North Face McMurdo parka.
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How about one of these, though not too sure on UK prices.
Actually, the expedition seems to be a massive rip-off in the UK, listed at about £825, which works out to CAD $1487, which is nuts, as the retail in Canada is $844
Actually, the expedition seems to be a massive rip-off in the UK, listed at about £825, which works out to CAD $1487, which is nuts, as the retail in Canada is $844
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With a lot of things you get what you pay for.
I bought mine from link below.
http://www.gaynors.co.uk/mens/clothi...cmurdo-parka-2
Nik
I bought mine from link below.
http://www.gaynors.co.uk/mens/clothi...cmurdo-parka-2
Nik
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I got one a few years ago from http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/ in Coventry (when they actually sold other brands, rather than their own "invented" ones). Bloody good price though - twas a couple of hundred rather than the 300+ now.
A very substantial parka, with lots of big pockets (but with a zip-on hood with pop-on "fur" - i would rather they were fixed on such a jacket).
Not been many opportunities to wear it in recent years (it is very warm) but it was "christened" down in Guildford and worked well at the time despite lots of snow.
So yes, they are brilliant, but maybe overkill for the UK.
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A very substantial parka, with lots of big pockets (but with a zip-on hood with pop-on "fur" - i would rather they were fixed on such a jacket).
Not been many opportunities to wear it in recent years (it is very warm) but it was "christened" down in Guildford and worked well at the time despite lots of snow.
So yes, they are brilliant, but maybe overkill for the UK.
Cheers,
mb
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I had a Mcmurdo and it was nice and warm,but was expensive..And i tore the freakin bottom half of the arm out on barbed wire and knacked it..
I have an M65 field jacket now,it has a detachable fleece inside and does a great job when out with the dog...
I have an M65 field jacket now,it has a detachable fleece inside and does a great job when out with the dog...
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I'm rather taken with this:
http://www.howies.co.uk/mens/clothin...ue-bronze.html
I buy lots of stuff from these guys too:
http://www.finisterreuk.com/shop/men...lus-parka.html
http://www.howies.co.uk/mens/clothin...ue-bronze.html
I buy lots of stuff from these guys too:
http://www.finisterreuk.com/shop/men...lus-parka.html
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Most of my clothes are from Howies or Finisterre (I happen to know the owner well and we worked with them in the early days).
None of this massive branding surf tat for us!
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Good to hear the jeans are good, next purchase.
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I found an Army surplus store in Ross on Wye,I have bought a Swedish army parka,thermal socks and some thermal mittens.The fella says i will never be cold again. I know its not North face but at £55 for the lot i am willing to give it a go.The big test will be when i am watching the Wyedean Rally early next year stood around for 3/4 hours.
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I like a bargain, but I never skimp on outdoor gear.
However, if you just want it as nice coat to ponce about in the winter, then yes, £300 is questionable!
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Sealskinz beanies are good bonce covers - waterproof, breathable, warm.
I'd feel uncomfortable spending less than £100 on a jacket - what WOULD people think?
I'd feel uncomfortable spending less than £100 on a jacket - what WOULD people think?
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