Barbour Vs. Filson Waxed Jackets
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2017
- Barbour and Filson: two heritage companies with over 100 years of history, one English and one American, but which makes the superior waxed jacket? Truthfully, it's hard to go wrong with either, the Barbour has a "wetter" wax finish and hand warmer pockets, the Filson has a moleskin collar and comes with a free can of wax treatment. Both make an excellent product and Barbour or Filson are superb choices.
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In the UK its internationally known that us British love drinking Tea and beer and there's nothing worse then having a bottle of beer with you but no bottle opener . Barbour has thought of that thats why the Zip puller is designed open a bottle .
Man the jacket community is way more intense than I imagined
Long story short - Barbour all day
3 days ago my sister gave me a barbour Ashby, I'm not wearing that I said, its 200 quid she said, well now I wear it!
Arguable he missed a point, Barbour has a second section called “Barbour International”, several of his critiques of the Barbour jacket can be resolved with those jackets. There are some losses but still a third player could have been added. It gets very intense man
LOL So true. I felt the same shock when I entered the wristwatch community.
Jackets, hats, boots, watches ect ect. If it feels right, is good quality and does what YOU need. Do YOU
Got my first Barbour (blue, Border style) when my wife was pregnant with our second daughter. Roll forward 19 years and said daughter "borrows" it for the weekend - it's never given back. So I bought a replacement: same colour, same style, same size. When we all met up last Christmas we went for a family walk and, lo and behold, "somebody" is wearing my old jacket, now 34 years old!
After comparing the two she suggested I might want to swap them in order that I could re-wax "her" coat . . . . and when that idea was rejected I overheard her say to HER daughter (11) "Be nice to Grandad and he might give you his coat one day!"
As I suspected the cloth on the older jacket is of heavier quality although in all other respects they're equal. Plus points for the Border style: two inside "poacher" pockets with waterproof, detachable liners (we shoot game); it will take a snap on wax hood with a wired rim; will take a snap in faux-fur liner (made from dead teddy-bears my daughter says); it looks good with the matching blue wax-cloth peaked cap from Barbour!
The Filson looks nice but maybe they cut a few corners - just one snap on the outer pockets not two?
Still there's obviously still a market for the competition!
Good video, thanks.
expected the comments to root for Filson. Was very surprised to see that majority were pro Barbour.
I've owned a couple of Barbour Beaufort jackets (green and black) and for years I've been trying to find an excuse to try a Filson but now, over 20 years later, the coats haven't given me an excuse to replace them because they last. About the wax: I recall my older (green) jacket feeling like it could leave residue but it never did and the "wet" feeling went away when the jacket broke in. I believe my black Beaufort either didn't have that waxiness at all or it broke in fairly quickly. Regardless the "waxiness" never bothered me and it never actually left any residue behind. One huge thing I love about the Barbour jackets is that they look completely appropriate whether I'm in a shirt and tie or when I'm outdoors.
Agreed, they’re a classy looking jacket, much less utilitarian than the Filson design. Maybe the wax eventually works itself in and is less prone to contact residue over time? This one was very “wet” right out of the box.
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Long time Barbour owner and I have to say that I wouldn't want to be in 'torrential' rain in one - I love them, but they have their limits in bad weather. I also regularly reproof my Barbours and it is surprisingly easy - you just need a saucepan to stand the tin of wax in, a cloth to spread it on your jacket, and a hairdryer to smooth out the finish - anyone can do it and the results are astounding - the jacket looks like it just came out of the factory (that free tin of wax which comes with the Filsen by the way would cover about one sleeve). I personally love the 'leather' feel of the Barbour wax finish - it moulds to your body and when it's cold and the wax stiffens, the jacket will stand up on its own.
Dryzabone in really heavy rain, but all wax jackets eventually get sodden, I also have seven Barbours, trench coats, bedale, border beaufort ... kept hung in the boiler room they don't wiff and the wax stays fresh.
Collars leather bound at one stage on the border, same with the pocket lips.
I buy a new one every five years or so and they all fit different purposes, the only one I have had to replace is the Solway as I wore the sleeves out, might get it done at some stage, but for picking up sheep and tree clearing it is great as it is thick and extremely hard wearing. I think I have enough to rotate now and have seen no wear on any of them because I now do that, I have one on every day for work around the place.
