looking for the "ideal" jacket (1 Viewer)

[THE_FERN]

Folks

Looking for a new jacket. "Ideal" for me means:

• Front zip (full length)
• Min. 2 very big zipped pockets. Large enough to accommodate a superzoom camera like canon sx60
• Interior pocket valuable but not essential
• Without or removable hood
• Lightweight. Thinner the better for travel
• Fleece or soft shell
• Dull colours (=dull green, grey etc. Not camo patterned)
• (Water/splash proof good but not essential)

This is especially for foreign travel where security is really important. Thinner is more valuable for the tropics: I tend to wear a jacket even in the lowlands for concealing and holding valuables

Of course there are loads of jackets like this on the web. Unfortunately, there's almost nothing about the pocket capacity which is the main criterion for me.

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Essex Tern]

Always found Regatta good performance and value - had a few of their 3 in 1’s in my time.

 

[THE_FERN]

Thanks for the responses. I'm specifically after a jacket rather than gilet or waistcoat (i. e. long sleeves). Really grateful if people can recommend particular models rather than brands because the models change so frequently and each has different characteristics!

As you'll have seen, the key criterion is zipped pocket size. As examples of jackets which have served me well, my best is a Mountain Equipment fleece c1990. I think like this (perhaps, but green):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mountain...186634?hash=item2f4cb1d88a:g:C6cAAOSwf4BfkqxY

Second best probably Mountain Warehouse softshell jacket c2008. (Both green colour).

 

[Mono]

Varusteleka make a good range of solid well thought out clothing. The merino wool hoodie is excellent if you don't need waterproofness.

Särmä Merino Wool Hoodie

Stylish high-quality merino wool hoodie for mid-layering and casual everyday wear at work, home, and outdoors. Fast international delivery!

www.varusteleka.com

 

[Mono]

Found this in the John Norris sale

Seeland Hawker Advance Jacket - Pine Green

The Seeland Hawker Advance jacket is a technical shell jacket designed for the shooter who is not afraid of difficult terrain and bad weather. It is for the shooter who is looking for well-designed, lightweight, low-noise jacket that is suitable for all kinds of active stalking.

www.johnnorris.co.uk

 

[Mike Crawley]

It’s expensive but your description is similar to the Paramo Halcon traveller jacket (made out of cotton)

Páramo Clothing | MEN'S HALKON^® TRAVELLER

www.paramo-clothing.com

I have one, it’s absolutely superb