paulus 26 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, WILF said: I reckon you’d pick up a decent Barbour from eBay, but I’d always say avoid wax which I’m sure everyone knows. I had the Le Chamou wellies but your socks always slip down in them, neoprene don’t give you that problem imho mate. My neoprene didn’t do too bad, but my Mindl boots are the best thing I ever bought…..16 years old and still going strong. There’s some good kit to be had for reasonable money now and because our climate is so temperate and different on different days it’s really a question of having a few bits you can turn to imho January in Angus is not the same a January in Surrey…..I think that’s worth keeping in mind when buying kit from manufacturers based in climates where you have solid extremes….like the artic circle. They are making clothes for a whole different set of circumstances. Always had Altberg boots, combined with sealskinz waterproof socks and a pair of gators, they are hard to beat, The good thing about the jacket is the fleece liner is removable and can be worn on its own, So two coats for the price of one Lol. Good outdoor trousers are another subject altogether mate Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 3,670 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, WILF said: Didn’t buy off some lads driving a green Four Track with a couple of lamps and a bellman & Flint locator and 2 collars in the back did you ? Lol Amazing bit of kit mate, never hot walking, never cold in the back of a pickup doing countless miles in winter….brilliant. What one like this Wilf lol great memories of this truck would go anywhere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,326 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 minute ago, FLATTOP said: What one like this Wilf lol great memories of this truck would go anywhere. Great truck mate, I did Wales, Scotland and all over in mine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,466 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 59 minutes ago, paulus said: f**k that £44, Went to asda yesterday with the Mrs, Picked up this little turkey crown 1.3kg feeds 2 to 3 it said on the label. Got to the checkout and i said to the women how much is that Turkey crown, she scans it and says £13.50 sir, i told her to get someone to stick it back in the freezer. Happy Christmas Ebenezer 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,416 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, paulus said: Always had Altberg boots, combined with sealskinz waterproof socks and a pair of gators, they are hard to beat, The good thing about the jacket is the fleece liner is removable and can be worn on its own, So two coats for the price of one Lol. Good outdoor trousers are another subject altogether mate Lol A Good Samaritan from these sites, who prefers to remain anonymous and hide his philanthropy, largesse, and leading role in “care in the community” behind a facade of toughness, laddishness and, frankly, misanthropy, helped out a poor old pensioner, (me !), by sending two pairs of Altberg Defender boots, one summer lightweight cambrelle lined and one pair of heavyweight gortex lined , but , being charitable, I think he forgot to include the sealskin socks ! Still, I pray for his soul, he’s a good lad really ! Cheers. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,326 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, paulus said: Always had Altberg boots, combined with sealskinz waterproof socks and a pair of gators, they are hard to beat, The good thing about the jacket is the fleece liner is removable and can be worn on its own, So two coats for the price of one Lol. Good outdoor trousers are another subject altogether mate Lol Did you have any problems with the soles on your altbergs mate ? I’ve had a few pairs and they wore something shocking, probably don’t help that after years of football and doing loads of miles on my feet I’m so bow legged I couldn’t stop a pig in an alley ! Lol Also had another pair just “corrode” for want of a better word, these were a mixture of the desert boots and the standard army issue leather boots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,879 Posted December 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) I wear the haix desert boots everyday. Normally do one pair a year. I use a pair of wellies from decathlon, decent neoprene ones, really good grip soles on em. I stalked all day in snow and ice the other day on massive hills and they are spot on. I prefer em to le chameu any day. Think they only cost 50-70 quid. Photo to show where I wore em all day...grip fine, warm and good to walk in. Will take a photo of em tomorrow. Edited to say they have been in use for a full year as I bought em this time last year for coursing in Ireland. Even worn em on the plane Edited December 10, 2023 by DIDO.1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,326 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 minute ago, DIDO.1 said: I wear the haix desert boots everyday. Normally do one pair a year. I use a pair of wellies from decathlon, decent neoprene ones, really good grip soles on em. I stalked all day in snow and ice the other day on massive hills and they are spot on. I prefer em to le chameu any day. Think they only cost 50-70 quid. Photo to show where I wore em all day...grip fine, warm and good to walk in. Will take a photo of em tomorrow I was looking at those decathlon wellies mate, be interested to see those….cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty12 1,376 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 53 minutes ago, Gypsydog94 said: I been wearing game trousers this season cheap as chips not to worried if I rip them on wire etc Are those the waterproof ones mate ? I had a couple pairs years ago and was always bone dry they were only about £25 back then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, WILF said: I was looking at those decathlon wellies mate, be interested to see those….cheers I’ve had several pairs of them and found the quality to be shite. Leak leak leak. Got aigle now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Decathlon water proof trousers on the other hand are brilliant! Best out there, never mind the price. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,950 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, WILF said: I was looking at those decathlon wellies mate, be interested to see those….cheers Got a pair a few weeks ago can't fault them mate for the money very comfortable for walking in and with a two year guarantee on them. I got those that zip up a mate who goes beating twice a week rates them aswell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,326 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Decathlon water proof trousers on the other hand are brilliant! Best out there, never mind the price. What ones do you have mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,635 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 I love the Harkila gear and have a few bits. It’s expensive stuff but does the job and as I’ve get older, luckily I’m able to afford such things. I sold their pro Hunter jacket two years ago and regretted it almost straight away. I’ve since bought the next version of the same jacket at a great price, expensive but not as expensive as what they’re going for now. Go for it fella, and have no regrets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, WILF said: What ones do you have mate ? Just the bog standard non lined ones. I wear boots for everything but always handy to have some wellies for kennels or the odd dog walk. The decathlon jobys didn’t even stand up to that. Shame because they were comfy. Edited December 10, 2023 by Born Hunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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