<![CDATA[BushcraftUK: Community Forum - Clothing & Footwear]]> http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[BushcraftUK: Community Forum - Clothing & Footwear]]> http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/ Vintage Rossdale British Army Ventile Cadet type Smock. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107946&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:12:48 GMT Wonder if the cadet smock was a copy of this or the other way round? Image: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/lip71/New%20pics/DSCF0002_zps25b1eeec.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/lip71/media/New%20pics/DSCF0002_zps25b1eeec.jpg.html) Image:... Wonder if the cadet smock was a copy of this or the other way round?











]]> jones71 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107946 <![CDATA[Aldi "T" shirts]]> http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107930&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 11:21:03 GMT Aldi have T shirts in at the mo, in our favourite colour(thats green by the way !)for £2.99 Rob Aldi have T shirts in at the mo, in our favourite colour(thats green by the way !)for £2.99

Rob ]]> woof http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107930 Kuhl trousers http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107902&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:22:07 GMT Hi guys im not one for doing reviews but these strids are great . Kuhl rydr Image: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/ve2enuqy.jpg Image: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/ta8yra9y.jpg Image: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/a4ypytaq.jpg Image:... Hi guys im not one for doing reviews but these strids are great .

Kuhl rydr



Studs and stitching are spot on as are the belt loopd all very strong, the material gives in all the right places when bending down and they just seem to fit great when you stand up with no need to pull them up to hide the builder's bum , they feel like chinos weight wise and iv been walking around in them for a couple of days with no hotspots .Big pockets with dedicated phone pocket (now edc knife) . Worn by me a 20st male who suffers in jeans when worn on long walks but not these , all in all a nice cut jean type light and durable pair of trousers . Only knocking about in them next trip will be in the woods. Atb stewart. Ps no affiliate to company but sure that they have a website

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Bluebs4 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107902 Anyone used this tweed jacket, seems very cheap compared to other brands. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107799&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:51:41 GMT http://www.amazon.co.uk/BREATHABLE-H.../dp/B0085VOK52

Tweed I've seen is very expensive, so I've wondered if I'm missing something on why this is so cheap. ]]> mr_magicfingers http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107799 snugpak softie trousers http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107666&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:41 GMT Scored a softie jacket & trousers on ebay recently. I washed them, then put them away without trying them on, until today. I got them out to show my son who's home on leave, & he asked to try them on, the jacket was fine, but the trousers, oh the trousers...made him look like M.C Hammer !, we all had a realy good belly laugh, until realising they were zipped up wrong, giving them 24" between the waist & crutch, & a 12" inside leg, then we all laughed again !.

Rob ]]> woof http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107666 Austrian brushed polly cotton combat trousers... http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107662&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:22 GMT Kevin Endicott just popped by with a bag of combat trousers.... ! Austrian ! Polly cotton ! Brushed ! Comfortable ! Rip stop....... ! I have cut and pasted a quick over view.... http://spooncarvingfirststeps.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/austrian-rip-stop-combats.html
Kevin Endicott just popped by with a bag of combat trousers.... !
Austrian !
Polly cotton !
Brushed !
Comfortable !
Rip stop....... !
I have cut and pasted a quick over view....
http://spooncarvingfirststeps.blogsp...p-combats.html














Enjoy... J
]]> Mr Mac http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107662 Advice on recent US military jacket sizes please http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107631&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:12:03 GMT Hello all,

I was considering buying one of the new US Navy Goretex Parkas. It's not the cheapest so before I buy the wrong size I thought I'd ask here. Are these jackets made particularly big? The large size states 41-45 chest size. I'm a 42 so this sounds about right however I know some of these military jackets can be made quite large. Would the large be ok here or would a medium be better? The height also seems to suggest that anything above 5'9" should be covered by the "long" version although I've never had to buy the "long" version of anything being only 5'11" so that again is an unknown.

If anyone has any experience of the sizings of these it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gordon ]]> Switch http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107631 New Ridgeline Pintail Smock - ideal for Bushcrafters! http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107608&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:33:51 GMT Hello all. We are soon to receive the new Ridgeline Pintail Smock which is a combination of the rugged versatility of the Ridgeline Storm Smock (http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products-Ridgeline-Storm-Smock-Mountain-Shirt-5205.htm) Mountain Shirt and the waterproof wet weather qualities of the... Hello all.

We are soon to receive the new Ridgeline Pintail Smock which is a combination of the rugged versatility of the Ridgeline Storm Smock Mountain Shirt and the waterproof wet weather qualities of the Ridgeline Monsoon Smock.

