fraggle42 Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Just before work broke up for Christmas I was informed I am to get a small promotion and a nice pay rise, which are both very nice. So I'm looking for a good quality jacket for every day use. Lightweight is essential, it's really for appearance as I drive to work and am outside for the few second walk from house to car, and car to work. Something along these lines http://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-zainab-herringbone-weave-coat/p735359 (this one is the wrong colour) http://www.johnlewis.com/reiss-emperor-peacoat/p641176?colour=Heather Or this (without the furry hood bit) http://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-lolgren-virgin-wool-coat-dark-khaki-green/p793205?navAction=jump Do any of our rep dealers do anything like that? Any other suggestions? It'll be going with smart casual shirts + jeans / trousers + hiking boots (got to wear hiking boots / other tall boots as I need to use a shoe insert to compensate for one leg being shorter than the other so can't wear any shoes or trainers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 First one! And don't go rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 I say third one and I agree: don't go red on this one. Congrats on the promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Decided to go with the first one and of course it's now sold out everywhere! Humbug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well aren't I the obstinate one, I would have suggested something truly useful like the North Face Denali jacket. Yes people say it's sized too big... when you're the size of a moose, like me, you like it big. I go through about one every year and they're the Bomb. Windproof in the chest, 300-weight fleece means they're warm enough for subzero aerobic activity, and they refuse to tear. They have pit zips and nice big napoleon pockets. I burn holes in mine else they'd last a lot longer. If you're not the size of a moose then look at the Arc'teryx Atom jacket. It's even nicer but it's sized for girlie men. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 That Ted Baker looks FAB Richard Congrats on the promotion (more watches to follow!) Best regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well I went for a wander around the city center shops today to have a look around. The darker version of that Ted Baker jacket is nice, but just not the right colour for me sadly. I'll keep an eye out for them on EBay, you never know, someone might have received the wrong sized one one for Christmas and as they're sold out now they can't exchange it so may just sell it. I did spot something that I really like, Barbour Challenger http://www.johnlewis.com/barbour-challenger-waterproof-jacket-olive/p39923 Nice dark Olive colour, very good fit to me, totally waterproof (which is interesting as it's a tweed jacket!) and only £210. It'll be a nice change from the usual fleeces I wear Nanuq I've got a North Face jacket, McMurdo Parka - I was going to be sent to Anchorage for a few weeks for work and needed a decent jacket as I wanted to get out and about with my camera, so got myself one. 550 fill goose down, quilted and the inner liners that soft you don't want to go back indoors as you'll have to take it off! Not sure what temp they rate it too but it's bloody warm BUT not really hot when you're wearing it and it's not that cold, seems to be a very clever jacket! Thanks AJ, it will be a nice pay rise to have (aren't they all!) but not a life changing one - that may happen next year! (hasn't stopped me ordering a Laco earlier today thou) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 That McMurdo is a fine piece, it ought to work for the coldest temps you'll run into, and should last the rest of your life. If you do get sent here let's arrange a mini-GTG, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Definitely, I'll be in touch if I'm sent out that way. The trip I was going to do we got some extra time to complete our software so managed to get all the final tweaks done here so they didn't need to send me out there in the end. I was quite fed up that I wasn't going to be honest, never been to Alaska before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 You'll have to tell me about your software and how it would apply here. Now I'm curious! Never been to Alaska? This was filmed within a 5 mile radius of my home. Watch closely, in one part you can watch the ocean come up, then freeze.http://vimeo.com/45105667 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 That video is gorgeous, has all the reasons I was excited about being flown out there! Plus bears and moose and the other wildlife of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 and don't go rep they say.... I love how everyone has an expert opinion. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 When it comes to emergency/lifesaving gear, I always go with the best that money can buy. There's no wiggle room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 They were all dress jackets Nanuq, no emergency/lifesaving gear there. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 and don't go rep they say.... I love how everyone has an expert opinion. Ken Ken, wasn't intended to harm your reputation! I just was traumatized by the Beijing Cloth rep markets! Bought some shoes there for fun, and had to leave them in the trash after 20min of wear cause they smelled like a dead horse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Indeed there are many bad clothing/softgood reps, but then there is, as we all know, many bad watch reps too. It is why you go to your trusted dealer in the first place Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Now if they only came in 3X ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I would go for one of the "dressier" Arcteryx coats... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Well for a minute had me going but 614 NOK is = to $100 USDs so not to crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 And bear in mind Arc'teryx are cut very close to the body. They are a very focused, single purpose piece of gear. As is, I suppose, a tweed overcoat. I find it best to buy good quality pieces for the three layers: Bottom (merino wool) Insulating (fleece or equivalent) Shell (breathable membrane) Then adjust the middle layer to accommodate different temperature and exertion levels. Bring a spare bottom layer in case you overdo it. There's the key to being safe in the cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 And bear in mind Arc'teryx are cut very close to the body. They are a very focused, single purpose piece of gear. As is, I suppose, a tweed overcoat. I find it best to buy good quality pieces for the three layers: Bottom (merino wool) Insulating (fleece or equivalent) Shell (breathable membrane) Then adjust the middle layer to accommodate different temperature and exertion levels. Bring a spare bottom layer in case you overdo it. There's the key to being safe in the cold. Amen to that! Layers is the way to go! EDIT : I am so lucky the Arcteryx fits me like a glove! Almost like they where tailor made for my body shape.. This Alpha is my "go to" jacket in harsh weather, with merino base and insulation middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ah very nice! My shell is a Moonstone Sauvage and after 12 years it's still bulletproof and fits like it was custom cut for me. Norsewear merino or Lothlorian possum for the mid layer and thin merino on the bottom. For extreme camping I wear an enormous down outer layer, thick Norsewear middle layer and Smartwool zip-neck bottom layer with beaver fur hat. It's actually TOO warm even at -40F but I can unzip to vent heat. There's the reason for real survival gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I know we're far off topic here, let me add one more comment. An dear old friend named Pia brought me one of these from NZ and it's literally the warmest, most luxurious, most amazing thing I've ever worn. It's literally amazing. Once your wife puts it on, you'll never get it back. They also make hats, gloves and scarves. http://www.piasweaters.com/product-p/l-m-tpb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Talking about hats! I bought a handmade Karakul (persian lamb) hat from some middle eastern country some years ago.. MY GAWD that thing is the hottest (warmth vise) hat I have ever owned.... Talk about insulation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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