oxfordfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Goretex for the mud. I even have a selection. NATO - DPM. (A bit to dark) Some of the new British Army issue (very good and a much better lighter colour) Trouble is the waist is a bit tight on the trousers (one for you Barrold) Also have some German Army issue "Flecktarn" (I've spelt that wrong - who cares?) really good camo but leaks. So this year I've splash out on a new Cabela's 4 in 1 max 4 coat, it had better be good considering what is cost - bloody hell I could have bought Barrold a breakfast and had some change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't know what you mean Oxf, i'm only 11 and a half stone haha I reckon thats the same jacket i got too mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denboy Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I had the same problem so I went back to the British army goretex you can't beat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I still regularly use a L. L. Bean 'Old School'?? camo smock that I imported from the states, that must be getting on for 20 years old now. They were the first of the yank fowling coats advertised, and had a review in the Shooting Times. Still going strong. Washed in NixWax Trech wash and given a spray of Fabsil Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty7247 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi mate, i got mine direct from the states off the website. You pay a far whack for shipping and taxes mind. Think Christopher Columbus brought Ayano3 his jacket back from the states. I reckon they used to go to school together. He'll be retiring soon so i'm sure it won't be long till his jackets on ebay Cheers for the Reply, i wanted a decent wildfowling jacket thats Gore-Tex, and for some reason they dont stock anything decent here? The Tax was a bit of a worry, but i suppose its worth it for a decent jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Its a shame really, my old man owns a gun shop and i try to get all i can from him or local shops but for hunting specific waders or wader jackets we appear to have nothing really unless you wanna spend a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty7247 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 This was my thinking, I love buying from my local gun store, but just can't afford to spend £££ for a decent jacket? Figured would be cheaper to buy from US, and take the hit on taxs? Or ask if a store can order it for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I bought a jacket from cabelas, paid £120 for it including all taxes and shipping. Two weeks later a shop which i wont name had the same jacket for sale for £170. I'd be ordering direct if it was me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Was yours in the bargain cave big mat? I keep my eye on that like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 think it was, it had something like 70 dollars off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 123 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Cabelas bargain cave is great just have to keep looking as they always putting bits on there me and a friend hoping to get to texas next spring as the last time he went got a shedload of bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think I will be the poor relative on the marsh with all this new fancy gear, is it Christmas?. Just get a good cotton tee shirt and a waxcoat and you will be rate. I will be the one with my 50 quid Bison waders, a 30 quid second hand coat bought off yoggy and the dog will have a lead and collar on from the pound shop. Nope wont be buying any new gear as I will be saving up for a breakfast. Regards Hcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Catcat, i only bought a fancy jacket because i was fed up of getting soaked in my very unwaterproof jacket , all i need now is some waterproof trousers and i'll be alrite! The rest of them just wanted a new toy to play with Edited August 17, 2013 by Big Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Maybe thats why you pair of girls haven't got out in the bag yet, get some decent clobber and the birds will flock to you haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Maybe thats why you pair of girls haven't got out in the bag yet, get some decent clobber and the birds will flock to you haha You fashion diva, oxford said to watch you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Haha, its all about looking good when you're on the forshore mate. Gotta keep all the ladies happy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Have come to the conclusion there is no such thing as a waterproof jacket. If you get waterproof you get sweat, Rivers wet leak at the seams and need constant polar proofing, gain half a tonne when soaked and get hotter than Hells armpit on the inside during the walk out. Next time round I am getting Mil surp gortex cheap and packing a spare or two. £200 jackets just don't belong on a marsh anyway, they can all stick their marketing BS. We can put men on the moon, build supersonic aircraft, swap peoples hearts but cannot make a flipping coat that works yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have a rivers west eider its an excellent jacket. When it's worn out though I think I'll go for the harkila pro hunter supposed to be the best available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 If you havent found one yet go to amazon uk type in wax proof coats there are ones on there for £30 including p&p bought one for this season coming up they are well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter 1 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I use a kammo dpm jacket very good coat but like been said gets heavy when wet .just bought a ridgline for this season will see how it fairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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