This type of Barbour cuff is designed so to break apart when shooting. When you raise the gun to your shoulder your sleeves ride up your arms. The cuffs separate easily so not to impede your movement. On another style, The Barbour Bedale, there are weather proof elasticated cuffs and a studded waist flap as its designed to stop rain and wind when horse riding. Every original wax Barbour has a specific purpose hence the small design changes. I own 3. A Border, which i use as an overcoat as its slightly longer lengthwise. I use it to do the gardening in the spring and autumn and as a rug for getting the waders on and off when fishing or getting the kids to sit down when taking their wellies off! Its 25yrs old and is well used and abused. Its had a new zip fitted by Barbours repair service. A Gamefair, which i layer with a denim jacket or a fleece on cooler days on the school walk, and a Beaufort which is just an everyday single layer shorter length grab jacket for when i need one. I love the way they fit your body. The way the shoulders mould, due to the type of fabric to your individual shape. Filson is way too pricey in Scotland when we already have Barbour, Belstaff, Aquascutum, Burberry or Macintosh if you want heritage brands.
+jonathan walker very cool! Thanks for sharing!
Carl Murawski yeah there really is plenty of detail to the Barbour designs and I’m sure someone will have added already that Barbour fully support their products too with total maintenance including custom repairs and alterations. Common alterations like sleeves and linings and such are priced on their site even, and I believe they have a similar setup in USA too so it can be available your side of the pond too :-)
Wow just checked Aquascutum, Burberry, and Macintosh, talk about the most pretentious brands imaginable, just finished laughing my butt off on the Mackintosh's runway video, bunch of dimly lit models that are so depressed and emo face, it's hilarious.
ian The older Aquascutum are a lot better then the newer ones, I own 3 Aqua raincoats. The newer ones have gone down the Burberry route, fashion garments and over-priced
I have owned both Bedale and Beaufort, definitely prefer the Beaufort cuff, because with the Bedale you have to pull the cuff over your wrist with your other hand when taking off the jacket and this lead to more wear and tear on the cuff faster. It can also be a little warm for moderate weather.
Hey man, I just wanted to say thank you for doing your homework and helping your fellow riders on what's out there. Never even knew wax cotton was a thing. The mini history lesson was dope.
Thanks man! Much appreciated!
Thank you for the video! Barbour allows customers to return jackets at anytime for repairs. I watched a documentary, which explained that people who have owned them for over 30 years still send them back to be fixed (at a cost of course).
The Barbour zipper pull also doubles as a bottle opener! I have three Barbours (20 year old Utility 2, 5 year old Convoy, and brand new Acorn) and I love them all for different reasons. They'll outlive me, for sure.
Barbour is by far the preferred option, from what I have been seeing, Filson’s new jackets aren’t holding up to the standards of the older jackets now. Barbour still holds its standards as they have royal warrants, meaning if the standard started dropping the warrants might be removed and that seriously effect marketability.
The other thing this video talks more about Barbour but doesn’t mention Barbour International, several of the criticisms of the Barbour jacket are actually covered by the jackets in Barbour International range, these being the cuffs are actually adjustable, the collar is a smaller size they also have extra 2 pockets on the chest. However, those jackets do lose some features like the pocket behind the storm cover, and also lose the hand warming pockets. They also don’t have the tartan inside but do have a lovely quilted inside (which may I add is very warm) they also lose the addition of the hood connecting points, but that being said I spent an large amount of time in Northumberland (Barbour homeland) and most people up there don’t get a hood they just get a tartan flat cap (which is cheaper) and achieves the same purpose. So in all the losses don’t actually have really effect much in my eyes as they make up for it other ways.
Stumbled across you today and had to subscribe. Loving the content! Purchased my first Barbour jacket here in the UK yesterday and can't wait to take it out! Merry Christmas 😊
Excellent, thank you!!! Merry Christmas!
