Fjallraven Skogso Jacket Review by Wildcraft Britain
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2014
- The Fjallraven Skogso jacket is a stylish outdoor classic. Well made, with the rugged G1000 fabric.
Its a warmer weather walking or bushcraft jacket made from the durable G1000 fabric range. Lots of zipped pockets give it the ability to carry plenty of additional kit in a safe manner.
Its great tailoring give it a comfortable fit, which is a hallmark of Fjallraven construction.
Its not waterproof but surprisingly water resistant and can be added over a Paramo Enduro Fleece to make a serviceable light water proof- a review of the fleece can be found here-
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It makes it a versatile combination and a really hill friendly combination.
The trousers are the Abisco trousers by Fjallraven, our review of which can be found here-
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Super happy I came across this video! I purchased this exact jacket in green for an upcoming trip to Scandinavia this Fall and wanted something that would hold up well in Spring, Summer, and early Fall and it makes me super happy that you called it out for exactly that. I've also been having a super hard time finding pictures of the internal pockets online, so super appreciative that you featured those as well. Thanks for the great video!
Hi Marc, glad you found the review helpful ☺️ it’s an interesting jacket and fairly unique in the mainstream outdoor producers 🤔 I mainly use mine for forest/Bushcraft uses- I will try and do a follow-up review some point 👍🏻 enjoy your trip and have a good one 🏕️🌲🏔️ Andy 🌀
Great review, incredible backdrop!
Thanks
Stunning scene for a product review. Wishing you many more joyous times out with the pup.
Thanks, that’s kind of you to comment 😊 though he’s now 12 🐾 though still thinks he’s a pup 🐶 😄 enjoy your outdoors time, Andy 🏕🌀
+1 for the doggos in this video.
I have this one and the padded version, I love them
How have they held up?
Any pros/cons for both concerning durability, rain & zipper?
Your vids are v good ... many thanks.
Thanks, thats kind of you to say :D
I came hear for the review of the skogso , I subed for the scenery, beautifull Country ! one day I hope to see it in person but for now I've got youtube... & a Balvenie single malt ;)
Its some of the best, well worth a trip. Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy
Mans dripping fjallraven
Sorry, this Question doesn't fit to the topic but... Where are you standing in this Video?? its the nicest View i've ever seen.
Greetings!
Salvador Dali Its Glen Etive in Scotland, (Glen Coe area). Stunning place, well worth a visit!
Trailblazer Outdoors
Thank you!
Do you think this jacket works well during the autumn or will it be to cold? I live on the swedish west coast so its not that cold usually.. Really nice video mate! :)
Chrille Svensson
That’s a bit of a piece of string question! G1000 is fairly versatile,
so you can add more wax to increase water repellence and wind resistance, (at
the cost of breathability). I pair mine in autumn with a Taiga fleece by
Paramo. This provides an excellent bushcraft, late autumn walking combo. It
also depends on what you are doing, high energy tasks it will suit on its own. It’s
not a wet day jacket though, its one for the dryer days. Hope this helps, enjoy
your outdoors time ;)
(I bought the Skogso Padded jacket last year and Im very happy with it. Its very warm, to warm for trekking maybe cause it feels like a sleeping bag. The 8 pockets are really great! Im thinking of buying the nonpadded version for spring, summer and autumn. Cheers!)
Correction: the zipper of the jacket failed two years ago... That shouldn't happen on a 400 euro jacket. Imagine you trust that thing in winter on a hike, an expedition... that could mean your death.
My trust in Fjällraven is broken, as on my two pants the pockets failed as well. Fjällraven HAS BEEN a great brand in the past, but now it suits only to city fashionistas. 😡😡😡
How has your Skogso (padded) held up now 2023. Any zipper issues or weatherproof issues?
Also did you get the Skogso (nonpadded)?
I’m thinking of getting one or the other, I’m just wanting the most durable cause I’m rough with abrasions and water resistance
@@Rashard_D
Hello.
Indeed the zipper of the padded Skogso broke two years ago. That's rather disapointing for a Jacket of that price range and that brand. I also have the non padded Skogso, the zipper is still ok (🤞) but its not waterproof. I put two layers of wax on it but that didnt help. I must unfortunately say that I'm disapointed about Fjällraven, the quality is far from what it was in the past and I won't buy their products anymore.
@@Rashard_D By the way, Im going to delete my comment of five years ago because it's no longer acurate. Cheers.
@@Wastelander13
I appreciate your openness.
I certainly don’t want to invest so much money for a higher risk.
I might take a chance on the non padded Skogso since 30% off for holiday deals.
@@Rashard_D
30% of is a good deal. And you can add a warm layer for cold seasons. The non padded can be used all year long while the padded one is only for cold weather, themperatures under 10 degres Celsius.
Have fun with your new purchase. 👍
Nice review, can I ask which size has model on himself?thx
Hi,
Its a Large. I'm 6 foot tall, medium build ;)
Had a fail with this jacket yesterday , minor but still very surprised. I was out with mh son in the local woods making dens as you do.. when I adjusted the hood elastic sinch. The elastic became became detached inside and popped out rendering the jacket hood non adjustable ,gutted. I emailed Fjallraven to let them know but its easy to make repairs with g1000 so fixed it myself with needle and thread. Still came as a surprise mjnd mind you! Hows yours holding up, do you wax at all?
I use mine primarily for bushcraft, with the occasional walk thrown in. The polycotton is great for fire retardancy and has proven durable in the face of thawns etc. (which my usual Paramo would not do so well with). One of the zip tabs has fallen off, and thats it tbh, and I've had it a while now, (but its not in constant use). Elastics are only so strong, especially given the relatively inflexible nature of the fabric- it will be interesting to hear what Fjallraven come back with- how long have you had the jacket and how much use does it get?
