I paid 400 CAD for a real wool jacket 8 years ago. It's still holds up after daily use. A button came off, but that's about it. Stitching is fantastic. You try the rest, or buy the best. Good gear lasts for a long time and holds up...matters if you want an item that will become apart of you, or an item that you will replace sooner than later. I would gladly pay 350USD for a jacket that will hold up for that long, or longer.
I agree with what you say about Made in USA and waxed canvas/natural materials. We need to support American workers. Now if I have a choice, I almost always buy made in USA because I'm an American (not Mongolian!). I have been buying custom knives made by US knife makers and I also buy a lot of Filson gear. I'll check out ColdSmoke's website to see what they have also. Thanks for sharing.
Kirk and stony, Happy New Year. Price is always important but I look for durability and quality. And now a plug for Krik's etsy store. Kirk's leather goods aren't inexpensive but they are well made and a great handmade value.
Krik--buddy where have you been my friend? I have been away from TH-cam but just noticed that your are putting out very minimal content? Is it a funding issue? Man, we don't need as many videos, but one every now and then would be great buddy. You got me back into the outdoors and my gratitude runs deep, Krik. I hope you come back sooner rather than later buddy. We miss you and your content. -Shane
I don't have a problem paying for high end,American made quality. As a matter of fact I go out of my way to buy American stuff. It hurts at the cash register but at least I'm not helping China buy an air craft carrier.
Nice jacket but really not feeling the buttons. Natural wear looks a whole lot cooler imo. Like buying new jeans with pre-made holes in them, not cool lol.
I like having those side pockets zippered. That's where my gloves go when they come off & there's nothing worse than having only one glove (or none!) when your hands are cold enough to put them back on. Been there - done that. Don't mind paying some extra for US made but that's more than I've put into any coat for any purpose. But it does look very nice, is well thought out, and well made.
I once used to be skeptical on expensive products, but after stepping into the domain of high quality and pricing for things I use on a daily basis or for its utility, I never looked back. Mainly because quality tends to last a little longer (provided you give it the care it requires) My jacket is pretty cheap mainly because I don't usually spend more than an hour in the cold during winter and most of the days we don't even get below the freezing point so I can last for a while with a cheap jacket. There'll be people who work outdoors in places where winters are harsher and longer, and they might find it better to invest in a quality jacket.
I shop Best Made for the cottage industry stuff they put up in small batches, when I can afford it. Some of their ads and marketing is overwrought but I have never, out of 10 or so products bought, had a negative experience. They kinda just put all the cool finds that we would all usually celebrate in a glossy, hipstery veneer, and add a small finders fee. I really don't get the hate the angry people cast on them. Especially as loads of ther stuff is US made.
When buying gear that you will use in the outdoors, It all comes down to construction, materials and customer service. I've easily paid +300 on down jackets...because I go out into the mountains and need to be able to trust my gear. But I also only need to buy it once, because if something does happen, the manufacturer is going to help me in fixing it. The same goes for a lot of my gear. Big Agnes, Nemo, Sierra Designs. Call these people up and talk to them. They want to help you. My response here is long winded, like this review ;), but I live by the "buy once, cry once" moto. If I need the gear to survive, I will pay the price once and be done with it. Thanks for the review. And why didn't you call us turtles in the intro!?
Looks like a nice jacket from a fashion and utilitarian perspective. The price is an ouch for me, but it is a good jacket worth considering because it would last. Job well done on this video. Thank you!
Hey, thanks for the heads up on Cold Smoke. I will check them out. I try to shop American as much as I can. Big Bill Flannels, Vermont Flannels, and Filson are one of my favorites. I have a Mackinaw Cruiser by Filson and love it. Yes, I did gave to save enough money for a few years but totally worth it!!! Sorry for the novel. But how do you like that jacket compared to your Woolrich Hunt Coat?
