Bush Jackets

[Mycroft]

No sabataging... it's about bush jackets.

Ok, just clearing up some doubts, anyhow are Bush Jackets water-resitant or how do they hold up in the rain(I am inticipating all weather for my trip).

 

[Matt Deckard]

Most I know of are untreated cotton and are not good rain wear. I am sure ther are some on the market that are water resistant.

 

[Mycroft]

Most I know of are untreated cotton and are not good rain wear. I am sure ther are some on the market that are water resistant.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[fedoralover]

I love safari jackets, in fact just yesterday I found a Willis and Geiger safari jacket my size and in excellent shape in Goodwill. It's the second Willis and Geiger I've found at Goodwill. I've also found Orvis, Cabela's, Banana Republic, LL Bean and even a great Ralph Lauren one. Needless to say when I brought home another Willis and Geiger my wife said "ANOTHER ONE" you've already got a bunch of them! I've seen a few others that weren't my size and didn't bother buying them. At $4.00 a piece I can't resist buying them when I see them, especially the Willis and Geiger, they have a very distinct look about them. Both mine have the maroon tags.

This last one has the padding on the front right chest area for shooting a rifle. It doesn't have a belt like my other one does, it has some short pieces of elastic sewn into the front on both sides to pull it together just a bit at the waist. My daughter thinks it looks stupid, but hey it's a Willis and Geiger so I don't care, besides I only paid 4 dollars for it. Here's a pic.

regards fedoralover

 

[Phog Allen]

Mycroft; Try looking at Filson's bush jacket. It isn't cheap but it is listed(I think)as being treated for water repellancy. If washed, it will need to be re-treated. I'm sure you could scotch guard any of them for some water shedding effect. You might even try some of Filson's treatments for their shelter or tin cloth materials.

Fedoralover; Neat jacket. I'll have to look through the one decent and several meager used clothing shops in town for one of those Willis and Geiger jackets. They are just too cool to pass up.

Todd

 

[Mycroft]

Mycroft; Try looking at Filson's bush jacket. It isn't cheap but it is listed(I think)as being treated for water repellancy. If washed, it will need to be re-treated. I'm sure you could scotch guard any of them for some water shedding effect. You might even try some of Filson's treatments for their shelter or tin cloth materials.

Fedoralover; Neat jacket. I'll have to look through the one decent and several meager used clothing shops in town for one of those Willis and Geiger jackets. They are just too cool to pass up.

Todd

Thanks man, I will look into it.

 

[Slate Shannon]

At $4.00 a piece I can't resist buying them when I see them, especially the Willis and Geiger, they have a very distinct look about them. Both mine have the maroon tags.

Okay, now I'm curious. What are the different tag colors, and what's the difference between them? I'm guessing it's something about the quality of the jacket.

 

[fedoralover]

Well, I'm no expert but from what I've been told the tags were changed to a blue after they sold out to Lands End. Generally when companies change hands like that the quality goes down. However I can't say that happened in this case. Maybe someone else knows for sure.

fedoralover

 

[BellyTank]

It Ain't Half Hot Mum

B
T

 

[Zemke Fan]

Just wondering...

And which one of these dudes BU, BT?

 

[BellyTank]

None of them Zemke- but the actor, centre bottom sitting is not Indian...

B
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[falcodriver]

I like to wear foreign surplus fatigue jackets like this FRENCH jkt

Aren't the 'hands' supposed to be raised up!!!!!

 

[Baggers]

Thanks man, I will look into it.

I just saw Filson's latest incarnation of their bush jacket today, and I'm afraid I wasn't impressed. The fabric feels thinner, it now has shorter (what I consider vestigial) epaulettes, and when they redesigned the back to incorporate bi swing pleats they did away with the yoke which just seems to weaken the overall design, in my opinion. And the leather buckle is still sewn into the belt, which makes it difficult to launder without damaging it.

It seems that since the company was acquired by a larger concern (Ralph Lauren?) they've started skimping on some the things that made Filson clothing seem so darn bullet proof. I spoke with their former sales rep back in March when I visited the David Morgan store in Bothell Washington, and got a bad vibe when he informed me of the change in ownership. Looks like my instincts were correct.

