Great review. I had my first Barbour jacket at 16. It was the Beaufort. I’m now in my 50s and have just ordered a Sapper and an Ashby Barbour jacket. Timeless pieces and great value for money👍🇬🇧
Hi John, I am considering buying a Barbour waxed jacket, and for me it came down to a choice between either the Sapper or the Ashby; and I see from your comment that you went for both! I am leaning towards the Sapper but wondered whether I could ask if you have any preference for one over the other? Cheers.
I've had a Barbour Beaufort for 2 years. Totally agree about your thoughts on its applications. I use my full weight mountaineering jacket for climbing but more than happy for the Barbour when I'm out in the fields with the dog. Its perfect for walking in the countryside. I know if it gets damaged I can get it repaired. As you say if its torrential all day them its not the best but most of the time fine. Like you I've also worn it to work over my suit jacket. I found the customer service excellent. I sent it off after 6 months to have the sleeves shortened. They contacted me, apologising saying the noticed that it's a fairly new one and the finish is not what they would expect after 6 months. They shorted the arms on a brand new one and sent them both back to me. I gave the old one to my brother and there is nothing really wrong with it. As a result of that I have now bought several other items from them. It's nice to support a British brand too.
Yes I have the Barbour customer service first class and most reasonably priced for new zips, repairs etc. I wear my jacket on all occasions and intend to keep caring for it
I was a career intelligence officer in the US Army and I once read that MI5 and MI6 favored these jackets, so I had to have one. I found my Bedale on eBay and found that the seller was in Ukraine. The jacket arrived and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. I rewaxed it and as you said, I wear it with a vest or sweater under it and have been comfortable in the weather conditions here in North West Washington. I have two Northface Goretex jackets that are now relegated to the back of my closer. I have several military jackets, including leather flight jackets that I now wear only infrequently. Thanks for this evaluation. Oh, forgot that my wife gave me a matching hood for Christmas.
That's funny, I literally just bought a secondhand barbour jacket from Ukraine too, shipped to my home here in northwestern Washington. Are we the same person?
Just discovered you a few months ago Ash and I am binge-watching my way thru your videos. Love the content and your style! I've had my Beaufort for 16+ years - it's been rewaxed and repaired a few times - but simply the best jacket to wear in Western Oregon from October thru April. As a civil engineer, I frequently am outside in the rain on construction sites, wading through brambles on an un-developed piece of land, or trying to discern a stormwater mystery. Hands down - nothing beats a Barbour if you have to be outdoors in the rain for very long. Thanks for another great video!
Invested in a barbour jacket in September. Fantastic jacket, worn it throughout my time in the UK this year. Now I wear it whilst I'm in the falklands. Brilliant with our rain and heavy wind.
I have owned several Barbour jackets for over 30 years now. I generally send them off to Barbour for re-waxing and maintenance every 5 years. (contrary to their advice!) The jackets now have that fantastic patina that everyone strives for. To achieve this, wear the jackets in all conditions, expose them to daylight as much as possible ... within a few years, you will have that classic worn in Barbour look. BTW ... I got Barbour to fit the leather cuff protectors on my jackets ... well worth the money.
Thank you. I have one in my closet. A friend gave me several coats and jackets as he was moving to a very hot country. Now I know the name of it. nice review.
How funny. Both my Barbour jackets were swiped when I was in the military! I have no friends as nice as yours so alas, I remain Barbour free. I may just take the plunge and buy another - they’re like an old friend who looks after you. It’ll NEVER come off my back when I’m in the pub though!
Ash. I use mine for shooting hunting and casual wear. I like yourself only treat them every three year's. I have three waxed and two quilted jackets. My friend and I wore ours when visiting London in 1996. We wore them at the West London Shooting school. And I took it with me on my other trips to England. I purchased my first one in 1983 and it is still going strong except for a few holes and tears. It has a lot of character. 😉 cheers Ron
For those that wish to re-wax, you should research microcrystalline wax. In the Widwest of the US, a DIY waxed Carhart can get you rather far, but won't ever look as good as the jacket in this video.
