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In May 2010 I received this jacket from ASMC.de, a German mailorder website for all sorts of military and outdoor kit. I was looking for something warm, that I could wear under my smock when out and about.
As this jacket is made of wool, and I’m planning to go down the wool layering route regarding thermals, etc. I thought this jacket should fit the bill.
This jacket is an outdoor and all-round jacket in the best Merino wool, with a Polypropylene Mesh lining. It has a Proline wind-stopper in the front, two chest pockets and a drawstring at the bottom with stoppers at each side.
- Fabric: Merino Wool with synthetic mix. Polypropylene Mesh lining.
- Wash: 40°C / No Tumble dry.
- Use: All year, for expeditions and work.
- Size: Charcoal, Kaktus Green, Black XXS-3XL, Jeans Blue XS-XXL
- Available with or without hood.
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The windstopper does work, but only if the wind isn’t blowing you from your socks as the arms and sides don’t have this.
Sizing is excellent. I’m normally a Large, so I ordered one in this size, though I was fearing the obvious for someone who has long arms. Upon arrival the jacket was a perfect fit, including the arms. The jacket is reasonably snug but loose enough to wear a T-shirt, shirt and light jumper underneath.
It’s available with or without a hood. At the time I bought my jacket I wasn’t aware of the one with a hood. If I was, I would have bought that one, as it’d be a bit warmer.
You can zip up all the way, making the collar into some sort of a turtle neck. Personally I find this uncomfortable since the zip tends to curl or bend a bit and create some pressure on my throat, but it prevents losing body warmth to a degree.
The chest-pockets don’t get much use. Sometimes I put my phone in it, or papers (passport) that I need often whilst traveling. They do take a USAF Pilot flask, to give you some idea of their size.
I can’t remember if I’ve washed it, which makes it sounds a bit disgusting, given that I’ve worn it for most of the almost two years that I've owned it, but it doesn’t smell. It did sometimes when I wore it near a fire or while I was cooking, but 1-2 days later the smell was gone.
Brynje is also known for their thermal (mesh) underwear, you can find more info about their products on: http://www.brynje.no
Conclusion: Having had the jacket, it would take a lot to persuade me to part company with it, perhaps one with a hood. Would I buy another? Absolutely! with the hood of course.
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