For hunting you want your head free to see hear...a hood tends to close you in near too or shut out the outside. Trapping doesn't have the same urgency to see it shoot it. Might be why.
Great mod ideas! I seen these before but I had the same concerns as you so I was a little turned off about getting one . I think your modifications make it more useful and desirable for a majority of people. I like and use wide brim hats but I tend not to use them when its raining so a hood would be awesome , also the front button idea is great, that way its more secure in rain and wind and you don't have to worry sbout it. Thanks for sharing!
Looking at that watchcoat reminds me of the medieval robes which did have hoods. What is with the bell sleeves though? Seems t me they would get in the way or let water in. Then there are the bugs if you sleep in it. I would do the button modification on the sleeves of your on the ground or needed to do something. I would also do something similar along near the bottom hem. I didn't notice any pockets on the coat. A hidden pocket on the inside would be nice for your coin pouch or gold poke.
Oh hey , I've been watching some of your vids here also on Townsend and Sons but only just found out that you survived the longest on that reality show ; ) Super Cool ! Way to go man ! That is AWESOME !!!! Plus moolah ; ))))) Liking your channel ! Have fun !
I'm glad to see that someone else realized the shortcomings of Dave Canterbury's Watchcoat. What's the point of having a waterproof coat that doesn't close up at the neck or have a hood? Nice job.
I like it, the lack of a hood is the only reason I haven't gotten one of these yet. Your aunt taking orders?
We can take an order 👍🏻
Tentsmiths would be smart to market a hooded version of their watch coat even if it deviates from historical perspective.
Lovely jacket. Gore Tex eat your heart out LOL.
Any update to this Dan.
How's it's all holding up.
For hunting you want your head free to see hear...a hood tends to close you in near too or shut out the outside. Trapping doesn't have the same urgency to see it shoot it. Might be why.
Great mod ideas! I seen these before but I had the same concerns as you so I was a little turned off about getting one . I think your modifications make it more useful and desirable for a majority of people. I like and use wide brim hats but I tend not to use them when its raining so a hood would be awesome , also the front button idea is great, that way its more secure in rain and wind and you don't have to worry sbout it. Thanks for sharing!
Can you show up close the button and the string mod. Iam interested in this.
Dan you do not disappoint. Great vid
I AGREE WITH THESE MODS...EXCELLENT!
Looking at that watchcoat reminds me of the medieval robes which did have hoods. What is with the bell sleeves though? Seems t me they would get in the way or let water in. Then there are the bugs if you sleep in it. I would do the button modification on the sleeves of your on the ground or needed to do something. I would also do something similar along near the bottom hem. I didn't notice any pockets on the coat. A hidden pocket on the inside would be nice for your coin pouch or gold poke.
Looks like you could use a button on the end of each sleeve also in case you didn't want then hanging so low
Oh hey , I've been watching some of your vids here also on Townsend and Sons but only just found out that you survived the longest on that reality show ; ) Super Cool ! Way to go man ! That is AWESOME !!!! Plus moolah ; ))))) Liking your channel ! Have fun !
I now own this Exact coat. Thanks Dan..Great mods..
I'm interested in getting one of those watchcoats, where'd you purchase it??
Great mods. I like the ingenuity.
Great tip, thankyou
Great tip. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice mods 👍
great tips
Good
What size is your watch coat?
Xl
Your aunt made you a hood? C'mon Dan, you always WERE a hood, weren't you? 😉
In 50 years this man will have reinvented the 'zip'.
I'm glad to see that someone else realized the shortcomings of Dave Canterbury's Watchcoat. What's the point of having a waterproof coat that doesn't close up at the neck or have a hood? Nice job.