Bushcraft Smock - A "Tried & Tested" Review

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A “tried & tested” review of the Belgian Pattern Smock, sold by Endicotts in Exeter (see link below). I have used & abused this little smock a lot over the last six or so years….find out if I think its any good.
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Пікірлер: 46
@JeepsterDave
@JeepsterDave 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, got one, like it! Keep up the good work!
@paganoutdoors3193
@paganoutdoors3193 3 жыл бұрын
Look a cracking bit of kit, endicotts have sold out of nearly all sizes, shame, just wait to see if they get em back in stock, thank you for the review, good health and safe travels my friend, cheers craig
@NickGoldsmith776
@NickGoldsmith776 Жыл бұрын
Looks good 👍
@davestratford7247
@davestratford7247 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a couplr of these that I bought online (Ebay). Same price and various colours available. Good videos by the way.
@trevorwilliamson6305
@trevorwilliamson6305 3 жыл бұрын
A good review, but no mention of how the smock copes with rainy weather.
@Johnny641
@Johnny641 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review looks like a great bit of kit. Just a suggestion, if you are going to state the size of the smock it is handy to state how tall you are otherwise there is no context to the fit 👍
@Stop_Elitists_Wars
@Stop_Elitists_Wars 3 жыл бұрын
Cotton absorbs water. velcro freezes shut & attracts dirt. - Replace velcro with zips or rivets. - waterproof the Cotton. Looks cosy.
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
That's why I prefer polycotton , it dries quicker, and I recommended proofing. Press studs isn't a bad shout tho. Thanks
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
I have found them on Amazon, they have different colours and some bigger sizes. Here is the link: www.amazon.co.uk/Military-Spec-Anorak-Smock-Olive/dp/B00BW5P3D6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3AE35JAZNTV97&dchild=1&keywords=army%2Bsmock%2Bfor%2Bmen&qid=1615490682&sprefix=army%2Bsmock%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-5&th=1
@DannyB-cs9vx
@DannyB-cs9vx 3 жыл бұрын
XXS ans XS in stock, all other sizes are out of stock. Checked same day the video came out.
@tumbleweed6658
@tumbleweed6658 3 жыл бұрын
Good video but out of stock on the XL. I will be looking back often to see if this one comes out. As always your information is top notch.
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
Don, there is a link to amazon, they have them and there are other suppliers the viewers have found.
@jamescherry2082
@jamescherry2082 3 жыл бұрын
I like the style of those, but I use my old British army wind proof. I've absolutely trashed it in the forces and it's still going strong, but I am going to try to get one of those Belgian ones that look less military. Not a fan of velcro I think Pop stud's are probably the way to go. Good review 👍.
@thankmelater1254
@thankmelater1254 3 жыл бұрын
Velcro all over this item. It's noisy and loses effectiveness over time. I don't ejnoy spending time micro-cleaning velcro.
@LundysWildcampBushcraft
@LundysWildcampBushcraft 3 жыл бұрын
Nice smock and cheep atvb jimmy 😎😎
@lewisward4359
@lewisward4359 3 жыл бұрын
Per usual I missed out on getting Belgian-patt' Over-head Field Smock. Olive Green. XXL at Endicott's. A few years ago I did manage to pickup a beautiful Gen 2 Swedish Smock. I wrote Kevin and hopefully new stock will be in soon. Here is the USA good military surplus is hard to obtain. what sells for ms is usually after market items that meet specs, but anyone with a brain can tell it's junk
@woodscraftlindsay789
@woodscraftlindsay789 3 жыл бұрын
I got mine at good will for $2 its worth it rubber inside used flxseal on the seams
@soggz4246
@soggz4246 2 жыл бұрын
HI Neil. Nice. Quick question. How do they hold up against thorns and rough undergrowth as I’m looking for something like that for work. Thanks.
@Andy-walkaboutnutty
@Andy-walkaboutnutty 3 жыл бұрын
I had a pixie, forgot all about them smocks.
@bernardhorlock7751
@bernardhorlock7751 3 жыл бұрын
sadly its out of stock but will keep looking
@trytheoutdoors
@trytheoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Lovely review. Please can you explain how it comes with rain? Do you put a goretex shell over it? Thanks.
