as I grew up in Latin America (Patagonia, Andes, and Amazonas) I got plenty of experiences with natural fibers, especially wool and cotton/hemp. As a youngster I always wore untreated wool ponchos and sweaters, as the Indians did (Lama, Alpaca and Sheep wool) But then "modernity" arrived and we slowly changed into Polyester garments... BUT after freezing and sweating for ages inside Gore-Tex & Co I am going back to natural wool (lanoline-rich) and treated canvas (beeswax) And I am not disappointed! It is obvious that the manufactures should attain better quality levels than my old indigenous garments, and that multi-fiber garments can serve a wider range of uses and performance requirements, but the essential thing still remains a very simple one: quality never gets out of style, and these natural products can have a very high intrinsic value! This also opens interesting opportunities for local communities that decide to embark in this quality crusade for functional design, performance and workmanship, which is good for sustainable local economies and also for the environment!!!
Beautiful comment! Very well put. It remains a very big challenge to do this though, as the globalism has caused us to lose sight of true cost (if it were made locally) and often times makes it unaffordable for many. We need some sort of subsidy, tax benefit, or something else to help conserve local production. Until then though, I hope your perspective continues to catch on and we see something like the organic/sustainable food movement happen in the outdoors industry
I´m from Entre Ríos Argentina, hotter weather here, but we still have cold winters and wet ones! This type of clothing would be very appreciatted ! Good luck
👍👍👍 Looks like a Product that, with the appropriate care, will last a lifetime and longer .. long enough to be bequeathed in one's Will and Testament. Yep, open flames and synthetics do not make for good bedfellows. All of the best with your initiatives .. take care ..
Now, that's the talk I like to hear! Being "old fashioned" I am often teased by the lads when in the outdoors because of what I wear! I call them "lycra boys" and give them bad dreams describing how they will burn...I am sorry for what happened to you. I subscribed and intend to buy one of the smocks as mine is flammable (I think it's from a New Zealand company) Thanks and best luck!!!
@@Peakoilcompany Nope! Now you know you have a pal in the oposite side of the world who, like you, calls them "lycra-boys"! They like me, as I am a good companion, bring them presents of good food and wine for the meetings, but I always think a bit outside the box, give ideas for constructive discussions, and work hard for the meeting goals. I specially worry about the green-horns, who too often watch the wrong videos and get the wrong opinions, either from "sofa coachers" with enormous bellies or "knowledgeble friends" who give them advice that might get them killed! Last year I was in a meeting of the national bushcraft association, and there was a discussion by the fire about priorities, and the instructor was insisting on shelter...a girl from the Scouts insisted that a pause and some tea (and reflection on the situation) was more important. I took her side against the instructor who is a good friend of mine, as in that time of the year we do not have much rain and the heat above 120 F might occur only in the Summer. So, without wind, rain or cold to be shielded, I agree that the pause for a sugary tea and to let fear or pain calm down was more important then a shelter... in the end I could not convince the instructor, but I told the girl to do the pause and then, after the tea, if they came to the conclusion of being a good idea to shelter, then do it! Another problem is the quantity (and often the quality) of the equipment... lots of useless things, many things of bad quality, and worse: great lack of knowledge on how to use them...and that can be dangerous! But well that's why we go to the meetings, to get our skills improved, practice, see the other folks and have a good time together in the bush!
