British SAS smock / fake budget bushcraft gear / waterproof test when waxed

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3 жыл бұрын

this video is about a waterproof test for a fake SAS smock, and it also shows the importance of keeping dry when outdoors. i was very cold and wet in the end and if i had to stay out longer like being in a remote area i thing i could of died if i had no tent, sleeping bag or had no way of making a hot drink. that was a wake up call for me to re-iterate what i all ready know. hope you learned this to.
i think this jacket is ok and good for shooting, fishing e.t.c. for the day in the summer only and anything over night you'd need a waterproof cover of some sort. WINDPROOF doesn't mean TEMPERATURE PROOF.
#survivalskills #wildcamping #outdoorgear #outdoors #smock #bushcraftskills #hikinguk #trekking #exploring #hillwalking

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@WyeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Good going Andy. You got a right drenching and over time a bit of a chill to. Yeah that wet, wind and rain can take its toll. The jacket? To be expected really. All the best for 2021. Mark

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for that Mark, should of put my wool jumper on, my fault. Hope 2021 brings us all love and light with no viruses and problems 💯👍

@robcrusoe 3 жыл бұрын

I see lots of reviews on all types of windproof,ripstop US / Uk military field jackets and none so far have put them to the test in bad weather unlike you.I have a few of them and they are not waterproof and I wouldn't take them up any hills . Everything gets overwhelmed with water eventually and I often get soaked through,the important part is keep moving and stay warm . I get the shower experience sometimes too.I always take a change of gear and once back at the start its great to change into dry clothes. I wear Buffalo Special 6 with a hood, pretty much keeps me warm, been iced up on one side once and I was still cosy, just vent it if too warm. Thanks for testing and sharing .

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks rob, I don't bother with the cloth army jackets unless they are gortex though I do have faith in my country innovation lined ventile smock but hay, its lined. I have a buffalo belay jacket, same as yours but with a zip down the front. Really good kit. Think I'll stick to the gortex jackets and wool or buffalo when it comes to serious outings weather it be just for the day or overnighter trips.

@johncrouch8988 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋🏻. You can’t beat the Buffalo 🐃 clothing and sleep system in my opinion. Been using both now for 30 years and wouldn’t change. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@robcrusoe 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncrouch8988 Cheers John, for the weather we in Scotland, even in the summer, Its the best kit I have. Atb Rob

@trytheoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

@@johncrouch8988 Sir How do uou use Buffalo in really wet weather during a multi day hike? Would you have a gortex layer to go over the buffalo?

@brianbeatens3518 2 ай бұрын

Good video! Wish i had seen this afew weeks ago as ive just purchased one of these smocks..

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 2 ай бұрын

That is unfortunate. This particular one was dirt cheep. £36. I think. If yours cost a lot more, then maybe it's a better type. Anyway, good luck with what you got brian.

@billycan8852 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this honest jacket review. I think I will try that walk one day ,But it will have to be a dry day for me I am afraid 😀

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

Its going to be a dry day for me next time as well. Never again in the wet, way to muddy.

@ozdavemcgee2079 3 жыл бұрын

In the Australian Army we had M65 jackets. Cotton outer useless in rain. However, that can be fix3d, as I suspect this could be. Use a can and a half to 2 cans of Scotchguard. Works pretty well. I also use it on a wide brimmed cotton hat I wrar in the rain. I pref hat in rain unless it too cold then I use the hood lol

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard of scotchguard being used before, will have to look into it. This cheap reproduction SAS smock was very cheap, a use and throw away jacket really, needs a good waterproof to go under it or it could be a very poor choice for the British hills and mountains, Could be good for an easy wildeness survival course or doing something smokey and dirty a few times then throw it out.

@irondog8250 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, l just got a Gen'1 US Gortex jacket, because l always get wet and cold when l am out with my dog!

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

Yer, military gortex, can't go wrong on price and performance 👍

@williamgrech930 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same one its not as good for wet weather but its brilliant for windy days

@hampshireoutdoorsandsurviv9340 3 ай бұрын

but thats why your issued wet kit as well ,.its a windproof COMBAT JACKET its ment to be used as part of a system not a one answer to all conditions for use in temperate climates and under going heavy physical effort it is breathable and light if it rains put your gortex on and on ops well suck it up butter cup,,,,,, great video though and a good warning for civis get the right kit for what you are doing stay safe have fun all the best ,,,,,,,mick out,,,,,,,

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 ай бұрын

Correct, this jacket was really cheap and nasty though. Definitely a good lesson 💯%

@johnsteele2986 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat a quality goretex I reckon. I love a good smock but my go to is either a Gen 1 US woodland wet weather parka or a Crossfire AWACS, both are excellent cold/wet weather jackets. Unfortunately they don't make the AWACS any more but it was truly excellent. As far as smocks go, our Australian issued AMCU GP Jacket (also made by Crossfire Australia) is superb. It's made of Nylon with Nextec waterproofing in the fibres and it sheds water for HOURS. You have to be careful with them though, if you put them in the dryer it rapidly ruins the water proofing.

@Andy-walkaboutnutty Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Army jackets on their own in the cold rain can be deadly, as much as I like them they just need something else with it, weather it be a wool jumper underneath or a waterproof under or over the top of it. Most of my time outdoors I've worn a gortex even though it doesn't seem like that in my videos. I wouldn't test a gortex on video because I know they work. Thanks for watching my crazy video, I hope you found it entertaining 😀

@johnsteele2986 Жыл бұрын

@@Andy-walkaboutnutty I must say though that some of my best remembered walks were done in a smock! One in particular that stands out was a walk I did from Corowa NSW to Rutherglen VIC. I happened to be wearing a DPM Arctic Windproof Smock when it started to proper sideways rain and the temperature plummeted! If it wasn't for that smock I would have been in big trouble! It kept me warm enough and kept most of the rain off and I was very glad I had it! I enjoy seeing your beautiful, wet, miserable, lush green English countryside, I hope to one day walk it myself! And you can bet I'll be walking it in a Denison Smock or similar!!!

