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Winter Clothing (19 posts / 3,049 views)
Justjohn
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Post #1 30 Oct 2022 22:24
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Its been years since ive had to upgrade my clothing but the time has come. Im deverstated to see Snugpak have made their sizes smaller, i cant fit in it anymore.! My old sachquash is full of holes now.

Went to the shop, tried pretty much everything and the only thing i could get in was a Ridgemonkey coat in XXXl that has a chest size of 55/56" and the cut is great. The 9nly issue i have is its not mega warm and is not very breathable.

Does anyone know of any none fishing brands i could look at?
Goose Goose
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Post #2 30 Oct 2022 22:32
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In reply to Post #1
https://www.military1st.co.uk/ku-wlf-nl-23-helikon-wolfhound-light-insulated-jacket-flecktarn.html
sundance sundance
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Post #3 31 Oct 2022 09:04
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In reply to Post #1
John check out mountain warehouse

Free.delivery email arrived today so I clicked.on it. Down jackets, waterproof
100 quid. Up to 4xl. Black colour but that wouldn't bother.me for 75% down 25 feather

Probably others on there too.
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #4 31 Oct 2022 09:16
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In reply to Post #1
Most of my fishing clothing comes from Military 1st or Mountain Warehouse. From a fishing brand perspective I've found the Navitas gear pretty good quality and value
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #5 31 Oct 2022 10:12
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In reply to Post #1
As others have said look at military clothing. I usually wear standard combat trousers on the lower half, with if it gets cold, a pair of overtrousers by Hoggs of Fife. I don't know if the Strathmoor range is still available, I've had mine a few years now, jacket and overtrousers.

They do do a new updated range, think its called the Culloden, so their stuff is worth a look.

Even better is that they are British!

braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #6 31 Oct 2022 10:41
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In reply to Post #4
I have a few bits of mountain warehouse clothing and find it does not last at all.The coat I have got and bodywarmer both had issues with the zips,have you had any issues or have I been unlucky
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #7 31 Oct 2022 11:37
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In reply to Post #6
My coats come from either Military 1st or Navitas but I do have a body warmer that I've had for 3 years now and not had an issue. The zips on numerous pairs of combats have been a bit iffy and not lasted long from Mountain Warehouse so I tend to stick to Craghoppers or Karimor (which are surprisingly good) for trousers. Mountain Warehouse I find good for base layers, t-shirts and I find the footwear decent as well
Goose Goose
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Post #8 31 Oct 2022 15:20
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In reply to Post #5
Hoggs of Fife are Scottish ,was in there not long ago and they have some very good outdoor clothing from lots of makers including deer hunter but very little of what they sell is made in the UK.
audiguypaul audiguypaul
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Post #9 31 Oct 2022 15:59
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In reply to Post #1
Woolpower do some great base layers, not cheap but very warm.
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #10 31 Oct 2022 18:58
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In reply to Post #8
I'm pretty positive that a large amount of the Hoggs of Fife own brand stuff is


The MD gave an interview and made the point that they recognise the local area and jobs in the area and UK
I do know most of the footwear is made in Northampton.
inzenity inzenity
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Post #11 31 Oct 2022 19:13
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Hunting clothing from decathlon is pretty good, and cheap, and comfy.
framey framey
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Post #12 31 Oct 2022 19:48
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In reply to Post #11
And stupidly long guarantee lol
Some stuff has 5 years on it
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #13 31 Oct 2022 19:55
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In reply to Post #10
Own brand stuff did look good value for money but is only a small proportion of the stock I saw in there ,must admit I didn't look at any wax cotton stuff they sell ,had that in my early biking years and hated it. May have to go back for a good look but remember the standout fishing stuff for me was the deer hunter stuff
Justjohn
Posts: 124
Post #14 31 Oct 2022 20:12
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What a result ive had!

First thst site looks grest, prooper good kit too.

Second, its only 20 mins away!
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #15 31 Oct 2022 20:25
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In reply to Post #2
Military kit are a good website too and somethings are cheaper than military1st
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