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Craigy123

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Cheep down jacket
« on: March 03, 2012 »
Hey guys, just a quick post about my latest purchase. Just bought the goose down jacket from Field and Trek. Sure at 29 quid if its rubbish it will do for wearing to walk the dogs etc.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-goose-down-jacket-mens-443213
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2012 »
thats the one i worn on top of Kili
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2012 »
Any good Lenny? worth 29 quid?
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2012 »
Very good for the price. It is very bulky thou, thats why I gave mine away to my porter so I could get gifts home from africa.
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2012 »
Do you think its more of a fashion jacket? i'm tempted to get one

also spotted this on their website, nice  ;D
« Last Edit: March 03, 2012 by LandyLiam »
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012 »
damn, that down jacket has gone up to £40 now  :'(
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012 »
So now I have the coat I figured I should say a bit about it. I have to keep reminding myself that you get what you pay for.....

First thing I will point out is that this coat doesnt pack that small, its quite bulky.
it has a water proof zip which to me is pointless on a non water proof jacket, just makes it harder to use.
The zip snags the coat quite a lot too.
The cuffs are quite rough and get annoying around your wrists.
It is quite warm, but nothing special.
Lots of feathers sticking out through the stitching.
the hood is wired which is quite good..maybe.
There is a fairly nice soft fabric in the neck and face area though a suede would have been better.
It was 29 quid. Worth it....yea I think so. Will i take it up the hills...Maybe not.
« Last Edit: March 12, 2012 by Craigy123 »
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012 »
Quote from: Craigy123 on March 07, 2012

There is a fairly nice soft fabric in the neck and face area though a swede would have been better.


Why would you want a turnip in ur coat? Sheep bait? Lol  ;D
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012 »
ulrika jonsson round your face and neck. you only paid £29, stop being greedy lol
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012 »
Every time I see the title of this thread I picture this>
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2012 »
 :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2012 »
It definitely was going cheep.. Lol
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Re: Cheep down jacket
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2012 »
thats the one without the hood though
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