Jacket for walked up / pigeon shooting

[FoxAndDeer]

Ive found plenty of threads looking for jacket recommendations - and lots of good advice for jackets which are bomb proof and monsoon proof.

I'm after a jacket for walking the farm in the spring. It's midlands so no risk of gorse

I have a ridgeline currently but it's not breathable at all - you end up sodden the minute it gets a bit warm.

Any advice on a breathable but not insulated jacket? I have my share or dpm's etc, after something that looks the part too

 

[Covert]

Schoffel Ptarmigan Ultralight.
After decades of searching this is my ultimate shooting coat.
Not cheap but would more than meet your requirements.

 

[Stumpy2]

Perhaps have a look at paramo jackets and smocks

 

[Apthorpe]

Surplus field jacket. I use a Czech one of 90s vintage. Good pockets for cartridges, not sweaty and was cheap.

 

[Tim.243]

Ive found plenty of threads looking for jacket recommendations - and lots of good advice for jackets which are bomb proof and monsoon proof.

I'm after a jacket for walking the farm in the spring. It's midlands so no risk of gorse

I have a ridgeline currently but it's not breathable at all - you end up sodden the minute it gets a bit warm.

Any advice on a breathable but not insulated jacket? I have my share or dpm's etc, after something that looks the part too

I use a Barbour wax waist coat and layers if walking means the arms are free.
Pigeon shooting is from one end of the scale to the other as it cold be a cold East wind to a long hot day on the stubble sat in the sun so there is not one coat to cover all the pigeon shooting.
I am going in a while so will put 2 coats in the wagon as it will be a field hide with the West wind on my back for a few hrs.
Coats will be a Barbour if the wind gets in me the other will be a nice Browning Russ @FISH BOY sent up

 

[FoxAndDeer]

I use a Barbour wax waist coat and layers if walking means the arms are free.
Pigeon shooting is from one end of the scale to the other as it cold be a cold East wind to a long hot day on the stubble sat in the sun so there is not one coat to cover all the pigeon shooting.
I am going in a while so will put 2 coats in the wagon as it will be a field hide with the West wind on my back for a few hrs.

I hadn't considered a waist coat actually Tim, that's a good suggestion. As you say, let's the arms move and you can breathe / vent lots.

I'll look out for a write up - hoping to head out for a few hours this weekend also.

 

[Tim.243]

I hadn't considered a waist coat actually Tim, that's a good suggestion. As you say, let's the arms move and you can breathe / vent lots.

I'll look out for a write up - hoping to head out for a few hours this weekend also.

If you are walking most have a game bag so when you get hot just take a layer off.

 

[FoxAndDeer]

If you are walking most have a game bag so when you get hot just take a layer off.

Funny you say that - for years I used a game bag. And recently I find every time I sit in the hide and don't see any pigeons, a fox or deer rumbles in front. So I often take a light rifle with me in a slip instead of a game bag

 

[Dunwaters]

I don’t think that one single jacket to fit all circumstances exists….that’s why I have around a dozen.

 

[jimmer.13]

For Sale: - Brand new MTP Smock size 180 96 large.

As per the title. Brand new never worn Uk MTP smock. Wind proof with hood chest and breast pockets. Large hip and zipped side pockets. Size 180/96 or 40inch Large. £50 posted. Thanks for looking.

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[tozzybum]

About 10 years ago got a Ridgeline Black widow jacket with zipper armpits.
Brilliant idea can vent happily on hot days or zip up in cool evenings.
But a decent Gilet with long sleeve shirt does just as well, mines a Verney Caron.

 

[Rake Aboot]

I have an original ridgeline smock
Murder to work in due to sweat but did a die job of putting up with some dreadful weather and a beating at the beating

Just replaced it today with a Stoney Creek Stillwater jacket and am super pleased with it.
If it breathes like folk say it does then it’s worth every penny £300

 

[BenBhoy]

it’s worth every penny £300

 

[Rake Aboot]

Mate that was £80 off

 

[Heym SR20]

I have a percussion waistcoat that I use extensively in spring to autumn and even in winter when weather is fine.

It has a large game pocket at the back - enough for a couple of duck, a waterbottle and dog lead, and good pockets for cartridges. It also keeps wind out and core warm.

 

[NoIDeer]

I have a harkila waistcoat, cartridge pockets and a game carrier. Perfect for warmer dry days.

 

[chriswjx]

Schoffel Ptarmigan Ultralight.
After decades of searching this is my ultimate shooting coat.
Not cheap but would more than meet your requirements.

Keep an eye out on eBay etc, some very good deals (relative to original ticket price ) on lightly used to be had.