Dutch Army Helly Hansen 80% wool fleeces - possible GB?

[littlebiglane]

It was bleedin' freezin' this morning so I just picked up a rather nice Helly Hansen Dutch army issue forest green 80% wool fleece. Although issued (and at various grades priced between £15 and £25) I can't help but compare it to my 400g Ullafrotte/Woolpower one which I bought for £80 (and is also 80% wool) - which is almost too expensive to snag in the undergrowth.

The one I have is all there, no damage and the only signs of wear is quite a bit of superficial pilling - which i would expect. Other than that it will serve me well over this winter and probably several others.

To describe it I would say, 'think Ullafrotte/Woolpower but with zipped pockets, inner 'wind-flap' under the main zip and more of a fleece/pile inner, thumb-holes, ribbed cuffs, some edge piping, longer in the tail and a cooler shade of green. But at passing glance its not much different.

I only like doing GBs for good pieces of kit and this fits the bill. Which gets me onto thinking maybe this might be a candidate for a GB. Now I have not approached the retailer on this but just wondered if anyone wanted to register interest and I could see if there was a deal to be made on behalf of BCUK members.

If anyone is interested then pop your name down and just for information your chest size and height - if there are enough I'll go and have a conversation and then we can form an orderly queue if we proceed.

LBL

[I can't believe I am doing this again] :rolleyes:

I bought mine 'slim-fit' as a mid-layer but most people use it as an outer (hence the pockets). Piccie taken with natural and strip lighting.


And yours truly :)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/P1010572.jpg

[Highbinder]

I'm interested. Have you got any pics? (Google brought up not much..) I'd like to see the cut and colour.

[effzedess]

Ditto Highbinder. Love to see a pic, but it sounds good so far. Count me in.

[Dougster]

They are superb bits of kit. I sold my last one and Bikething kindly sourced me another when he went to see Kev. Love it, otherwise I'd have another.

[luckylee]

pics please

[TeeDee]

I've got an old tattered and hairy one of these , they are nice and cosy and super warm.

[Dogoak]

Possibly interested

[shogun]

i_am_interested

[Highbinder]

Yep definately in after seeing the pics. Looks like a good bit of kit, I especially like the cuffs.

[littlebiglane]

This is just to gauge interest and to see if it matches what might be in stock. Of course there are various grades and sizes but these might not all match what people want but I think its a good start to put down your name, chest size and height.

Highbinder (chest? height?)
effzedess (chest? height?)
shogun (chest? height?)
dogoak (chest? height?)

[shogun]

Shogun...chest..46ins...height ..170cms top grade also please....

[R.Lewis]

Just what I need!

I'm in! (chest38/height5'8") Good grade please!

[effzedess]

1. Highbinder (chest? height?)
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"

[korvin karbon]

damn you LOL

Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)

[beachlover]

1. Highbinder (chest? height?)
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")

Been thinking about getting another one for a while.

[Highbinder]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")

[Shambling Shaman]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work :)

[BorderReiver]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")

[CaptainBeaky]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade

[Mesquite]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat :)

[Roe Ring]

Damn these Group Buys, how can I resist, my Dan Cam smock seems incomplete without one !! :D

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")

[treadlightly]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12. Treadlightly (5'10" , Chest 42")

[lostplanet]

Ah so, I see the difference. issue one you are offereing is 80% wool, yes interested please.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/lostplanet/72261480_1188485792.jpg


1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price.

[Pepperana]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.

[Trunks]

[QUOTE=Mesquite;785425]1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6")
12 Trunks (chest 44", height 6')

Wow Mesquite, you're 6 inch tall! :)

[chelks]

Count me in maybe 2off

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price

[RJames]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade

[tobes01]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price

[treadlightly]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10")
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")

[Roe Ring]

Sorry Treadlightly, we both put ourselves down for No.12 within minutes of each other, but only mine got carried forward.

I've edited mine to show preferred grade.

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")

[CaptainBeaky]

Trunks appears to have gone AWOL as well somewhere between #25 and #27 - here ya go, mate ;)


1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
19. Trunks (chest 44", height 6')

[littlebiglane]

Right, I think there is interest!