Yes, this is a very nice jacket, the style is nice, and many people like you, prefer the old fashioned, rugged look of waxed canvas. There are probably better performing modern fabrics, but again, some like this type of jacket. I guess the bottom line on how someone would look at this jacket, mainly depends on a few things...first, does one actually like the style of the jacket? Second, does one have available funds or expendable income, and a willingness to spend those funds to purchase the jacket? Third, will the jacket provide the specific performance that one requires for the tasks at hand? The final issue that I can think of off the top of my head, and there may be more issues to consider, would be the made in the USA issue. Some of us will only buy made in the USA, some do not care, and look for the best value, (Price + Quality + many other factors), and some like you, only care that the worker who made the garment received a fair wage, which is hard, if not impossible to determine, as the wage information is probably not available, or just plain subjective, as fair is different to everyone. So if I had expendable income I would probably buy the jacket, as I like many of the features, and the style, but because I need to prioritize and spend my money on items like food, gas, and housing costs, I will not purchase the jacket, but instead continue to search for deals that are 40% to 80% off retail prices. Basically, I need to find extreme deals, on gear and clothing that I need to perform a specific task, or to perform at a specific level, at the best cost possible. I have been very successful in doing that, and sometimes just have to pass on a purchase of an attractive jacket just because it is not in the budget, and therefore not feasible or practical for me to purchase.
Heyho, how tall are you? thinking about ordering one from the US to germany. But i am not quite sure about the sizes. wondering if L is to wide for me but i am 190 cm tall. So, is the jacket more slim fit or wide fit? Thanks for an answer!
I would suggest this. to me this is not anything really practical for the vast majority of people. while it has some nice features the pockets seemed just a little under-sizedl. it looked to me like the sleeve was a little short. the opening at the neck is just inexcusably bad design. I think a version of this that fixed the pocket issue and the opening at the neck and ran the sleeves a little longer would solve most of the issues for me. however for me I would take out the lining entirely and make it basically just a cover jacket for Wind and Rain protection. a a hood would be nice too. especially if it could zippered into a compartment when it wasn't needed.
i dont like how they use giant buttons that are designed to LOOK like slot buttons but arent. yes, these are more easily repaired but the slot button is FAR stronger. while you can sew a button back on you cant do it in the middle of a blizzard so id rather have buttons that wont fall off rather than ones i could put back on.
Sweet Jacket but out of my price range. I like the features. I try to avoid Velcro for outdoors due to debris and ice build up on it. I buy American when I can but the product must be within my budget.
For me waxed canvas is ok but a bit of a pain to own, rewaxing, very heavy, you sweat a lot as it doesnt breath, and super expensive. There are a lot of waxed jackets around for a lot less. I make some waxed canvas products, like tarps, last a while but just too heavy for most uses.
That jacket won't be particularly waterproof ..... Heavy and heat sapping once it gets damp ... OK in a shower but not much more. Very expensive but looks cool..... Couldn't care a less about it being made in the U.S.A.
take 50% mineral spirit/50% linseed oil, soak army field jacket/boonie hat/dickies work pants, hang 'em up, let dry - have cheap DIY water resistant bush craft garments.
You never actually showed the jacket off in its totality. Lol!! You sat the majority of the time and never showed the back and mostly showed close ups and your coffee thermos smh
I paid 400 CAD for a real wool jacket 8 years ago. It's still holds up after daily use. A button came off, but that's about it. Stitching is fantastic. You try the rest, or buy the best. Good gear lasts for a long time and holds up...matters if you want an item that will become apart of you, or an item that you will replace sooner than later.
I would gladly pay 350USD for a jacket that will hold up for that long, or longer.
I spent that amount on a jacket. Mine was on the Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. I love that jacket. Plus it has a life time warranty.
Can't even come close to affording this jacket, but the video is still great. Thanks!
The jacket looks good, waxed cloth are about great for windy and wet conditions, thanks for sharing and only the best in 2017, Taro
i know I am kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
I'm good this winter with my Caterpillar coat with a lot of zippered pockets.
I agree with what you say about Made in USA and waxed canvas/natural materials. We need to support American workers. Now if I have a choice, I almost always buy made in USA because I'm an American (not Mongolian!). I have been buying custom knives made by US knife makers and I also buy a lot of Filson gear. I'll check out ColdSmoke's website to see what they have also. Thanks for sharing.
where have you guys gone are you ok?