I don't wax mine with G1000, its such a faff on, I use Nikwax Cotton-Proof, which I find gives a good water replant finish without the fuss, (I also only wash in Tech Wash). I use this on all my G1000, (and I own 5 pairs of trousers and two shirts on top of two jackets!). ]
So far, it has works about in line with expectation, its not indestructible, but has lasted in line with the materials used. I have hammered one pair of Abisco trousers, they are pretty much all I climb outside in, and I am very impressed with their durability.
Great review! However, I'd like to know also what pants are those? The Vidda Pro or the Keg Trousers¿? Greetings from Chile!!
Thanks, that's kind of you to comment 😊 They are the Abisco trousers, (I do a review on the channel- will post in the bio)- they are one of the best climbing/scrambling trousers I have ever used 👍🏻 Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy 🏕⛰
Thanks for sharing. Does the jacket have a draw at the hem and waist?
Draw at the hem, not the waist. Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy. ps if you get any G1000 made stuff I've had great results with Nikwax cotton proof- saves a lot of messing with the wax and is still enviro friendly ;) Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy
Cheers pal.
Excellent review, love the hat what make is that?
Thanks Dennis, that's a kind comment ☺️ Its a Tilly LTM5 airflow hat- I do a review on the channel, (I can't post a link in the comments), its my go-to summer hat and a great piece of kit 👍🏻 Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy ⛰🏕
Great videos. What's that hat you're wearing?
zoo Thanks. Its a Tilly LTM5 Airflo. A fantastic hat and a constant walking companion. Will do a vid review on it soon. With the guarantee, well worth the money. I TX Direct mine, which makes it highly water resistant- better than a waterproof hat IMO as it retains breathabililty and sheds most rain well.
I've shot the footage for the hat review, will be out late winter ;D
Where is this place, looks gorgeous!
Hi, The start title is Glen Coe Vally and the main presentation looks into Glen Etive, both in the glorious Scottish Highlands. Well worth a trip, its an outdoor persons heaven ;) Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy
Hi, Andy. Thanks for sharing the info, pal. Great video. This place looks amazing. It's on my bucket list now :)
What size is it? M or L? I'm an M but idk if the jacket fits too tight or not... How tall are you and what size are you wearing, thatd be really helpful!
It’s a large 👍🏻 I’m 6 foot, medium build ☺️ Fjallraven tends to be a generous fit in my experience 🤔🏕️🌀
Ohh thanks for replying! do you recommend me going for an M then? I'm 5'5 @@WildcraftBritain
@@leo9966 really not sure 🤔 fit is so individual ☺️ it’s got long arms so yeah, I would, but please don’t hold me to that 🙏🏻😄
How waterproof is it? Nice scenery btw :D
Its not waterproof but water resistant. It depends on how much wax you apply, to how water resistant it is, but the more the wax the less the breathability. In addition, it dries much quicker than other polycottons I have owned. Its durability is one of its key attributes. Glen Coe and Glen Etive are amazing places, well worth a visit! The Scottish Highlands are amazing full stop, but can demand some hill knowhow to remain safe in ;)
+Trailblazer Outdoors
Sorry but this jacket even when waxed is not water resistant. Good hiking jacket for rough terrain on dry days. the only way to make this jacket water resistant is using a poncho over it😊
Which color is that? Dark olive?
Hi,
Yes, its Dark Olive. A classic UK Bushcraft colour ;-)
If Tintin was Scottish. Seriously, nice review mate.
Scottish Tintin 😂 not had that one before 😄 Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy 🏕🌳🌀
@@WildcraftBritain Yeh mate. Spend a lot of time outdoors in NZ. That jacket looks pretty good for NZ conditions for day walks, often windy and drizzly.
9y review? Please, can you do a look back?!
Wow, 9 years, been a while 😃 yeah, am thinking of doing a few tbh 🤔 thing is, with the exception of Paramo they all outsource manufacturing (well the clothing lot anyway), and within this time many have been sold etc, but still, I’m going to have to make a few 👍🏻☺️ I’ve not used it that much either, but that’s a thing to look at 😉🏕️🏔️🌀
@@WildcraftBritain I really appreciate you taking the time to reply and thank you for considering this.
By the way, I'm having this jacket for 3 months already.. i'm just curious how it will behave in time.
how can you properly clean it?
You can machine wash. However, you will remove some of the wax coating when you do. They recommend Nikwax tech wash, which will remove the least wax and not leave a water attracting residue like most detergents will. However, it is a mild cleaner and if you needed a deep clean then you would detergent wash then Nikwax Tech wash to remove any detergent residue, but that would pretty much strip all the wax off. Then you would need to re-apply it. However, I use Nikwax cotton proof on most of my Fjallraven garments, and it acts similar to a single layer of wax and is easy to do. Hope this helps, Enjoy your outdoors time, Andy
Nice review dude, I think I'm gonna buy one these. But what about your fancy hat? Where can I get one? :D Manufacturer? Model? Thanks in advance!
fux85 Its a Tilley LTM5. Hand made in Canada with a lifetime garantee. I will do a review vid at some point. Best hat I have ever owned and a constant companion. Enjoy your outdoors time ;D
Trailblazer Outdoors Thank you. As I just realized here in firefox I see that my question was already answered in another comment. (Didn't recognize this when I first visited this site with Chrome ... sorry :)
Finally got a review done of the hat, if your interested its here- ruclips.net/video/DaOIL7aXF4I/видео.html