Now....hold your horses. I'll see if there is enough stock in the right condition, in the right size at the right price and that they are willing to sell it!

Off to make a few calls.......

LBL

[Cliv]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
20. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price

[satosato]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
20. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price

[Bodge]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
20. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
22. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.

[Rigel]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
20. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
22. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
23. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss

[Darkside]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
20. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
22. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
23. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss
24. Darkside (Chest 46", height 170cms) highest grade avail, poss 2 depending on costs

[Hugo]

Yes please if top grade I'll have Two please.

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
24. Hugo (height 6'.00",chest 44) top grade wanted, Two if possible. My first group buy, how exciting.

EDit, put my order in the wrong order, I'm now #24 oops

[Trunks]

Man! Some of you guys need to learn how to copy & paste! i've dropped off the list twice & now 5 people have disappeared :)

Anyhow, i am stepping back from this, as i cant spare the money at the mo - sorry guys

But i think i've sorted the list for you :)

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
19. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
20. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
22. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss
23. Darkside (Chest 46", height 170cms) highest grade avail, poss 2 depending on costs
24. Hugo (height 6'.00",chest 44) top grade wanted, Two if possible. My first group buy, how exciting.

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

25. ProjeKtWEREWOLF chest 50", height 6'. Grade 1 or Super. 1st time in group buy! Eek!

[littlebiglane]

Right. That's enough expressions of interest I think. Everyone hold your horses and I'll see if this is a runner :)

[Shambling Shaman]

Added Proje to list

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
19. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
20. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
22. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss
23. Darkside (Chest 46", height 170cms) highest grade avail, poss 2 depending on costs
24. Hugo (height 6'.00",chest 44) top grade wanted, Two if possible. My first group buy, how exciting
25. ProjeKtWEREWOLF chest 50", height 6'. Grade 1 or Super. 1st time in group buy! Eek!

[Dogoak]

Apparently I'm going to be getting a pressie :) so I,m not going to be needing one.

Therefore my 'interest' is now up for grabs for someone else.

Thanks for organizing anyway

[Nagual]

Apparently I'm going to be getting a pressie :) so I,m not going to be needing one.

Therefore my 'interest' is now up for grabs for someone else.

Thanks for organizing anyway

I'll express your interest if thats allowed ? oo err that sounds bit wrong... lol

[Highbinder]

Right. That's enough expressions of interest I think. Everyone hold your horses and I'll see if this is a runner :)

Hmm yes definately some interest hohum? :naughty:

[mayfly]

If 25 is it, can I be on a reserve list if possible? Good kit! Chris

[greenshooots]

i would like to be added also greenshoots 48 chest 5' 10''

greenshoots

[zarkwon]

zarkwon
chest 40" Height 5'10"
Top grade please. Poss 2 too.

[Pepperana]

I got this Superb kit here in Holland! So you can Srap me off the list.
I can say you that this is a warm piece of kit. And also long on you bum. So no cold back. It also goes very good with the Arktis Danish smock!

[Sniper]

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 46", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
19. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
20. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
22. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss
23. Darkside (Chest 46", height 170cms) highest grade avail, poss 2 depending on costs
24. Hugo (height 6'.00",chest 44) top grade wanted, Two if possible. My first group buy, how exciting
25. ProjeKtWEREWOLF chest 50", height 6'. Grade 1 or Super. 1st time in group buy! Eek!
26. Sniper (chest 54" Height 5' 9") top grade X 1 please
27. greenshoots (48" chest 5' 10'')
28. zarkwon (chest 40" Height 5'10") top grade X 2
29. Mayfly (chest ? Height ? )
30. Nagual (chest ? Height ? )

[para106]

Me please. Looks like I'm the runt of the litter!!!! Chest 38" Height 5'6". Top grade please. Cheers.

[mayfly]

I thought the list was held by the originator at 25?

[Mesquite]

I thought the list was held by the originator at 25?

LBL didn't actually say the list was closed, just that enough people had shown and put their names down to make it a possible group buy I think.


