Anyone have any experience with Schaefer Ranchwear?

[Sloan1874]

The weird thing is that, after spurging, sorry, investing in high-end leather jackets, everything else seems reasonably-priced!

 

[AdeeC]

The weird thing is that, after spurging, sorry, investing in high-end leather jackets, everything else seems reasonably-priced!

I guess I am a victim of that too. A Schaefer Mesquite jacket is a bargain if one wants a rugged western non leather look.

 

[tonypaj]

Velcro? No thanks for me.

 

[nick123]

An item from Schaefer probably won't knock anyone's socks off when compared to a Buzz Rickson or the like. More ordinary I'd say. But very nice garments for the price.

 

[tonypaj]

And compared to Filson?

 

[nick123]

And compared to Filson?

I don't know. I considered Filson before ordering my Mesquite jacket. I'm sure someone here can chime in.

 

[tonypaj]

I can't say either, I have a Filson waxed jacket and other old American non waxed stuff, then a Drizabone duster and a Barbour jacket. I only have velcro in the modern, mountain gear. It works fine, I just dislike the looks. And my dog's hair on it..

 

[tropicalbob]

I have several items of apparel from them bought several years ago. A Mesquite blanket lined jacket, a Chisholm denim jacket, two Taos denim shirts and a pair of jeans. The mesquite jacket is impressive, attractive, light and very tough but the whole otherwise perfect package is undone by flimsy inside pockets tacked on. Better without them. Still one of my favourites though. The other items are all rock solid, nicely styled and different. Though American made I do now think they are somewhat overpriced for even American made. It's not like made somewhere in the American Heartland either. Their factory I believe is a stones throw away from the Mexican border. They overdo the American Made theme a bit too much IMO. Like has to be mentioned on 4 different labels and tags on the mesquite jacket as well as USA on all the buttons..

I had some odd ordering issues with them. My first order of the Mesquite jacket was delivered to Australia via Austria. Twice I ordered a Chisholm shirt and received Taos shirts instead. I kept them because too much bother to return and they are nice. The Chisholm jacket came with a handful of stonewash pumice stones in the pockets.

Well, the fact that somebody didn't know the difference between Austria and Australia is just further proof that it really is "American-made!"

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Don't think Austrians say G'day, do they Herr TBob..??

 

[Sloan1874]

 

[AdeeC]

The confusion has even spread to Europe with Australia being allowed to enter the Eurovision Song Contest. I believe they came in 5th spot.

 

[Seb Lucas]

They still have a Eurovision song contest..!? Jeez.