Großartig!!! Das Design ist echt praktisch und hat mich beeindruckt! Ein sehr schönes Stück Handwerkskunst welches ich gerne mein eigen nennen würde 😊 Tolle Arbeit 👍 Grüße aus dem fernen Deutschland 👋
Thanks so much. I'm forever improving (or changing it) so we can expect more to come. Soon I'll have the full kit ready. Waxed canvas anorak and over pants, wool coat and pants, possum wool knit sweater, hemp/cotton (hopefully silk) knit underwear. Then I might be satisfied. Hallo Deutschland aus Australien
As someone who wants to start his own real clothing brand (no cheap prints on cheap chinese made t-shirts and hoodies), this video is seriously inspiring. We need more of this, and less of the made in china by child labour, plastic crap, that's flooding the clothing market
@@partyjesus5588 thanks man, we do need more, to at least have more people realise what's involved and what it takes. I have nothing against Chinese made. They are capable of amazing production. I have more against the designers and investors who initiate and poorly manage projects using the Chinese productivity, or any other labour force that is cheaper than in the economy the order is being made. Those companies get to outsource their responsibilities, paying people barely enough to live in standards they themselves wouldn't accept, all while undercutting their own society's ability to maintain a good living standard. As it stands now, the Australian minimum wage is almost three times less than the average cost of living. Which means Australian factories don't pay living wages anymore. Nor can they, if they are to compete with imported goods made by people whose society accepts a lower standard of living. So, a small few who have the capital to invest in industrial scale production, are able to profit from this arrangement, wildly limiting the options of almost everyone around them. I don't know what to do about it, other than try and do things differently. I'll make what I can myself, and explain what I learn in the process, so others can take it further. I really hope my kids see a better, more fulfilling and creative future.
Thanks Nate. 2021 campaign went well. Thanks for your help. Gearing up for another campaign launch in April. Adding the sheepskin coat/liner, and hopefully a couple of other things too. We'll need all the help we can get spreading the word to reach the target.
That's Australian dollars. But I get it, it's hard to understand if you're not aware of what's involved. With all gear made in economies where labour costs are insanely low, we've all lost perspective on cost if it was made in our local economies. Let me lay it out. Material costs are Au$200. That alone should tell you how insane labour costs for mass produced stuff are with the typical products made in less expensive economies. This anorak takes 8 hours to make, at least. That's if you have a number going in a production line. I'm mostly producing these 5 or 10 at a time, which loses a little bit of time efficiency. The cheapest factory in Australia costs $60 per hour. This being my only income and I don't have mass production efficiencies, I have to set a higher rate to survive in this economy. Builders, plumbers and mechanics here charge $100, to give you an idea. So production cost is $500-800. This doesn't factor in the time for marketing, sourcing material, postage or time to develop the next product. I hope this gives you some perspective, and you can appreciate the honesty in this. Allowing our economies to let go of production capability and become dependant on offshore globalism is a bad idea imo. So we need those who can afford it, to help sustain local production. For those who can't afford the anorak, I offer the materials and pattern for less
@@reserva120 I'm not sure what you mean. If you're referring to that amount of time getting too slow, consider the seasons in a year, and how to properly test wear and tear. 3 years means there's been 3 prototypes, each being an iteration on the last, adjusting design for function and durability.
@@Peakoilcompany Yes that's border line Narcissi , Three Years for Three products made for a design that's been around a few hundred years.. Really quite silly , I mean really~ a bit stupid , or sloth ridden ,pick one.. I should put you in touch with my friends at Filson, Build 12 send them out to test, in six months make another 12 .. really Not that hard..
Going to sub and follow this project as I just destroyed a 500€ jacket in a very small camp fire. It wasn't even that weatherproof. need some new stuff and looking forward to the finnished product.
Good on ya. The anoraks and vest look very nice, and well designed. I've always been amazed at how people can go out in to the wild places, claiming that they love nature, yet surrounding themselves with oil-based products that'll clog a landfill or choke a dolphin. Natural fibers work far better and have a spirit to them that's right for in the wild places. And while waxed canvas is very flammable, it's harder to get started than lightweight nylon material. That's not saying it can't happen, look up "The Day the Clowns Cried" for exactly how bad things can be, however, the tradeoff is that the material is organic, all natural, and will return to the earth when you're done with it. Can't say that about the polymer products people clamor for!
Yes, the key difference in the flammability is how long it takes, or how hot it needs to be to get going. The plastics really get going, from experience. Cotton was what saved me that night. Wool would have been much better. You're so right about the spirit and ethos though. It is a much more authentic and satisfying experience in natural fibre gear. That goes for any time actually. Sleeping, working, adventuring.. I can't think of any experience that feels good in synthetics...