Right. That's enough expressions of interest I think. Everyone hold your horses and I'll see if this is a runner :)

[Shambling Shaman]

LBL didn't actually say the list was closed, just that enough people had shown and put their names down to make it a possible group buy I think.

Thats how i understand it, the more the merrier (or Cheaper as the case might be)

[mayfly]

Can we get the list order right then please.

[CaptainBeaky]

Just checked over base and midlayers... 48", I think :rolleyes:

1. Highbinder 40", 5'9"
2. effzedess 108cm / 180cm
3. shogun 46" / 170cm
4. dogoak (chest? height?)
5. R.Lewis 38" / 5'8"
6. Korvin Karbon (chest 44 / height 6ft)
7. beachlover (Chest 48" / Height 5'10")
8. Shambling (chest 40" / Hight 5'9" if price right will get two for work
9. BorderReiver (chest 36"/ height 5'9")
10. CaptainBeaky (Chest 48", height 6'1") top grade
11 Mesquite (Chest 54", Height 6") I've got one already and it goes really well with the Dan Cam coat
12 Roe Ring (Chest 43", Height 5' 10") Top Grade
13. Lostplanet (Chest 48, Height 5' 10) Top grade and depending on price
14. Pepperana (Chest 40, Height 6' 1) Top Grade Depends on the Dutch shops availability.
15. chelks (Chest 46, Height 5'9) Top Grade - poss 2 off depending on price
16.RJames (chest 52 height 6'5") wouldn't mind a couple of these don't mind lower grade
17. Tobes01 (Chest 52, Height 6'2), top grade, poss 2 depending on price
18 Treadlightly (height 5' 10", chest 42")
19. Cliv (Chest 54, Height 6'2) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
20. Satosato (Chest 42, height 5'7) top grade, poss 2 depending on price
21. Bodge (chest 48" height 6' 1") any grade.
22. Rigel (chest 44", height 5' 8") top grade if poss
23. Darkside (Chest 46", height 170cms) highest grade avail, poss 2 depending on costs
24. Hugo (height 6'.00",chest 44) top grade wanted, Two if possible. My first group buy, how exciting
25. ProjeKtWEREWOLF chest 50", height 6'. Grade 1 or Super. 1st time in group buy! Eek!
26. Sniper (chest 54" Height 5' 9") top grade X 1 please
27. greenshoots (48" chest 5' 10'')
28. zarkwon (chest 40" Height 5'10") top grade X 2
29. Mayfly (chest ? Height ? )
30. Nagual (chest ? Height ? )

[littlebiglane]

Okay. Not so good news on this one I am afraid. I knew it was too good to hope for after a run of two excellent arktis smock GBs. The problem revolves around getting the right volume of stock at the right size (the dutch are tall an slim as a national characteristic...which is a bit at odds with the 'average' BCUK member) and at the right quality of top grade. The retailer has a quantity of stock but smaller sizes (sub 42") and only a proportion of these would be very top grade. The problem is compounded by a big reduction in the availability of Dutch surplus lately. This makes the HH Woolly fleeces rarer than hens teeth and will only get rarer.

I am sorry about this guys. I tried. I knew when I saw this kit that it was a 'banker' in terms of quality but could not pull off a good source of stock availability. Damn. I will keep an eye out as I feel there must be another GB in me before Christmas.

Apologies to all who expressed interest. But nothing ventured nothing gained.

LBL

[Mesquite]

That's a shame :(

Thanks for trying anyway LBL

[Bodge]

You win some, you lose some. Good work nonetheless.

[lostplanet]

Thanks LBL for your efforts once Again.

[Rigel]

Ohh well, I am happy that we tried. Thanks for giving this a go!

[effzedess]

No worries LBL, thanks for bringing it to our attention in the first place. Can't win 'em all. In truth, the warm smug feeling I get from your first Arktis Dancam GB keeps me toastie lol.

[Sniper]

Shame LBL but no worries you tried mate so no shame, and thanks anyway.

[satosato]

Thanks for trying Mr LittleBigLane :) .

[CaptainBeaky]

Thanks for trying :)

[shogun]

thanx LBL for looking into this.shame it never took off...bring on the next group buy.....