Hello , I recently have found your site. Your analysis is interesting because it’s fair and thorough. I’m now retired and at the age of 70 . I retired as Distribution & Transmission Line Inspector for the power company. Before that I was a Chief Lineman. Why I mention this is obviously that I spent all my career outdoors but also my clothing had to meet fire retardant specs….not so much in the early years but in the later. Before the new treated Nomex and Indura came out. We all wore Filson wool sweaters or vests under Filson unlined or Carhart lightly lined hooded jackets. Filson oversized waxed tin pants/chaps stood ready in many of our truck lockers with attached suspenders for easy access over our heavy jeans. Wet miserable nights hiking to downed power lines. My Mackinaw cruiser and my double Mac. Cruiser are still with me and I still wear them in upstate NY winters. They will go to my sons and are in very good shape. As far as the wax coats go ….I really don’t like them….wrap yourself up cellophane, moisture can’t get out….same with wax/oil coats. These clothes are for the Seattle prima donnas’ and their weather…same for London.
Thank you for this thoughtful comment sir!
The Barbour zipper can also open beer bottles.
No! Really?
@@DrOfNothing yes, give it a go!
👍 yes...yes it can.
It is also a good way to break it 🤣
Quentin RUAUD yeah but for a small fee they completely repair your jacket and I bet a new zipper wouldn’t be too expensive
I have both a Beaufort and a Sapper jacket from Barbour. Both are more than ten years old and both will probably outlive me. They are comfortable, extremely well made and stylish. I see no reason to replace either.
I live in the outdoors, the Himalayas to be precise ; and have long time brand loyalty to Barbour. However, I do find their price exorbitant . Your presentation helps put things in perspective. I now have great respect for Filson products as well, one can appreciate quality irrespective of which side of the ocean it lies. Many of the newer design jackets are far more functional than the traditional ones. The only downside being , that the newer water repellent membranes breakdown with time, whereas the old jackets live to just fade away.
+Shelly Daruwalla thank you for sharing your real world experience! It’s this kind of feedback that really carries weight and guides my purchases.
Barbour all day long
I think you'll find many people agree with you!
they are all made in china and Viet Nam now
corb wrong. all their wax cotton jackets are made in South Shields in the north of England
corb nope, they aren’t
@@corb765 not all of them. All their classic waxed jackets are made in England
I just ordered 2 Barbour jackets, the green Ashby and the bark colored Beaufort. Nice review, both Filson and Barbour make great jackets.
Hey Carl your reviews are great, my closet is definitely experiencing some serious upgrades thanks to you.
Thanks brother! 👊🏼🍻
@@CarlMurawski Carl have you ever used cc filson boot laces. They dip them in wax and i use them in my danner boots
Thank you for this review. It is very good seeing the comparisons.
Suggestion: turn off the music. We came to your site to hear your comments, not fight the music. For us with hearing difficulties your background music makes it challenging hearing and understanding you.
Fair enough, this was made a year ago and I’ve refined the process quite a bit.
Good stuff. I already have the Filson Short Mile Marker jacket and have been blown away by it. I’ve had it for a year, and during the most recent rain I found it is time to re-wax it. Glad it came with the wax. It’s too bad you returned the Barbour, it would be interesting to see a follow up video comparing the two after you’ve had a chance to run them through similar tests.
yeah idk what filson's policy is but i know barbour recommend rewaxing once a year, although most people can get away with closer to every other year depending on how often they wear it and how bad the rain is and the like
Like that zipper pull. Had to put a zip tie on my work coat so I can use it with my thick winter gloves.
I’ve done something similar with my Carhartt stuff, I just tie a small piece of hollow paracord and since the ends. The knot is easy to grab with gloves.
Great reviews of both jackets. thanks
If Barbour was good enough for Steve McQueen ? Its good enough for me! He swore by them when motorcycle racing. Not to mention that Barbour are also in film....007! Uber cool jacket...
Good point!!!
I have 3 Barbours, so I may be a bit bias but I have the now defunct Dept B jacket which was then featured in the movie Skyfall. Still very stylish and waterproof but, to be fair. The jacket is more for Autumnal weather rather than harsh.
But filson was in the gold rush sooo
@@BOBPEET image I have one too. Not for winter
Exactly, and most important of all - where do you put your 3 pheasants of normal size in the Filson?
Liked, gonna watch more of this guy's vids.
Love the prodigious collar on the Barbour. My favorite characteristic of the jacket.
I know I am a bit late to this, but definitely a Barbour fan (used when horse riding, and a shorter version for on my motorbike) and one of the major pro’s is the jacket gets better with age. Just like selvedge raw denim you get nice fades and I believe this makes the jacket more yours and is way cool.
