army greatcoats for ferreting?

[foxtails 272]

does anyone wear army greatcoats when ferreting? im watching professional rabbit control with mick mansbridge + edd they both wear them. the material looks un-rippable big pockets on the outside and inside, not too expensive, i was just wondering if anyone wears them? and whats your take on them? regs fts

[Country Joe 1,411]

I think they would be to heavy for me, maybe all right for the coldest of Days.

But in warmer Winter days, you would boil up.

Just head out with your net basket, Bag, ferret box, and spade.

and you wont need a jacket.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Ive an old dutch army jacket... Its virtually indestructable want a german parka as had one nefore and its brilliant... Those greatcoats are a bit overkill

[Country Joe 1,411]

Just go for the cheapest waxproof you can get, or get an old one from ebay,

great for setting nets in thorn hedges.

And if you get a cheap one, not Barbour, it doesn't matter if you get a few tears.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

Checked shirt and a waxy. Thats my style. Waxy is lightish and great for the thorns. Pair of trousers and wax leggings. Winner.

 

atb, BB

[foxtails 272]

ye i normally wear an old pair of jeans then a pair of army trousers,camo or desert, a thin pair of socks then the real thick thermal socks, a t-shirt jumper and i put an army jacket again camo or desert in the bag, if its been raining a pair of wellies if not then boots, my big rucksack double bow back and the dog, and off i go but those black thorn hedges and black berry bushes can be a nightmare when trying to get in to set the nets, i always end up loosing rabbits,so i thought one of those greatcoats would do the job a good un

[Country Joe 1,411]

I also wear cheap wax leggings, good for kneeling in mud, or thorn when setting purse nets.

Edited January 6, 2013 by Country Joe

[foxtails 272]

iv orderd a pair of wax chaps, they look perfect for kneeling in brambles ect ect

[George Kinloch 16]

I always wear an army jack. I have so many pockets on mine. I know which bit of kit goes were. It's good tough material aswell.

£12 car boot you can go wrong.

[Mick C. 229]

Dufle coat

Had it three seasons now.

 

Completley thorn barbwire and bramble proof

[paulus 26]

great coats become unbelievably heavy when wet and smell like wet dogs

[tegater 789]

does anyone wear army greatcoats when ferreting? im watching professional rabbit control with mick mansbridge + edd they both wear them. the material looks un-rippable big pockets on the outside and inside, not too expensive, i was just wondering if anyone wears them? and whats your take on them? regs fts

I always think ferreters wearing great coats are just people who want to look like they have come from a bygone era. The old romantic vision of a poacher from the 1800's !

I use usually use my heavy duty Barbour and a jack pike dog handlers vest. Plenty of big pockets, great for netting up, get 20 nets in each pocket plus finder, knife etc

[Country Joe 1,411]

The vests look good, cheapest I have seen £29.95 with free post Ebay.

might go for one.

[tegater 789]

They are good Joe, and despite being Jack Pike, they are hard wearing. I have no complaints

[Country Joe 1,411]

Cheers Teg,

Just bought one.