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Merlin
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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.
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catfish72
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How much is not breaking the bank? I would maybe try a mititary surplus store first.
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marsonite
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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.
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arctic
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mcguiness22
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Check out Burton gear. My go to "cold weather work hoodie" is Burton. It's wind/water resistant. lightweight and warm.
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CanoeCountry
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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
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catfish72
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How much is not breaking the bank? I would maybe try a mititary surplus store first.
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arctic
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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?
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SevenofNine
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Woolrich only has it in small now due to close out sales.
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arctic
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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.
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Cedarboy
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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
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OBX2Kayak
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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.
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Cedarboy
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They need to update the www, says they have m,l,and xl.
CB
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PINETREE
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nice-Looks,but have no experience with it.
anorak canvas
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