Forgot to mention the optional hood that attaches to the Barbour collar. I would go Barbour simply because I think it looks cooler. As you mentioned, these aren't "technical" jackets for really foul weather conditions, so as a fashion/workwear item I think Barbour wins out for me. That front Napoleon pocket under the flap just sends it over the top. I have two jackets with that feature which I use all the time for shades, phone and/or other necessaries.
As a third generation Filson wearer, I'm sad to say the new owners haven't kept up the same standard or utility as the original family owned business. The Filson you have there is designed for business people. It has a tighter fit than the old ones, and the lining is crap. My old Filson waxed jacket, which is over twenty years old and still going strong (after many repairs at the factory), has moleskin lined hand warmer pockets, a durable, full liner, and a roomy fit that won't bind up around your shoulders when you are doing something more aggressive than walking from your parking garage to the office.
I agree with you completely and have been working on a video script covering the rise and fall of Filson. From their "Might as well have the best" to the acquisition by Bedrock Manufacturing. They've gone through some seedy CEO's with their own ideas on how to pump up profits.
Is that so
Completely agree as a second generation Filson owner. I think anything before 2010 is worth buying. It is a shame. I can't think of an American brand to replace them. I am not sure if Filson still has the same return policy. It is essentially hipster wear.
I have both Barbour Beaufort & Ogston wax jackets, and they served me well in the crazy weather of Chicago. The corduroy collar is perfect for the rainy and windy days, while the light Ogston can be worn during the warm & windy to fall & early winter. I love them, and my wife love her Barbours, as well. Can't speak about Filson, however, I may add one in the future. But,at this time my Barbour works for me just fine while on the road or in the yard working.
I have both Barbour and 2 filson jackets, and Barbour is the best gad dang Jacket I’ve ever owned, I upgraded the Barbour jacket with a liner vest and a hood, now it’s easy to survive a Scandinavian winterstorm. Thanks for the vid .
I love the Barbour and I will eventually get one. The Filson though... their warranty is a huge factor. They repair or replace w/o question.
So I'll grab one of each and celebrate the best of both countries.
Great video comparison, I enjoyed it.
I haven't owned either ( reason for watching this video) , but here in U.K. you can send them back to Barbour for repairs & re-waxing ( very reasonable cost).
I don't own one yet & I'm sure that if I don't own one soon my citizenship will be revoked.
Hope you're enjoying whichever jacket you chose.
Cheers.
Barbour all the way!! The original, the best!
I went with the Barbour bedale a local shop happened to have a couple in the shop. It’s a wee bit over sized but I’ve had lots of bad experiences ordering online.
Looks good and should dress well for a Saskatchewan fall/spring
I had a Barbour for years, and I purchased a fleece lining for it. Also purchased a hood so a very nice jacket around. Also, I love the big pockets the large collar is useful when it's snowing to protect your neck. It gets really cold here in the UK.
I've seen the zip-in liners and they look really warm, I'm sure they're compulsory for your climate. Cheers from the states!
@@CarlMurawski The fleece liner is great the zip up ones are slightly restrictive if you are doing stuff
Between the wife and I we’ve had five Barbour jackets. My personal favourite is my international Duke because it’s got a slightly fitted cut. Great jackets all of them.
Barbour duke is a lovely fitted and padded coat for all occasions.
Always Filson I have my grandpas Filson wool vest and his coats he wore them often but keep good care of them. I really enjoy wearing something my grandpa wore for many many years.
That Mackinaw wool will last generations if you take care of it!
The Barber jacket is for me. I like the custom services you get from the company. Their coats can be factory refurbished and altered per customer request.
Both are 1st rate jackets. Great presentation - well done.
Very helpful insights. I’m a Brit but I like your Filson a lot. I agree these are autumn/spring wet weather but just out and about and not really hiking jackets. Fishing is ideal with such a jacket but its not one for the raw elements at their worst where you are several days or more hiking in the outback.
Nice honest review as always, Carl. As a Brit I see a lot of Barbour waxed jackets over here in the UK, so gravitate more to Filson, partly because of my love of American style, and partly because I like to be a little different. I just received my Filson Dryden briefcase yesterday and love it! May get the waxed jack at some point. Thanks for your reviews on these items, it really does help 🙏
It’s hard to go wrong with either!
