Vest, gilet, waistcoat....review and plea for wisdom
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That was the one I was thinking about as well. Lightweight, comfortable, just enough pockets.
...but get in quick. Paramo are selling them direct with a 40% discount and free posting (in the UK). They have scrapped the equivalent Halcon Jacket for the new Halkon (yes the spelling has changed as well) Traveller. No longer Bushcrafty green or sand but charcoal grey 
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Another example of tried, tested and loved designs being scrapped!
I wouldn't be surprised if the Halcon Vest is on the way out as well. There's still stock left in most sizes @ £60 instead of £100.
Link - https://www.paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/explore-range/product/?pk=0D7DC0C9-33DA-4698-BEBF-163142CE63DC
The new Craghoppers Gilet II is very similar but is more expensive than the Paramo at the moment - mind you, it is filling the gap if the Paramo stops...even has the same two colour choices. Well spotted Craghoppers marketing guys!
£21 for the Gilet I isn't bad though. Main difference is the Craghopper stuff is polyester and Paramo is the Nikwak Cotton +. Mind you, I love Craghoppers trousers. Tough, wash well over and over, cheap as chips and fit my weird shape perfectly
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K
.Another example of tried, tested and loved designs being scrapped
!I wouldn't be surprised if the Halcon Vest is on the way out as well. There's still stock left in most sizes @ £60 instead of £100.
Link - https://www.paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/explore-range/product/?pk=0D7DC0C9-33DA-4698-BEBF-163142CE63DC
The new Craghoppers Gilet II is very similar but is more expensive than the Paramo at the moment - mind you, it is filling the gap if the Paramo stops...even has the same two colour choices. Well spotted Craghoppers marketing guys!
£21 for the Gilet I isn't bad though. Main difference is the Craghopper stuff is polyester and Paramo is the Nikwak Cotton +. Mind you, I love Craghoppers trousers. Tough, wash well over and over, cheap as chips and fit my weird shape perfectly
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I've been tempted to try something like this
but what i'd realy like is something spendy like this
but what i'd realy like is something spendy like this
Whilst catching up.........I have just bought a Carhartt vest out here, its warm fleece canvas outer, about 70 Euros, nowhere near as smart ir nice as the SK wool vest, but proving to be a good tough work horse.
Bison do a waistcoat. The Gamekeeper, it is called
There's this kind of a thing too
www.harristweedco.co.uk
There's this kind of a thing too
Harris Tweed Hebrides - Fabrics and Cloths | Order Online
Explore our world famous range of premium quality Harris Tweed fabric for interiors, upholstery and clothing designs, including 50 wool and 150 yarn Colours.
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Tilley (yes, makers of the famous hat) have two options that you may like. I have a first generation one (it has done some travelling in hot climes) that is now called the Voyageur I believe.
In the winter, I wear a Filson Makinaw vest.
Cheers, Wullie
In the winter, I wear a Filson Makinaw vest.
Cheers, Wullie
I am for BDU jackets for glasses and kerchiefs etc. But dearest wife loathes them.
Also, those French labourer jackets are good. Get them in sales (£70) in heavy linen or cotton twill - used to be just blue, but there is a ton of colours nowadays. There's a BBC gardening guy wears them in case nearest and dearest need convincing
Vetra is one brand. There's a few others. Also search chore coat - but they'll be more wintery
www.handeyesupply.com
Also, those French labourer jackets are good. Get them in sales (£70) in heavy linen or cotton twill - used to be just blue, but there is a ton of colours nowadays. There's a BBC gardening guy wears them in case nearest and dearest need convincing
Vetra is one brand. There's a few others. Also search chore coat - but they'll be more wintery
Vetra Work Jacket Hydrone Twill – Hand-Eye Supply
A classic jacket in a classic Vetra color, this is a bold, stylish piece perfect for the workshop, street, when hard at work or simply at play. Made from 100% washed cotton with a tough twill stitch, it’s a nod to Vetra’s roots in 20th Century European industry and also a step forward as they...
www.handeyesupply.com