@@Peakoilcompany Amen! I've worn plenty of waterproof gear made of polymers.... and they always left me feeling just as wet as if I had worn nothing at all! I'll give the polymers their due because there are a few times that they come in handy and work well, but for the overwhelming majority of times, I've found that natural fibers both look better and function better. The only trade-off is the potential weight issue, which I understand. I just tell folks to grow stronger. 😁
I'm not sure yet. There are a lot of dependencies. The big one is the factory schedule. Because the numbers Peak Oil produce are small, we have to fit in between bigger orders. I expect to know by January/February 2022 though, with the idea being to run another anorak campaign around July, so orders can be ready before December 2022, assuming it's a success again. You can keep up to date with us through Instagram @peakoilcompany and increasingly here on RUclips. Or head to our website and subscribe.
Hey. I burned down a tent. I lit a candle and fell asleep. It was raw and cold out, I was exhausted. I don't normally do that otherwise. Or will I ever light another candle in a tent. It burned the extra clothes I brought and the tent! Yikes! I will still however use a vegetable oil heater still in a tent. Because it won't ignite if it tips over. Non toxic. But ya you sure learn something if you burn a tent and your clothes down.
Beautiful item, unfortunately way over my price point. I did however spent that or more for Klim Gore-Tex stuff but I wear it on a daily basis. If I keep up with outdoor exploration it might make sense to save up for something proper like this.
@@armandblake no worries, I don't want to risk giving you buyer's remorse, but if you find the playlist for this anorak, in it are a couple of videos by others, testing the claims of goretex, and sounding the alarm on fluorocarbons. Sorry I can't get the price down, but I insist on paying a living wage to the maker here in Australia. If you're interested in that breakdown, it's all on the website news article, "how we set prices".
@@Peakoilcompany I don’t mean to complain about prices, I myself work in the boot repair industry and I know good craftsmanship comes at a cost, especially in Australia where salaries are quite high compared to many countries, USA included. Also is good to see stuff still made in Australia since our manufacturing is dying. Definitely an item I will look for in the future when I can afford it, especially since I’m trying to stay away from teflon
It's generally a pretty bad idea to put a waxed canvas clothing in a washing machine. Not sure if it'll break your machine, but it certainly won't be good for the garment. I have a few waxed canvas jackets myself, you generally want to spot clean them, or scrub with a brush and cold water. You want to maintain the waxy finish (ocassionally re-wax it, too) and soap would break down the wax and remove it's waterproofing capabilities. The good news is, they look good dirty! They'll wear in like an old pair of jeans.
Great Northwest public public Duck Blind any and all canvas wax products are not to be washed rinsed with a gentle hose and dryer that is it hang dry no heat just my thought from the Great Northwest where Filson was born
Thanks for the replies guys, yes you're right. Care instructions on the label advise hand wash in cold water, re wax regularly. I've never needed to machine wash my waxed canvas goods. Most dirt is just patina, anything serious spot wash or full hand wash.
If you watch for the Kickstater campaigns, you can pre order for Au$700 (about US$515). We've closed the 2021 campaign, but are likely to open another Kickstarter next year. www.kickstarter.com/projects/peakoilcompany/waxed-canvas-anorak/
Copy paste from another comment: That's Australian dollars. But I get it, it's hard to understand if you're not aware of what's involved. With all gear made in economies where labour costs are insanely low, we've all lost perspective on cost if it was made in our local economies. Let me lay it out. Material costs are Au$200. That alone should tell you how insane labour costs for mass produced stuff are with the typical products made in less expensive economies. This anorak takes 8 hours to make, at least. That's if you have a number going in a production line. I'm mostly producing these 5 or 10 at a time, which loses a little bit of time efficiency. The cheapest factory in Australia costs $60 per hour. This being my only income and I don't have mass production efficiencies, I have to set a higher rate to survive in this economy. Builders, plumbers and mechanics here charge $100, to give you an idea. So production cost is $500-800. This doesn't factor in the time for marketing, sourcing material, postage or time to develop the next product. I hope this gives you some perspective, and you can appreciate the honesty in this. Allowing our economies to let go of production capability and become dependant on offshore globalism is a bad idea imo. So we need those who can afford it, to help sustain local production. For those who can't afford the anorak, I offer the materials and pattern for less
It would probably take them a long time to even comprehend what video was! One of the first motion pictures was made in their time. Admiral Cigarettes. It's on the Internet Archive. You can see in it an example of an inability to comprehend the new technology and what it would eventually do to everything we know today.