[nitrambur]

Just found this, presumably the same jacket, sizes up to 50" in drop down, no mention of grades, but £9.99. No idea of stock and the usual disclaimer about association with the retailer.
(SWMBO says I have too many jackets so I wont be getting one :( )

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/army-surplus-clothing/army-issue-helly-hansen-pile-431269.html

[Shambling Shaman]

Apologies to all who expressed interest. But nothing ventured nothing gained.LBL

Aye Shy boys don't get :)

Thanks for all your work on this :)

[littlebiglane]

Just found this, presumably the same jacket, sizes up to 50" in drop down, no mention of grades, but £9.99. No idea of stock and the usual disclaimer about association with the retailer.
(SWMBO says I have too many jackets so I wont be getting one :( )

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/army-surplus-clothing/army-issue-helly-hansen-pile-431269.html

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Nitrambur - I believe that this version could synthetic version and not the 80% wool one. But by all means please enquire. I'll make some enquiries too. I could be wrong but you might have stumbled across something. The thing that makes me a little curious is they state "Or Similar Fleece Jacket". Even if it is a wool-rich one there is a thing to note - they were not all made by HH or by a similar quality outfit called Sioen. These non-HH/Sioen ones are quite plentiful but no-where near on par in quality. They would be 33-50% cheaper than the branded ones I am led to believe.

[nitrambur]

Thought it had to be too good to be true

[RJames]

thanks for trying bro, was worth a punt

[Darkside]

Thanks for trying LBL :You_Rock_


I will keep an eye out as I feel there must be another GB in me before Christmas.LBL

Put me down for this one now please - with the last two GB's you have arranged being the Dan Cam Smock and the HH fleece - the next one could be a Gold plated Snowmobile for £10.:lmao:

[LM J]

I've just stuck one of these in the Members Classifieds. :)

[bikething]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Nitrambur - I believe that this version could synthetic version and not the 80% wool one. But by all means please enquire. I'll make some enquiries too. I could be wrong but you might have stumbled across something. The thing that makes me a little curious is they state "Or Similar Fleece Jacket". Even if it is a wool-rich one there is a thing to note - they were not all made by HH or by a similar quality outfit called Sioen. These non-HH/Sioen ones are quite plentiful but no-where near on par in quality. They would be 33-50% cheaper than the branded ones I am led to believe.As LBL says - I'd be wary of the "...or similar" comment..
When I bought mine from Endicotts they had some of the 'other make' ones in as well - Kev said they weren't the same quality as the Helly Hansen ones and having felt the material of both, I'd agree... the pile on the non-Helly ones felt coarser, and slightly 'plasticy'...

[littlebiglane]

Thanks for trying LBL :You_Rock_



Put me down for this one now please - with the last two GB's you have arranged being the Dan Cam Smock and the HH fleece - the next one could be a Gold plated Snowmobile for £10.:lmao:

Now there's an idea! ;)

[greenshooots]

just took del of mine from surplus and outdoors not badged as hh but says on label 80% wool 20% other in dutch must say for the money very impressed must have had the last 48-50 chest as not showing that size know

greenshoots

[lostplanet]

Might be me got the last big one, ordered last night, hope its the same as offered in the GB.

[Highbinder]

Ordered one of these fleeces a week back, pity it wasn't through the group buy but oh well :D Just killing me waiting on it arriving though

[littlebiglane]

FYI: Although this is not a group buy now I have just had the opportunity to compare the The HH/Sion ones versus the 'lesser' brands (cheaper) - there is not comparison on quality and would not want to wear the cheaper ones. They might be cheap but they are hard/stiff, thinner and have a courser feel. Others might disagree but it is only my opinion.

[Highbinder]

Well mine came yesterday. Had to give it a wash as it was smelling a bit foosty (mothballs/petrol) from another item in the package, but it looks warm! First impressions are favourable, especially like the thumb holes. Going to make a great outermid layer (ontop of a microfleece) I think.

Do you think it'd be possible to dye it though? I've got too many green bits of clothing, quite fancy dying it browner or blacker.