Wind and waterproof smock that will last

[ca11um]

Evening all!

I know this has probably been asked a few times but I'm after a decent smock for stalking/beating that will last. I've torn my one that's meant to be anti-tear, it's on its second season so not impressed... it's a hoggs of fife one. I don't need one that will keep me warm just the wet and wind out as I usually layer up.

Thanks all in advance for your suggestions

Cost isn't an issue if it's going to last*

 

[the scudd]

Swazi tahr

 

[ca11um]

Swazi tahr

Is it anti tear? How have you found it? Out in the field. Thank you

 

[sikasako]

Kuiu. Expensive, but good gear.
Some of their items are on sale at the moment.

 

[BenBhoy]

https://www.griggsagri.co.uk/betacraft-iso-940-parka.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwkY2qBhBDEiwAoQXK5SM3nC8MWUHO_XD6zVRSaZZ7CLCm7AP50MNi4rbJSZMLWk8Ml8HN0BoC8moQAvD_BwE#276=22178

Won't go wrong with betacraft

 

[Northern_George]

How much is the postage on kuiu gear to the uk?

 

[BenBhoy]

Won't go wrong with betacraft

I take that back, apparently even they can get it very wrong wtf??

 

[deerstalker.308]

Hilltrek ventile. Plus it’s British made with good backup and product support with the ability to customise to your needs. Support British!

 

[Steff]

A knight‘s armour. I‘m not aware of any current manufacturers tough.

 

[ca11um]

Hilltrek ventile. Plus it’s British made with good backup and product support with the ability to customise to your needs. Support British!

Thanks mate, they are quite close to me so I'll look at them first. Thank you

 

[the scudd]

Is it anti tear? How have you found it? Out in the field. Thank you

Definitely not anti-tear
I find them hard wear though I wouldn't be using it for Beating. They are not thorn proof

 

[ca11um]

Definitely not anti-tear
I find them hard wear though I wouldn't be using it for Beating. They are not thorn proof

Appreciate it fella

 

[dlz90]

Swedteam titan pro goretex very tough outer material waterproof and windproof I've caught mine on barbwire and many other sharps like thorn and branch it's yet to suffer any outer damage.

The only negative I've got is the sleeves are tight and I don't have big arms, I only use thinner underlayers in this respect but it keeps me very warm, with excellent protection round your head and neck the best I've used.

So if you don't have arms like Popeye and you can get one definitely a fantastic hunting smock with hand warmer pockets open all the way through so you can keep your hands together for extra warmth on very cold days, this also means items can be retrieved fro either side.

Also a great binoculars pocket at just the right height and one left side Brest pocket.

But as you wanted a very tough well made smock that's going to do the distance this is it.


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[ca11um]

Swedteam titan pro goretex very tough outer material waterproof and windproof I've caught mine on barbwire and many other sharps like thorn and branch it's yet to suffer any outer damage.

The only negative I've got is the sleeves are tight and I don't have big arms, I only use thinner underlayers in this respect but it keeps me very warm, with excellent protection round your head and neck the best I've used.

So if you don't have arms like Popeye and you can get one definitely a fantastic hunting smock with hand warmer pockets open all the way through so you can keep your hands together for extra warmth on very cold days, this also means items can be retrieved fro either side.

Also a great binoculars pocket at just the right height and one left side Brest pocket.

But as you wanted a very tough well made smock that's going to do the distance this is it.


D

Thank you, I'll look into it

 

[sikasako]

How much is the postage on kuiu gear to the uk?

I ordered a jacket, trousers, hat and gloves today from Kuiu.
Postage was £17.
Goods are normally delivered around 2 weeks after order placed.

 

[Malxwal]

Hilltrek. You can rip Ventile, but then Hilltrek can repair it. My one is probably six or seven years old now. Can't see me buying anything else in the near future.

 

[sako85708]

You could try Deerhunter Pro gamekeeper smock or jacket , i've got both in the tweed pattern and they seem pretty tough

 

[ca11um]

Hilltrek. You can rip Ventile, but then Hilltrek can repair it. My one is probably six or seven years old now. Can't see me buying anything else in the near future.

That's what I'm after fella, something that if I do catch crawling through the gorse or jumping a barbed wire fence I can get it fixed. How do you find the waterproofing? Does it last? Or do you often need to treat it? Thanks for the info

 

[sparrow123]

Evening all!

I know this has probably been asked a few times but I'm after a decent smock for stalking/beating that will last. I've torn my one that's meant to be anti-tear, it's on its second season so not impressed... it's a hoggs of fife one. I don't need one that will keep me warm just the wet and wind out as I usually layer up.

Thanks all in advance for your suggestions

Cost isn't an issue if it's going to last*

Am same after a new one had a game smock very good but had started leaking tride re proof it but still letting in.

 

[Malxwal]

That's what I'm after fella, something that if I do catch crawling through the gorse or jumping a barbed wire fence I can get it fixed. How do you find the waterproofing? Does it last? Or do you often need to treat it? Thanks for the info

Dependant on usage, but I do mine couple times over Winter.