Swazi Tahr XP

[foxshooter69]

I'm in the market for a new Smock and I'm currently swaying towards the Swazi Tahr XP. I'm a little reluctant to buy one as I'm not convinced that's it fully waterproof and breathable ( I always look for the Goretex material), also the material seems to be a little noisy. Any of you use one, pros and cons please.
Regards

 

[Taff]

Just for info, Swazi are not made in Nz anymore, and now under new ownership, they do sound noisy, we stock a lot of different coats, I can say I have never had a jacket that breaths enough when you are really active, so you don,t get wet from sweat, gortex is just a brand name, most company’s have there own version.
I have the original Tahr, out after pigs the other day, on very steep bush in slight drizzle, back was wet from sweat when I got back to the ute, it is gortex lined.

 

[Emistie_89]

@foxshooter69 I also like the idea of a smock but I’m only 5’5” every smock I’ve tried is huge on me. The Swazi smocks are great looking too

 

[tackb]

i have an original swazi tahr (the ray mears one with two breast pockets) it's the best i have found as already mentioned you will sweat if really exerting yourself but i've yet to discover a jacket that prevents this?

it's robust and quiet enough , all in all a well thought out and made smock

 

[foxshooter69]

@foxshooter69 I also like the idea of a smock but I’m only 5’5” every smock I’ve tried is huge on me. The Swazi smocks are great looking too

We must be twins

 

[Emistie_89]

We must be twins

Let me know what you end up deciding on, it’s always good to know what I’m getting next

 

[Koenig]

Whilst Goretex is indeed a brand name for generic Moisture Valour Permeable material, it’s one of the best. Many own brands are simply inferior. I gave 20 year old Goretex gloves and jackets that have never leaked and aren’t showing any sign of leaking in the near future. In my opinion Goretex is the standard for others to beat.

 

[JonC]

Have a look at Hunters Element - also made in NZ from recycled materials - good breathability and waterproof, and not massively expensive..... www.hunterselement.com

 

[Scuffy]

Whilst Goretex is indeed a brand name for generic Moisture Valour Permeable material, it’s one of the best. Many own brands are simply inferior. I gave 20 year old Goretex gloves and jackets that have never leaked and aren’t showing any sign of leaking in the near future. In my opinion Goretex is the standard for others to beat.

Completely agree.

 

[foxshooter69]

Whilst Goretex is indeed a brand name for generic Moisture Valour Permeable material, it’s one of the best. Many own brands are simply inferior. I gave 20 year old Goretex gloves and jackets that have never leaked and aren’t showing any sign of leaking in the near future. In my opinion Goretex is the standard for others to beat.

Absolutely!

 

[Corvid8x57]

I have a Swazi coat - same Aegis material as the Tahr & it has been as breathable & waterproof as my Harkila Gore Tex coat

 

[webley701]

I’ve had one of the ‘original’ (made in NZ) smocks for a few years & it’s been excellent.

I’d noticed with regret that the current ones are made elsewhere, I hadn’t realised the company ownership had changed though. A pity.

 

[Brad93]

I’ve had one of the ‘original’ (made in NZ) smocks for a few years & it’s been excellent.

I’d noticed with regret that the current ones are made elsewhere, I hadn’t realised the company ownership had changed though. A pity.

The original smocks were much better laid out for stalking too with the breast pockets

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Try the Stoney Creek Bushcoat
Soft touch, not noisy
Very waterproof
Not sweaty (non of the upper end of their waterproof range are)
And at £299 they are cheaper than most

We have 10% off and free postage on all Stoney Creek at the moment