September 13, 2002, 08:11 PM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: November 24, 2001
Posts: 95
|
Good Parka?
Can anyone suggest a decent parka for a reasonable price. I'm looking for something that is waterproof, with a hood, that can be used as an outside layer in the fall/winter. If it is available in subdued colors such as brown or olive that would be a plus.
|
September 13, 2002, 08:16 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: June 28, 2002
Location: Oregon-The wet side.
Posts: 949
|
Not sure what you consider a reasonable price, but I have never regretted my Columbia Sportswear coat. It is a two piece job - a windbreaker zipped into a kneelength coat, detachable hood, gamebag. Available in a lot of colors and camo patterns at around $250+. Cabela's has several pages of'em, as do many other paper and online catalogues.
__________________
Gee, I'd love to see your data! |
September 14, 2002, 08:16 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: February 20, 1999
Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country)
Posts: 14,324
|
Check LL Bean, too.
I got a subdued tan/brown "Rough-something-or-other" parka (did I mention I live in Vermont?) for under $90; nice and warm and pockets and hood and water-resistant and guaranteed for life.
__________________
. "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo" |
September 14, 2002, 11:32 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 26, 2000
Location: Northeastern Ct.
Posts: 1,019
|
Another vote for LL Bean, especially if you can find what your looking for in their specials and closeouts. I found a nice one, Gore-Tex to boot, for under $100.
Take Care |
September 14, 2002, 02:38 PM | #5 |
Member
Join Date: October 8, 2001
Location: Shiloh, TN CSA
Posts: 96
|
Check www.cheaperthandirt.com They occassionally have BROWN French Gore-Tex at very reasonable cost.
__________________
PREDATOR or PREY? The choice is yours..... |
September 14, 2002, 07:57 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 22, 1999
Location: Germantown, MD
Posts: 2,349
|
www.backcountry-equipment.com was selling some very nice Kelty micropore parkas in dull green for under a hundred bucks last I checked. I have one and like it alot, it seems to shed water better than my old Gore-Tex coat and it's lighter besides.
- Chris
__________________
"There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key |
September 15, 2002, 06:08 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 30, 2000
Location: Western SC
Posts: 663
|
Try the arktis line. It's milspec looking (cause it's milspec) but I hear great things about it.
www.arktisusa.com
__________________
When Reason Fails..... |
September 16, 2002, 06:51 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 10, 2000
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 145
|
Ahh, my area of expertise.
Without attempting to give an answer or a direction. Couple of questions: * What do you plan on doing with the jacket 80% of the time? In otherwords whats the primary use and then other uses? Hunting, ballgames, skiing, ice-fishing, keeping you covered from the doorway to through the parking lot. * How much are you willing to pay or budget towards it? * Weather conditions it'll be used in? I won't be able to give you specific items, since clothing is subjective however, I can point you in an area to look at and things to consider. |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|