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Outer Shell Options

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Date/Time: 05/02/2024 01:27AM

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Outer Shell Options

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PINETREE	01/09/2013 09:08PM nice-Looks,but have no experience with it. anorak canvas
OBX2Kayak	01/07/2013 07:11PM quote marsonite: "My best ever shell was an army surplus parka with a removable liner (which I never used.) It was made out of poplin. Great breathablility, blocked the wind. Probably a stretch to find one anymore though. " I had one of those shells. Wish I could find one now.
Cedarboy	01/07/2013 01:30PM They need to update the www, says they have m,l,and xl. CB
SevenofNine	01/07/2013 01:19PM Woolrich only has it in small now due to close out sales.
Cedarboy	01/06/2013 01:44PM arctic Woolrich is back in business and selling the Mountain Parka you are talking about. See the www site. Should be easy to get one. CB
arctic	01/06/2013 09:21AM quote marsonite: "My best ever shell was an army surplus parka with a removable liner (which I never used.) It was made out of poplin. Great breathablility, blocked the wind. Probably a stretch to find one anymore though. " This is exactly the type of thing I'm looking for.
arctic	01/06/2013 09:16AM
CanoeCountry	01/06/2013 08:42AM Empire Wool & Canvas makes great gear that will last if taken care of. They have a new anorak that is fairly priced. It is called the Snowshoe Hare, very basic but well built, as noted before...you get what you pay for! CC
marsonite	01/06/2013 08:33AM My best ever shell was an army surplus parka with a removable liner (which I never used.) It was made out of poplin. Great breathablility, blocked the wind. Probably a stretch to find one anymore though.
mcguiness22	01/06/2013 12:01AM Check out Burton gear. My go to "cold weather work hoodie" is Burton. It's wind/water resistant. lightweight and warm.
catfish72	01/05/2013 11:15PM How much is not breaking the bank? I would maybe try a mititary surplus store first.
catfish72	01/05/2013 11:15PM How much is not breaking the bank? I would maybe try a mititary surplus store first.
Merlin	01/05/2013 06:03PM Empire Canvas has a couple of options but are pricey. You get what you pay for. A very inexpensive option are the military snow parkas. Check sprotsmansguide.com, they have a few different kinds.
arctic	01/05/2013 04:48PM For the past 30-plus years my winter camping outer layer has been unlined Woolrich Mountain Parkas, made from 60/40 cloth (60% cotton, 40% nylon). I have replaced these several times over the years as they have worn out, fallen apart, and become filled with spark holes. My problem is: these 60/40 mountain parkas are now almost impossible to find and most outer shells are now nylon or nylon/Gore-tex--very expensive stuff to wear while hanging out near a fire on long winter evenings. So, what are my options? Who makes a simple, hooded shell that breaths well, is rugged enough for winter tripping, but won't break the bank?