Thread: Protective "Outer Shell" Clothing - more traditional than most :-)

Article and trial done by Kiwi Southlander - farming/hunting and out there doing it guy !!

Something different in weather protection and comforts
Posting just encase Farmers or Hunters want to have reliable protection while pushing the limits
All details in PDF link
If interested in purchase - contact Swedish Company direct from Link in article.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qtr...ew?usp=sharing

Christ - its gone mad on FB
Any info needed
email this guy - who is in NZ

miklagaardnz@gmail.com

Shame it wasn't made in NZ using nz wool

So they are about $660 nz dollar plus shipping and tax

Originally Posted by bigbear

Shame it wasn't made in NZ using nz wool

So they are about $660 nz dollar plus shipping and tax

I think so
Made to measure too (taylor made)

If anyone wants more detail - they can email this guy - who wrote the article in Link above

miklagaardnz@gmail.com

Its nothing to do with me (as in selling) - I just thought some might be interested

Pimped up the lammy.
Looks/sounds good.
Bloody expensive tho.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Pimped up the lammy.
Looks/sounds good.
Bloody expensive tho.

How much you work out
Same as a Swazi Wap Jacket ???

They look great.

Originally Posted by Sarvo

How much you work out
Same as a Swazi Wap Jacket ???

The Swazi jackets are not amazingly waterproof either, and only warm if you layer up underneath.


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Originally Posted by Sarvo

How much you work out
Same as a Swazi Wap Jacket ???

I just went off what was posted above ..so be over 700 bucks.
Bit rich for me for a jacket.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I just went off what was posted above ..so be over 700 bucks.
Bit rich for me for a jacket.

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The Swazi Wapiti coat @Sarvo mentioned is $713.99 on the Swazi site.
Wapiti weighs 1.2kg (size L) vs the 1.5-2kg of the Miklagaard.

Wonder if I should attack my Duffel coat with silicone spray and a tub of lanolin...

Originally Posted by Cordite

The Swazi Wapiti coat @Sarvo mentioned is $713.99 on the Swazi site.
Wapiti weighs 1.2kg (size L) vs the 1.5-2kg of the Miklagaard.

Wonder if I should attack my Duffel coat with silicone spray and a tub of lanolin...

That must be why I dont own any swazi jackets either then!

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Cool jacket, shame about the price. How breathable would it be and do we really have enough subzero weather to justify it? I wish Swannies were still made here.

I wrote the review. Granted, it was fairly brief, but I'll do a more comprehensive field-review in due course.

I'm going to be helping bring Miklagaard clothing to the NZ market. I'm doing it purely because I think their clothes are absolutely incredible. Old world quality, with a modern spin (silicon treatment to make the felted wool even more weather resistant). I guess I'll have to sign up as a vendor on the forum.

The wool-felt fabric Miklagaard uses was all obtained from the Swedish military. It's as close to tear-proof as you'll get. It's supremely breathable, despite being very warm (it's got two massive hip zips on either side, and the collar can be opened right up). It's NOT a sub-zero garment, although it can definitely be used in very cold conditions.

The Anorak Abisko, in particular, is as close as you'll get to an original Swanni bush shirt, but far more weather resistant and durable. It's the kind of thing you'll be passing down to your kids. I'm not exaggerating. With all the cost-cutting and forced product obsolesce going on these days, Miklagaard's clothing is a breath of fresh air. Definitely geared towards the non-gear head hunter/farmer who just wants to buy once/cry once.

What separates Miklagaard even more form the competition is that they can tailor-make the clothing to fit your unique measurements (for a small fee - be about $50-100 bucks extra). Lead time for a custom garment is about 4-6 weeks. Pockets can be added or removed. Zips can be added etc,etc. Otherwise, they've got standard sizes available via their website.

For $650-700 bucks NZD, it's a bargain considering it'll probably last you a good few decades.

You've got no seam tape, water-proof coatings, laminated membranes, Velcro etc to worry about. Everything is super solid. And it's fire retardant too! So you can chill out around the campfire, or use the stuff in your workshop.

I'll be obtaining fabric samples in the coming weeks, and will be able to send them out to interested people.


Check out their facebook page - chuck em' a like. https://www.facebook.com/micklagaard/ It's oriented towards their Northern Hemisphere customers, but with enough interest, hopefully we'll see some Kiwi's wearing this stuff! It's bloody awesome gear!!

Cheers,
AJ

Originally Posted by Steve123

Cool jacket, shame about the price. How breathable would it be and do we really have enough subzero weather to justify it? I wish Swannies were still made here.

I’m using one of the green swandri lace front bush shirts and love it, bought it about 5 years ago. I treat it with a water repellent. It’s silent for bush hunting, doesn’t sweat and it’s tough as. Might be heavier than the fancy jackets some guys prefer but probably $300 cheaper as well.

Originally Posted by Bushline

I’m using one of the green swandri lace front bush shirts and love it, bought it about 5 years ago. I treat it with a water repellent. It’s silent for bush hunting, doesn’t sweat and it’s tough as. Might be heavier than the fancy jackets some guys prefer but probably $300 cheaper as well.

I've gone right off synthetic's. They never breath like they say. I'd like a lace up without the hood but they don't make them any more.
Some of the other Miiklagaard capes look interesting