Fjallraven Jackets – any opinions?

I also have one of these now. work has just bought us em.

Where do you work, Brokeback Mountain?

Their adverts do show people on hills in snow, implying it is outdoor gear rather than ‘look cool whilst eating smashed avocado on toast’, which is probably a better use for it .

They do still make a lot of proper outdoor kit though, although very pricey and no use if MR are searching for you. But like every other brand they make plenty “lifestyle clothing.” As for the smashed avocado on toast sneer, who do you think the Arcteryx Keppel trench coat is supposed to be appealing to?

I’d best post the obligatory Buffalo mountain shirt recommendation.

I’d also say that their kit is more adapted to cold but dry conditions than pissing-it-down in Scotland.

I’d best post the obligatory Buffalo mountain shirt recommendation.

And someone will be along to recommend Paramo right after 🙂

who do you think the Arcteryx Keppel trench coat is supposed to be appealing to?

Someone who doesn’t want to get wet in the rain? At least it’s actually waterpoof…

And someone will be along to recommend Paramo right after 🙂

I found that under pressure the smashed avocado just oozed through the fabric and stained my silk / yak wool blend casual button-neck baselayer – not a problem I’ve ever experienced with Arc’teryx tbh.

I wouldn’t want to risk it with artisan scrambled eggs or kippers. I think it could all go very badly wrong.

Also I seem to recall that Paramo is knitted by small Colombian children working 24-hour days without a break at gunpoint in jungle camps run by ex-FARC guerillas and that the fabric used is knitted from fibres torn from the inside of the ears of living llamas.

That last bit really put me off the brand tbh.

Someone who doesn’t want to get wet in the rain? At least it’s actually waterpoof…

Nice swerve. But brand snobbery eh?

DrJ

And someone will be along to recommend Paramo right after

How about Montane Extreme? My missus is getting me the jacket to replace my Buffalo smock.

For an less pricy alternative to Fjällräven maybe take a look at the products of Varusteleka. (Finnish)

I’d best post the obligatory Buffalo mountain shirt recommendation.

I’ve got a Buffalo MTB shirt from twenty-odd years ago that I still wear, but is a bit short and restricted for wearing much underneath.
So three weeks ago I bought a Special 6 smock top from a camping/outdoor shop in town, who gave me a discount so I got it for £148.
I’ve worn it to work every day since, and I love it! I work outdoors all day, and it’s very exposed to wind and rain, normally I’d be wearing a work issued tee shirt, sweat shirt, fleece and highviz waterproof jacket, and I’d be putting the tee in the wash as soon as I got home ‘cos it would be wet from sweating; I’m just wearing a Helly Lifa under the Special 6 with a buff or similar around my neck, and I’m so much more comfortable now.

I bought a Special 6 smock top

That’s a lot of money for something that isn’t even waterproof!

(just trying to stay with the theme of this thread. I’m a massive fan of the pile and pertex thing).

DrJ

For an less pricy alternative to Fjällräven maybe take a look at the products of Varusteleka. (Finnish)

Thanks! was wanting a poly/cotton jacket for bashing through scrub and bush with my dog but continuously baulked at the price of a FJ Greenland. The Särmä Windproof Smock looks perfect and a decent price.

Are you joking? Paramo is one of the most ethical brands out there and Fjall raven is one of the least, ranked below most of the other outdoor companies – its worse than Decathlon FFS

Its marketing pure and simple – exactly like Barbour.

If you want to spend 500 quid on a parka then go for it but don’t kid yourself its ethical or the best you can get – just buy it because you like it and can afford it.

I really, really like Ton’s brokeback jacket.

Is it warm and cosy Ton?

No one is very happy on this site.

I like Fjallraven……….. Well I don’t
I like Arcteryx…………..Well I don’t
I like Paramo…………….Well I don’t
I like Buffalo……………Well I don’t
I like Montane……………Well I don’t
I like Decathalon…………Well I don’t

Erm… I own an example of every one of the above brands  (except Paramo as they look like old mens clothes)…I like them all.

I also have a Barbour jacket.

I’m quite happy..not very happy due to various things I can’t control but thats life.