Your stament woud suggest that the wax used to treat the jacket is a one way wax allowing water in the form of prepiration OUT through the material but not alowing water IN through the material. How exactly does the wax accomplish that?
I have three Barbour jackets two of them are Bedales and love them , as regards wax getting on chairs etc after wearing a while the waxyness ( if there’s such a word) isn’t there anymore, I too wax mine every 3 years and it’s not hard to do, just make sure the wax is always in liquid form and apply evenly. What other jackets are as versatile as these , thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks Ash, I clicked 'like' as it was on "666" thumbs up, so I thought I better move it on from the Devil's number, even though I am not religious (but love "The Omen" movie). Great video, as I have considered a Barbour jacket recently, as I want a green/olive jacket, but have been concerned about the breathability. I do have a Private White VC Harrington in Navy and Ventile cotton which is great, but hate wearing it with Denim, as I only wear dark blue/indigo.
Barbour are to waxed jackets like Levi's are to jeans or adidas are to trainers or George foreman are to grills. Are Barbour better then other brands , if so why, because they have been going so long, because they have the royal approval ? How about Belstaff, Filson , Dickies or Walker & Hawkes? For me its become a habit of buying Barbour more then anything else , though I have known other people to buy cheaper brands but have the same longevity as Barbour
A negative aspect of waxed cotton jackets: They transfer wax/oil to furniture and automobile seats. My rucksacks and shoulder bags are now coated with wax. Looks like grease stains.
Excellent video. I am in the state of Georgia in the U.S. and our climate, while much warmer than the UK, is generally quite wet and cool (lows in the 20s to 40s F in winter) in late fall, winter and early spring. I first became aware of an developed an interest in Barbour jackets about 30 years ago when I saw them in a catalogue from a high end outdoor clothing company. I did not see one in person for quite some time after that. I assume that was because of the novelty and high price compared to the nylon/Gore tex jackets that were dominating the market at that time. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased my first Barbour about 20 years ago, a Classic Beaufort. About 5 years ago I purchased a Bedale Thornproof and another Beaufort in Thornproof. I have greatly enjoyed all three. After 20 years of Barbour ownership, here are my thoughts for what they are worth: The Beaufort is a great everyday jacket. It is a little longer than the Bedale so if worn over a sport coat or tweed jacket it covers the length completely. I bought the zip in plush lining and that makes the jacket more than warm enough for temperatures down into the 20s. The zip in lining can also be worn as a vest as it has pockets. The game pouch in the back of the Beaufort provides a great place to carry a scarf or even a light sweater. I also like the fact the sleeves are not gusseted so they don't push shirt sleeves up when you put the jacket on. I leave the liner zipped into the Classic Beaufort and wear it when I will be out in colder weather. The unlined Thornproof Beaufort is excellent for general wear and is fine for temperatures in the 40s and 50s without a sweater (jumper) underneath. With a wool sweater, any Barbour jacket is fine for temperatures into the 20s. The Bedale is a better looking jacket when worn. It is definitely designed for equestrian use and the features bear that out. It is shorter and the vented back (to allow the back to fit over a saddle when riding) and no game pouch on the rear makes for a more tailored look. The gusseted sleeves are warmer in that they don't allow air to blow up the arms of the jacket (a great feature when riding) but they are somewhat annoying to me when I first put the jacket on and have to pull my sleeves back down because the gussets push them up. Both styles have the hand warmer pockets that are placed higher on the body and that pocket location makes for a comfortable fit and also lets water run off the elbow before it runs down into the pocket if you are in the rain. The lower, storage type pockets are perfect for gloves, keys, a small flashlight (torch), etc.. As to rewaxing; I generally send my jackets back to Barbour for minor repairs like holes, small tears, etc. every three years or so. In between trips back to Barbour I will rewax areas of the jacket that have lost enough wax that they are beginning to look very light. I also rewax the seams on the shoulders as that is generally the first place you will notice leaking. As a friend and fellow Barbour jacket and I say "There are Barbour jackets and then there are other lesser jackets". I will have and wear my Barbour jackets until I die and then I will pass them on to my family.