No. Freshly waxed or new out of the box, you might notice paper absorbing some oil. But after a few weeks in there open air, no more. If you leave it on the car seat on a hot summer day, maybe, but I'd be surprised.
It was a good idea, but the value just isn't there. Prices are crazy. at 300AU it would be at its top price, at 800AU you can buy a filson mackinaw cruiser and a waxed anorak and have spare change or the already extremely overpriced Fjallraven anorak n8 that would be way better at a better price. No wonder the project failed. Shame because the idea is good( not original at all but good ).
The project didn't fail. It succeeded well over the target. You might be referring to the second Kickstarter though. That one didn't make the higher target. I think covid had something to do with it... But I know what you're saying. It is expensive. That's because it's made in Australia. The other brands you mention are made in China. They are of excellent quality, but the labour costs are significantly less, as is the standard of living. If you're interested to learn more about living wages and the importance of retaining production in your own economy, please visit the News page of the PeakOilCompany website.
@@jameswilliamson8050 there's a few type 2 designs still on the website. PeakOilCompany.com I might have a type 1 (featured in this video) too.. contact me with your size selection from the website measurements.
Thanks. Regarding price, it depends what your ethics and values are. If you're ok with globalisation and the loss of skills and value in your economy, then yes, this jacket is too pricey. But if you're concerned about where globalisation has taken us, and want to see manufacturing sustained in your economy, then you'd be interested to find out how the cost is set. There's another video in this series, called The Breakdown. In that video I explain the cost of materials, labour and handling, and what margin there is for the business. We're all used to the undercutting of the global economy, and it's shocking to see how our values have been disrupted by it.
as I grew up in Latin America (Patagonia, Andes, and Amazonas) I got plenty of experiences with natural fibers, especially wool and cotton/hemp. As a youngster I always wore untreated wool ponchos and sweaters, as the Indians did (Lama, Alpaca and Sheep wool) But then "modernity" arrived and we slowly changed into Polyester garments... BUT after freezing and sweating for ages inside Gore-Tex & Co I am going back to natural wool (lanoline-rich) and treated canvas (beeswax) And I am not disappointed! It is obvious that the manufactures should attain better quality levels than my old indigenous garments, and that multi-fiber garments can serve a wider range of uses and performance requirements, but the essential thing still remains a very simple one: quality never gets out of style, and these natural products can have a very high intrinsic value! This also opens interesting opportunities for local communities that decide to embark in this quality crusade for functional design, performance and workmanship, which is good for sustainable local economies and also for the environment!!!
Beautiful comment! Very well put. It remains a very big challenge to do this though, as the globalism has caused us to lose sight of true cost (if it were made locally) and often times makes it unaffordable for many. We need some sort of subsidy, tax benefit, or something else to help conserve local production. Until then though, I hope your perspective continues to catch on and we see something like the organic/sustainable food movement happen in the outdoors industry
I´m from Entre Ríos Argentina, hotter weather here, but we still have cold winters and wet ones! This type of clothing would be very appreciatted ! Good luck
👍👍👍
Looks like a Product that, with the appropriate care, will last a lifetime and longer .. long enough to be bequeathed in one's Will and Testament.
Yep, open flames and synthetics do not make for good bedfellows.
All of the best with your initiatives .. take care ..
Now, that's the talk I like to hear!
Being "old fashioned" I am often teased by the lads when in the outdoors because of what I wear!
