Which ventile with pockets?

[scrubcutter]

Sorry, another ventile question.

I own an Arktis flecktarn smock with a non-Gortex breathable membrane. While this jacket is just the right one for me - it has lots of pockets (6 outer of which 4 are bellowed and 2 inner) which are very useful - the membrane has gone and leaks around the shoulders and one or two other places (and almost certainly along the edge of the hood and via the 'collar' above the zipper). In short I need a replacement.

While I'm attracted to Gortex lined jackets, e.g., the Swazi Tahr, I think I'll err on a longer lasting ventile jacket in olive green (or maybe flecktarn - the germans knew something about camouflage!) and has a similar arrangement or number of pockets.

I've had a look around and notice that Snowsled do the Wilderness and Osprey, the latter seemingly more to my taste. I've heard good things about the Wilderness but haven't read anything about the Osprey.

Can anyone tell me if the Osprey is any good? And can anyone suggest any other jackets (essentially similar to the Arktis in layout but with a better collar or inner collar) that can provide excellent waterproofing, ample pockets and come in olive green (or flecktarn)?

Many thanks for your patience and help.

Scrubcutter

 

[andywinkk]

I have some ventile smocks, have a look on the link and scroll down to the picture with two chaps on, the one on the right holding an axe is wearing one,

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28274

 

[scrubcutter]

I have some ventile smocks, have a look on the link and scroll down to the picture with two chaps on, the one on the right holding an axe is wearing one,

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28274

Thanks Andy. Looks close to what I'm looking for. Would be nice to have lower pockets bellowed as well (I'm picky). Cheers.

 

[Brian]

Scrubcutter,

A few of us have a Ventile SAS smock in olive made by SASS, has lower bellows pockets as well. If you give them a call I think you can get the smock customized to your requirements, I've been using SASS kit for about 18 years now and have never had any complaints and I'm very pleased with my Ventile one mate, hope that helps a bit,

Brian

 

[wildrover]

Another vote for the SAS smock in ventile from SASS.
Cracking jacket at a very good price (£130 for the basic jacket).
The jacket is in L24 Ventile which is quite light weight.
The hood and the shoulders are double lined so basically waterproof, the rest of the jacket single so water will seep through during heavy rain.
Loads of pockets.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one should the need arise.
Although I would probably get it made up in two layer.
Hope this helps

 

[andywinkk]

Hi scrubcutterr

The two zips at the botton is one big pocket that meets in middle, you can get loads in it

 

[bushscout1]

Hi scrubcutterr

The two zips at the botton is one big pocket that meets in middle, you can get loads in it

Hi andywinkk

I'm also looking for a waterproof at the moment & have been considering a ventile.

I quite like the one in the photo you've refered to, where can I get more details about the jacket, where to get it from, cost etc?

Cheers

 

[scrubcutter]

Thanks Chris and Brian,

I checked out the SASSkit.co.uk site but couldn't find any ventile jackets (all seemingly of different fabric and only water repellant), but the design is exactly what I'm looking for with the added bonus of customising them. I've sent an e-mail to them to find out if ventile smocks are still available assuming I haven't be blind enough to overlook them on their site.

Cheers,
Steve

PS. I found out the Snowsled Osprey, which looks interesting, costs between £300 and £350 which is pushing it a bit but it does suggest it's a quality product.

 

[Singeblister]

Check out what Andy can do Scrub , I had one off him and was able to customise it to just how I wanted it and it was a VERY good price