I understand why you would rather not wax proof your jacket annually but by not doing so you are compromising the cotton fabric. As areas subject to the most flexing dry out , the structural integrity of the fabric will suffer and tear / wear
Waxed cotton is still used by Fjallraven for their trousers and those are very popular because the material breathes well. I steer clear of Barbour jackets because I do photography and any wax residue on hands etc is bad news. However, I have recently been trying to find decent casual cotton shirts and Barbour's are excellent. The best I found.
Just bought a Barbour/Orvis jacket at a thrift store. Brand new, $80. They had a lot of Orvis clothing, with the new tags still on it. Must have cleared the winter clothing out.
I wanted a Barbour for a long time and when I earned the money for one, I got the Ogston for it’s cut and leather elbow patches. After about 5 months or so I wanted to try waxing myself just to learn what to do and not. Well I leaned I should melt the wax a bit longer and had to use a hairdryer to complete the job( still has some wax on itself) and made a bit of a mess. Lost some of that patina but gained experience on how to do it better next time. I love my Barbour it is good for fall and warmer winter where I live, this is one of the items I have that I want to passed down to someone if possible. You should do another 1 year update on yours. Unfortunately RIP prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth Barbour can no longer use their royal warrants coat of arms which is gonna be weird to see Barbour with only one when it was normally 3.
Love a good wax cotton jacket. There is no reason why Gore-tex can't be used in classic men's clothing. Our military in the 80s had a jacket with waterproof/breathable under the combat cloth of the jacket; the same could be done with a Burberry trench coat if they were ever so forward thinking. If I need something more than my wax cotton, I'll done my brown Le Chameau jacket with Gore-tex hidden under the fabric.
Happy 51st birthday! You must put a link for those gloves also. I’ve never seen a color so rich. The jacket is fantastic! The maintenance is a bit much, but if only once yearly that’s not too cumbersome.
Thank you . The gloves are from a great heritage company called SouthCombe Gloves in Somerset (England). I always wear their excellent unlined gloves from their military range - link attached: www.southcombe.com/technical-gloves/military-gloves/uniform-gloves
Ash: 1. I just suddenly came upon your channel yesterday, I must say thank you for introducing this understated, yet very unique jacket 🧥. 2. As an American I truly can appreciate your natural approach to illustrating what it means to be a well-dressed gentleman and the strong history as well. 3. Also, your suggestions on purchasing practical and inexpensive luxury items is excellent. Please keep up the excellent shoe reviews. Really find them useful. -Respectfully- Zohair Merchant
Happy Anniversary on your ownership of a wonderful jacket! I purchased a Barbour Border jacket and have found it fits my needs for foul weather, whether it be a suburban or city setting. For cooler days, I wear a tweed jacket or some other form of layering beneath. ~ Cheers!
Do you have any items from Cordings that you could make a video on? It'd also be nice to see a video about the English countryside or your daily life in the countryside.
Years ago waxed cotton jackets were like stiff cardboard when cold/wet, they didn’t breathe when you were sweating and reproofing before winter was fun; smother with wax then pop in the AGA. I believe the modern Barbour jackets are good but I switched to Musto and have always been dry, windproof and comfortable.
@@TheChapsGuide Yes, Musto are strong in sea clothing but they are well regarded in the shooting world. I'm on our fells almost every day with a now scruffy/hard worn/unmaintained Musto Whisper jacket which must be at least ten years old and it has never let me down . For shooting, from August right through the winter from hot days with a chance of rain to the absolute of cold/wet we (wife/I) have a range of Musto from technical tweeds to lightweight shell jackets. I cannot speak too highly of them.
Great video Ash and as always a very honest review. I do like the wax Barbour jackets, the only thing that stops me is the issue with lint and hair. I have two Jack Russells and hate my clothes having any hair on it and I sense the wax might attract the hair and be an issue to brush off.
