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Smock (21 posts / 2,838 views)
Hitman Hitman
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Post #1 31 Oct 2021 10:53
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Do people still wear these ?

Just returned from France where the lake owner was wearing a ccmoores one and it looked quite handy for keeping things in the large front pocket.

If people still wear them
Which ones would you recommend

Thanks.
andy2461 andy2461
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Post #2 31 Oct 2021 11:07
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In reply to Post #1
Yep got an army issue thermal one awesome bit of kit
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #3 31 Oct 2021 11:20
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Yep. Bought a Jack Pyke one 3 or 4 years ago and love it. Use it in all bar the coldest of weather
framey framey
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Post #4 31 Oct 2021 11:27
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I loved my esp one but it outgrew me lol
Bought another couple to replace
Ones for really cold weather and the other one is waterproof
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #5 31 Oct 2021 11:59
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I have a mate that goes shooting and he swears by Deer Hunter gear and he wears this one must say its a quality bit of kit you do get what you pay for in this instance
LINKY POO
Hitman Hitman
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Post #6 31 Oct 2021 12:47
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Cheers guys just purchased the jack pyke Galbraith one for £55 delivered 👍
TCarper TCarper
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Post #7 4 Nov 2021 06:34
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In reply to Post #1
I do all of the time!

Montane extreme for winter (new one delivered yesterday). Buffalo army issue smock for the rest of the year.

If you have a summertime type snugpack etc but don't want to spend a load more money on an expensive winter coat or smock... The Jack Pyke gillets are great. They do the shooting types in thick thermal material, but they also started doing one in a padded version like the jackets we all wear. One of these over the top of a snugpak sleeka etc works well for adding warmth, without spending a fortune. I picked this one up off fleabay in the last photo brand new for around £30 odd quid.





Moggy81 Moggy81
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Post #8 6 Nov 2021 15:54
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I have the Buffalo Special 6 Shirt it's quality!! Made in Sheffield been around years and last years too. Very warm.
Singlebleep Singlebleep
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Site deviant... Post #9 6 Nov 2021 17:24
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Used them for the last 20 odd years. Bought a Buffalo in 98 and still have it. Got given a new Snugpak one in 2010 ( used to write reviews on a website and still have this one too).

Buffalo - warm and extremely quick drying.
Snugpak - warmer ( thicker fleece) not so quick drying.

Both brilliant. As said on other posts, ex mod ones are good. Buy a cheap Army Goretex jacket that fits over them and you have a layered thermal waterproof system at a good price.
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #10 6 Nov 2021 21:03
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In reply to Post #7
. . liking that smock - what's the fit like?
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #11 6 Nov 2021 21:31
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In reply to Post #1
A Dickies camouflage smock, try this
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #12 7 Nov 2021 11:39
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I have one of these and find it excellent. Very soft and warm, I even sleep in it in winter

https://ridgelineclothing.co.uk/products/grizzly-iii-smock

TCarper TCarper
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Post #13 7 Nov 2021 11:44
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The fit is pretty standard mate. I'm a 42” chest and get a large. If you go onto the Montane website... They have a size guide for all measurements. Not just chest.

I had a Buffalo special 6. There is no difference really. Apart from the Montane comes with the removable storm hood. With the Buffalo it's a £50 add on... Which makes it a no brainer. The Montane is UK made too, in Northumberland.

They are exceptional.

I'll go find the link to where I got mine from. It was £136 reduced from £160 with free next day delivery. Cheapest I could find.
TCarper TCarper
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Post #14 7 Nov 2021 11:51
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https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/walk-hike-c1/clothing-c2/down-insulated-jackets-vests-c114/montane-extreme-smock-p29665#attribute%5B2%5D=203
Mervin-Hughes
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Post #15 8 Nov 2021 16:28
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arktis smock (mammoth shirt) is a good one - bought one a couple of years ago. Never been cold since whilst wearing one.
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