it has a M number. M7363-101000
Made in Öje in county Dalarna , just south west of Mora, where your favourite knives are made!

 

[Erbswurst]

Does Fällkniven produce in Öje?

;0)

 

[Janne]

For that you need to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Fallkniven in Kiruna only designs knives.
Kiruna is in the far North. Cold and nasty.

 

[jimbo75]

Hat cost more than the shirt ! Love the shirt...

 

[Erbswurst]

What? Really?

Are you sure, that Fällkniven doesn't produce in Sweden?

 

[Janne]

They produce the designs.
I am not 100% sure that 100% of Fällknivar are manufactured in Japan, but they used to.
In a town called Seki, which is a center of Nippon knife production.
Edit: papa Internet says that Hattori produces the fixed blades and Moki the folders.

Of course, there is a chance that some production has been moved elsewhere. Or that maybe the scabbards are made Gods know where..
Modern world!

Btw, I made a misstake, Fällkniven company is situated in Boden and not in Kiruna.
An up and coming highly talented Same artisan and knife maker called Fredrik Prost is living in Kiruna.

I got confused a bit.

 

[bonzodog]

I wear Barents lined trousers,toasty warm.

 

[Nice65]

This popped up on another forum, it looks pretty good for the money.

https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/products/hoggs-waterproof-smock-jacket

 

[Herman30]

Barents lined trousers,.

:***: Ridiculously expensive. For the same price I can get these proper winter bibs and a quality pait of wool underpants.
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-m05-cold-weather-trousers/51484
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-l2-long-johns-merino-wool/57649

 

[bonzodog]

:***: Ridiculously expensive. For the same price I can get these proper winter bibs and a quality pait of wool underpants.
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-m05-cold-weather-trousers/51484
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-l2-long-johns-merino-wool/57649

True,but I’m worth it

 

[Erbswurst]

If it doesn't fall apart.

 

[Janne]

That is when Pine roots are handy.