THE Winter jacket recommendations
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If it wasn't for that face mask I could have complimented the outfit!
Rawwr said:
Intredasting. Would love to visit somewhere bonkers like that. I really should stop being lazy.
it wasn't that out of the way - it's one of those places where parents spunk vast fortunes for the kiddies to meet Father Xmas. Took some kids there for a show. Yllas was the name of the resort. driver67 said:
TheJimi said:
If you want serious versatility, have a look at the Montane Prism.
Waterproof, windproof and insulated but very very lightweight and it packs down into one of the pockets. More warmth can be gained by wearing layers underneath, which is part of the versatility. The hood is insulated too, and has a visor & drawcord to adjust the hood fitment (fixing Croyde's complaint above about hoods)
There's a reason that these jackets are popular with mountain rescue teams, such is the versatility. I was at a climbing competition a couple of weekends ago, and I had to be careful where I left the jacket - there was so many of them about!
Living in Scotland, and spending a lot of time up the hills, I have a lot of outdoor kit, and more expensive jackets than my Prism, but I love it and is the most versatile jacket I've ever had. I'd argue that the Prism and similar are the only jacket you need in lowland, urban Britain.
It was £100 quid when I bought mine, but they can now be had for circa 60-80 quid, which IMO, makes it an absolute no-brainer.
I bought one of these based on your recommendation, 100% confirmed. Waterproof, windproof and insulated but very very lightweight and it packs down into one of the pockets. More warmth can be gained by wearing layers underneath, which is part of the versatility. The hood is insulated too, and has a visor & drawcord to adjust the hood fitment (fixing Croyde's complaint above about hoods)
There's a reason that these jackets are popular with mountain rescue teams, such is the versatility. I was at a climbing competition a couple of weekends ago, and I had to be careful where I left the jacket - there was so many of them about!
Living in Scotland, and spending a lot of time up the hills, I have a lot of outdoor kit, and more expensive jackets than my Prism, but I love it and is the most versatile jacket I've ever had. I'd argue that the Prism and similar are the only jacket you need in lowland, urban Britain.
It was £100 quid when I bought mine, but they can now be had for circa 60-80 quid, which IMO, makes it an absolute no-brainer.
Purchased a second for my hill-walking stepson, he's more than delighted.
Another reason to love PH
I have just reserved a grey one to pick up tomorrow
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/montane-prism-2-0-mens...
AmiableChimp said:
Just a heads up - Go Outdoors have these jackets down to £60 in the Black Friday sale.
I have just reserved a grey one to pick up tomorrow
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/montane-prism-2-0-mens...
Nice one, great price for this jacket. I have just reserved a grey one to pick up tomorrow
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/montane-prism-2-0-mens...
Not sure of the location but my stepson was on top of some munro / mountain last Sunday and said it's the only jacket he's ever used that said it's windproof and actually is.
hora said:
Like the look of this
www.phdesigns.co.uk/yukon-down-jacket-waterproof-f...
It'll hide mud/dirt/oil marks too
If you truly want something for cold weather then PHD is an obvious and highly recommended option.www.phdesigns.co.uk/yukon-down-jacket-waterproof-f...
It'll hide mud/dirt/oil marks too
Overkill for the uk though. Here I usually just wear an Arcteryx Cerium.
Matt.. said:
hora said:
Like the look of this
www.phdesigns.co.uk/yukon-down-jacket-waterproof-f...
It'll hide mud/dirt/oil marks too
If you truly want something for cold weather then PHD is an obvious and highly recommended option.www.phdesigns.co.uk/yukon-down-jacket-waterproof-f...
It'll hide mud/dirt/oil marks too
Overkill for the uk though. Here I usually just wear an Arcteryx Cerium.
Edited by andy_s on Saturday 29th November 10:49
Got my missus a North Face McMurdo for Xmas… as we were going to be sitting outside the pub for 6 hours or so on Friday night in temps of -4c (we both smoke) I let her wear her present a bit early. She's happy to report that she was toasty warm throughout the night. Far to many pints of ale and icy pavements made the walk home a bit tricky, mind.
I was in my trusty M1909 Swedish Army sheepskin-lined parka so didn't feel the cold anyway… proper winter coat, that!
I was in my trusty M1909 Swedish Army sheepskin-lined parka so didn't feel the cold anyway… proper winter coat, that!
Patch1875 said:
krunchkin said:
me hugging a reindeer in the arctic circle at minus 30 with Napapijri puffa, Salomon bobble hat, and extremely naff facemask which I have luckily lost since
There are a couple on Ebay UK at the moment that are basically new, but the prices reflect this.
I've got 2 of the M1909's… one that's as new and another slightly more scruffy one (which I kind of prefer). They're both size 2 which is supposed to be up to fit up to a 48" chest (depending on which size guide/review you go with) but I find them a bit tight under the armpits… I'm 6ft 3ish and 17 stone (insert the now compulsory PH 'Powerfully Built' comment here). IIRC correctly the external measurements equate to a 52" chest, but you have to allow for the thickness of the sheepskin lining - about 2 inches deep in places on my scruffy one!
I can live with the fact that mine don't fit particularly well as they keep you so damn warm. Nowt wrong with the modern down parkas but I find them a bit 'light'… I enjoy being wrapped up in a bloody great heavy coat on cold winter nights.
Wouldn't mind a Russian issue 'Bekesha' as they look very, very nice but I can't really justify 200 + quid on a second hand coat!
I've got 2 of the M1909's… one that's as new and another slightly more scruffy one (which I kind of prefer). They're both size 2 which is supposed to be up to fit up to a 48" chest (depending on which size guide/review you go with) but I find them a bit tight under the armpits… I'm 6ft 3ish and 17 stone (insert the now compulsory PH 'Powerfully Built' comment here). IIRC correctly the external measurements equate to a 52" chest, but you have to allow for the thickness of the sheepskin lining - about 2 inches deep in places on my scruffy one!
I can live with the fact that mine don't fit particularly well as they keep you so damn warm. Nowt wrong with the modern down parkas but I find them a bit 'light'… I enjoy being wrapped up in a bloody great heavy coat on cold winter nights.
Wouldn't mind a Russian issue 'Bekesha' as they look very, very nice but I can't really justify 200 + quid on a second hand coat!
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