To be fair, they are not really that tacky to touch, I have a variety of animals in my life, cats, horses, etc. and I don't get any issues with hair sticking to the waxed cotton. They are only really sticky when brand new.
Everyone I know who regularly wears and repeat buys Barbour has or works with hairy animals (inc myself!); Their Barbour jackets are never hair covered....unlike their sweaters, the inside of their cars or their home entrance rugs!
I've got 7 waxed Barbours and 5 waxed Belstaffs but never heard of the Kyle?? It does look good though. I live in a semi rural area too so get to rotate them. Some of the Barbours are very well padded and warm, others less so. Some look just as good in a country pub as on the hills. As you say they'll never match Goretex though.
I like Barbour my dog has a wax coat, but why do middle aged men always seem to love Barbour coats? Is just to create that middle class country set look?
Well, a solid rubber soled combat boot if you are looking for a smarter option, or possibly shoes with over-galoshes. But my personal choice would be a high-end wellington boot (neoprene lined).
its never been an issue for me as I usually take my jacket off prior to taking a seat in cars and the home, but it may be an issue if you have white leather or other light coloured fabric.
@@TheChapsGuide In autumn and winter I never take my jackets off in the cars. that's why I'm afraid. I have one Barbour jacket so far. Not waxed. This is an interesting topic that hardly anyone mentions too often and extensively - risk of grease wax damage to other clothes in the wardrobe or seats in expensive cars (for example) It's like ...no one has ever checked it?
I wax my jackets every three years. No point doing it yearly. I wear them virtually every day walking my dogs. Great jackets that last, I've got a couple over twenty years old.
Ash, another good video and what a great gift Ive had my classic for 10 years now, and they get better with age, with a yearly wax You can vary the amount of wax for each season, to vary waterproof v breathability My classic has no insulation, so my top tip is too size up, to allow some layering
Great review. I had my first Barbour jacket at 16. It was the Beaufort. I’m now in my 50s and have just ordered a Sapper and an Ashby Barbour jacket. Timeless pieces and great value for money👍🇬🇧
Hi John, I am considering buying a Barbour waxed jacket, and for me it came down to a choice between either the Sapper or the Ashby; and I see from your comment that you went for both! I am leaning towards the Sapper but wondered whether I could ask if you have any preference for one over the other? Cheers.
@@Ken5253hello, I also have them both
I prefer sapper
But if you want a corduroy collar, I'd go with Beaufort
I've had a Barbour Beaufort for 2 years. Totally agree about your thoughts on its applications. I use my full weight mountaineering jacket for climbing but more than happy for the Barbour when I'm out in the fields with the dog. Its perfect for walking in the countryside. I know if it gets damaged I can get it repaired. As you say if its torrential all day them its not the best but most of the time fine. Like you I've also worn it to work over my suit jacket. I found the customer service excellent. I sent it off after 6 months to have the sleeves shortened. They contacted me, apologising saying the noticed that it's a fairly new one and the finish is not what they would expect after 6 months. They shorted the arms on a brand new one and sent them both back to me. I gave the old one to my brother and there is nothing really wrong with it. As a result of that I have now bought several other items from them. It's nice to support a British brand too.
The perfect Swiss Army jacket
Yes I have the Barbour customer service first class and most reasonably priced for new zips, repairs etc.
I wear my jacket on all occasions and intend to keep caring for it
I was a career intelligence officer in the US Army and I once read that MI5 and MI6 favored these jackets, so I had to have one. I found my Bedale on eBay and found that the seller was in Ukraine. The jacket arrived and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. I rewaxed it and as you said, I wear it with a vest or sweater under it and have been comfortable in the weather conditions here in North West Washington. I have two Northface Goretex jackets that are now relegated to the back of my closer. I have several military jackets, including leather flight jackets that I now wear only infrequently. Thanks for this evaluation. Oh, forgot that my wife gave me a matching hood for Christmas.
