grahamch Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Am looking for a new jacket to replace a Riverswest Alan Jarrett jacket. Have had no prblems with the Jarrett but it is woefully short on pockets. I'd like a short jacket, same length as the Jarrett with plenty of pockets, a must is an internal zipped pocket for keys. Prefer breathable one too at a sensible price. All recomendations on jackets and suppliers welcome, the shops around me have very little to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'd look no further than Deerhunter. I've got 2. Brilliant coats for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 The Deerhunter Montana is a shorter length jacket, several zip up pockets too. I've used one for fowling for a few years now, seems to be holding up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Any jacket from Cabelas would be my choice, top quality coats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellySlater Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Harkila pro hunter - pricey but the absolute muts. I have put mid through all weathers and its stood up to everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 For proper down and dirty fowling something cheap and water proof, other than that it don't matter. If you can hose it off even better. I have an Eider and I shall not be buying another expensive fowling coat period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 i like Deerhunter, however there's a lot to be said for army surplus Gore-Tex . Its camouflaged, cheap, and you can wear warm layers underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendrover90 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've got a cabelas dry fowl wading jacket 100% waterproof and very warm with lots of pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xav Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Whatever you buy, don't go for the Eider. I've had mine replaced as zip was faulty and it happened again.This is a well known problem caused by bad design; not acceptable given the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ive had no probs with my eider but my favourite is from a firm down Exeter way called Country Covers... coat is the Falklands coat... pricey but with 4 year warranty... when i queried warranty saying 'yeah and if i tear it on barbed wire in 3 years what then' they replied we will repair or replace as we deem necessary, no problems. removable liner that can be worn separately so you effectively get 3 coats for one. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ive had no probs with my eider but my favourite is from a firm down Exeter way called Country Covers... coat is the Falklands coat... pricey but with 4 year warranty... when i queried warranty saying 'yeah and if i tear it on barbed wire in 3 years what then' they replied we will repair or replace as we deem necessary, no problems. removable liner that can be worn separately so you effectively get 3 coats for one. Nic I should forget their warranty, I had major issues even getting a simple refund on mis described goods. It involved an investigation into misrepresentation in the end by trading stds. Don't you believe they make everything at their farm in Devon my goods were sent from Wolverhampton and never even visited Devon on their holidays (for all I know they were made in bongo bongo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 well I've had a few items from them, including one item made to order and cant fault any of the service I have had over the last 4 - 5 years also the other kit they stock sell etc under the brand Arktis I ve used in the military and police for donkeys years... Before anyone comments, no i am not on commission or connected , just a satisfied customer who will go back to them with more business . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 well I've had a few items from them, including one item made to order and cant fault any of the service I have had over the last 4 - 5 years also the other kit they stock sell etc under the brand Arktis I ve used in the military and police for donkeys years... Before anyone comments, no i am not on commission or connected , just a satisfied customer who will go back to them with more business . Well I aint one Nic and last I heard it was a pending criminal investigation against them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 looked at cabelas lots of choice but postage seems a lot. Any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I know quite a few guys who use a German army flecktarn pretty robust coat. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biddy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 looked at cabelas lots of choice but postage seems a lot. Any experiences? I bought a Hertas jacket at the start of the season from Cabalas, £111.00 including postage and taxes, delivered within 8 days. Been in some serious rain in it at start of the season and it did'nt let a drop in, very warm too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 123 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) I bought a Hertas jacket at the start of the season from Cabalas, £111.00 including postage and taxes, delivered within 8 days. Been in some serious rain in it at start of the season and it did'nt let a drop in, very warm too. ive got the herters jacket great coat mine on its 2nd season and never let a drop in and never been cold in it mine was 112 quid bargain i think Edited November 27, 2013 by craig 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWhat Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Cabalas postage is a bit of a bind, but the service is fantastic. I bought a jacket and waders, they took care of the customs stuff and it didn't take long at all. Some of the deals they have on jackets are fantastic. Well recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 a used barbours for years but at mo am using a £50 jack orton "malmsbury" it has plenty pockets an excellent hood and also has a wind flap for legs Velcro into it which I use for the dog..it is breathable and lets nowt in!...used it 2 seasons I jst bung it in washer and it comes up like new again....a wouldn't pay for cabellas..stick with English made gear meself like!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Waiting for my Barbour Longshoreman smock to come back from Otters reproofing and repair service. 25 year old and just been in for it's first refurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 a used barbours for years but at mo am using a £50 jack orton "malmsbury" it has plenty pockets an excellent hood and also has a wind flap for legs Velcro into it which I use for the dog..it is breathable and lets nowt in!...used it 2 seasons I jst bung it in washer and it comes up like new again....a wouldn't pay for cabellas..stick with English made gear meself like!!! You put your dog in a Barbour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I bought a Hertas jacket at the start of the season from Cabalas, £111.00 including postage and taxes, delivered within 8 days. Been in some serious rain in it at start of the season and it did'nt let a drop in, very warm too. ive got the herters jacket great coat mine on its 2nd season and never let a drop in and never been cold in it mine was 112 quid bargain i think I have had a herters for 5 years, and its a top coat, but does yours have that mega annoying habit of letting water into the pockets but not out again lol. Mine leaked for the first time at the end of last season, re proofed it and its spot on again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Waiting for my Barbour Longshoreman smock to come back from Otters reproofing and repair service. 25 year old and just been in for it's first refurb. [/if only jackets from 25 years ago still fitted, I'd save a fortune!!!quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks for the advice chaps, looked at some jackets locally andn line and ended up with a Herters fro90 m Cabelas, cost around £90 including postage tax etc. in a sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have had a herters for 5 years, and its a top coat, but does yours have that mega annoying habit of letting water into the pockets but not out again lol. Mine leaked for the first time at the end of last season, re proofed it and its spot on again I have the same jacket and was surprised when I slipped going down the bank side to wade across and ended up sitting in water nearly to arm pits stood up to find my pockets were now bags of water with carts sloshing about. Had to tip water and carts out very good jacket light warm and waterproof. All the Cabelas gear I've got is very good Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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