I like Carhartt coats too. They are not quite as stylish as this but they are rugged and made in the good old USA. Not as expensive either.
Can't beat em.
Very few Carhartt's are still made in the USA. Most are made in Mexico. I realized this after I bought a new one...
same exact quality buddy.....
SmokyMountainOutdoorsman sadly
Kirk and stony, Happy New Year. Price is always important but I look for durability and quality. And now a plug for Krik's etsy store. Kirk's leather goods aren't inexpensive but they are well made and a great handmade value.
That's a cool looking coat! I like my Outback Trading Co bushranger (I think). Not everyones style but I really like. Cool vid man!
Krik--buddy where have you been my friend? I have been away from TH-cam but just noticed that your are putting out very minimal content? Is it a funding issue? Man, we don't need as many videos, but one every now and then would be great buddy. You got me back into the outdoors and my gratitude runs deep, Krik. I hope you come back sooner rather than later buddy. We miss you and your content. -Shane
PLEASE more content!!
I really need this jacket here in Chile for the coming winter. Thanks for the review. Jim
That Price IS Terrible! How can anybody justify paying that much for a jacket/coat?
Danny Walker because you pay what you get for. Jackets like this hold up for many years, and have great fit and utility.
Danny Walker because you have to pay the workers who work on these
I don't have a problem paying for high end,American made quality. As a matter of fact I go out of my way to buy American stuff. It hurts at the cash register but at least I'm not helping China buy an air craft carrier.
Hey guys,
I really like your videos. When will come a new one?
More videos! Love this channel!
its very refreshing to hear some one cares about poor people in third world countries and have respect and supports local products too. Good man
Nice jacket but really not feeling the buttons. Natural wear looks a whole lot cooler imo. Like buying new jeans with pre-made holes in them, not cool lol.
Missing you guys!
One of my favorite TH-cam people. Hope all is well. Turtle out
Nice video and nice review. How does the jacket handle rain and wet conditions?
I like having those side pockets zippered. That's where my gloves go when they come off & there's nothing worse than having only one glove (or none!) when your hands are cold enough to put them back on. Been there - done that.
Don't mind paying some extra for US made but that's more than I've put into any coat for any purpose. But it does look very nice, is well thought out, and well made.
I appreciate quality but it is a bit expensive for my opinion for a coat....
I once used to be skeptical on expensive products, but after stepping into the domain of high quality and pricing for things I use on a daily basis or for its utility, I never looked back. Mainly because quality tends to last a little longer (provided you give it the care it requires)
My jacket is pretty cheap mainly because I don't usually spend more than an hour in the cold during winter and most of the days we don't even get below the freezing point so I can last for a while with a cheap jacket. There'll be people who work outdoors in places where winters are harsher and longer, and they might find it better to invest in a quality jacket.
Yes sir. I've bought multiple versions of cheap things only to have ended up spending more if I had just gone with the high quality to begin with.
Outside & Stuff Basically the story of my life right here ;)
Hey Krik, are you done putting out more content? I don't know what it takes to put out vids.
Ever try the coffee tumblers from hydroflask? They have pretty nice drinking lids.
Wow! Like that no bs intro!
nice review guys.. made a lot of great points.. that is a pretty sweet jacket.
also see you found some snow 👍
I shop Best Made for the cottage industry stuff they put up in small batches, when I can afford it. Some of their ads and marketing is overwrought but I have never, out of 10 or so products bought, had a negative experience. They kinda just put all the cool finds that we would all usually celebrate in a glossy, hipstery veneer, and add a small finders fee. I really don't get the hate the angry people cast on them. Especially as loads of ther stuff is US made.
hey hope you guys are doing well, haven't had a video in a while.
when are we getting more videos? love your channel
When buying gear that you will use in the outdoors, It all comes down to construction, materials and customer service. I've easily paid +300 on down jackets...because I go out into the mountains and need to be able to trust my gear. But I also only need to buy it once, because if something does happen, the manufacturer is going to help me in fixing it. The same goes for a lot of my gear. Big Agnes, Nemo, Sierra Designs. Call these people up and talk to them. They want to help you. My response here is long winded, like this review ;), but I live by the "buy once, cry once" moto. If I need the gear to survive, I will pay the price once and be done with it. Thanks for the review. And why didn't you call us turtles in the intro!?
