I just bought the Mk2 version of Ridgeline's Monsoon smock, which is more or less exactly the same design as the Swazi Tahr. I didn't fancy the Mk1, mainly because of the flappy hood and lack of pockets. However, Ridgeline have made several improvements over the Mk1 - namely a velcro cuff, handwarmer pockets and a far better hood design. The hood is much larger than on the Mk1 and fastens at the front of the jacket with press-studs, thereby not flapping all over the pace when not up.
The drawback vs the Swazi version is that RL Tex is about only half as breathable as Goretex, but it still breathes, is really waterproof, and very tough. Outstanding shooting jacket I reckon
For a bushcraft style smock, for about £125, this now takes some beating, I reckon. They have just hit the shops and are going fast.
BTW that's not me in the photo.
EDIT - please note I have changed my mind about these garments - see later in the thread
The drawback vs the Swazi version is that RL Tex is about only half as breathable as Goretex, but it still breathes, is really waterproof, and very tough. Outstanding shooting jacket I reckon
For a bushcraft style smock, for about £125, this now takes some beating, I reckon. They have just hit the shops and are going fast.
BTW that's not me in the photo.
EDIT - please note I have changed my mind about these garments - see later in the thread
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