Wax gilet

[mrmike]

Happy Friday eve everyone,

I am looking for a non insulated wax cotton gilet/body warmer type thing but have a few specific requirements

1, full zip
2, drop tail/long back
3, not insulated

The closest that I have found so far is the swanndri levels oilskin, but as this is going to be used at work (forestry) I would prefer something a little cheaper if possible.

So does anyone have any ideas for alternatives or do I just get the swanndri and accept that it will get, er, knackered?

Have attached photo of the swannie

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[Broch]

Happy Friday eve everyone,

I am looking for a non insulated wax cotton gilet/body warmer type thing but have a few specific requirements

1, full zip
2, drop tail/long back
3, not insulated

The closest that I have found so far is the swanndri levels oilskin, but as this is going to be used at work (forestry) I would prefer something a little cheaper if possible.

So does anyone have any ideas for alternatives or do I just get the swanndri and accept that it will get, er, knackered?

Anything here meet your needs? - hunting and country type wear:

Mens Gilets & Waistcoats | New Forest Clothing

Huge selection of Waistcoats, Bodywarmers and Gilets for Men from top brands, Ridgeline, Percussion, Musto, Seeland and more.

www.newforestclothing.co.uk

 

[mrmike]

Anything here meet your needs? - hunting and country type wear:

Mens Gilets & Waistcoats | New Forest Clothing

Huge selection of Waistcoats, Bodywarmers and Gilets for Men from top brands, Ridgeline, Percussion, Musto, Seeland and more.

www.newforestclothing.co.uk

Thanks for the link Broch, wow, that is a lot of gilets that they stock!
Unfortunately nothing with a long back...

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[chimpy leon]

These seem alright

Hoggs Padded Waxed Waistcoat

Hoggs Hunting Waistcoats available from Sam Turner & Sons | Hoggs Waxed Waistcoat in Olive Green

www.sam-turner.co.uk

 

[mrmike]

These seem alright

Hoggs Padded Waxed Waistcoat

Hoggs Hunting Waistcoats available from Sam Turner & Sons | Hoggs Waxed Waistcoat in Olive Green

www.sam-turner.co.uk

Yeah, my first thought was either a cheapy Champion or Hoggs gilet but a drop tail design like in the pic that I posted would be hugely beneficial. Stops you getting cold/wet lower back when leaning forwards....



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[Pokem28]

Try Kaiwaka, excellent farm outerwear, I practically live in their kit.
Kiwikit are the stockists I use, we even have a rep in a van calls into the farm

 

[JB101]

Buy / find a secondhand wax jacket eBay/ charity shop/ etc remove the sleeves , you should be able to find a shop or someone locally who can do alterations cheaply .

 

[Laurentius]

Yeah, my first thought was either a cheapy Champion or Hoggs gilet but a drop tail design like in the pic that I posted would be hugely beneficial. Stops you getting cold/wet lower back when leaning forwards....



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You would not need a long back if you had high back trousers like Hoggs used to do in the old days. What you need to find is a custom maker.

 

[Broch]

Actually, the Percussion bramble/beater trousers have high backs

 

[swyn]

Finding a non padded gilet is not an easy task. I gave up many years ago and relish the season change when my scabby garment comes into its own.
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[Lean'n'mean]

Walker & Hawkes do some reasonably priced waxed cotton gilets. No drop tails but they are long.
For example. https://www.walkerandhawkes.com/shop/menswear_mens/mens-wax-gilet/

 

[mrmike]

Try Kaiwaka, excellent farm outerwear, I practically live in their kit.
Kiwikit are the stockists I use, we even have a rep in a van calls into the farm

Looks like excellent kit, similar price point to swanndri though

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[mrmike]

You would not need a long back if you had high back trousers like Hoggs used to do in the old days. What you need to find is a custom maker.

My chainsaw trousers have a high back but unfortunately absorbs rain....

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[mrmike]

Finding a non padded gilet is not an easy task. I gave up many years ago and relish the season change when my scabby garment comes into its own.
S

Tell me about it, majority of gilets seem to be aimed at folk who put the heating on in August!

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[mrmike]

Walker & Hawkes do some reasonably priced waxed cotton gilets. No drop tails but they are long.
For example. https://www.walkerandhawkes.com/shop/menswear_mens/mens-wax-gilet/

Certainly looks like an option, thankyou!

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[richy3333]

Try Fortis - www.fortisclothing.co.uk Explorer gilet in various formats. They can wax them too. Oli the owner wears one.

 

[mrmike]

Try Fortis - www.fortisclothing.co.uk Explorer gilet in various formats. They can wax them too. Oli the owner wears one.

Thanks, the Fortis stuff looks great, the waterproof gilet is about perfect - BUT - I can get one of each of the swanndri oilskin gilets for the price of one Fortis!
Maybe as a retirement present (if there is a retirement age when I get there!).

Might get a cheapie gilet and then an old jacket from a charity shop to cut a piece to extend the tail...

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[Billy-o]

There's a cheap Barbour Westmorland here:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/31413176724...VRn3E54o2d1igYxME0+8WyhE0=|tkp:Bk9SR9qsvoLiYA

Also, you can look into cycling gear options - they usually have tails - take the arms off a conventional bike jacket, or find a gilet. Made in all sorts of materials from Ventile to Gore-Tex and a ton of different stuff in between

swrve keiu waterproof gilet

on sale was £135.00 The Keiu gilet is an interpretation of a cycling classic. The vest is an all-year product that offers protection on chilly, crisp winter mornings or wet summer days. It's lightweight format will look after your body core without bulk and not become a layer that has to be...

www.swrve.co.uk

Hebridean Cycling Gilet

outdoor clothing made in scotland

hilltrek.co.uk

 

[jtkirkland]

my friend got a 'Walker and Hawkes' gilet from Amazon here in the US. I believe they are available in the UK as well. It is a damn fine product for the money. They might be available elsewhere if Amazon gives one heartburn.