That's funny, I literally just bought a secondhand barbour jacket from Ukraine too, shipped to my home here in northwestern Washington. Are we the same person?
The thing about these garments is that they are timeless and ‘class - less’ . Can be worn with anything and anywhere.
Just discovered you a few months ago Ash and I am binge-watching my way thru your videos. Love the content and your style! I've had my Beaufort for 16+ years - it's been rewaxed and repaired a few times - but simply the best jacket to wear in Western Oregon from October thru April. As a civil engineer, I frequently am outside in the rain on construction sites, wading through brambles on an un-developed piece of land, or trying to discern a stormwater mystery. Hands down - nothing beats a Barbour if you have to be outdoors in the rain for very long. Thanks for another great video!
A great endorsement for Barbour indeed. Thank you sir.
Invested in a barbour jacket in September. Fantastic jacket, worn it throughout my time in the UK this year. Now I wear it whilst I'm in the falklands. Brilliant with our rain and heavy wind.
The South Atlantic is the perfect stamping ground for this garment. I trust it serves you well sir.
Good video Ash. Please keep up with the ‘one year on’ reviews. It’s good to learn if things really live up to early promise.
Thanks! Will do!
I have owned several Barbour jackets for over 30 years now. I generally send them off to Barbour for re-waxing and maintenance every 5 years. (contrary to their advice!)
The jackets now have that fantastic patina that everyone strives for.
To achieve this, wear the jackets in all conditions, expose them to daylight as much as possible ... within a few years, you will have that classic worn in Barbour look.
BTW ... I got Barbour to fit the leather cuff protectors on my jackets ... well worth the money.
Great advice - very valuable tips there.
Thank you.
I have one in my closet. A friend gave me several coats and jackets as he was moving to a very hot country.
Now I know the name of it. nice review.
Great episode ! A great jacket in the in between seasons 👍🏻 It also helps the look with a pair of good leather gloves 👌🏼
I absolutely agree!!
I look forward to seeing that jacket in five years.
How funny. Both my Barbour jackets were swiped when I was in the military!
I have no friends as nice as yours so alas, I remain Barbour free.
I may just take the plunge and buy another - they’re like an old friend who looks after you.
It’ll NEVER come off my back when I’m in the pub though!
I wish my Barbour jacket could be a 3 season garment here in Australia!
Sydney here - ah we get 3-4 months with it
I think you can purchase additional liners for some jackets
Ash. I use mine for shooting hunting and casual wear. I like yourself only treat them every three year's. I have three waxed and two quilted jackets. My friend and I wore ours when visiting London in 1996. We wore them at the West London Shooting school. And I took it with me on my other trips to England. I purchased my first one in 1983 and it is still going strong except for a few holes and tears. It has a lot of character. 😉 cheers Ron
These beauties will see us all out - hope my son doesn't get any bigger than me, as he will get all my kit eventually.
Good review i wore my barbour corbridge in the autumn and winter for 4 yrs straight while running a homeless outreach never let me down
I’m glad you liked it! I’ll buy you another one for your 100th birthday!
The gift that just keeps giving. Just you wait until you hit 60! (if we are still here).
Big fan of your ch. Aloha from Hawaii.
Aloha to you too sir - welcome to the club
For those that wish to re-wax, you should research microcrystalline wax. In the Widwest of the US, a DIY waxed Carhart can get you rather far, but won't ever look as good as the jacket in this video.
Great video, and makes a change having no annoying adds. Great👍
Ash walking like a boss past the camera!
Your stament woud suggest that the wax used to treat the jacket is a one way wax allowing water in the form of prepiration OUT through the material but not alowing water IN through the material. How exactly does the wax accomplish that?
I have three Barbour jackets two of them are Bedales and love them , as regards wax getting on chairs etc after wearing a while the waxyness ( if there’s such a word) isn’t there anymore, I too wax mine every 3 years and it’s not hard to do, just make sure the wax is always in liquid form and apply evenly. What other jackets are as versatile as these , thanks for sharing your thoughts.
