Shooting / walking jacket
Posted by: Mick P on 28 December 2005
Chaps
My Barbour wax cotton jacket of 20 years seems to have shrunk a few inches around the waist, so I will be passing it on to one of my sons.
I propose to buy one over the next few days and would like to pick your brains.
Is the wax cotton still the best best or are the new machine washable ones as good. Are there any pros and cons.
If anyone has any knowledge or experience of either, I would be grateful to hear from you.
The main use will be for the occassional shoot and more for taking the dog for a walk.
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Derek Wright
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Mick P
Derek
If one were to turn up at a shoot wearing what you suggested, one would never receive an invite again.
Shooters in the UK are conservative with a capital C.
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Derek Wright
I know Mick and you lot in the UK do not go out into the forest stalking and tracking a big Elk, kill it, dress it and then take it home draped over the roof of the SUV, dripping blood over the highway.
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Merto
Just Deer
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by ianmacd
Please, Mr Fritz. Join in this discussion.
BTW, anyone know any other words beginning with a capital C?
Best regards, Ian
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Nime
Carlisle? Copenhagen? Christmas? Capricorn? Charles? Cinderella? Do stop me if I'm getting warm...
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Rockingdoc
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Derek
....one would never receive an invite again.
Regards
Mick
and this would be a bad thing?
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Onthlam
quote:
Originally posted by Spock:
For something a little more modern try...
JacketRather splendid!
Spock
Trying to scare the birds to death???
I have used a few different types. Gortex is wonderful but to stiff for shooting.
An allaround model like the Browning is more than enough for the club or the field.Takes a beating in the brush,keeps the rain off,most of the time...Has aton of pockets to carry the shells and your lunch..Don't put your lunch in the back pocket.To many feathers...
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Nime
It looks rather poor quality Marc!
The left arm is falling off!
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Rockingdoc
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Marc Newman:
.Takes a beating in the brush,QUOTE]
You hunting types certainly know how to have fun.
Actually, I do wear a USA made "Deerhunter" jacket, for birding. This has a soft, noise-free, matt brown outer, with a Goretex inner membrane. I've worn it amongst the snootiest of the country set without upsetting them (or their dogs). Bought it from these nice people
Wildlife Watching Supplies. Haven't had the "camo" side on display.
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Nime
If Mick turned up in that they would put him up against a wall! Even the worst shots couldn't possibly miss! Nor would I!
Posted on: 29 December 2005 by Mick P
Chaps
Just been to a gun shop and must confess to liking the machine washing stuff in preference to the old wax cotton.
The Musto was good but I think I will go for a Barbour version.
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 30 December 2005 by Mick P
Posted on: 30 December 2005 by Happy Chick
Yeh, very laid back
Posted on: 30 December 2005 by Roy T
A short
link (plus listen again) to The Material World 17/11/05 where the performance of Mallory's clothing as used on Everest is examined and passed fit for purpose. It goes to show just how good natural fibres can be and it makes one wonder just how much of this old knowledge has been lost due to the use of modern clothing.
Well Mick you have paid your money and made your choice - have fun with your new purchase.
quote:
Mallory's clothes
The body of British climber George Mallory was discovered on the slopes of Everest six years ago.
He and Andrew Irvine disappeared while attempting the summit.
This week, Quentin talks to Professor Mary Rose, from Lancaster University and Vanessa Anderson from Derby University.
They are part of a team who have been analysing and reconstructing Mallory's climbing clothes to see how effective they were, compared to modern synthetic fibres.
For research to continue, Vanessa would like to put a call out for any Burberry sports jackets used on the 1920's Everest expeditions or any Burberry shooting jackets from 1901-1930. Please email: ralphandness@one6onevictoria.freeserve.co.uk
Posted on: 30 December 2005 by Nime
I shall never see Mick in quite the same way again.
It almost makes me wish I were
Posted on: 30 December 2005 by Steve Toy
A place within a few miles' radius of my abode makes this stuff for
country gents and ladies too.