Looks like a nice jacket from a fashion and utilitarian perspective. The price is an ouch for me, but it is a good jacket worth considering because it would last. Job well done on this video. Thank you!
Where have you guys been and when are you making a new video?
Awesome channel! Love the vibe, and excellent quality. Keep up the great work - subscribed for more! :D
appreciate your honesty. great video guys! hope you're both enjoying the season. Stony needs a cameo this year! ATB- Michael
Krik! Love your videos :) soooo relaxing
There is something to be said about buying a nice jacket or nice whatever. That is a jacket you can use for years a years.
Hey, thanks for the heads up on Cold Smoke. I will check them out. I try to shop American as much as I can. Big Bill Flannels, Vermont Flannels, and Filson are one of my favorites. I have a Mackinaw Cruiser by Filson and love it. Yes, I did gave to save enough money for a few years but totally worth it!!! Sorry for the novel. But how do you like that jacket compared to your Woolrich Hunt Coat?
Yes, this is a very nice jacket, the style is nice, and many people like you, prefer the old fashioned, rugged look of waxed canvas.
There are probably better performing modern fabrics, but again, some like this type of jacket.
I guess the bottom line on how someone would look at this jacket, mainly depends on a few things...first, does one actually like the style of the jacket?
Second, does one have available funds or expendable income, and a willingness to spend those funds to purchase the jacket?
Third, will the jacket provide the specific performance that one requires for the tasks at hand?
The final issue that I can think of off the top of my head, and there may be more issues to consider, would be the made in the USA issue.
Some of us will only buy made in the USA, some do not care, and look for the best value, (Price + Quality + many other factors), and some like you, only care that the worker who made the garment received a fair wage, which is hard, if not impossible to determine, as the wage information is probably not available, or just plain subjective, as fair is different to everyone.
So if I had expendable income I would probably buy the jacket, as I like many of the features, and the style, but because I need to prioritize and spend my money on items like food, gas, and housing costs, I will not purchase the jacket, but instead continue to search for deals that are 40% to 80% off retail prices.
Basically, I need to find extreme deals, on gear and clothing that I need to perform a specific task, or to perform at a specific level, at the best cost possible.
I have been very successful in doing that, and sometimes just have to pass on a purchase of an attractive jacket just because it is not in the budget, and therefore not feasible or practical for me to purchase.
I'm a Canadian & my preference is to get the best for my $ & do it in Canada whenever possible. Brian 76
guys, where are you? there hasn't been a video or any news in 6 months!
How do you gauge whether someone is accurately compensated.
Hey man, missing your videos. Is that coat comfortable?
What happend to you guys? Nothing for a month now. I get a little worried. I hope you're ok.
Japanese fleece? How many Japanese were sheared to get the fleece for that lining? Were they Nipponese or hairy Ainu?
Looks good on you, though Krik...especially with that hat
in my mind I picture these baby turtles just wandering around waiting for more videos....
If it was wool on the inside, I would consider buying. I love to see 100% natural. If it's got plastics in it, it just seems cheap.
Heyho, how tall are you? thinking about ordering one from the US to germany. But i am not quite sure about the sizes. wondering if L is to wide for me but i am 190 cm tall. So, is the jacket more slim fit or wide fit?
Thanks for an answer!
I would suggest this.
to me this is not anything really practical for the vast majority of people. while it has some nice features the pockets seemed just a little under-sizedl. it looked to me like the sleeve was a little short. the opening at the neck is just inexcusably bad design. I think a version of this that fixed the pocket issue and the opening at the neck and ran the sleeves a little longer would solve most of the issues for me.
however for me I would take out the lining entirely and make it basically just a cover jacket for Wind and Rain protection.
a a hood would be nice too. especially if it could zippered into a compartment when it wasn't needed.
love you videos, you should do a gear review on the Helle knives
when's the next video? Turtles want to know. Perhaps a weekend camping vid.