GoreTex is too noisy here in Canada when its really cold.
Thanks Ash, I clicked 'like' as it was on "666" thumbs up, so I thought I better move it on from the Devil's number, even though I am not religious (but love "The Omen" movie).
Great video, as I have considered a Barbour jacket recently, as I want a green/olive jacket, but have been concerned about the breathability. I do have a Private White VC Harrington in Navy and Ventile cotton which is great, but hate wearing it with Denim, as I only wear dark blue/indigo.
Be aware that not rewaxing it does reduce the life of it, somewhat. It depends on how hard you beat on it.
I like the lady in the background picking up the dog poo. 😆
now do one on those gloves please :) great color combination there!
Thank you, those are my favourite gloves by far, they are from the military range of Southcombe Gloves www.southcombe.com
Love the channel. Could you tell me what gloves you're wearing? I'd love a pair for myself. Thanks!
They are military unlined leather gloves. Absolutely great gloves for the price. www.southcombe.com/unlined-uniform-leather-gloves
Barbour are to waxed jackets like Levi's are to jeans or adidas are to trainers or George foreman are to grills.
Are Barbour better then other brands , if so why, because they have been going so long, because they have the royal approval ?
How about Belstaff, Filson , Dickies or Walker & Hawkes?
For me its become a habit of buying Barbour more then anything else , though I have known other people to buy cheaper brands but have the same longevity as Barbour
The problem is when classic clothing becomes popular the quality often deteriorates
Don't Skimp on rewaxing
A negative aspect of waxed cotton jackets: They transfer wax/oil to furniture and automobile seats. My rucksacks and shoulder bags are now coated with wax. Looks like grease stains.
Using dank pods song is not on
The jacket is fine. But it's the small details which are most important, IMO. In this video it is _the gloves_ that mark Ash out as a true dandy! :-D
Thank you, those are my favourite gloves by far, they are from the military range of Southcombe Gloves www.southcombe.com
@@TheChapsGuide Thanks for the link ;-)
I think this man is rather too concerned about his appearance, who’s going to see him wearing this and that etc . Perhaps a snob ?
Neat
I had a waxed jacket bought in Britain in the 1990’s. I would sweat like crazy in all weather and it was too stiff. Ended up giving it away.
Meanwhile I about 13 Barbour at this point lol
I can’t stand it when the cotton tears and frays on the sleeves though.
I was hoping for a new topic 😢
That shot of you strutting is a bit much, put me right off!!!
Excellent video. I am in the state of Georgia in the U.S. and our climate, while much warmer than the UK, is generally quite wet and cool (lows in the 20s to 40s F in winter) in late fall, winter and early spring. I first became aware of an developed an interest in Barbour jackets about 30 years ago when I saw them in a catalogue from a high end outdoor clothing company. I did not see one in person for quite some time after that. I assume that was because of the novelty and high price compared to the nylon/Gore tex jackets that were dominating the market at that time. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased my first Barbour about 20 years ago, a Classic Beaufort. About 5 years ago I purchased a Bedale Thornproof and another Beaufort in Thornproof. I have greatly enjoyed all three.
After 20 years of Barbour ownership, here are my thoughts for what they are worth:
The Beaufort is a great everyday jacket. It is a little longer than the Bedale so if worn over a sport coat or tweed jacket it covers the length completely. I bought the zip in plush lining and that makes the jacket more than warm enough for temperatures down into the 20s. The zip in lining can also be worn as a vest as it has pockets. The game pouch in the back of the Beaufort provides a great place to carry a scarf or even a light sweater. I also like the fact the sleeves are not gusseted so they don't push shirt sleeves up when you put the jacket on. I leave the liner zipped into the Classic Beaufort and wear it when I will be out in colder weather. The unlined Thornproof Beaufort is excellent for general wear and is fine for temperatures in the 40s and 50s without a sweater (jumper) underneath. With a wool sweater, any Barbour jacket is fine for temperatures into the 20s.