I threw my Barbout jacket into the washer and messed it up. How and where would I go to to get it restored??
Hey Carl wonderful review. I'm somewhat of a waxed jacket addict. I have a 3 Barbour and just bought a Filson. I so want to like it but the wrist snap inside the sleeve is cold on my wrist. I know its small thing... does that bother you?
I’ve been reducing my wardrobe to become more of a capsule. I invested in a Barbour Ashby jacket (with a snap hood) and I love it. It’s extremely versatile. It can be worn with my grey suit, with jeans and a sweater, it can convert into almost a parka with the hood. I can go for the British gent look to the Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver look easily.
Best jacket ever.
I also own an Ashby, how much waxing do they need, I've never waxed it in 3 years.
I have 2 Barbour jackets… the Bushman jacket I’ve had for 20 years… unfortunately they discontinued it so my new one I got a couple years ago was the Beaufort jacket… I love it too, but if they still made the Bushman I would have gotten another of those (it rectifies the problems you state about the Beaufort, smaller collar, better placed hand warmer pockets, and adjustable wrist)…also, if you’re wondering what the pocket on the back is for, it’s to put game birds while you hunt… the Beaufort is a bird hunters jacket…
i'm a filson man. it really helps that i have access to a filson outlet though. you should put the jacket on and do a side by side shot. i like your audio and video
+Simon L thanks a lot, much appreciated! I agree, a side by side comparison would have been a good thing to add.
Front big pockets are cartridge pockets, the upper pockets are for when you have your broken shotgun over your arm, then the pocket keeps the arm up to keep the gun on but keep hands warm :) The collar pops up so that you have the cap above (hat) and a keeps the neck warm. Barbour will do a to-measure jacket for 40% more cost (we looked into this for my wife's father).
Have a Barbour Classic Moorland, which is no longer made, in a brownish olive color. Heavier than the Beaufort but an identical cut. It’s now 25 years old. Last year, I sent it to their repair shop in North Carolina where patches were placed on the forearm and leather trim added to the cuffs. In addition, the threadbare bottom of the plaid liner was patched beautifully. The repairs add character to the Moorland. The coat still looks great when I wear it over a tweed sport coat or suit.
Most of my Filson Tin Cloth items are hunting related.
Great comparison review, I have owned my House of Hardy waxed shooting/field coat for over 30 years and it's never let me down over countless days of duck hunting and fly fishing here on the Westcoast of Canada. I also own a Barbour and an Eddie Bauer waxed field coat that I use in the rain, I've notice leaking at the shoulder seams on the Eddie Bauer and have never had any leakage with my Barbour.
Cheers
+Andrew Butler thanks for sharing! I always wondered where the first point of failure would be. These probably need pretty regular maintenance I’d imagine.
Excellent video, any comments on fit? I know Barbour are really roomy. How does the Filson fit?
Great review bro. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed.👍
Much appreciated man!
You'll get some deposit on any car seat with a waxed jacket - and if you think your Filson won't do it, check the seat after a few month's regular use. Better to take the jacket off.
Barbour jackets have those cuffs for good reason. In the cold and wet it's common to draw your hand back inside the cuff but that close embrace of the fastening of the Filson your hands are out in the cold, end of.
Be aware that Barbour jackets come in different weights of cloth from lightweight to double weight. Last one I bought also came with a tin of wax. And the collar, once you've stood in the wind and raid for a bit you'll be glad you have that high collar....
Team Barbour.
Unite!
I have four Barbour waxed jackets. Love them
Good choice ! Nice review, it shows a lot of common sense to me. Cheers !
I have a Barbour Gamefare. It has inside large game pockets, a drawstring around d the waist. The lining has a waterproof wide hem on it. Available is a snap-in warm lining. I’ve had mine for years and cannot wear it out!
Cool review - greetings from London! I'm gonna try both and if I like both, I'm gonna get both! Never had a Barbour and always wanted a Wild West type cowboy, hard wearing, cattle-rancher type jacket in tough material, so I think Filson fits the bill best!
Luckily we have a Filson shop right here in London close to the Barbour shop - nice.
