Windproof/Showerproof Smock

[Bowlander]

That trakker sweatshirt looks good, bought a Arktis Mammoth the other year and was very disappointed so will look at this when my Buffalo dies.

 

[Corso]

These are good
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WATERPROO..._Men_s_Coats_Jackets&var=&hash=item8265b353b7 Got one for my son in law.

I found the one I bought was very undersized particularly on the arm lengh - not sure going a size bigger would have made any difference either, seemed decent enough quality but maybe its cuts for a different build to the EU standard?

 

[nuggets]

http://www.titanproducts.co.uk/tita...-breathable-fishing-smock-size-small-20-p.asp



plus one for the Titan , I just got the cotton one and for the price -£16 a think ,bargain - going to nikwax it thou before taking it out in the rain !!

 

[Pandabean]

Im really liking the look of the Paramo smock, I might pop into a store in the local town which appears to have them in. Just to see what they are like and if the size is fine. trouble is they have it only in Blue or Red......sorry Cobalt or Chilli....

Found it cheaper here.
http://www.themountainfactor.com/shop/product.php?xProd=9748&xSec=2586

Bowland - I have the Arktis Antarctic Shirt and can highly reccomend it and its surprising how warm it is despite it feeling thin. Got a few things from them and happy with their products.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

These are good
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WATERPROO..._Men_s_Coats_Jackets&var=&hash=item8265b353b7 Got one for my son in law.

That down jacket is a bit of a stunning price too.....

 

[Bowlander]

Im really liking the look of the Paramo smock, I might pop into a store in the local town which appears to have them in. Just to see what they are like and if the size is fine. trouble is they have it only in Blue or Red......sorry Cobalt or Chilli....

Found it cheaper here.
http://www.themountainfactor.com/shop/product.php?xProd=9748&xSec=2586


Bowland - I have the Arktis Antarctic Shirt and can highly reccomend it and its surprising how warm it is despite it feeling thin. Got a few things from them and happy with their products.

Try the Paramo seconds shop on fleabay - they have some good offers, but in limited sizes. I got my Halcon from Whalley Warm and Dry when they had an event on - £30 off. Castleberg Sports in Settle is a good bet as well.

The Arktis Mammoth I have just isn't finished to the same standard as the Buffalo, the lack of storm flaps on the main zips results in chilly draughts. The waist adjustment strap seems to scrunch up the front rather than giving a snug feeling you get with a buff. The rest of the Arktis (and Country covers) range looks functional, but not the most tailored garments around.

 

[marcelxl]

I have just got the Bergans Nordmarka Smock.

Not had it long enough or had it tested to give it a thorough endorsement but I love it. Seems very well made & certainly looks the business!

 

[edelweiss]

This would be in your price range if you don't mind the DPM:
http://www.militaerbestaende.de/Clo...ackets-Parkas/Brit-Fieldjacket-new::1135.html

A colleague of mine has this jacket; it's gaberdine and he swears it's the best jacket he ever owned. His came factory-treated with some very good water-repelling stuff.

A bit more costly but more features:
http://www.militarykit.com/products/jackets/british_army_sas_dpm_windproof_smock.htm

 

[lavrentyuk]

http://www.climaxtackle.com/trakker/xcell_soft_shell_smock.htm

Sounds interesting. Not spark proof I suspect.

 

[Pandabean]

How would Paramo stand up to heat and sparks? Will it melt?

 

[Fizzy]

I think it might, yeah

 

[Pandabean]

Just found thios after a bit of googling....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SAS-W...ctables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item9bffe40856


Heavy Cotton Drill material

Anyone tried one of these?

 

[mark]

I've got 2 Fuera windproof smocks, one for the hill and a green one for bushcraft. They are one of my most worn pieces of clothing. I proof them with nickwax - only makes them showerproof. I'm not sure how it they would stand up to sparks from a fire though. Perfect size to throw in a bag and weighs next to nothing.

 

[garethw]

That trakker sweatshirt looks good, bought a Arktis Mammoth the other year and was very disappointed so will look at this when my Buffalo dies.

I've got one of these and they are nicely made and at a very attractive price from Climax Tackle. The hood is not very good, so I just take it off... not a big hood fan anyway. They are pretty waterproof, very warm and comfortable.

They are a bit awkward to put on as the pile lining tends to grip any top you have under it... like most of these type garments are meant to be worn next to the skin or say, a t shirt.

I'd suggest getting a size larger than you'd normally wear as they are quite close fitting.

Good piece of kit though

cheers
Gareth

 

[Bowlander]

Cheers Gareth, at that price I'll definitely be giving one a try. I do like hoods though, whats the problem with the Trakker hood?

 

[garethw]

Cheers Gareth, at that price I'll definitely be giving one a try. I do like hoods though, whats the problem with the Trakker hood?

I don't mind hoods that are sewn on right round or form part of the garment .. like a hoody sweat shirt...
This one has the hood zipped on by a zip that is about 20cms long. It is a good quality hood, lined and with a wire peak, thus quite heavy. When not in use it hangs down your back a long way, from the base of the neck say... and is not attached at all at the sides... this is why I unzip it.

Otherwise a very nice smock.. well worth the money Climax is asking. As I said though watch the sizing... I saw an angler with one and he gave me the tip of getting a larger size. Best to try it on though.

cheers
Gareth