The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[katiemakeup]

The Barbour Twill Trooper!

Here's the back. There's action pleats behind the shoulder, but you can barely see them in this photo because they lay nice and flat.


The front has both buttons and a zipper, both are very heavy duty.


The front open:


BTW, that's my Ralph Lauren safari shirt, the best safari shirt I've ever owned, but I digress! Here's the inside lining:



This jacket is very tough and well made. All of the stitches, brass buttons, and zips are heavy duty. Also, the tailoring is great. It fits as if it were made for me. This is coming to Venice with me in May.

I'm confused. Is this the jacket you were all excited about, or was it the BR one?

[Hemingway Jones]

I'm confused. Is this the jacket you were all excited about, or was it the BR one?

Morning Dear, I'm not sure what the BR one is. You know me and clothes! This is the one I was waiting to come available and the day it did, I snatched it!

[drjones]

you have impeccable taste my friend! LOVE the jacket. I wouldnt mind picking one up for me.

DRJONES

[Mr. Godfrey]

Hi Hemingway,

Great looking jacket. I used to have similar looking jacket from Camel Trophy but it fell apart after lots of use. Now I can see how to replace that void it caused with it's demise.

Looks good on you, too.

On another note have just found a great "fade to glory" sand/khaki twill shirt in Walmart while on vacation and with the exchange rate this makes it £6, now that's good value also it's thick material and has washed well. I also got one in stone and one if green. Not very vintage but suits the safari look I tend to wear.


KR

[BellyTank]

Nice jacket, Mr. Jones.
Ahh... the fists.
Lucky you have cuff buttons, so you can get those bad boys through.

B
T

[nobodyspecial]

I may have the wrong thread, but I recall someone looking for moleskin knickers.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/searc...rch&k=knickers

[mtechthang]

This site had some really cool stuff that seems very reasonable:
http://www.kakaduimports.com/default.asp I have seen a couple of mentions (e.g., Outerwear) but have any of you purchased their stuff and if so what is the verdict?

I especially liked their version of the trench coat which isn't so, Polo, as it were, but seems more in keeping with what I think of as a trench coat (you know, like it might be worn in, I don't know, a trench!).

[MJCR]

What you must remember with Sportsmansguide is alot of their gear is military surplus. So, you take a chance in a sense. Sizing isn't always exact and quality depends on the age, usage, and country of origin of the item. For example, most items from Eastern Bloc countries are usually of a lower quality than the surplus items from Western Europe.

So, buying a surplus item from them can be an adventure in itself. Personally, I have found their customer service very accomodating. Often times if I complain about an item they will allow me to keep it and they will send out a replacement as well if I like.

Cheers,

---Scott

Sorry skbellis, I used the wrong quote button on my response to a different post and accidentally commented on the Sportsman's guide post.! Apologies for the confusion and I'll re-do the post.

[MJCR]

This site had some really cool stuff that seems very reasonable:
http://www.kakaduimports.com/default.asp I have seen a couple of mentions (e.g., Outerwear) but have any of you purchased their stuff and if so what is the verdict?

I especially liked their version of the trench coat which isn't so, Polo, as it were, but seems more in keeping with what I think of as a trench coat (you know, like it might be worn in, I don't know, a trench!).

I bought the shoulder bag from Kakadu but, to be honest, it was pretty poor quality and not a particularly great design. I like the look of some of their other products, but I wouldn't buy anything else unless I could see it in person.

[Hemingway Jones]

you have impeccable taste my friend! LOVE the jacket. I wouldnt mind picking one up for me.

DRJONES

Thanks, DrJones! I can't wait to see your LL Bean Jacket, if you decide to go that route!

Hi Hemingway,

Great looking jacket. I used to have similar looking jacket from Camel Trophy but it fell apart after lots of use. Now I can see how to replace that void it caused with it's demise.

Looks good on you, too.

KR

Thank you, My Friend. I really love this jacket. I only wish it would warm up so I could wear it!

Nice jacket, Mr. Jones.
Ahh... the fists.
Lucky you have cuff buttons, so you can get those bad boys through.

B
T

Thanks, BT! You know me and the fists. I'm like a comic book character!