Clothing for The Great Outdoors

[vamks]

I didn't mean to make it sound like it was easy, but I think there are wealthy enough enthusiasts even on this forum who can do it if they wanted to. And if there are such people on this forum, Im sure there are tons more in the U.S.

And it doesn't necessarily have to be a line either, I think all of us have a similar sentiment when we think about how backward it is that all the American line's are going overseas. If a store can put serious concentrated effort into convincing some of these heritage brands to market in the U.S., I think it wouldn't hurt.

[moykky]

I've been using this as my technical jacket (not that I really needed one...)

I also have an old Norrona anorak...

Arc'teryx are really nice stuff but they're too expensive here.

[superBobo]

^^^How do you like the Haglöfs one? I think I´ll pick up a haglöfs soft shell in their "proof" material. Super light weight.

[Dead_Wizard]

Haglofs is great but I hate the logo; looks exactly like Under Armors

Anyone have suggestions for a packable jacket/anorak? Looking for something I can jam in my bag when I'm indoors.

[breakfasteatre]

Threw up some items on the market that would be in line with this thread.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=1718102#post1718102

All items manly woodsman tested by myself

[moykky]

^^^How do you like the Haglöfs one? I think I´ll pick up a haglöfs soft shell in their "proof" material. Super light weight.

I like it a lot. I've used their gear for a long time since they are really good quality, they fit my (quite skinny and tall) body type well and they're nice to look too.

Only downside (this has nothing to do with Haglöfs or any other brand in particular) of using those technical gore-tex (or whatever) is that if you wear them as your everyday jacket the waterproof layer won't last that long. On the other hand, that is not what they are meant to be.

[superBobo]

^^As I understood it from talking with one of the sales persons, fabrics that isnt Gore-tex, like Haglöfs "PROOF" fabric, are coated, and hence needs to be recoated to keep their waterproof proporties. He recommended it to be done twice yearly if the jacket was used alot.

[Bostonian]

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[moykky]

^^As I understood it from talking with one of the sales persons, fabrics that isnt Gore-tex, like Haglöfs "PROOF" fabric, are coated, and hence needs to be recoated to keep their waterproof proporties. He recommended it to be done twice yearly if the jacket was used alot.

^^ That would be far better solution to everyday use. Once there is holes in the gore-tex layer there is no way of proofing it. Some of the PROOF material is also made from recycled polyester, thats good! You can also wash away the waterproofing when in dry / warm conditions and proof it again when needed.

[ericdw]

urban outfitters x filson bags coming out in April. they look pretty nice, 200 bucks...

http://acontinuouslean.com/2009/03/26/limited-edition-filson-x-urban-outfitters/

[Dead_Wizard]

I just can't get down with totes. They're so feminine and cumbersome.

[cernunnos]

i have filson 256 bag and it looks and feels indestructible. really. i think my grandchildren will still be able to use it.

totes suck, i agree

[ericdw]

i like the duffle more, but i'd probably use the tote too, in the summer down the shore...

[Dead_Wizard]

Not that they're anything great, but the Vans/Pendleton hikers are on sale for pretty cheap on pendletons site

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2693&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C7%2C681&iProductID=2693

[superBobo]

cross post

New pick up, Haglöfs Aquarius II jacket.

[narutofan]

Jacket by Velour. does anyone know any other simple light and basic parkas?

[vamks]

found this look over on sartorialist

[ericdw]

Jacket by Velour. does anyone know any other simple light and basic parkas?

i would also like some options for parkas. just grabbed one off of the market, but i think i'll end up with another before spring is over. thanks

[seenmy]

that guys margiela jacket is real nice

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

that guys margiela jacket is real nice

Was wondering what that was. I 100% endorse that.

On another note:

The Great Pacific Iron Works/Chouinard Equipment 1975 Catalog

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://home.comcast.net/~e.hartouni/GPIW/GPIW_068.jpg&imgrefurl=http://home.comcast.net/~e.hartouni/GPIW/GPIW.html&usg=__7JNOUyWKnUOGJFbTPJXIQkuCLts=&h=1150&w=1550&sz=615&hl=en&start=8&sig2=4VKXPlkK6djkoNkAqFPpNg&um=1&tbnid=3GmBjULihxCZFM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dthe%2Bgreat%2Bpacific%2Biron%2Bworks%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1&ei=7R_QSYbqAoSusQOQv6ibAw

Thanks to Ricky at ready4thehouse for the link.

[fadingblue]

I hope these havent been posted yet:

Yuketen:

[sawyer]

simple light and basic parkas?

i would also like some options for parkas. just grabbed one off of the market, but i think i'll end up with another before spring is over. thanks

Ervell was the first to come to mind. Very light material. Engineered Garments and Loden Dager also put out nice ones this season. The other options should be kinda obvious (APC, OC, NdG, PRL, J Crew)

[vamks]

I hope these havent been posted yet:

Mr Mort! Nice find, gotta give that guy his due.

[Eccles]

Hunting Jacket Research online at Garbstore looks tasteful if overpriced

although I have eyes for this BD shirt

sizing is about on par with EG too

[denimdestroyedmylife]

anyone into Outdoor Research?

washington based brand

somewhat macabre back story

super stripped down basically unbranded gear at recession friendly prices

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

Hunting Research stuff is nice, though less compelling than previous offerings from that camp in my opinion.

Their prices went through the fucking roof though, christ!

[Sayword]

were can I see and possibly buy this gear?

[Sayword]

not the hunting research, that shit is fucking expensive. Outdoor.

[Eccles]

google is your friend

looks comparitively like anything you might find in any camping/hiking store

if you ask me

somewhat macabre back story

???

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

anyone into Outdoor Research?

washington based brand

somewhat macabre back story

super stripped down basically unbranded gear at recession friendly prices

people used to (and probably still do) fuck with their gear pretty heavy on the trails in the north east. I remember a lot of OR hats and gaitors in particular from time spent out of doors as as youngin.

What's the macabre backstory though???