I call them "lycra boys" and give them bad dreams describing how they will burn...I am sorry for what happened to you.
I subscribed and intend to buy one of the smocks as mine is flammable (I think it's from a New Zealand company)
Thanks and best luck!!!
I thought I was the only one calling them lycra boys :)
@@Peakoilcompany
Nope! Now you know you have a pal in the oposite side of the world who, like you, calls them "lycra-boys"!
They like me, as I am a good companion, bring them presents of good food and wine for the meetings, but I always think a bit outside the box, give ideas for constructive discussions, and work hard for the meeting goals. I specially worry about the green-horns, who too often watch the wrong videos and get the wrong opinions, either from "sofa coachers" with enormous bellies or "knowledgeble friends" who give them advice that might get them killed!
Last year I was in a meeting of the national bushcraft association, and there was a discussion by the fire about priorities, and the instructor was insisting on shelter...a girl from the Scouts insisted that a pause and some tea (and reflection on the situation) was more important. I took her side against the instructor who is a good friend of mine, as in that time of the year we do not have much rain and the heat above 120 F might occur only in the Summer. So, without wind, rain or cold to be shielded, I agree that the pause for a sugary tea and to let fear or pain calm down was more important then a shelter... in the end I could not convince the instructor, but I told the girl to do the pause and then, after the tea, if they came to the conclusion of being a good idea to shelter, then do it!
Another problem is the quantity (and often the quality) of the equipment... lots of useless things, many things of bad quality, and worse: great lack of knowledge on how to use them...and that can be dangerous! But well that's why we go to the meetings, to get our skills improved, practice, see the other folks and have a good time together in the bush!
Looks great 👍🏻 wish you lots of luck for the future and a big fat greeting from Sachsen-Anhalt Germany 👍🏻 🍻
Good luck 🙏 and Blessings to your products 🤙
Großartig!!! Das Design ist echt praktisch und hat mich beeindruckt! Ein sehr schönes Stück Handwerkskunst welches ich gerne mein eigen nennen würde 😊
Tolle Arbeit 👍 Grüße aus dem fernen Deutschland 👋
Thanks so much. I'm forever improving (or changing it) so we can expect more to come. Soon I'll have the full kit ready. Waxed canvas anorak and over pants, wool coat and pants, possum wool knit sweater, hemp/cotton (hopefully silk) knit underwear. Then I might be satisfied.
Hallo Deutschland aus Australien
Layered for a nice frozen Michigan winter or a wet spring/fall outing... I like it. Both colors look good. Fleece underneath.. good job.
Guys there are no photos of the product on the kickstarter, just zoomed in bits of it and shots from far away. We need a model shot.
Please check the website, and other videos here.
Stridewise, could we possibly be seeing a future review?
What a great story and presentation!! I’ll be grabbing one as I as well have recently been using waxed canvas gear.
As someone who wants to start his own real clothing brand (no cheap prints on cheap chinese made t-shirts and hoodies), this video is seriously inspiring.
We need more of this, and less of the made in china by child labour, plastic crap, that's flooding the clothing market
@@partyjesus5588 thanks man, we do need more, to at least have more people realise what's involved and what it takes.
I have nothing against Chinese made. They are capable of amazing production. I have more against the designers and investors who initiate and poorly manage projects using the Chinese productivity, or any other labour force that is cheaper than in the economy the order is being made.
Those companies get to outsource their responsibilities, paying people barely enough to live in standards they themselves wouldn't accept, all while undercutting their own society's ability to maintain a good living standard.
As it stands now, the Australian minimum wage is almost three times less than the average cost of living. Which means Australian factories don't pay living wages anymore. Nor can they, if they are to compete with imported goods made by people whose society accepts a lower standard of living.
So, a small few who have the capital to invest in industrial scale production, are able to profit from this arrangement, wildly limiting the options of almost everyone around them.
I don't know what to do about it, other than try and do things differently. I'll make what I can myself, and explain what I learn in the process, so others can take it further.
