mossberg-operator Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hi guys! Advice needed, pls! Any experience with this range? http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00622FVI6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1S0WVEVSNVPCX&coliid=I215ZEP1O49SCU&psc=1also looking at the trousers. Need some casual country dress for a pheasant shoot, Don't want to go "over" posh.... Will these do? Would use them for other field work as well. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I had a hunter jacket , it was about as breathable as a polythene bad , the hand pocket lining split after I had used it twice , I took it back and got my money back , though to be fair I have yet to find a "breathable" jacket yet that is , though I expect the more you spend the better they get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I would advise you not to bother, I had the jacket and when I wore it I was soaking in sweat in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Ok, then what should I go for? Casual country style, waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Deerhunter stuff is good quality for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Deerhunter stuff is good quality for a decent price. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 jack pyke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Is the jack pike gear not very good then? I have aquired some of the hunting/shooting boots, They do seem comfortable and warm,looking for a black hunting vest seen some on the bay of evil,fishing and hunting types Bearing in mind I've only been clay shooting at this time and a normal body warmer type pockets just ain't big enough For the shells Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 had the jacket,sweat like hell in them,not waterproof,absolutely useless,spar well wide,some of the other JP stuff is ok but the clothing is a no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 i will never ever EVER wear a hunter jacket again, for a breathable jacket its like wearing a bin bag. shame as quality seemed good with plenty of pockets in all the right places and pricing was good. if it where not for the overheating id have loved it got a deerhunter ram now thats lovely, had tons of abuse over the last two years and is still waterproof and warm without being to warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I have the field trousers and the jacket, like others have said they are not breathable at all, had the jacket over a jumper went out for a few hours and was absolutely soaked in sweat after 10 minutes. The trousers aren't bad as long as it's not chucking it down with rain Edited April 4, 2015 by MrDaveO84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I bought the hunter jacket around 4 years ago and still use it, don't really find a problem with sweat etc, mind you when I get hot I usually take the jacket off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I have a Hunter jacket, for the money it is OK, most of the time I'm sitting still waiting for the ambush and it is fine for that. If I need extra ventilation I just use the fasteners and keep the zip undone. If you were doing a yomp up and down hills you would probably sweat in anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I have the hunter outfit and I must admit to hating it for the first couple of years-but its kinda grown on me now, I think its a case of using a bit of common sense as to when you wear it, I wear mine every day now for dog walking and 90% of the time its OK -if it gets hot then at least the jacket is light enough to carry comfortably. Go Outdoors stock most of the range and offer to beat ANY price by 10%-just take along a copy of the webpage or advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 It's a shame. It's a well designed jacket, but as everyone said it's just not breathable. I have the camo version, and it's fine if you're not moving about much, but if you're actually walking a lot in it, don't bother. Deerhunter might well be the way to go. My bird watching coat is by them and, whilst it's a much heavier affair it's more breathable than the Jack Pyke attempt at a similar thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I must have been lucky! I have the so called hunter 3-1. I rarely have the inner section in as its fine without. I find it light and perfect for in the hide use or a walk about. The inner, is just as functional if you want something a bit shorter. I have a pair of the tundra boots and find them superb. Just this morning, I was thinking how good they are as I dropped some crow carcasses across a field of sown oats. Very light, warm and didn't pick up any soil/clay like willies would have. I know others have had their problems with Jack Pyke kit, but at entry level cost, I think its very good value for money. Works for me Edited April 4, 2015 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I must have been lucky! I have the so called hunter 3-1. I rarely have the inner section in as its fine without. I find it light and perfect for in the hide use or a walk about. The inner, is just as functional if you want something a bit shorter. I have a pair of the tundra boots and find them superb. Just this morning, I was thinking how good they are as I dropped some crow carcasses across a field of sown oats. Very light, warm and didn't pick up any soil/clay like willies would have. I know others have had their problems with Jack Pyke kit, but at entry level cost, I think its very good value for money. Works for me Nice one mate that made me chuckle BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well its all to serious otherwise BB and it gives people an interest in a boring clothing post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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