Retailing at under £90.00 the new Pintail Smock is 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable and has waterproof zippers, a built in hood and is light enough to pack away into the large chest pocket to store in a rucksack.

Ideal for 3 season use, or as part of a layering system in winter.

More info here

Ridgeline Pintail Smock at Scott Country, ideal for Bushcraft







Available in Teak or Olive from 25th May, taking pre-orders now. ]]> scottcountry http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107608 cleaning Ventile http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107572&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:24:22 GMT Hi folks,
i have an old westwinds cairngorm jacket. Recently i had to use it at work (tree surgery) and now it has become rather grubby. I'd love to clean it but the cleaning instructions say only to sponge it down with a damp cloth.
I don't reckon this will shift most the dirt it has aquired. So, any suggestions? hand wash with a wool detergent? cool wash in washer? etc
I know ventile can be easily damaged once wet, so i thought i'd ask the wealth of experience here (ie, John Fenna ;))

Cheers

Baggins ]]> baggins http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107572 ventile, is it... http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107459&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 09:28:53 GMT So, does ventile clothing remain breathable when wet ? Rob So, does ventile clothing remain breathable when wet ?

Rob ]]> woof http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107459 Car boot army clothes http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107215&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 16:48:41 GMT Did another car boot today, near Abergavenny. Got a pair of Number 2 dress trousers that now fits after my wife adjusted them (they had been taken in for the previous owner, but the original size was right for me). Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/8713837955_e2e34f0d2d_b.jpg Also... Did another car boot today, near Abergavenny.

Got a pair of Number 2 dress trousers that now fits after my wife adjusted them (they had been taken in for the previous owner, but the original size was right for me).


Also got a wool shirt, and couldn't resist an unopened Individual Protection Kit (basically just a small tarp sheet with some pegs and cordage).


The shirt label says:
'FEC.S.A. 1985, Lana, Talla
Tratamento Antipolilla, MITIN'

Italian wool shirt? Can anyone enlighten me? It has velcro sealed chest pockets with buttons for extra security, and reinforcement at the elbows. It is, I should add, the scratchiest, most abrasive item of clothing I have ever worn, but it fits, and at £2 per item I wasn't arguing. For £6 the lot, I'm more than happy :) ]]> Harvestman http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107215 Can you dye polyester?? http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107176&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 17:11:34 GMT bit of advice please!

Is it possible to dye polyester? i picked up a cheap "windshirt" but its light cream (wont be for long!) and i wanted to turn it a more bushy colour!

cheers
andy ]]> andyxedos http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107176 Voodoo Jacket http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107117&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 16:23:33 GMT My brother is visiting from the USA soon and I'm considering getting him to bring me a Voodoo Tac 1 Field Jacket , at $100 - £64 it seems like good value . Has anyone any experience with Voodoo gear and if so is it any good ? ]]> Trod http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107117 Wool Poncho http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107090&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 20:40:22 GMT Although it isin't quite the weather for it I am considering purchasing a wool poncho from sites such as these:
http://www.zocalo-trading.com/poncho/wool_ponchos.htm
http://www.alpacamall.com/en/ponchos-c-5643.html
They are 100% wool and appear to be of great quality. The issue is neither website has any reviews or testimonials which is quite worrying. I was wondering if you folks know anything about these two websties and their products or just wearing a poncho in general.

I will be frank however... I watched Fist full of dollars recently and went on a western movie spree. A genre I have otherwise completely ignored. Beyond looking pretty cool is there any reason to purchase a poncho?
I'm considering combining the poncho with a rainproof one for ultimate warmth in winter downpours. Furthermore I love my Italian wool blanket but it is too dam heavy and bulky so I rarely take it. Perhaps a poncho will be a better option? Also what weather are these appropriate for? Both websites stress traditional makes will this be suitable at any time of the year in the UK? Too hot in summer too cold in winter?
Thanks for reading. ]]> unijaw http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107090 Surplus Goretex Jacket Sources http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106942&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:34:36 GMT Hello all,

I am looking to get a surplus goretex jacket as a lighter weight waterproof jacket now we are into warmer weather. I have had a bad experience with a used ECWCS jacket I purchased which leaked after 10 minutes in light rain. At £75 for what I was lead to believe was the "Rolls Royce" of military jackets has left me a little bit cautious.

Can anyone recommend a good place to get a surplus military goretex jacket that has been tested/ won't leak.

Thanks. ]]> BoDuke http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106942