Where the uploads at? D:
I just went to their website and it says the whole company is taking a year off. WTF?
Where are you guys?
No more videos?
Hello! Are you guys doing ok?
Do they also sell waxed canvas by itself? Would love to know if so.
Hi, I would love to see your review of the "Pioneer" backpack by Vanguard.
Seems to be a great pack!
Thanks
Where are the videos?
Should I get a fieldmaster or a farmer , I can't decide
All depends on what you're using if for. EDC--go with the Farmer--fantastic little knife and I've been using it for years--NO issues whatsoever.
Looks like there will not be any more content from this channel.
Do you know something we don't? It sucks though. I liked their videos a lot.
No but it's been three months sinse there was a video uploaded. So did I.
Yeah I know. I've been hoping they would put out just a quick video saying what's going on. It's like they disappeared. Lol.
i dont like how they use giant buttons that are designed to LOOK like slot buttons but arent. yes, these are more easily repaired but the slot button is FAR stronger. while you can sew a button back on you cant do it in the middle of a blizzard so id rather have buttons that wont fall off rather than ones i could put back on.
Looks as good as an original but without the alpaca collar I'd never buy one .
If anyone is interested they are half price on Huckbery ATM .
You're a cool dude
where are you?
Are you guys doing okay? You've been absent for a cool minute.
+Ian Hogan yup! we are good. just stupid life stuff is keeping us uploading. thanks for caring!
Black Owl Outdoors Glad to hear it
Sweet Jacket but out of my price range. I like the features. I try to avoid Velcro for outdoors due to debris and ice build up on it. I buy American when I can but the product must be within my budget.
Is that a plastic zipper?
If you guys have stopped the channel, god forbid that you did, could you at least let us know
are they cut big
No
I'll stick with Outback Jackets for that price. Actually those guys are a bit cheaper.
I'll stick with Carhart or Dickies as far as canvas goes.If I'm going to drop a few hundred on clothing its gonna be pure wool.
Anyone wanting a wax jacket needs to consider the daddy of all wax jackets and invest in a Barbour lol...
...nothing compares, literally.
No Turtles????
For me waxed canvas is ok but a bit of a pain to own, rewaxing, very heavy, you sweat a lot as it doesnt breath, and super expensive.
There are a lot of waxed jackets around for a lot less.
I make some waxed canvas products, like tarps, last a while but just too heavy for most uses.
For $395 it needs to give me a shoulder massage too. Hipsters need that price tag though, obviously.
"Made in the USA" makes sense for people living in the USA, just because it saves on transportation.
The high price.... not just because of "Made in the U.S.A." ..... but Made in the U.S.A. by a small company?
This a review or an ad? If they sent it to you to keep, you were compensated, and makes this an ad.
Good information but enough with the multi jump around camera shots.
An open invitation to knife reviewers,
TAG
REVIEW of knife you`ve used the most.
What's up.... turtles?
I really wish you guys could do a few more knowledge based videos and less reviews
Wax needs to be buffed man
You're a buffed man.
Ha!...I wish
Is it available in an unwaxed version..?..waxed canvas really rubs me wrong
That jacket won't be particularly waterproof ..... Heavy and heat sapping once it gets damp ... OK in a shower but not much more. Very expensive but looks cool..... Couldn't care a less about it being made in the U.S.A.
take 50% mineral spirit/50% linseed oil, soak army field jacket/boonie hat/dickies work pants, hang 'em up, let dry - have cheap DIY water resistant bush craft garments.
Beretta is a little better and versatil
$400 for that? no thank you, don't care how warm it keeps you....
You never actually showed the jacket off in its totality. Lol!! You sat the majority of the time and never showed the back and mostly showed close ups and your coffee thermos smh
send me a XXL and ill let you know what I think.
Junk.
Bet these guys are dead.
No more videos?