Well i've just ordered my xmas prezzie from my good lady, and after much digging around and head scratching, changing of mind many times have gone for a Gore-tex lined tweed jacket. Having looked about the internet the price's they go for are massive, £280-£400 .Found a Laksen one on sale for £135, bargain at http://www.litts.co.uk/
Have looked at all kinds of jacket's for general use, waxed jackets from Barbour and Filson (too heavy, and not breathable), MOD castoff's (Not smart enough if i want to wear it out), normal waterproofs (i've had enough of the rustle and feel of them) and traditional tweed jkts (expensive and not waterproof).
Rekon i've found what i'm looking for, even if i look like a game keeper when i head into the woods in it. Hopefully it'll resist sparks well.
Has anybody else used this kind of jacket? Found a few threads that mention tweed but none that go into any depth.
Have looked at all kinds of jacket's for general use, waxed jackets from Barbour and Filson (too heavy, and not breathable), MOD castoff's (Not smart enough if i want to wear it out), normal waterproofs (i've had enough of the rustle and feel of them) and traditional tweed jkts (expensive and not waterproof).
Rekon i've found what i'm looking for, even if i look like a game keeper when i head into the woods in it. Hopefully it'll resist sparks well.
Has anybody else used this kind of jacket? Found a few threads that mention tweed but none that go into any depth.