Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I need a new coat. A standard barbour type green shooting coat. It doesn't need to be super insulated as it will mainly be used when it's raining, rather than for warmth. My last one was a Le Chameau which the zip broke on very quickly and it started leaking soon afterwards. I don't want to spend £500 on a coat, but don't mind spending £250 if it's actually better than a £150 coat. What do you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Fjallraven Keb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks, just looked on Cotswold outdoors and it doesn't look very waterproof. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/fjallraven-mens-keb-jacket-A1512597.html?channable=e15806.NzAwMThfMTMy&colour=132&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpMLOBRC9ARIsAPiGeZAje0IY7sxJXF1n_8obSewagQ90GuMMtMYne2xjgUVNdGFnvM_BslYaAt-dEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Barbour or Musto out of the John Norris sale when they come up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have had every jacket known to man and the Keb is the best i have used... There is however one coat that works all year but unfortunately your dog is wearing it 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks RD. I wonder why it only claims to be barely shower proof on the cotswold website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Musto keepers coat. Had mine for two years its had heavy use, shooting beating dog training. Still perfect and waterproof although I did treat it after a year or so just to be on safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks. I wonder whether the Keepers coat has changed as they now call it a Keepers Westmoor BR1 coat, which looking at their website looks like it's got significantly less waterproofness than the rest of their range. 6,000 vs 28,000mm of waterproofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 BR1 is the lower grade waterproof matieral from Musto I wear it in a Fenland day in day out throughout the year at work never got wet it's as waterproof as my Pro Hunter but not as breathable. The Keepers coat is very good and will do all you need imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Perfect, thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Pretty much anything from the Deerhunter range that takes your fancy. Excellent quality at significantly less than similar offerings from Barbour or Musto with no lessening of "waterproofness" or longevity. My longest serving Deerhunter jacket is now 10 years old and is still perfectly waterproof, if looking a bit worn around the edges. Enjoy which ever brand you elect to go for. Edited October 1, 2017 by mudpatten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks. I've had a couple of Deerhunter coats in the past and been underwhelmed by them. I expect I'll give the Musto a go. I'm not convinced that any of the breathable coats stay waterproof for long, everyone was soaked to the skin one day last season, and that was all brands from Schoffel to jack pike, but having decent quality zips and material that doesn't tear as well as a useful, but not gratuitous, number of pockets is the aim. I don't think it should be difficult to find something suitable, but once you start looking round there's plenty that seem to not hit the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 My musto was 100% waterproof and believe me I have had some propper good soakings. I only proofed it before 2016 game season as an assurity. Great coat and has a niffty little pocket for yet dog whistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog546 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Lavenir ,british made and take some beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Another vote for the Musto keepers, a heavyweight coat that can take the punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 There is a sale on ardmoor.co.uk, some nice looking gear on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've had two Musto, the first of which I have only just replaced after 5 years because I'm bored of it, it is perfect. I would second the suggestion of the Fenland, mine has never let me down I some of the crappiest weather and being light and packable makes it useful all year round. It's easy to add layers but sometimes inappropriate to remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Can't believe Schoffel hasn't been mentioned more (something like a Ptarmigan). Their service is excellent .... I had a second hand one for about 6 years and after faultless service it developed a leak. They replaced it with a new one without question. In terms of total cost of ownership .... the cheapest coat you'll ever buy, and nothing looks as good in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Barbour waxed jacket, fully water and thornproof. Rubber ex army poncho if it's very heavy rain over the top of something warm. Edited October 2, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Can't believe Schoffel hasn't been mentioned more (something like a Ptarmigan). Their service is excellent .... I had a second hand one for about 6 years and after faultless service it developed a leak. They replaced it with a new one without question. In terms of total cost of ownership .... the cheapest coat you'll ever buy, and nothing looks as good in the field. I too really rate their stuff. It would have to be second hand with a budget of £250 which can be a lottery. I have a Ptarmigan and a tweed and love them both, the tweed is my favourite and worn on many days in the winter not just shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thanks. I've had a couple of Deerhunter coats in the past and been underwhelmed by them. I expect I'll give the Musto a go. I'm not convinced that any of the breathable coats stay waterproof for long, everyone was soaked to the skin one day last season, and that was all brands from Schoffel to jack pike, but having decent quality zips and material that doesn't tear as well as a useful, but not gratuitous, number of pockets is the aim. I don't think it should be difficult to find something suitable, but once you start looking round there's plenty that seem to not hit the mark. I'm another with a pro hunter and though most are out of budget I did pick mine up on eBay brand new in budget. So far it's done 3 years and that beating, shooting and daily dog walking. Breathable never got wet inside so far and the fabric is actually tough enough to beat in. Having had one if anything happened to this I would actually buy another and can see they are worth the price. Gets put through the wash with a waterproofing agent once a year but that's it and looks pretty much good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I love my coats as much as my wife , my every day coat is light weight Musto and for more formal days is another Musto similar to the keeper , the light weight one is about five years old and the other one I bought out of a sale for about £100 two years ago and is as good as the day I bought it . Strange what you say about the Le Chameu was no good , I had one for a number of years with a hood on it , when it got past it sell by date for looks I used it for wildfowling , that ole coat have been out in every weather condition known to man , and believe or not it have never let me down and I still use it now , it is warm , totally waterproof and having a hood on it is a gods end when it is blowing hard and the hail is stinging your lugs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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