I really hope my kids see a better, more fulfilling and creative future.
Cracking clothing 👍
Congratulations
Looks great
Stumbled on this, really like what I'm seeing, gonna post it in a couple groups on Facebook and spread the word. Good work sir 👍
Thanks Nate. 2021 campaign went well. Thanks for your help. Gearing up for another campaign launch in April. Adding the sheepskin coat/liner, and hopefully a couple of other things too. We'll need all the help we can get spreading the word to reach the target.
This jacket looks perfect for the rainy Pacific Northwest ✊🏾
It's perfect for rainy Tasmania too :)
Agreed
Nice design for sure. 1000.00 is insane!!
That's Australian dollars. But I get it, it's hard to understand if you're not aware of what's involved. With all gear made in economies where labour costs are insanely low, we've all lost perspective on cost if it was made in our local economies. Let me lay it out.
Material costs are Au$200. That alone should tell you how insane labour costs for mass produced stuff are with the typical products made in less expensive economies.
This anorak takes 8 hours to make, at least. That's if you have a number going in a production line. I'm mostly producing these 5 or 10 at a time, which loses a little bit of time efficiency.
The cheapest factory in Australia costs $60 per hour. This being my only income and I don't have mass production efficiencies, I have to set a higher rate to survive in this economy. Builders, plumbers and mechanics here charge $100, to give you an idea. So production cost is $500-800.
This doesn't factor in the time for marketing, sourcing material, postage or time to develop the next product.
I hope this gives you some perspective, and you can appreciate the honesty in this.
Allowing our economies to let go of production capability and become dependant on offshore globalism is a bad idea imo. So we need those who can afford it, to help sustain local production.
For those who can't afford the anorak, I offer the materials and pattern for less
Quality to last a lifetime. And they look great! 🌟🧡💚
Yes! Thank you!
@@Peakoilcompany Three Years, Beyond Stupid, maybe just pure Sloth ? otherwise utter stupidity...
@@reserva120 I'm not sure what you mean. If you're referring to that amount of time getting too slow, consider the seasons in a year, and how to properly test wear and tear. 3 years means there's been 3 prototypes, each being an iteration on the last, adjusting design for function and durability.
@@Peakoilcompany Yes that's border line Narcissi , Three Years for Three products made for a design that's been around a few hundred years.. Really quite silly , I mean really~ a bit stupid , or sloth ridden ,pick one.. I should put you in touch with my friends at Filson, Build 12 send them out to test, in six months make another 12 .. really Not that hard..
@@reserva120 You've never made anything in your life except your parents disappointed.
Better than cheap shit. Will be supporting this company
Thanks, learn some new
Love the brown one
I love it 💜
I love the lamp in the intro
That's an Australian made kerosene pressure lantern called Austramax. Sadly, they closed down during covid, after nearly a century producing.
Going to sub and follow this project as I just destroyed a 500€ jacket in a very small camp fire. It wasn't even that weatherproof. need some new stuff and looking forward to the finnished product.
Needs to be large enough for larger guys. If it would accommodate a Weatherwool anorak under that canvas it would be amazing.
Aiming for that exactly
Good on ya. The anoraks and vest look very nice, and well designed. I've always been amazed at how people can go out in to the wild places, claiming that they love nature, yet surrounding themselves with oil-based products that'll clog a landfill or choke a dolphin. Natural fibers work far better and have a spirit to them that's right for in the wild places. And while waxed canvas is very flammable, it's harder to get started than lightweight nylon material. That's not saying it can't happen, look up "The Day the Clowns Cried" for exactly how bad things can be, however, the tradeoff is that the material is organic, all natural, and will return to the earth when you're done with it. Can't say that about the polymer products people clamor for!
Yes, the key difference in the flammability is how long it takes, or how hot it needs to be to get going. The plastics really get going, from experience. Cotton was what saved me that night. Wool would have been much better. You're so right about the spirit and ethos though. It is a much more authentic and satisfying experience in natural fibre gear. That goes for any time actually. Sleeping, working, adventuring.. I can't think of any experience that feels good in synthetics...
