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re: Are Barbour jackets overrated & overpriced?
Posted on 2/21/24 at 5:28 pm to prplhze2000
Posted on 2/21/24 at 5:28 pm to prplhze2000
No and No.
To clarify, I do not consider Barbour coats to be overrated as they are fantastic wet weather /hunting coats and for what you get they are not overpriced.
To clarify, I do not consider Barbour coats to be overrated as they are fantastic wet weather /hunting coats and for what you get they are not overpriced.
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 7:12 am
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Posted on 2/21/24 at 5:45 pm to prplhze2000
They make sense in rainy areas with moderate climates. Like the UK. They don’t breathe, and you’ll want to layer if it’s colder. Barbour will always repair any wear or damage, I’ve got one that is mostly repair panels at this point. It looks cool.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 6:17 pm to prplhze2000
They will last the rest of your life if taken care of properly and you will have a grandkid wear it one day also.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 6:22 pm to prplhze2000
I've got an Ashby. Only complaint is I got it when I was 50 lbs lighter and was between sizes. I opted for the smaller size since I'm rarely layering up for weather in Houston. Now I could use the size up. It's been 5 years and only had to re-wax once
Posted on 2/21/24 at 6:27 pm to tylerlsu2008
quote:Pardon my ignorance. I'd never heard of Barbour jackets until this thread. What is a waxed jacket? I tried to googgle this question with no luck.
I’ve paid for re-waxing once (~$85) and got some repairs done two years ago (~$125).
Obviously I need to step my jacket game up.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 6:41 pm to prplhze2000
No and no.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:01 pm to zippyputt
I have a 20 plus year old Barbour Ventile. Best coat I have ever owned. Unfortunately they do not make them anymore. Ventile was utilized in RAF WW2 jackets for pilots to assist in protection from being downed in the English Channel. Barbour builds high quality garments that are worth their price in my humble opinion.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:03 pm to prplhze2000
They're kind of like luxury watches. There are cheaper alternatives that do the job better but it's not about that.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:03 pm to Scooter McWinner
quote:the greatest, best outdoors wear clothing man has ever contrived. take it from someone who depends on superior clothing for foul weather work: there's no equal.
What is a waxed jacket? I tried to googgle this question with no luck.
: A waxed jacket is made from cotton that's treated with wax to make it water-resistant. Evolved from the oiled sailcloth once used by 18th-century mariners for protection from weather and waves, current-day waxed cotton fabrics are treated with paraffin or beeswax-based formulas.
Google: what is a waxed jacket
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:07 pm to mudshuvl05
Thank you. Also, I'm a terrible internet user. More like Scooter McLoser, amirite?
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:23 pm to Scooter McWinner
Yep. They are the Sorrels of jackets.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:26 pm to Bullfrog
I have a Barbour vest jacket and that’s pretty much all I wear unless it’s below 20
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:50 pm to Jon A thon
i’m the other way, bought it when i was heavier and now it’s too big
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:39 pm to prplhze2000
I’ve had mine for over 10 years and still is in great shape (re-waxing is a must).
Feel like they aren’t as trendy as they used to be though.
Feel like they aren’t as trendy as they used to be though.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:47 pm to tylerlsu2008
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My heaviest one that I wear during Northeast winters is on winter #10. I think I paid a bit over $500 for it in Nov 2014. I’ve paid for re-waxing once (~$85) and got some repairs done two years ago (~$125). Jacket still looks and works great.
Over $700 bucks and only ten years old.
I’d call that over rated.
I have an LL Bean that I’ve had since highschool in the 90’s.
Pretty sure it was under $100 then. And looks like unde $300 now
Zero repairs.
Doesn’t need waxing.
And handles Great Lakes winters no problem
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:49 pm to prplhze2000
I love mine. A jacket that will last forever made in a first world country. To me that is worth the price
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:06 pm to scottydoesntknow
You can get a great coat at Costco for $20
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:27 pm to kywildcatfanone
You guys just reminded me I don’t know where the hell my big oily Barbour jacket is rn. I totally forgot I had one. Damn kids
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:30 pm to prplhze2000
I’ve got my grandfathers Bedale from the early 90’s. Wear it almost daily during winter. I also bought my wife a new Bedale and she loves it. Love the smell of the older ones.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:33 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:
You can get a great coat at Costco for $20
ok
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