Wool coat/shirt/jacket advice..?

[Samon]

Yo!

Gona be a year older soon and the boss refuses to get me anything sharp or shooty so I would like a decent woolen top to keep me warm and snug. I'd like to explore the options available in that sort of clothing department so you guys are the best ones to ask!

I'd like it to be well made, durable and under £100 and preferabley button up.

Is there a garment out there for me?

I have found some nice ones on here:http://www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk/bison_bushcraft_outfitters.htm In particular I like the forester shirt.

Does anyone have experience with this clothing line or any other brands?

Cheers,

Sam

 

[Hibrion]

Buy the Bison shirt. It's great quality and is made in Britain.

If you will be using it for shooting, the autumn colour provides good camo for the times of year you will actually need to wear a wool shirt.

 

[Samon]

That sounds reasurring! and as I've never spent more thank £60 on any individual item of clothing (doc martens boots..) I am hesitent to start now (and too poor to make alot of mistakes).

Are there better made/'better' items for a simular price or are those really the finest ones available with my budget?

Any input is appreciated.

 

[British Red]

I am a huge fan of "layering" with wool. My very favourites are Pendleton wool shirts. Not hugely thick - like a normal button up shirt (although a little longer - like a classically tailored short should be). They are insanely warm though. Put one over a T shirt and you are good in Autumn. Add a coat or Jerkin in Winter. Brilliant things. Order a size larger than normal though as they tighten a little with machine washes. Really superb garments.

 

[mountainm]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112978

Serendipity?

 

[Uilleachan]

Another vote for Pendleton wool shirts.

I buy mine from the states and buy them a size too big then wash them at 60º, it's going to happen accidentally at some point so I just get in there first.

I've found them for £110 in this country and thats expensive and only available in silly UK "regular" sizing. So if one is tall, as I am, UK sizing is always too short in the arm and I'm not spending money on kit that doesn't fit me.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clot...=SBC;MMcat104797080;cat104263380;cat104063580

I'm a UK "extra large", so that translates in US sizes as "large" and so being tall I'm a US "Large Tall". I find buying a size larger XL Tall allows for a little preemptive shrinkage. These don't shrink in a 40º machine wash.

I find buying a single shirt (to keep below the duty threshold) and paying for the mid price postage the whole cost combined comes in around £85 to £90 depending on the exchange rate, arrives within 7 to 10 days usually. Cabela's change the patterns and colours in stock a few times a year so it's worth checking the site periodically, these often find their way into the bargain cave from time to time too.

If your after something heavier they have these in their own brand label. Not as versatile as the Pendleton because they're quite heavy, wool blanket heavy, the buttons are small which is only an issue for the cuffs and no "tall" sizing, I've one in XXL and I wear it as a coat and as a shirt depending what I'm up to;

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Algo...t=wool+shirt&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

All in all I wish UK sizing would move away from the generic catering for the little fat bloke, in wool shirt sizing at least. I'd happily spend my money here if they did.

 

[Gill]

Woolrich field coat probaby pick one up used and have change.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Woolrich field coat probaby pick one up used and have change.

What he said!

Pendletons are great too, wear one under the coat in the cold.

Best.

Chris.

 

[bonzodog]

Filson are my favourite,alaskan guide shirt with mackanaw wool waistcoat toasty warm.

 

[Gill]

Filson are my favourite,alaskan guide shirt with mackanaw wool waistcoat toasty warm.

I have them as well filson and woolrich are the best IMO

 

[bilmo-p5]

If you can find one, you could do a lot worse than a good old-fashioned wool donkey jacket and have some change left for a few scoops.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Swapsie
Devold wooly jumper medium
Hi got a jumper too swap if anyone's interested devold real wool size medium.very good condition n clean apart from a small hole on the upper left chest.dont know how it got their actually but it could easily be repaired.wish I could have worn it more but its so god dam warm proper roasting.its a medium but I'm a large n its big on me
http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Al...tml?sort=3&o=0
http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Al...tml?sort=3&o=1
http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Al...tml?sort=3&o=2
Will swap for just about anything bushcrafty
Last edited by Alreetmiowdmuka; 04-08-2013 at 16:53.

 

[Chiseller]

I have them as well filson and woolrich are the best IMO

What abaht Johnson ? I love my cruiser ......

Double yoke on back and shoulders ...

Good pockets...

Rear cruiser pocket ....

eggs shouldn't dance with stones.....

 

[Aristotle]

Swedish Army field jacket (not me in the photo!).
Button-up, heavy wool, big pockets front, rear and inside.

I paid less than 30 quid for mine (an un-worn 1942 example). It's a great jacket and I've never had so many (positive) comments/questions about an item of clothing from friends and colleagues before. Most of my other clothing is presumably fairly unremarkable....

 

[Chris the Cat]

Swedish Army field jacket (not me in the photo!).
Button-up, heavy wool, big pockets front, rear and inside.

I paid less than 30 quid for mine (an un-worn 1942 example). It's a great jacket and I've never had so many (positive) comments/questions about an item of clothing from friends and colleagues before. Most of my other clothing is presumably fairly unremarkable....

I have the earlier version of this and must agree.
For the money, quality wise, these are easily the best value on the market!

Best.

C.

 

[Samon]

tidy!..

got a link?

 

[copper_head]

tidy!..

got a link?

Are these the ones?

came across them on Milmart the other day...

 

[Dave]

Swedish Army field jacket (not me in the photo!).
Button-up, heavy wool, big pockets front, rear and inside.

Impressive. They look very similiar to the Filson Mackinaw Cruisers dont they? [Cept without the $300+ price tag]


These look the same as aristotles.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-S..._Men_s_Coats_Jackets&var=&hash=item43bef70f75

Just ordered one. £24!! Bargain.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I've got the swedish jacket aristotle showed off.
Cant go wrong for thirty quid

 

[Chris the Cat]

Are these the ones?

came across them on Milmart the other day...

Thats the one I use buddy.
Stunning quality, not much money!

Best.

Chris.