@ozdavemcgee2079 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase this from?. I seriously want one

@coffinman5007 3 ай бұрын

Do you know how the kitpimp sas smocks compare to the originals when treated?

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 ай бұрын

I've never used kitpimp gear, so I couldn't answer that, sorry. I did look it up, and for £49.99 I wouldn't trust it, and there's no brand name on the zips by the looks. This one was about £26. And it was absolutely crap. And it was waxed, though not to the extent of a barbour jacket is. I've tested my gabardine material 1990s original sas smock in the rain when waxed, and it performed fantastic. There is a video on that. The only thing good about the cheep stuff is, if you come off your bike and it gets ripped, you can fix it or sling it. The best cheap army jacket I've got is the MTP genuine british army jacket. Only £40. New. It's a good price, it done OK in a waterproof test, it's high quality for what you pay. I hope this helps.👍

@inky4763 3 жыл бұрын

I had that jacket, it’s actually not bad and more wind proof than the regular army smocks, but clearly, not very water proof

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

Like a lot of these cloth made jackets, you've got to have a waterproof jacket or liner to go with it. I should of put a jumper on that day. I think I'll give in and wear a gortex like I used to.

@JPOUTDOORS18 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious how much was the jacket compared to the original mate?

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

The fake one was ( £36 ) give or take a couple of quid, and the original was ( £150 ) give or take a couple of quid. What I failed to mention with the fake is that my T shirt and shirt was completely saturated, I mean completely, I dont think I could of survived a night without a jumper, a meal and a shelter.

@JPOUTDOORS18 3 жыл бұрын

@@Andy-walkaboutnutty was worth a try though aye

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

@@JPOUTDOORS18 I originally bought it because it was cheap so I could do a review on it for the poorer members of society, then because the original had suprising results on the rain test I followed on with the other. What a difference, literally between life and death but yer, worth a try.

@thomasmusso1147 2 жыл бұрын

One must not confuse the terms 'windproof', 'water resistant' and 'waterproof' with each other. To confuse the issue even more, throw in 'breathable'. That jacket you tested (I don't see the brand mentioned) was taken way past it's Design Intent. 'Waxing' helps to improve water resistance .. but then, you lose 'breathability .. 'Wax On .. Breathability Off'. Eventually you WILL get wet .. from outside, inside or both. I have a couple of Smocks / Combat Jackets which perform very well in conditions that don't tax them beyond their limits. Anybody who goes out for an extended period into unpredictable weather with just a 'Smock' as their Primary Outer Weather Shell, is looking for trouble. You want a Waterproof Garment that will also breathe to an extent, then get get one of the TM Gortex-Branded / Similar Products. Otherwise a good quality Poncho or Rain Jacket.

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 2 жыл бұрын

Yer I agree with what you say, I've used a fair amount of gortex jackets from military to civvy and yep that's the way to go. That smock was a real cheap and nasty, though it did looked the part. Just got a revolution race, RVRC with a recco system built in. I'm not testing it but I might talk about it some day.

@thomasmusso1147 2 жыл бұрын

@@Andy-walkaboutnutty 👍 .. agreed, 'cheap and nasty' should be a red flag. Although, good quality kit does not have to cost an arm and a leg .. ie, Military Surplus .. the genuine stuff. 'Branding' does not always guarantee that the product is worth that paid for it. Often, much originates from under the same roof / industrial complex and will be priced according to the Label attached to it and the respective Seller's Marketing Budget. Or, if not sewn under the same roof .. then using material / cloth from one major supplier. The 'Rag Trade', inter alia, is (in)famous for this. Thanks for the feedback .. take care ..

@swcblad 3 жыл бұрын

and how about a shoe/boot review too?

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын

I would never review boots because everybody's feet are different, and I don't mean in size.

@weeg91 Жыл бұрын

I have theory why this jacket doesn't perform as good as the original gabardine. The original is issued with Mystolene MK9 already impregnated and this was likely in the jacket before you waxed it, whereas this jacket did not have the mystolene rather the wax alone. FYI Mystolene Mk9 is not available anymore but nikwax's own Cotton Proof or TX direct has identical ingredients to Mk9.

@Andy-walkaboutnutty Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I don't know. All I can say is it could be the quality, the weave, what it's made of??? Probably all 3, but one thing's for sure, it certainly looks like a tight weave, and price does make a difference.

@BoltonMaverickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

It's just canvas

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 5 ай бұрын

It's not that good. It's just cheaper cotton, and the price reflected that. £44. I think, it was a while back now. The lesson that came out in the end was, don't rely on cheaper stuff when against the elements. I was on the low land as well. It's an awful jacket. Anyway, thanks for watching and I hope you found it a bit amusing. I do now, but never again, not with cheaper stuff. 🙂👍

@BoltonMaverickoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

@Andy-walkaboutnutty I have fjallraven gear that's just the same 450 quid anorak it's not meant to be waterproof to be fair even when waxed

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 5 ай бұрын

@BoltonMaverickoutdoors I've got an expensive fjallraven jacket, it's the same material that the fjallraven trousers we all wear. The sarak jacket I think. Done a vid on that when waxed with fjallraven wax, and it wasn't too good in the british weather. It wasn't as bad as this one, but I've come to the conclusion that fjallraven stuff is made for the dry snow only. The trousers are great and popular in this country and worth having, I think.