Hunting Jacket Advice

walsh.peter

Hi Folks
Looking to get a camo jacket for hunting. My dad has a "Jack Pyke Hunters Jacket English Oak Camo" which seems pretty nice. Retails at about 90euro. Anyone here use this jacket before or have any recommendations. Looking at something waterproof.
Am based in Cork so if anyone knows local shops who stock these i would perfer to source local.

Thanks
Peter

Vegeta

Hey Peter what type of hunting are you planning on doing with it? The reason I ask is because it's tough to get a jacket that will do everything.

For example, my duck shooting jacket is a huge parka, designed to keep me warm while sitting out in the cold. It is not suitable for walking after pheasants or deer as I'd sweat to death in it.

So depending on your type of hunting people might suggest different types of jackets.

walsh.peter

Vegeta wrote: »

Hey Peter what type of hunting are you planning on doing with it? The reason I ask is because it's tough to get a jacket that will do everything.

For example, my duck shooting jacket is a huge parka, designed to keep me warm while sitting out in the cold. It is not suitable for walking after pheasants or deer as I'd sweat to death in it.

So depending on your type of hunting people might suggest different types of jackets.

Thanks Vegeta, Thats a good point. Type of planned hunting is pheasants, rabbits, pigeon. All shotgun based as no rifle (maybe next year:D ).

There is an option with the Jake Pyke for a removable fleece..

rambo87

I allways go with the Army surplus gear for camoflauge... the dutch army jackets have a removable gortex and removable fleece... Use it for deer hunting... 50euro from Charlie Keenan in Aintrim.
For ditches and really rough stuff its hard to beat a well oiled wax jacket duing the winter when it gets rough. If you go through a lot of bryers and thorns the wax jacket is the job - sportsden.ie 40euro
Get two jackets for the same price as one jack pyke yoke that will fall apart in 2 years.
You cant go wrong!

cavan shooter

I have a number of jackets for shooting and use a conbination.

I have a real tree pattern I got from LR Active 5 years ago the make "Percussion" hell of a jacket with plenty of pockets shell holders and a poachers pocket- €70 (it would need to be bad weather or decoying for that one)

I have a Sherwood parka that is unbelievably warm and waterproof, got it from Charlie keenan at Birr 2 years ago cost €50 in fact in the snow I wore it to work its tidy and clean

However I tend to wear a waterproof fleece with a game keepers vest for 90% of my shooting coupled with that a waterproof breathable cap so I am not sweating. Last year the 1st Novemeber was very wet I spent the day out in it and only nipped home to change wet trousers.

demonloop

90 euro :eek:

About 70 euro on that well known auction site

Vegeta

I am with the lads on this one. If it were me I would buy some cheaper layers.

Maybe a waterproof fleece lined top and a cheap shooting vest with big pockets. This would cater for all your walked shooting, pheasants, rabbits etc.

If you're doing some hide shooting on pigeons or duck and camo would be beneficial then some army surplus camo jacket. Put it over the waterproof fleece, it would add a bit of warmth and ticks the camo box.

I think if you shop around then you'd get more functional clothing for that 90 euro.

Don't get me wrong I spent big money on my Drake Waterfowl parka (over 200 euro anyway) and it is fantastic; but I need a different rig out anytime I go after pheasant or deer.

I was given a present of a North Face wind stopper fleece which is grand but not waterproof.

deeksofdoom

I normally wear a few layers like a t-shirt, shirt, fleece and shooting vest, no point in having a big jacket, too hot and sweaty and when you take it off you get cold, thin layers of clothing are the way to go. Get your self one of them breathable base layers they are a mighty job.

I have a Barbour wax jacket that I have a few years now but only wear it on a really cold day with an easterly wind coz its just too hot and sweaty.

johngalway

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Get your self one of them breathable base layers they are a mighty job.

Breathable clothing is very good if it's done right, meaning all layers need to be breathable. The idea is moisture travels from the skin outwards. One problem is - enough - moisture can also travel inwards. Though the idea behind them is they then also dry out faster.

An example of done wrong would be a breathable jacket, then cotton layers underneath. Cotton holds on to moisture, which inevitable leaves a person cold, and the jacket would also let some moisture in.

Result, angry shopper returning jacket to shop saying it's a pile of junk

Hunter21

Cork angling and Fishing centre near the Kinsale road roundabout stock Jack Pyke gear.

I am also looking into buying a Jack Pyke camo jacket, trying to find out reviews on them first.

highduck

I've had a good few of the top makes over the years.Misses buys me one every second xmas/birthday(she knows that its a safe bet)

I'm a hard man on gear so heres my tupence worth on some jackets that I,ve owned.

Barbour used to be good but I think that they crap for the last ten years.Ripped 2 barbours woodcock shooting and found that they let the water through in real ****ty weather.(wouldnt buy another)

Browning Camo XPO-(bought at uk gamefair 5 years ago) Real good camo jacket-Has not let in a drop of water,can be washed and tumble dried.Takes plenty of stick.Very Good buy-like their guns.

Dear hunter Camo-Good jacket-dosent leak,warm,Has a flap on the arse to let you sit on wet ground-Good jacket-worth considering.

Seeland-Crap crap crap.Pissed in water within a month and stitching open on both arms.Would,nt touch another and their a dear bastard too.

If you can scrape the money together(or win the lotto) I would go with a River West Camo Jacket.(brilliant)There are a few types/styles.I have the Kentdale Parka and bib trousers-Unbreakably tough,never ever leak,the best wild-fowling gear that I've ever owned-I use it all the time duck shooting(in and out of the boat,with chest waders.(they say that they give a ten year waterproof guarantee and I think that mine will stand up to it)Don't know who if any sell them in Ireland.Bought mine on a trip to Scotland in November last year.Mate of mine in Scotland shoots a lot of geese and He let me wear his while shooting for the week.(It pissed down rain and sleet for the whole week and the coat never let in as much as a drop).I cancelled the last day shooting to go and buy mine.

Best of luck-I know the jackets above might be a bit on the dear side but if you could get one that would last 5+ years of hard going I think it might be worth spending the money.

gentleman jim

well peter,
i have the whole Jake Pyke suit! brillant it is! keeps you nice and warm in the bitter cold mornings and is quite as a mouse! well worth the money!
GJ

walsh.peter

update

Thanks guys went to a local store in Midleton to check out Barbour jacket. Cost 299 in the store. Cost 199 in sportsden.ie.
Still out of my price range but just goes to shop price difference.


@ rambo87 Thanks for suggesting sportsden

@ Hunter21 You might let me know how you get on and vise versa. Will be calling into Cork Angling during the week for a new fishing rod so will ask the guy there.


@ Highduck Thanks for the advice, i will go an look up the ones you have listed.

Regards

deeksofdoom

walsh.peter wrote: »

Thanks guys went to a local store in Midleton to check out Barbour jacket. Cost 299 in the store. Cost 199 in sportsden.ie.
Still out of my price range but just goes to shop price difference.

I went to the store in Midleton one Saturday when I was buying my barbour jacket, it was €295, tried it on and later that night I bought it for €154 from a company in England and it was delivered on the following Tuesday.

walsh.peter

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I went to the store in Midleton one Saturday when I was buying my barbour jacket, it was €295, tried it on and later that night I bought it for €154 from a company in England and it was delivered on the following Tuesday.

Hi deeksofdoom. Any chance you could PM me the website details please.

deeksofdoom

I will see if I can find it for you, it was 4 years ago I may have a mail saved somewhere.