@@Peakoilcompany Amen! I've worn plenty of waterproof gear made of polymers.... and they always left me feeling just as wet as if I had worn nothing at all!
I'll give the polymers their due because there are a few times that they come in handy and work well, but for the overwhelming majority of times, I've found that natural fibers both look better and function better. The only trade-off is the potential weight issue, which I understand. I just tell folks to grow stronger. 😁
Love these jackets, could I please have a price for the brown posted to the UK. Good luck pal.
The price on our website is the full price including postage. When we run a Kickstarter, the price is less to encourage pre ordering.
When is the 2022 Kickstater campaign? What is the best way to get informed?
I'm not sure yet. There are a lot of dependencies. The big one is the factory schedule. Because the numbers Peak Oil produce are small, we have to fit in between bigger orders. I expect to know by January/February 2022 though, with the idea being to run another anorak campaign around July, so orders can be ready before December 2022, assuming it's a success again. You can keep up to date with us through Instagram @peakoilcompany and increasingly here on RUclips. Or head to our website and subscribe.
Hey. I burned down a tent. I lit a candle and fell asleep. It was raw and cold out, I was exhausted. I don't normally do that otherwise. Or will I ever light another candle in a tent. It burned the extra clothes I brought and the tent! Yikes! I will still however use a vegetable oil heater still in a tent. Because it won't ignite if it tips over. Non toxic. But ya you sure learn something if you burn a tent and your clothes down.
You know it!
Beautiful item, unfortunately way over my price point. I did however spent that or more for Klim Gore-Tex stuff but I wear it on a daily basis. If I keep up with outdoor exploration it might make sense to save up for something proper like this.
@@armandblake no worries, I don't want to risk giving you buyer's remorse, but if you find the playlist for this anorak, in it are a couple of videos by others, testing the claims of goretex, and sounding the alarm on fluorocarbons. Sorry I can't get the price down, but I insist on paying a living wage to the maker here in Australia. If you're interested in that breakdown, it's all on the website news article, "how we set prices".
@@Peakoilcompany I don’t mean to complain about prices, I myself work in the boot repair industry and I know good craftsmanship comes at a cost, especially in Australia where salaries are quite high compared to many countries, USA included. Also is good to see stuff still made in Australia since our manufacturing is dying. Definitely an item I will look for in the future when I can afford it, especially since I’m trying to stay away from teflon
ill take one!
would it break your washing machine if you put waxed canvas in it regularly?
It's generally a pretty bad idea to put a waxed canvas clothing in a washing machine. Not sure if it'll break your machine, but it certainly won't be good for the garment. I have a few waxed canvas jackets myself, you generally want to spot clean them, or scrub with a brush and cold water. You want to maintain the waxy finish (ocassionally re-wax it, too) and soap would break down the wax and remove it's waterproofing capabilities. The good news is, they look good dirty! They'll wear in like an old pair of jeans.
Great Northwest public public Duck Blind any and all canvas wax products are not to be washed rinsed with a gentle hose and dryer that is it hang dry no heat just my thought from the Great Northwest where Filson was born
Thanks for the replies guys, yes you're right. Care instructions on the label advise hand wash in cold water, re wax regularly. I've never needed to machine wash my waxed canvas goods. Most dirt is just patina, anything serious spot wash or full hand wash.
Got me on that
Vest looks super dope too. ETA?
Hopefully we'll be putting it up in a kickstarter campaign around Feb 2022
Glad you came back from a near death experience to sell overprized hipster outdoor clothing.
Subscribed!
Lol
Looks like you've sold out of the Anoraks - will any more be available in the near future?
Yep, we're gearing up for another Kickstarter campaign in April. Hope you'll back us there.
Looks great, what would be US cost?
You can check in their site is 950 Australian dollars, so ruffly 700 usd
If you watch for the Kickstater campaigns, you can pre order for Au$700 (about US$515). We've closed the 2021 campaign, but are likely to open another Kickstarter next year. www.kickstarter.com/projects/peakoilcompany/waxed-canvas-anorak/
1000 dollars Canadian? Absolutely insane.
