Thread: Huntech!!!!

SWANNDRI might be iconic, but they are bloody terrible things. You just need to be in a wet one to know that. Heavy, soggy damned things. Wet to the skin, and as soon as you step into the wind you freeze.

Sadly, I wore them for over 30 years. My last one is in the dog kennel, and the dog drags it out and leaves it in the backyard. I think she resents it too.

Originally Posted by Tahr

SWANDRI might be iconic, but they are bloody terrible things. You just need to be in a wet one to know that. Heavy, soggy damned things.

+1 the swany died years ago

Originally Posted by BRADS

+1 the swany died years ago

+2 its in my dogs kennel aswell.

Originally Posted by BRADS

+1 the swany died years ago

Then is was re-done & made of Techni-fleece in NZ .
Far better garment ,100% wind block ,very thermal ,dries quickly & about the same price.
Had mine a few years now ,nice piece of kit.

Originally Posted by BRADS

+1 the swany died years ago

...."Keep the swan dri".....was where the first swannis tech came from....I grew up in Waitara where they made them for us all............I Like many many more wore them for years and years............until companies like Huntec & swazi hit the market.

I recently just brought two of the black huntec fleece tops with the collar for $25 bucks from H&F & at this price what does it matter...... Ive long been a supporter of ridgeline as they have great gear for a good price ,,,,I like the idea of Swazi keep it & make it local ... but for my humble 5cents worth I don't see they have any advantage any more----aside from being overpriced & made by locals the gear just don't hit that technical advantage....$$vs Gear wise .... they would be hard pressed to beat my Stony creek Tarn jacket and my Hunters element XLT parker..don't get me wrong Im keen to support NZ made where I can ...... just looking for that ....extra advantage where ya can...every $$ counts

Originally Posted by Tahr

SWANNDRI might be iconic, but they are bloody terrible things. You just need to be in a wet one to know that. Heavy, soggy damned things. Wet to the skin, and as soon as you step into the wind you freeze.

Sadly, I wore them for over 30 years. My last one is in the dog kennel, and the dog drags it out and leaves it in the backyard. I think she resents it too.

They used to smell like a Wet Dog ! Before the even got used as dog beds . On that note I wonder how many lost pig dogs got to sleep a night or two on swannies left out in hope of hosting that lost pooch ?