View Full Version : Swannie sizes (which are right)
My lovely missus is thinking of buying me a swannie bush shirt for chrimbo, and I've seen on the web that different sizes are quoted in inces for the M L and XL, so my question is this. I'm a 42" chest and don't like my clothing too baggy that it's hangin off me so what size would be best ?? I think it's between the L and the XL :shock:
PM gary.. or call him if he doesnt get here first he will sort you our no probs!
Gary would probably be your best bet to answer as he sells them and uses them...
Paganwolf
25-10-2004, 12:47
I would say large im 43inch chest and it fits me a treat, med is too small and XL will swamp you..
tenbears10
25-10-2004, 14:03
I'm a 40inch chest and M has enough room. I would say don't go for xl if you don't like baggy.
Bill
I'm like tenbears10, a Swannie "M" fits my scrawny 40" chest about right with enough room underneath for a couple of thin layers. I felt a "L" was just that bit too roomy, so it'll probably do for you.
Cheers,
Ted W
Well that answer my sizing query too!:wink:
All things being equal Maddave, an L should be fine for a 42". Large in fact goes up to 44.
Im a 42" myself and I generally opt for a xl in swanni size fits me ok -http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v342/bearclaw/cadetbigpic.bmp - well I think so anyway.
Paganwolf
25-10-2004, 15:02
OOh, suits you sir ,OOh :rolmao:
The very model of a modern, errr, bushcrafter
:wave:
GEEEEEEEEE THANKS GUYS ................... :oops:
Actually I was a chilly bushcraft but hey if vogue wants a cover model I'd concider it!! :wink:
is it me or have wire's been crossed dave asked about a bushirt surely that is a ranger shirt your wearing gary ? :wave:
Iv vagualy thought about getting one but im a small catagory in the chest but 6' 2''. So i need about large/extra large in the arms which would swamp me.??
Can someone tell me in the new TV programme of bush craft first one in episode one in UK was that a Swannie that Mr Mears was wearing with the hood
I think it was a Mosgeil Swannie.
Can someone tell me in the new TV programme of bush craft first one in episode one in UK was that a Swannie that Mr Mears was wearing with the hood
Just after the first show there where some questions about the jacket by some Kitaholics :wink: worn by Mr Mears.
Can't find the thread it was in ... , but here is a link (http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/swazi.htm#rainwear) to the jacket / swanni (in this case: swazi, actually).
http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/Swazi%20thar.jpg
Thanks for that i has anyone had any experience with them i thought it was one of the ones he sells on his site
That Jacket Is a Swazi Thar Anorak
you can view it here
http://swazi.co.nz/product_detail.php?&id=7§ion=wet_weather_gear
It's a goretex cagoule designed for hunting in the high country of New Zealands South Island.
Very nice but quite expensive to buy here in NZ about $NZ 600.00
hope this helps
John
Its a ranger shirt but the sizing is the same for each garment - so a xl ranger is the same size as a bushshirt ect - well spotted though! :naughty:
The Swanzi is a nice jkt, expensive mind. But if you know someone going over to NZ a bargain.
tenbears10
26-10-2004, 07:55
Ray seems to have more coats then me and that is saying someting. Every time someone asks what was the jacket he was wearing it is a different one to last time bonus of free fit I suppose. I think better post in the kitaholic thread now as well.
Bill
Cheers for all the feedback guys......
Now where's that Xmas list :o):
My Swanni Bushshirt is an XL and is a good fit. My chest measurement is 42 inch. I got Georgina to sew some press studs along the bottom and about half up on the inside so I can change the length. Now I'm able to wear it under my Snowsled Smock.
There was a bushcraft stand at the Midland Game fair at Weston Park - I'm ashamed to say the name of which escapes me - selling Swazi products. It looked to be really nice kit.