re: Are Barbour jackets overrated & overpriced?

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i dont think i understand the concept of a "waxed jacket", but whatever. they look cool.

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It’s an antiquated water proofing technology

Most of the appeal is tradition, but they are functionally superior when it comes to moving through the woods when there’s real undergrowth. You’re not going to tear ones of these. And I’ve used one as a drop cloth when changing tire, which you wouldn’t do with a plastic jacket. It would get shredded almost immediately.