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Camp
Coat
Few
garments get as much use as a warm jacket, so we put some thought
into our Camp Coat. First we considered the importance of cooking.
Nothing starts a day in camp like the sight of orange flames licking a coffee pot, or the sound of sputtering bacon.
Because synthetics don't really dig fire, we sculpted our rugged wool fabric into an eye-pleasing shape. Then we got rid of the
separating zippers so common on outdoor clothing. You can do a lot to safeguard
their vulnerable moving parts, but they always fail in the end. We use durable stainless steel snaps
for the main closure, and anchor them in nylon webbing to ensure a lifetime of
service. Our snaps absorb plenty of abuse, and they let you tailor your
ventilation to meet your needs.
The Camp Coat is fully articulated to let you move
naturally. The front panels and collar
flow into one smooth piece that we line with recycled polyester
fleece for added insulation and a forgiving texture. Two zippered hand
warmer pockets fill the lower panels. Dual chest pockets open from the center so you
can still use them with a pack. The waist
draw cord adjusts from inside the pockets to seal out drafts. Our simple rolled cuffs are wide enough
to fit over a glove, but they have snaps to pinch them down
a bit for a better fit. Fully articulated elbows and shoulders offer a
more natural and mobile fit. The longer tail covers you assets on the
bike or a damp park bench. Optional Elk leather elbow patches laugh
off abuse with panache. Olive Green color comes with low-viz black
snaps to maintain a low profile. Fabric: 20 ounce imported wool/nylon (80/20 percent by
weight) and 14 ounce domestic recycled polyester fleece.
Domestic Elk leather elbow patches Colors: Olive Green,
Navy Blue, Forest Green, or Burgundy. Leather colors will vary. Sizes SM-XL. Machine or hand wash cold, gentle cycle with mild
soap, air dry, expect lint. Treat leather with conditioner to
keep it supple. Camp
Coat $195 Repair Kit
$3
Leather elbows add $20
Consider the Camp Coat as a
replacement for the average, heavyweight fleece jacket. You'll get the
same range of motion, the same room for layering, and the same utility,
with a bit of extra heft. It's more truck-like than the leading edge
sports coupe from the other guys.
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