I've been buying Filson stuff for years -- I have two of their earlier bush jackets hanging in my closet right now -- but it looks like they've started cutting corners, at least with their bush poplin gear. Frankly, I'm doubtful that this new one will be as durable as their earlier versions. What a shame. :cry:

Cheers

 

[indyjim]

I am so tired of companies aquiring other companies and then cheapening the
product. I once had a wonderful Banana Republic photojournalist's vest, but
gave it away when I ...er... outgrew it. Now I wouldn't consider any BR products, if they even made this stuff.

 

[Mycroft]

I just saw Filson's latest incarnation of their bush jacket today, and I'm afraid I wasn't impressed. The fabric feels thinner, it now has shorter (what I consider vestigial) epaulettes, and when they redesigned the back to incorporate bi swing pleats they did away with the yoke which just seems to weaken the overall design, in my opinion. And the leather buckle is still sewn into the belt, which makes it difficult to launder without damaging it.

It seems that since the company was acquired by a larger concern (Ralph Lauren?) they've started skimping on some the things that made Filson clothing seem so darn bullet proof. I spoke with their former sales rep back in March when I visited the David Morgan store in Bothell Washington, and got a bad vibe when he informed me of the change in ownership. Looks like my instincts were correct.

I've been buying Filson stuff for years -- I have two of their earlier bush jackets hanging in my closet right now -- but it looks like they've started cutting corners, at least with their bush poplin gear. Frankly, I'm doubtful that this new one will be as durable as their earlier versions. What a shame. :cry:

Cheers

Oh really, I was planning on going with the Cabells since it is lighter I think and nicer cut for me anyhow. Thanks for the heads up though.

 

[macawber]

It ain't half hot mum

Belly tank

what a great comedy series that was, I recently got the series on dvd and enjoyed it all over again.

 

[Wolfmanjack]

Vintage Bush Jacket (bespoke?)

A few months ago, I had the good fortune to find a (1940-50's) vintage cotton-khaki bush jacket, authentic (British?) government issue, with the original military laundry mark on the inside. It is professionally tailored, very form-fitting, with mitered seams across the chest, precise waist supression via multiple vertical seams in the front and back, inverted box pleat in back, and a self-fabric belt.

BT, do you think I am correct about the history of this jacket? It has had multiple launderings, and the text on the label is totally washed away, so that is no help. I am guessing it is British government issue because it very closely resembles those I have seen in photos and it has a military laundry mark (W-5247) stamped on the inside.

The extensive professional tailoring is an unusual feature. BT, did British army officers buy their own uniforms in the 1940-50's? If so, perhaps the original owner opted for sartorial splendor in the field with a bespoke jacket?

As you can see in the photos, it fits me like a glove?¢‚Ǩ‚Äùalbeit a very snug glove. I had to suck in my gut a bit for these photos. Perhaps that?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s appropriate for a military garment.

I'm eager to hear what the militaria buffs on the Fedora Lounge have to say about this jacket.

Regards,

?¢‚Ǩ‚ÄùJack

 

[BellyTank]

Hi!
It appears similar to an issue '40s British job but not exactly like any issue Bush Shirt/Jacket-

What are the buttons like/made of/how are they attached?
What is the weave of the fabric?

Yes- British officers were required to purchase their own duds- which amounts to off the rack private military outfitter menswear or tailored.
Are you sure it has to be British? The US Army and AAF use Bush Jackets into the '50s and beyond...
Could also be Canadian of course.

For British Officers (or of any nation)stationed in Egypt, Afghanistan, Persia, India, China...etc,. there were always plenty of sukh, or market Tailors to choose from for a pittance paid.

There is an excellent book: "Khaki Drill & Jungle Green", which covers the inter-war and WW2 periods in British and Commonwealth tropical attire- covers a vast ocean of issued variants and privately acquired items-

It's a very nice example! nicely proportioned- Ilike the back pleat a lot.
You have a great jacket there-

B
T

 

[SPAD]

Bush jacket

Just got a Safari -Bush jacket, short sleeve, from US Wings at a reasonable price. 2XL, and I wear a 46- 48 jacket and the jacket fits good and is made of pretty heavy weight cotton. Nice khaki color. Summer is coming. Looks good. SPAD

 

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Bush Jacket

Pix...please!