The Bedale is a better looking jacket when worn. It is definitely designed for equestrian use and the features bear that out. It is shorter and the vented back (to allow the back to fit over a saddle when riding) and no game pouch on the rear makes for a more tailored look. The gusseted sleeves are warmer in that they don't allow air to blow up the arms of the jacket (a great feature when riding) but they are somewhat annoying to me when I first put the jacket on and have to pull my sleeves back down because the gussets push them up. Both styles have the hand warmer pockets that are placed higher on the body and that pocket location makes for a comfortable fit and also lets water run off the elbow before it runs down into the pocket if you are in the rain. The lower, storage type pockets are perfect for gloves, keys, a small flashlight (torch), etc..
As to rewaxing; I generally send my jackets back to Barbour for minor repairs like holes, small tears, etc. every three years or so. In between trips back to Barbour I will rewax areas of the jacket that have lost enough wax that they are beginning to look very light. I also rewax the seams on the shoulders as that is generally the first place you will notice leaking.
As a friend and fellow Barbour jacket and I say "There are Barbour jackets and then there are other lesser jackets". I will have and wear my Barbour jackets until I die and then I will pass them on to my family.
I understand why you would rather not wax proof your jacket annually but by not doing so you are compromising the cotton fabric. As areas subject to the most flexing dry out , the structural integrity of the fabric will suffer and tear / wear
Waxed cotton is still used by Fjallraven for their trousers and those are very popular because the material breathes well.
I steer clear of Barbour jackets because I do photography and any wax residue on hands etc is bad news. However, I have recently been trying to find decent casual cotton shirts and Barbour's are excellent. The best I found.
I wear my Barbour for absolutely everything
Just bought a Barbour/Orvis jacket at a thrift store. Brand new, $80. They had a lot of Orvis clothing, with the new tags still on it. Must have cleared the winter clothing out.
I wanted a Barbour for a long time and when I earned the money for one, I got the Ogston for it’s cut and leather elbow patches. After about 5 months or so I wanted to try waxing myself just to learn what to do and not. Well I leaned I should melt the wax a bit longer and had to use a hairdryer to complete the job( still has some wax on itself) and made a bit of a mess. Lost some of that patina but gained experience on how to do it better next time. I love my Barbour it is good for fall and warmer winter where I live, this is one of the items I have that I want to passed down to someone if possible. You should do another 1 year update on yours. Unfortunately RIP prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth Barbour can no longer use their royal warrants coat of arms which is gonna be weird to see Barbour with only one when it was normally 3.
Love a good wax cotton jacket. There is no reason why Gore-tex can't be used in classic men's clothing. Our military in the 80s had a jacket with waterproof/breathable under the combat cloth of the jacket; the same could be done with a Burberry trench coat if they were ever so forward thinking. If I need something more than my wax cotton, I'll done my brown Le Chameau jacket with Gore-tex hidden under the fabric.
I go barbour/harkila
Happy 51st birthday! You must put a link for those gloves also. I’ve never seen a color so rich. The jacket is fantastic! The maintenance is a bit much, but if only once yearly that’s not too cumbersome.
Thank you . The gloves are from a great heritage company called SouthCombe Gloves in Somerset (England). I always wear their excellent unlined gloves from their military range - link attached: www.southcombe.com/technical-gloves/military-gloves/uniform-gloves
Ash:
1. I just suddenly came upon your channel yesterday, I must say thank you for introducing this understated, yet very unique jacket 🧥.
2. As an American I truly can appreciate your natural approach to illustrating what it means to be a well-dressed gentleman and the strong history as well.
3. Also, your suggestions on purchasing practical and inexpensive luxury items is excellent. Please keep up the excellent shoe reviews. Really find them useful.
-Respectfully-
Zohair Merchant
Welcome aboard!
Happy Anniversary on your ownership of a wonderful jacket!
I purchased a Barbour Border jacket and have found it fits my needs for foul weather, whether it be a suburban or city setting. For cooler days, I wear a tweed jacket or some other form of layering beneath. ~ Cheers!