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 Жыл бұрын
Yes, or under it sometimes.
@thomasmusso1147
@thomasmusso1147 3 жыл бұрын
Good Morning .. Looks good 👍. Functional and cheap to boot. I'm in the market for a lightweight natural fibre outer jacket. I have a 70's? era Mil Surplus BW Nato Jacket with removable fleece Liner ('Jeans' brand label inside). A great jacket that has given me years of excellent service, but perhaps a wee bit too 'heavy', even sans liner, for pick up and take along during the warm months. If you have the info at hand (without too much trouble please), how does the cloth thickness / weave density between the two compare and in your opinion, would the difference warrant the the additional purchase? Obviously, living in Switzerland, the logistics (and cost) of getting the item here is a consideration. That said, I do have a contact in the UK as a possible Plan B. A good share .. thanks. Appreciate your Gear Reviews and Tips .. keep them coming please. Take care ..
@keithorbell8946
@keithorbell8946 3 жыл бұрын
I have got a couple of these off Amazon.
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
Have you got a link Keith?
@keithorbell8946
@keithorbell8946 3 жыл бұрын
@@greencraft4783 I’ll have look.
@DrAdrianTodd
@DrAdrianTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this. A question on sizing - you have an XX and it looks spacious but not overly bag, if it is not a rude question, what size are you? Warm regards, Adrian
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
I am 5'9" and 42-44 chest. Hope it helps buddy
@DrAdrianTodd
@DrAdrianTodd 3 жыл бұрын
@@greencraft4783 Very helpful, I am the same height but being older and more wizened, only 39” chest. Looks like an XL for me. Thank you.
@fractalofgod6324
@fractalofgod6324 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Neil I ordered one of your patches on the 3rd of March I've just checked and its not even been dispatched yet, any idea of our when I'll get it!
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
I posted it on the 4th Luke.. I'll put another in the post tonight buddy. Let me know if the other shows up.
@fractalofgod6324
@fractalofgod6324 3 жыл бұрын
@@greencraft4783 I've had nothing yet mate that why I checked etsy and I got worried then when I said it still wasn't dispatched... Lost in the post most likely 🙄 thank you for posting another one, I'll let you know how it goes.
@itchyfeet4205
@itchyfeet4205 3 жыл бұрын
Endicotts have 1 XS and 1 XXS in stock only :(
@ChiefScout_Outdoors
@ChiefScout_Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I would love one but struggle to get them on and off my head 🤣 I struggle to lift my arms, not that I have a fat head. 😂🤣
@hazzardoutdoors
@hazzardoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend anything very similar, I can't find one anywhere
@greencraft4783
@greencraft4783 3 жыл бұрын
Follow the amazon link I put up, they have them and so do the others that folks have posted.
@hazzardoutdoors
@hazzardoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
@@greencraft4783 they haven't got any at the mo according to them
@maxboonkittypoison
@maxboonkittypoison 2 жыл бұрын
Well i think it wil not be for me. The smock is not my size. And to buy one and alter it and replace the velcro i could make one all by my self. I like the smock but it is the size thing and quality of the velcro. My arms are long but i'm 180cm 85kg so this is not going to work i'm afraid. Now i saw the tumbnail of your video of the wool bushgraft smock. i'm gonna watch that one now :D
@richardjackson7894
@richardjackson7894 3 жыл бұрын
Out of stock! 😂😂😂
@flatmoon6359
@flatmoon6359 3 жыл бұрын
I wish somebody would make an arctic windproof in something apart from DPM or any camo.Four baggy pockets,adjustable hood,no epaulets,waterproofable.Camo is not a good look hiking.
@kard133
@kard133 3 жыл бұрын
Try the Arktis B110 smock, same pattern as the s95 smock and in a variety of colours or camo, mad3 in Exeter.
@manfredgrobel2068
@manfredgrobel2068 3 жыл бұрын
Though cheap, It could be more comfortable with two zippers on either side if it gets warm. And you look pregnant with your full bags.😀😀
@DrAdrianTodd
@DrAdrianTodd 3 жыл бұрын
If you want something with zippers try a Helikon-Tex Woodsman Anorak. Cost £70.
@manfredgrobel2068
@manfredgrobel2068 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrAdrianTodd Tks!
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