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Cedarboy
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I found an EMS anorak, supplex, at a thrift store. I had a friend added about 6 inches length to it and a side zipper. Its the bomb. CB
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SevenofNine
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Contemplating buying their kit and sewing one myself. Of course I have zero experience on the sewing machine but a person has to start somewhere.
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mooseplums
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Hey Greg, you should Youtube yourself sewing it...we all need a laugh.
I would just buy one
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SevenofNine
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Thanks, I had not heard of them.
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tonyyarusso
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The Empire ones look great, but holy cow are they expensive...
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Soledad
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Mine was one of the first if not the first black parka Kevin made. He wore it himself for a season then dumped in on me for $50. Best money I have ever spent ;) I did have to have him add the coyote ruff, and I would like him to add a couple pockets in the front like the newer versions have.
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PINETREE
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quote tonyyarusso: "The Empire ones look great, but holy cow are they expensive..."
That's what I thought. I think they do put time into making them. also it would be a lifetime investment.
A substitute would be a good wind or ski shell with hood a little on the big side.
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Soledad
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I have two, both from Empire Wool & Canvas, one is black with a zipper, the other is Snowshoe Hare which is a pullover. I like the zipper parka and tend to use it more often, although I have had it longer. Both have ruffs which I wouldn't do without.
For pullovers-Lure of the North would be the way to go since Empire is not selling the pullovers this year and Wintergreen is out of business.
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Frenchy19
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Too bad Wintergreen is no longer around...
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PINETREE
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quote mooseplums: "quote Frenchy19: "Too bad Wintergreen is no longer around..."
I just bought a red, full zip Wintergreen anorak on Ebay for $100. It was used, but in perfect condition."
Good buy.
I see the Boy Scout web site out of Ely has a couple of polar fleece anoraks for sale(not the shell).
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mooseplums
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quote Frenchy19: "Too bad Wintergreen is no longer around..."
I just bought a red, full zip Wintergreen anorak on Ebay for $100. It was used, but in perfect condition.
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awbrown
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Check out Lure of the North. If you're at all handy, they sell kits for Anoraks reasonably. Wouldn't be hard to modify for a zipper. There Anoraks also include a coyote ruff, which I find essential.
Dave and Kie not only sell em, they use em. They know of what they speak.
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SevenofNine
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Anyone here have an Anorak and can give me their opinion on how well you like it. I'm not a big fan of pull overs so I am looking at a full zipper. Also what brand do you have?
I noticed that this year Empire Company states they don't have canvas supplies for their cheaper Anoraks.
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riverrunner
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I tried several over the years I find that a full zipper is much easier to control heat from.
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mooseplums
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quote Cedarboy: "I found an EMS anorak, supplex, at a thrift store. I had a friend added about 6 inches length to it and a side zipper. Its the bomb. CB "
I love mine..
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riverrunner
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I tried several over the years I find that a full zipper is much easier to control heat from.
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PINETREE
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The answer is yes,acts as a great windbreaker,semi waterproof over fleece etc. Also nice if it has capability to vent it.
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SevenofNine
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quote PINETREE: "The answer is yes,acts as a great windbreaker,semi waterproof over fleece etc. Also nice if it has capability to vent it."
Do you own one? If so, what brand? Thanks.
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SevenofNine
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quote mooseplums: "Hey Greg, you should Youtube yourself sewing it...we all need a laugh.
I would just buy one"
I should, it would certainly get a lot of hits from the "what not to do side".
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Sparetime
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I have a Wintergreen Anorak with zipper. Like it a lot. Wearing it today in fact. Over a base layer, 0 degrees. Light and comfy. Wearing it over a "puffy" coat. Mine base layer is not down, but I wish it was.
edit -Sorry, I didn't realize they had closed. Shame.
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PINETREE
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quote Sparetime: "I have a Wintergreen Anorak with zipper. Like it a lot. Wearing it today in fact. Over a base layer, 0 degrees. Light and comfy. Wearing it over a "puffy" coat. Mine base layer is not down, but I wish it was.
edit -Sorry, I didn't realize they had closed. Shame. "
Same here. Wintergreen.
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