Excellent! I’ve always wanted to see London, it’s on my shortlist of places to visit. I’m such a big fan of most things UK, I love the understated take on everything. Sorta like the US’s bigger (and more mature) brother. Please let me know which you end up going with!
New England Style Consulting lol ok, I will 😉👍
You should have looked at the Sapper Barbour. It has a lot of the features that the Filson had that you liked. I am a fan of Both by they way.
Excellent review of the two jackets. Nice job. My only criticism is you didn't give the retail price for each. It's always helpful in a review to have an idea as to the cost or expense of the item(s). Good job.
You’re right, that’s an important detail I neglected to mention. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I recently got a Barbour and so far weather has been too warm to wear it in Europe. For waxing it's better to send it to the store because it won't be that easy specially for a first-timer ..I have a Patagonia tech jacket and in extreme cold and bad weather like in Canada I prefer that but here in Europe, a barbiur would do
can you put waxed clothing in the wash or would it ruin the washing machine?
Excellent stuff bro
Firstly, at 2'10, thank you for using INTENTS and purposes correctly. Excellent review, mentioned personal opinions while still touching on all features in a technical fashion. For anyone requiring FULL rain coverage down to legs, useful for wing shooters or walking in fields and tall grasses, as well as horseback, consider the the John Fields Hurricane.
Thank you for the kind words! Oh boy, “intensive purposes” and “irregardless” drive me nuts! I’ve never heard of the John Fields Hurricane, but you’ve certainly piqued my interest. I love learning about new brands based on recommendations, and I’ll be checking them out!
I really like the Barbour, the little features that they have are nice. Especially the pocket under the storm flap. Filson jacket is covered really well. But the pocket under the flap got me haha
Had my Barbour for 40yrs....nuff said.
Right on the Filson web page it says not to let the waxed jacket material come in contact with light colored fabrics, particularly in summer--so not so much different.
What size did you get, Medium reg?
I own the Barbour Durham jacket, which has the built in hood and shoulder cape, living in Northern England where summer means if its not raining then it's going to rain, and in winter it is the same but colder this jacket has never let me down. However I also have a Hoggs of Fife wax jacket, which is quilted on the inside for when a thin wind is blowing, (a wind that doesn't go around but blows straight through you). I've owned this jacket for around 20 years and have used it for shepherding, dog walking, gardening, and fishing, it's been a tough brute of a coat, and is still going strong today.
You forgot the Barbour has a rear game pocket! I have owned my barbour jackets for over 25 years. I also like filson products as well. I think the barbour is more for hunting and filson is more outside working jacket, they are both fantastic jackets!
I have one of each and all the things he wants from the Filson are present on my Barbour International but my Filson has the moleskin pocket linings and shooting cuffs it lacks. One’s for the bike, one’s for mucking about.
Hey what watch are you wearing?
What brand is the henley you’re wearing? Thanks!
Where did you get the Henley T-shirt your wearing in the video? :-)
How is the breathability of waxed jackets?
What is the weight of the fabrics on both jackets? What is the warranty on Barbour? Is manufacturing out sourced on these jackets? There are many models of Barbour, perhaps you could have chosen similar styles as a better comparative review?
What's the product name of green henley shirt you wearing?
Would have been nice to get some overview of the jackets, side by side comparison and perhaps how they fit.
I have one of their hats repels water very well.
I've had a Barbour oilskin jacket years ago. It looked similar to those.
The Filson jackets I've looked at are different then the model your showing.They are more of a Alaskan work jacket for hunting or Logging much more basic.
I own two of the Filson Mile Marker coats, They are fantastic.
If you ever travel to Europe or anywhere else for that matter, Barbour is well known and proven.
I'd choose filson as well, based on past experience. While I don't own a jacket from them, I do really like everything that I have bought from them. I think their tin and wool offerings are built to last. My favorite so far is their tin bush hat. The hat keeps the rain and sun off me very well and the tin cloth keeps the brim stable in high winds. Also, there are filson retail stores here where I can try them and find a good fit.
