Harkila.

[Stephenbuck2489]

currently looking to buy a jacket (online)
Harkila Finnmark HWS to be precise.

getting out to try on somwhere is proving a nightmare.
looking to find out if Harkila usually wear bigger or smaller. or a reasonably good fit.
ive unfortunately crossed the threshold of being able to pull off a medium. but.... some large items are too baggy.
any help or info greatly appreciated.

cheers

 

[Pedro]

My experience with their jackets is that they are a bit generous. A medium, for example will be fine for a medium person with layering such as a fleece or whatever underneath. Their trousers I found to be more accurate to the listed size.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

My experience with their jackets is that they are a bit generous. A medium, for example will be fine for a medium person with layering such as a fleece or whatever underneath. Their trousers I found to be more accurate to the listed size.

ideally id like to try on first. but not to many retailers close to hand. i fear the large being too big.

 

[Pedro]

ideally id like to try on first. but not to many retailers close to hand. i fear the large being too big.

Not ideal. But many online retailers these days almost expect folk to order two items and return one, or alternatively order one, then send it back for another. I guess they have to suck that up, with so many physical shops disappearing these days.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Will this be your first Harkila purchase?

If so, I’d just relay my experience with Harkila in that every item, from Roe sacks to wellies have been substandard and with the Roe sack the stitching came loose after 1 use, and two separate pairs of very expensive wellies leaked after minimal use.

Jacket wise I’ve had no issues with Kuiu, Swazi or Stoney Creek.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

Will this be your first Harkila purchase?

If so, I’d just relay my experience with Harkila in that every item, from Roe sacks to wellies have been substandard and with the Roe sack the stitching came loose after 1 use, and two separate pairs of very expensive wellies leaked after minimal use.

Jacket wise I’ve had no issues with Kuiu, Swazi or Stoney Creek.

other than a pair of boots ive had before this will be my first harkila clothing purchase yes.

 

[FISH BOY]

Have a look at the Swedteam Titan.

Same cut but half price at Bushwear.

Gave up on Harkila years ago.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

Have a look at the Swedteam Titan.

Same cut but half price at Bushwear.

Gave up on Harkila years ago.

how do they size? fair fit? or wear up or down?

 

[FISH BOY]

how do they size? fair fit? or wear up or down?

It’s a sports close fit, so I go a size up to allow layering.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

It’s a sports close fit, so I go a size up to allow layering.

cheers mate, il have a look

 

[Tim1989]

I've got a few harkila jackets and they have all been spot on , harkila t shirts are brilliant quality well out last any others ,

harkila footwear don't even bother

 

[wytonpjs]

I'm a Harkila tart and have no problems also long as I buy in a sale or at 50% off like at the Stalking show. As previously written up on here, when my Pro trousers started leaking well into their fourth year, they were replaced FOC without hassle. I have Pro jackets including the wild boar ones - excellent. I also have Kuiu and a Sitka waterproof jacket, all selected for stalking in specific conditions and locations. IMHO, there's no one jacket to fit all stalking requirements hence why the wife says I have too many jackets My Orton zipped wellies leaked in their second year and were similarly replaced without hassle. They are rubber and I invariably stalk in them unless its bone dry as now, hence I expect them to wear and eventually fail.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

I've got a few harkila jackets and they have all been spot on , harkila t shirts are brilliant quality well out last any others ,

harkila footwear don't even bother

i originally had boots on my order. but currently looking at the brandecosse boots.

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

I'm a Harkila tart and have no problems also long as I buy in a sale or at 50% off like at the Stalking show. As previously written up on here, when my Pro trousers started leaking well into their fourth year, they were replaced FOC without hassle. I have Pro jackets including the wild boar ones - excellent. I also have Kuiu and a Sitka waterproof jacket, all selected for stalking in specific conditions and locations. IMHO, there's no one jacket to fit all stalking requirements hence why the wife says I have too many jackets My Orton zipped wellies leaked in their second year and were similarly replaced without hassle. They are rubber and I invariably stalk in them unless its bone dry as now, hence I expect them to wear and eventually fail.

im torn between the Finnmark and Nordic hunter. both seem to cover allot of overall uses.

 

[Tim1989]

i originally had boots on my order. but currently looking at the brandecosse boots.

I've got brandecosse, there very good in a different league compared to harkila footwear

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

I've got brandecosse, there very good in a different league compared to harkila footwear

thanks for that mate good to know!! what style you go for??

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

thanks for that mate good to know!! what style you go for??

im torn between the tasso and the Cervo Rosso

 

[eggy74]

And people wonder why shops are dissappearing ffs

 

[spanj]

ideally id like to try on first. but not to many retailers close to hand. i fear the large being too big.

Now im just saying but theres not too many retailers nearby because …….

 

[Stephenbuck2489]

And people wonder why shops are dissappearing ffs

problem i have is stockists of said gear are 50/60 miles away. so pretty much a day trip out. (which personally id love) but with 3 young kids at home.. her indoors wouldn't be so keen.