Barbour a great British brand I have a few last for ever
Do you have any items from Cordings that you could make a video on? It'd also be nice to see a video about the English countryside or your daily life in the countryside.
I'll give it some thought, lots to get through at the moment. I have a year's worth of ideas to sort out, but that is a good one!
What the sizing like? Bang on fro standard British sizing, or run small or large at all?
They run pretty true to size.
Another splendid video Ash. I'd love to own a Barbour jacket but unfortunately I live in South East Asia where the heat is stifling year round.
Maybe one day!
Well done. Carry on.👍✅
Years ago waxed cotton jackets were like stiff cardboard when cold/wet, they didn’t breathe when you were sweating and reproofing before winter was fun; smother with wax then pop in the AGA. I believe the modern Barbour jackets are good but I switched to Musto and have always been dry, windproof and comfortable.
I was once into off-shore yachting and loved my Musto kit. But now I reside in the country, so its Barbour for me.
@@TheChapsGuide Yes, Musto are strong in sea clothing but they are well regarded in the shooting world. I'm on our fells almost every day with a now scruffy/hard worn/unmaintained Musto Whisper jacket which must be at least ten years old and it has never let me down . For shooting, from August right through the winter from hot days with a chance of rain to the absolute of cold/wet we (wife/I) have a range of Musto from technical tweeds to lightweight shell jackets. I cannot speak too highly of them.
Great video Ash and as always a very honest review. I do like the wax Barbour jackets, the only thing that stops me is the issue with lint and hair. I have two Jack Russells and hate my clothes having any hair on it and I sense the wax might attract the hair and be an issue to brush off.
To be fair, they are not really that tacky to touch, I have a variety of animals in my life, cats, horses, etc. and I don't get any issues with hair sticking to the waxed cotton. They are only really sticky when brand new.
Not a real problem, my moggie leaves a fur contrail wherever she goes but it never seems to get on my waxed jackets.
Everyone I know who regularly wears and repeat buys Barbour has or works with hairy animals (inc myself!); Their Barbour jackets are never hair covered....unlike their sweaters, the inside of their cars or their home entrance rugs!
I've got 7 waxed Barbours and 5 waxed Belstaffs but never heard of the Kyle??
It does look good though.
I live in a semi rural area too so get to rotate them.
Some of the Barbours are very well padded and warm, others less so.
Some look just as good in a country pub as on the hills.
As you say they'll never match Goretex though.
Great review!
Another Great video!
I like Barbour my dog has a wax coat, but why do middle aged men always seem to love Barbour coats?
Is just to create that middle class country set look?
They are the utility garment for men of a certain age.
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What would be your footwear choice for Minnesota winters (i.e., wet, sloppy snow on sidewalks and streets).
Well, a solid rubber soled combat boot if you are looking for a smarter option, or possibly shoes with over-galoshes. But my personal choice would be a high-end wellington boot (neoprene lined).
@@TheChapsGuide I like the neoprene-lined wellington idea. Thanks for the reply!
whether wax stains car seats or sofas at home?
its never been an issue for me as I usually take my jacket off prior to taking a seat in cars and the home, but it may be an issue if you have white leather or other light coloured fabric.
@@TheChapsGuide In autumn and winter I never take my jackets off in the cars. that's why I'm afraid. I have one Barbour jacket so far. Not waxed. This is an interesting topic that hardly anyone mentions too often and extensively - risk of grease wax damage to other clothes in the wardrobe or seats in expensive cars (for example) It's like ...no one has ever checked it?
I wax my jackets every three years. No point doing it yearly. I wear them virtually every day walking my dogs. Great jackets that last, I've got a couple over twenty years old.
Ash, another good video and what a great gift Ive had my classic for 10 years now, and they get better with age, with a yearly wax You can vary the amount of wax for each season, to vary waterproof v breathability My classic has no insulation, so my top tip is too size up, to allow some layering