I really don’t know about Barbour… but if they truly are as good as they claim they would stand well with my Filson gear… I have Filson jackets, pants, game vests, leggings, hats… and have used them for decades of hunting in the Northern Cascade mountains, valleys, backcountry and grasslands and as of yet, I can find no gear that can compare. I have had guides ask me “why do you use that old world stuff when there’s better, lighter and warmer gear available?”… and then they get stuck in the Brier as I simply and easily pass through as if it were tall grass… it’s silent, dry and like armor against thorns… I really can’t make a comparison to Barbour… but if they are comparable I would love to try them.
I just made a purchade for A Filson Logger Coat, I haven't found any videos on it. I'm asdumung its a tin Cuizer Variant of some sort.
Had both but Barbour are way ahead !
Honestly, it’s hard to complain about either!
Does anyone make a 3-in-1 style waxed coat with zip out liner and waxed shell?
I have the Newcastle. Both companies make an excellent product.
Barbour was predominantly made to use when game shooting in the UK. The thing with the silk oil is that it does wear off, never staining anything it comes in contact with, however it does require rewaxing.
Interesting, a few people mentioned a strange odor from the sylkoil finish though I didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.
Dang, that was a really good and thorough review. Nice work, made me want a Filson jacket!
You won’t regret it! Also you have the coolest screen name I’ve ever seen!
Love my Barbour Classic Bedale.
I think Filson is pretty cool! However, I'm a committed Barbour wearer. Mine is back home at the repair shop for the second time to bring it back to life for another 8 to 10 years. Mine is going strong after 17 years and I plan to be still using it if I am still around in my 80's.
After all, isn’t that what it’s about? Buying something of quality that will last a long time. It’s an older way of thinking in the world of fast fashion, but one I think people are beginning to come back to.
Have you checked out the Bellstaff jackets? I had a Barbour also and like the Bellstaff better. I didn't know about the Filson, I will check that out, thanks.
Late to the show. I have no experience of Folsom but own two Barbours and also in the past one other, a waxed one.
I never got on with the waxed one. It never felt warm and always made me perspire. I now have one that looks like the traditional waxed jacket but has a heavy Molskine type cloth. It keeps me as dry as the waxed version but feels warmer and is much easier to wear than the waxed version. Over the ten years of owning it I never tire of it, I do love the corduroy collar as well, it’s really warm against the neck when worn raised when it’s windy. I also have a quilted jacket which is really light but super tough and for late spring early fall it’s the perfect coat. Another thing with Barbour is that no matter how badly ripped or beaten up they get and no matter the age they can be sent back to Barbour to be repaired and they do a fantastic job of it but you have to really treat them badly to ever need that service.
Bought my Beaufort from a shop in Covent Garden in 1986..... still using it today. Recently purchased a Duke jacket in blue from the international range for wearing in town... tighter fit, smaller collar and love it... well, if it’s good enough for Steve McQueen I thought.....
The big Barbour collar is designed to give maximum weather protection. I happen to really like the corduroy and can’t really see what it could be replaced with.
I have both. They are different, the Filson is more comfortable and easier to layer with the countless Filson layering options. I have had this jacket for thirty years and it still looks like new. Barbour is great jacket and a little dressier than Filson, but Filson has those fantastic mackinaw wool vests for layering. If you haven't owned a Mackinaw wool vest, you owe it to yourself to get one. The wool is designed to immediately constrict and contract with ambient temperatures, so you are never hot or cold no matter what the temperature is.
I got a Barbour jacket 31 years ago as a present for my 21st birthday. Its been used and abused and apart from some re-waxing it has years of life left in it
Barbour Bedale. Has knit cuffs beneath the outer layer.
Grrreat video! I bought a Barbour Northumbria at a boot sale, in the UK, for only £2 only to find the inner tartan lining was full of ...dog hair! I can only assume it's previous owner had cast it aside for his pooch to sleep on!? I shook it out, re-waxed it using bees wax from my neighbour's 20 odd hives and, hey presto...this 20 year(?) old coat really has come up like new. Barbour = Quality!!!!!
I know someone who works at the Barbour factory ..that's the king of wax jackets.
They're still repairing & maintaining jackets from the 70s. It's a quality product.
is that a Pearl Prestige sessions select behind you?
the handwarmer pockets and the large game pouch at the rear sold me. top quality jacket.
note barbour warns people about wearing waxed jackets in cars and storing it near delicate fabrics in a wardrobe as transfer can occur especially in warmer conditions.