Wool Winter Coats?
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I just wear a surplus peacoat, with layers underneath as needed. Economical, effective, maybe not stylish...
Hey do you know a good surplus store online? the only one local to me is 45min one way and has a limited selection. thanks
Lenny
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Do yourself a favor; look for an original vintage Navy Peacoat on fleaBay.
The wool they used is by far the nicest I've ever had the pleasure to wear.
It's quite a bit heavier than even Filson wool, and very dense to block the wind. I got mine for $50; it's a 1966 Coast Guard issue and is one of my favorite coats of all time.
Looks great on me too.
Go here to learn all about Pea Coats.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?35824-PEACOAT-DATING
Lenny
The wool they used is by far the nicest I've ever had the pleasure to wear.
It's quite a bit heavier than even Filson wool, and very dense to block the wind. I got mine for $50; it's a 1966 Coast Guard issue and is one of my favorite coats of all time.
Looks great on me too.
Go here to learn all about Pea Coats.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?35824-PEACOAT-DATING
Lenny
My ex-Navy buddy found the issue peacoat very lacking in wind resistance, damn near froze in his on occasion in cold weather and/or when the wind blew. Would have been 1970 issue.
As much as he's mentioned that, I'm surprised to see such favorable mention of it here.
Denis
As much as he's mentioned that, I'm surprised to see such favorable mention of it here.
Denis
the double mac is a great coat, but it's built for rather sedentary activities- riding a horse in cold weather, sitting in a blind, back of sled dog team
if much walking is entailed it's going to overly warm and it's quite heavy as well
depends on what you need in the way of a coat, it's certainly a quality coat- one that you should be able to pass on to your kids
they (Filson) have a pretty extensive line, look through it- might be a coat that is a better "fit"
if much walking is entailed it's going to overly warm and it's quite heavy as well
depends on what you need in the way of a coat, it's certainly a quality coat- one that you should be able to pass on to your kids
they (Filson) have a pretty extensive line, look through it- might be a coat that is a better "fit"