All I need now is the jacket...

johngalway

Got the decoys.
Got the chest waders.
Got the Layout blind.
Even got the shotgun.

Now I need a decent jacket to weatherproof myself. I would like one with a generous hood, as most have small useless poxy attempts at such that make me rue parting with my money. It most definitely has to be waterproof, not water repellent. Be nice if it was warm too as I'll be at this lark in inhospitable, exposed, cold and windy spots. Oh yes, I'd like it in Mossy Oak pattern too because I think that blends in well with the foreshore here.

What have we to recommend?

EPointer=Birdss

johngalway wrote: »

Got the decoys.
Got the chest waders.
Got the Layout blind.
Even got the shotgun.

Now I need a decent jacket to weatherproof myself. I would like one with a generous hood, as most have small useless poxy attempts at such that make me rue parting with my money. It most definitely has to be waterproof, not water repellent. Be nice if it was warm too as I'll be at this lark in inhospitable, exposed, cold and windy spots. Oh yes, I'd like it in Mossy Oak pattern too because I think that blends in well with the foreshore here.

What have we to recommend?

I got excellent 2 piece cama suit, pants & coat in army surplus store.
All water proof, big hood, removable inner lining so plenty warm. Not a brand name, but not cheap either. Nearly 200 quid. Take a walk into the army surplus stores & see...

johngalway

Cheers EP,

I'll be in town hopefully Sunday so I'll take a look in Army & Navy. Saw the perfect job on a UK store site, but £222 for a bloody jacket :eek:

jwshooter

no all you need now is, ducks !

johngalway

jwshooter wrote: »

no all you need now is, ducks !

Got ducks

paddy2008

But can you hit the John?:D

4gun

John
two years ago I bought the 3 in 1 waterfowl system parka from LL Bean, the fleece is second to none better than any one that I have ever seen in ireland. while you are sitting for ducks to come in on a frosty winters night with a strong breeze blowing off the Atlantic , one thing you will not worry about is the cold. In summer separate the two, wear the outer shell on its own and no matter what rain you get , whether it be a light drizzle or a thundery downpour you'll be as dry a a bone under neath
It was the best money I ever spent at $199. If your disapointed after and feel that I not telling the truth ...then I'll buy it off you ...promise

johngalway

paddy2008 wrote: »

But can you hit the John?:D

Good question, I'll get back to ya



4gun, cheers I'll take a look at that

johngalway

4gun, did you get the tall or regular size? I'm wondering, as even though I'm 6'3" American sizes can be, well, vast.

4gun

johngalway wrote: »

4gun, did you get the tall or regular size? I'm wondering, as even though I'm 6'3" American sizes can be, well, vast.

tall is 6'1" to 6'3"
i got mine in small,it fits perfectly for me I'm 5'6"
large chest is 42-44 tall sleeve in large is 35-36 waist is 36-38
how does that suit

4gun

in XL
neck is 17-171/2
chest is 46-48
waist is 40 -42
tall sleeve 35-36
tall measueres 2"longer overall I think that lenght of jacket

johngalway

:eek:

It arrived this morning.

It's most definitely American

It fit's.

I could live in it happily

4wd's are very likely to bounce off me as I cross a busy road

It's bulky yes, but I'll never, ever, for as long as I live, be cold in it!

4gun

johngalway wrote: »

:eek:

It arrived this morning.

It's most definitely American

It fit's.

I could live in it happily

4wd's are very likely to bounce off me as I cross a busy road

It's bulky yes, but I'll never, ever, for as long as I live, be cold in it!

did you get it from ll bean
the bulkyness will go down a bit after a little wear

johngalway

I did yeah, the same one Could sleep in the freezer with it on

4gun

johngalway wrote: »

I did yeah, the same one Could sleep in the freezer with it on

I'm glad couldnt really afford to buy it from you any way:D and if your really 6'3" well 'twould take me a week to find my way 'round it:D:D
again well wear

Glensman

4gun wrote: »

I'm glad couldnt really afford to buy it from you any way:D and if your really 6'3" well 'twould take me a week to find my way 'round it:D:D
again well wear

I would put him at 6' 4" easy...

Lookin forward to seein this coat John!

Vegeta

Only spotted this thread now

Good Jackets make the job so much easier

I splashed out on a 4-1 Drake Waterfowl Parka during the summer and on the 1st of September I could have happily laid back and taken a snooze it was so warm and comfy.

Well wear John