WDB
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Jackets
Nov 9, 2023 12:39:38 GMT
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Post by WDB on Nov 9, 2023 12:39:38 GMT
Not the tailored sort, the casual ones. I have too many but there’s always room for one more.
I think we discussed packable jackets in a previous thread — last year perhaps — but I’m damned if I can find it. These are the warm but light kind, filled with feathers (‘down’ is not a great search term) or a lofty polyester alternative. And I’ve stopped dithering and bought one. It’s a Patagonia one, because I suit their sizing and like their ethos, and it arrived yesterday.
Mine is the confusingly named Micro Puff. Confusing because there’s also the Nano Puff, which is their less lightweight (but still light) synthetic option. Boy2 has a Nano. I dithered for ages between those and the various natural down options. I’m sure any of them would have been fine. In the end I let myself be tipped over by an end-of-line colour (a not-too-vivid red that’s still redder than ‘burgundy’) that saved me £75. And the Micro is cut a little longer and has better-placed pockets.
My main use case (I hope) will be on European trips when I want something warm for evening outings. But it also fits between me and my similarly packable Patagonia rain jacket without becoming too bulky or restrictive, so it can be part of the walking kit too. And MrsB1 likes it, which is a plus.
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Nov 9, 2023 13:00:19 GMT
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2023 13:00:19 GMT
My wife made me buy a similar puffy thing last winter. I do wear it when I’m forced to, but my selection of decades old Barbours (one brown, one green and one black) are still my go to choices, along, very occasionally with an equally ancient black cowhide Schott jacket. The Barbours are absolutely great in all ways, provided I remain downwind of anyone sensitive.
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Post by bpg on Nov 9, 2023 18:26:27 GMT
Still got my Marlboro Classic jacket I bought about 25 years ago that I still default to in Autumn/Winter/Spring and two Barbours for when the dog needs a walk when the weather is less than ideal. I picked up a StormTech something or other waterproof and breathable H2Xtreme 8000mm/5000MVP (whatever that is) jacket on Islay from one of the distilleries emblasoned with their name. I don't usually do logos but I liked the look of it.
I do like my Marlboro Classic though and it still fits which surprises me.
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Nov 12, 2023 13:59:27 GMT
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Post by EspadaIII on Nov 12, 2023 13:59:27 GMT
I needed a waterproof walking jacket with a bit of padding for warmth and lots of pockets, mainly for work purposes. Found one in the sale at Go Outdoors for £75... One of my best purchases. A mustard colour which I like and I can be seen at a distance without 'shouting'..
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Post by bromptonaut on Nov 14, 2023 16:37:25 GMT
I've got what my Father would call a Sports Jacket in a sort of tweed effect for semi smart wear with a collar and tie. It lived in the office in my latter years in the London just in case I would have looked to casual in shirt sleeves but barely comes out once a year now.
A variety of other stuff for walking and other outdoor stuff, most of it from the Rohan stable.
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Post by EspadaIII on Nov 15, 2023 11:22:52 GMT
I've got what my Father would call a Sports Jacket in a sort of tweed effect for semi smart wear with a collar and tie. It lived in the office in my latter years in the London just in case I would have looked to casual in shirt sleeves but barely comes out once a year now. A variety of other stuff for walking and other outdoor stuff, most of it from the Rohan stable. I have one of those Tweed jackets. Similarly unworn recently. I love Rohan; just need to save up to buy stuff there...
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Post by bromptonaut on Nov 15, 2023 11:40:58 GMT
I have one of those Tweed jackets. Similarly unworn recently. I love Rohan; just need to save up to buy stuff there... I wait until stuff is in the sale at which point it's just about reasonable.
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Post by Alanović on Nov 15, 2023 12:06:08 GMT
Sales are great if you're a VSP (Very Small Person). I find as a just-about-above-average sized person, things in my size are rarely available in sales.
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Post by EspadaIII on Nov 15, 2023 13:42:24 GMT
At M&S you have to be 4XL to find anything sensible in the sale.
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