Varusteleka Särmä Smock
Best smock on the Planet for the money !
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Below is the Specks from Their website.
Our take on the classic British Windproof Smock with improvements and civilian-friendly colors. If you're tired of sweating in 'tex clothing but want some protection from showers, you'd do well to give this a try.
Unlined, roomy shell parka
A lot of useful pocket space
65/35 % polycotton with water resistant treatment
If you want a more form fitting jacket, pick a size smaller than recommended.
It should be common knowledge by now that a more versatile outdoor jacket than the Windproof Smock doesn't exist. It breathes better than any plastic shell jackets with a membrane, is more resistant to wear, and still offers a significant level of protection from the rain. It can be worn over a base layer during mobile activity in cool weather or packed with insulating mid-layers for keeping warm during breaks.
Features
General features
Generous cut for ease of movement and adding mid-layers
Long hem to cover your seat
YKK zipper front closure with storm flap
2-way pit zips for ventilation
All buttons are large enough to be used with gloves on
Buttons are Canada style, attached with webbing to prevent failure
Generous hood with drawcord tightening and size adjustment
Hood can be rolled and secured into a collar with cord and button
Cuff adjustment tab with velcro
Softshell fabric added to the handwarmer pockets
" let your eyes be your guide "
Пікірлер: 55
Varusteleka is a great company with great people.
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I never saw your comment. I have always had great service from them mate.
@jfilm7466
2 жыл бұрын
No worries. Have fun!
Thanks for the review!
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.... This jacket is far better than anything the "French " can make.. ( smiles)
Thanks for an excellent look-see of this smock mate. I really like Varusteleka's home brand products and I think you sold me on this smock...think, I know you did. Have a good one and thanks again.
@macktightwad606
6 ай бұрын
Nice one mate, it's still going strong and my go to jacket.
With my my current smock I can carry about 20 half liter beer cans. plus gear for an overnighter. or 34 cans and nothing more. there's nothing comparable on the market anymore :-D (example: my British pattern 95 can take 10 cans and nothing else) unable to survive with, if you ask me. But I am German and have no idea what's important for you Brits. 100 packs of tea and a pound of hexamine? ;-) Nice review Mack! The Särmä stuff is pretty awesome, not just this smock. It's made iin Europe by companies who know what they are doing. Military contractors. I would like to have a dark brown smock without having to use spray paint lol but the only option there ever was came from a small Italian company and isn't made anymore. I did not get it, because they were asking almost 300 quids for it. (and it couldn't carry enough beer for survival hahahaha)
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Supplies of Bacon and Beer is a important survival consideration mate.. I would like to see more Brown in outdoors clothing..
great plain alternative to the current issue smock great if you dont want the army look you get all the army details without looking like action man great for keeping it low key great vid mate
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
All very true Gary..
Brilliant,thanks for taking the time to do a good honest review of a well made jacket, obviously not being french is a bonus.😁😂🤣👍🏴
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
They eat cake for breakfast mate, thus not a fighting nation !
@TheDavewatts
2 жыл бұрын
@@macktightwad606 🤣😂🤣 very true, surprising how fast they run away with all the snails they eat.🏴😁👍
I picked one up for around £7 at a second hand shop, it seemed brand new.
I've been wearing this smock in black for over a year and it's really first class. Greetings from Germany
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's a great smock for the money mate..
One of the best parts about these is they are compatible with the Sarma Liner - makes it a great option for late fall/ winter wear too. I Own the windproof fishtail parka and stronly think about getting one of them smoks too as the liner will fit. (some older editions of the smock might require a bit of DIY , bu the new ones are apparently good to go)
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
I have had no issues with my smock mate as i said it's become my go to field jacket
@TheIdiotPlays
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the old one doesn't support the liner but the one's they sell now all have the buttons etc already. My jacket lasted about 4 years and then I went with the german ab bw "parka" jacket. The pockets failed on my windproof smock and after 4 years of use it looks a bit too much used. I recommend the ab bw parka, it is nice. It comes with a liner, although it is polyester. I've never used the liner though, its been max -13C(8.6F) this winter and I thought only once that maybe I need to take the liner from storage :D
A handy video Mack thanks man. Be safe and be lucky
@macktightwad606
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I hope you are safe and well.
Looks a beauty bro. Safe travels
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken....
Happiest people in the world them Finns.
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
I agree mate..
I love these jackets
just a little add if i may couple this smock with the Gorka trousers plus suspenders that would be a cracking combo?? your thoughts would be awsome
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
They do work mate, but they do their own in House Trousers I will soon be uploading a film of them. I hope you are well, long time no see me old Mucker!
@keithorbell8946
2 жыл бұрын
@@macktightwad606 I have two pairs of their Windproof trousers, they are fantastic, as good a Fjallraven Vidda pros at less than half the price.
Thanks for the video
Nice jacket
Which do you prefer, Mack, this or that Military1st Commando jacket? Presumably this one?! About the same price.
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
This one. It's become my go to smock to be honest.
It would be good if they had mesh in the front chest pockets like my MTP smock.
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean but it would add to the cost of manufacturing the jacket
Would this handle a winter well?
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Yes mate I have has mine out in all weathers for a couple or years now.
I have the oxblood red one,it's a cracking smock.
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate..
Great review mate. Thanks a lot. I will be getting one of these. Cheers. As for the French, be fair, they are (saving submarines) brilliant arms distributors. Have you not seen the big advert in Le Figaro?: 'Rifles going cheap, never fired. Only dropped once.'
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate I missed your comment. How are you getting on with the smock?
@therumpokid4217
2 жыл бұрын
@@macktightwad606 No problem. Yeah, definitely one of the best bits of kit that I have got. I did worry about the sizing. Have you noticed that European medium is American small etc? I am saying nothing! Anyway, I went for a large. At first I thought that this might have been a mistake. Would people have to knock on it to see if I was in? But actually it was the right move. You sort of grow into it. Added to which it is better to have it bigger so that you can put more layers underneath if needed. The pit zips are just great. Thanks for the ace review mate.
Mack , good review , looks well made , thanks for sharing , God bless !
@macktightwad606
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
Pity no pouchers pockets at the back....
@TheIdiotPlays
Жыл бұрын
Well you can sew some on yourself :D The front 6 pockets have been good enough for me. Lasted 4 years and got a different jacket this time. (Wanted something that looks different, nothing wrong with the jacket)
Love the digs on the French.
@macktightwad606
Жыл бұрын
I say nothing Sir, I just smile back.....
According to the website, this is made in China.
@macktightwad606
Жыл бұрын
Yes mate, not much is not made in China..