DIDO.1 22,630 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 My wardrobe consists of charity shop buys and hand me downs. I very rarely buy clothes new other than under pants which I ask for at Christmas. Anyway I recently decided on purchasing a decent outdoor coat. I've tried loads on but can't find one I really like. At house of bruar in Scotland I tried on a harkila one, it was spot on. Until I asked the price. £1200!!! Now I would normally never consider such a price, but I like it, and never really spend money on anything so do I deserve a treat. I simply can't find the same coat anywhere else or cheaper on line. So, harkila one jacket..... would it be worth an investment or is that much money total insanity??? /images/products/medium/TS23344WILLOWGREEN.jpg Men's Harkila One Jacket WWW.HOUSEOFBRUAR.COM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,086 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 If it’s got good reviews and it’s a decent coat then I’d say go for it. I bought a Barbour tweed years ago, it was a very expensive coat but as I was walking out the gun shop the lady Said this coats on offer, so I bought it , still going strong years later and tbf it’s a nice coat. Only live once mate and if you take your cash to the grave the tax man will take most of it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,513 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said: My wardrobe consists of charity shop buys and hand me downs. I very rarely buy clothes new other than under pants which I ask for at Christmas. Anyway I recently decided on purchasing a decent outdoor coat. I've tried loads on but can't find one I really like. At house of bruar in Scotland I tried on a harkila one, it was spot on. Until I asked the price. £1200!!! Now I would normally never consider such a price, but I like it, and never really spend money on anything so do I deserve a treat. I simply can't find the same coat anywhere else or cheaper on line. So, harkila one jacket..... would it be worth an investment or is that much money total insanity??? /images/products/medium/TS23344WILLOWGREEN.jpg Men's Harkila One Jacket WWW.HOUSEOFBRUAR.COM Look pal, if you've got that kind of money, go for it, I've took that attitude most of my life, shall I shan't I, go for it and merry Christmas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,630 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 They seem to be the only place to stock em....wonder if they get first dibs at new releases, maybe give a a while and see if they come down in price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,407 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 I bought a Barbour endurance years ago they don’t make them anymore probably 20 plus years ago I’ve never been wet or cold in it it was expensive but worth every penny, I’ve also got a Belstaff trial master which I used to wear on my Ducati you’ve gotta look the part lol that’s just sitting in the wardrobe but the Barbour I wear every winter, it’s a true saying you buy once you cry once get your wallet out and treat yourself. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboy 304 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Does the shop have a January sale ?. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bakerboy 4,675 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, FLATTOP said: I bought a Barbour endurance years ago they don’t make them anymore probably 20 plus years ago I’ve never been wet or cold in it it was expensive but worth every penny, I’ve also got a Belstaff trial master which I used to wear on my Ducati you’ve gotta look the part lol that’s just sitting in the wardrobe but the Barbour I wear every winter, it’s a true saying you buy once you cry once get your wallet out and treat yourself. What size is the Trial master.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,407 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bakerboy said: What size is the Trial master.. Large it’s the Antique gold coloured one their description not mine I see Charley Boorman wearing one on long way down doing a massive wheely on a BMW GS and had to have one. Edited December 9, 2023 by FLATTOP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breeze 1,293 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Looks a cracking coat.... But imagine snagging it on barbed wire 1st time out, I reckon I'd actually cry... Lol 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,128 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Is it for best? Or for everyday use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,561 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, DIDO.1 said: My wardrobe consists of charity shop buys and hand me downs. I very rarely buy clothes new other than under pants which I ask for at Christmas. Anyway I recently decided on purchasing a decent outdoor coat. I've tried loads on but can't find one I really like. At house of bruar in Scotland I tried on a harkila one, it was spot on. Until I asked the price. £1200!!! Now I would normally never consider such a price, but I like it, and never really spend money on anything so do I deserve a treat. I simply can't find the same coat anywhere else or cheaper on line. So, harkila one jacket..... would it be worth an investment or is that much money total insanity??? /images/products/medium/TS23344WILLOWGREEN.jpg Men's Harkila One Jacket WWW.HOUSEOFBRUAR.COM I just wear ridgeline I don’t get to worried about crawling through bramble or getting hung in wire then 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,354 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 There's a company called Hilltrek up in Scotland, their coats might be worth a look if you're after something well made, they make all kinds of ventile and analogy gear, not cheap but less than half the price of Harkila Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,261 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 It’s a limited edition 1-400 so if you want it get it,don’t wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,630 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, mackem said: It’s a limited edition 1-400 so if you want it get it,don’t wait. I hadn't seen that.... perhaps most of the price is cos it's limited edition 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,630 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Daniel cain said: Is it for best? Or for everyday use? Everyday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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