Copy paste from another comment:
That's Australian dollars. But I get it, it's hard to understand if you're not aware of what's involved. With all gear made in economies where labour costs are insanely low, we've all lost perspective on cost if it was made in our local economies. Let me lay it out.
Material costs are Au$200. That alone should tell you how insane labour costs for mass produced stuff are with the typical products made in less expensive economies.
This anorak takes 8 hours to make, at least. That's if you have a number going in a production line. I'm mostly producing these 5 or 10 at a time, which loses a little bit of time efficiency.
The cheapest factory in Australia costs $60 per hour. This being my only income and I don't have mass production efficiencies, I have to set a higher rate to survive in this economy. Builders, plumbers and mechanics here charge $100, to give you an idea. So production cost is $500-800.
This doesn't factor in the time for marketing, sourcing material, postage or time to develop the next product.
I hope this gives you some perspective, and you can appreciate the honesty in this.
Allowing our economies to let go of production capability and become dependant on offshore globalism is a bad idea imo. So we need those who can afford it, to help sustain local production.
For those who can't afford the anorak, I offer the materials and pattern for less
Fantastic
Wow good company. If God blesses me $ I would like to wear some😊
Have you started producing these for sale yet?
Yes. Please refer to the website
What about that hat? I went to your site but it didn't show that hat anywhere.
yeah, it was a one off. I have a couple left in 58 and 60cm head size
I think frontiersman would find this video hilarious if they magically appeared in our time and saw us modern folk into such things
It would probably take them a long time to even comprehend what video was! One of the first motion pictures was made in their time. Admiral Cigarettes. It's on the Internet Archive. You can see in it an example of an inability to comprehend the new technology and what it would eventually do to everything we know today.
Does it stain fabric car seats?
No. Freshly waxed or new out of the box, you might notice paper absorbing some oil. But after a few weeks in there open air, no more. If you leave it on the car seat on a hot summer day, maybe, but I'd be surprised.
can you ship to the US?
Yes, no problem
How can I get one of these now?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/peakoilcompany/canvas-anorak-and-wool-coat
is it legit or another Kickstart skam?
It's legit. We're making them now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/peakoilcompany/waxed-canvas-anorak/
It was a good idea, but the value just isn't there. Prices are crazy. at 300AU it would be at its top price, at 800AU you can buy a filson mackinaw cruiser and a waxed anorak and have spare change or the already extremely overpriced Fjallraven anorak n8 that would be way better at a better price. No wonder the project failed. Shame because the idea is good( not original at all but good ).
The project didn't fail. It succeeded well over the target. You might be referring to the second Kickstarter though. That one didn't make the higher target. I think covid had something to do with it...
But I know what you're saying. It is expensive. That's because it's made in Australia. The other brands you mention are made in China. They are of excellent quality, but the labour costs are significantly less, as is the standard of living.
If you're interested to learn more about living wages and the importance of retaining production in your own economy, please visit the News page of the PeakOilCompany website.
1060 euros ??? Ou mon traducteur est très mauvais ,, ,?
Australian dollars
About 650 euro
How do I order ❤
@@jameswilliamson8050 there's a few type 2 designs still on the website. PeakOilCompany.com
I might have a type 1 (featured in this video) too.. contact me with your size selection from the website measurements.
Great story fantastic . The price is not justified no matter good the fucking story.
Thanks. Regarding price, it depends what your ethics and values are. If you're ok with globalisation and the loss of skills and value in your economy, then yes, this jacket is too pricey. But if you're concerned about where globalisation has taken us, and want to see manufacturing sustained in your economy, then you'd be interested to find out how the cost is set.
There's another video in this series, called The Breakdown. In that video I explain the cost of materials, labour and handling, and what margin there is for the business.
We're all used to the undercutting of the global economy, and it's shocking to see how our values have been disrupted by it.