Stalking smock advice

[Kershaw]

I have had Nomad Quadrider in Argyll tweed for +10 years and it’s been brilliant - great for the high ground and blends in a treat.

 

[monarman]

Swedteam titan....
Never found a nomad very breathable tbh...
Fortis field smock non fur lined is pretty good....
Chevalier Galagos hybrid is a good compromise..
Have a look at the stoney creek smock/Bush shirt... haven't tried one but if the stalker smock I have is anything to go by (not waterproof but keeps a bit of rain off) it should be good....

 

[Madu]

Sounds like you need a Laksen

A laksen?

 

[ivorgun2]

Do you find the nomad sweaty when on the move?

No if you wear sweat resistant t- shirt !!

 

[NickJ]

I have had Nomad Quadrider in Argyll tweed for +10 years and it’s been brilliant - great for the high ground and blends in a treat.

And Kershaw stalks the highest, wettest place in England!

 

[Pkiernan]

Forgive the question, but what advantages does a smock offer over a jacket?

 

[stevenedwards]

Forgive the question, but what advantages does a smock offer over a jacket?

I find if i'm laying on wet ground with a jacket there is more chance of water finding its way through in the zip area, and I do a bit of laying down. But I have not owned a high end jacket which may be better. I much prefer the temperature control a jacket offers and opening it up helps with sweat drying on a hard walk.

 

[Ryan Malcolm]

A laksen?

Laksen ctx smock. Best quality clothing I have used. Don’t use harkila anymore.

 

[Pkiernan]

I find if i'm laying on wet ground with a jacket there is more chance of water finding its way through in the zip area, and I do a bit of laying down. But I have not owned a high end jacket which may be better. I much prefer the temperature control a jacket offers and opening it up helps with sweat drying on a hard walk.

Thanks

 

[Marc Z]

Laksen.

 

[AndersGilton]

Got a Nomad Hooded smock and Kuiu Yukon, both are great but when it's really bad conditions I'll take the Yukon, bombproof piece of gear. Nomads fantastic when it's getting colder.

 

[neillfrbs]

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[Mungo]

Forgive the question, but what advantages does a smock offer over a jacket?

You look cooler.

 

[opticron1]

Trying a Harkila Stornoway Smock this year, anything to try and stop the usual boil-in-the-bag look at the end of a day on the hill. Long zip at the side to help keep some air movement, but will know better after the next couple of months....

 

[Westley78]

Forgive the question, but what advantages does a smock offer over a jacket?

You can tuck your binos in the front pouch and stop them swinging around

 

[Koenig]

Always gone with an old Para smock unless the weather is really bad. Loads of pockets/tough as old boots/breathable and surprisingly water resistant if sprayed up with Fabsil or similar.

 

[Koenig]

I should add I have a Ridgeline smock for bad weather-not bad, it certainly doesn’t leak but it has all the breathability of a bin bag.

 

[Bowland blades]

I woulnt buy anything Nomad full stop ! I have a greenland smock thats seen a good bit of action though . You need a good base layer of Wool under it in winter but thats easy sorted its not a warm weather smock but good on days without too much sun as it has very large zip open underarm slits that reach down your ribs. very good for wet n muddy crawls . Drys well and fast for the next day. Only time i got wet in it was laid in a big puddle on a stone track waiting for a big stag to show more than its antler tops foe an hour or more . Anyhow o later found out the wet belly didnt come from the smock leaking but the water bottle i stored in it leaking . It being inside the jackets waterproof shell. Had it about a year now and thats a good bit of stalking , dog work etc

 

[stevenedwards]

You look cooler.

I look hotter due to lack of ventilation

 

[McKenzie]

Nomad smock but don’t layer up under it if you’re moving about. They have protected me from some of the foulest weather imaginable & still good to go for the next day. The hood is annoyingly big & the sleeves aren’t quite long enough for me ( I have very long arms) but it’s so comfortable and protective I even wear it for skiing if the weather’s shitty.