Filson doesn't have squat in stock, and I was wanting to get a tincloth jacket.

Do any of you have a recommendation for equal quality, similar clothing.

I used to buy their belts, but the quality went down far enough for me not to be able to justify the cost. They are getting just like everybody else.

Beretta.

European farmers, gardeners, and people who enjoy "country sports" are fond of Barbour brand. My mother used Barbour jacket for years.

Check out Kevin’s.

https://kevinscatalog.com/collectio...ed-jacket-14-7017?variant=30132485652557

https://kevinscatalog.com/collectio...on-jacket-16-4203?variant=29066798465101

What size are you?

Barbour or Orvis .

Barbour is great, but not nearly as heavy duty as Filson, + they begin to stink bad after several years. I have 2 expensive Barbour jackets and both have that terrible rancid oily smell. I've sent them both back to Barbour for cleaning and reproofing, but the stench remains. I even hung one in the garage for over a year to no avail. I no longer wear them, which is a shame since they are quality garments.

Always a lot of Filson Tin Cloth items on EBay

Outback trading co. ?

quote=Cruiser1]What size are you?[/quote]

I usually wear a large. About 46 to 48" chest.

Kuhl?

Hadn't heard of Kevin's thanks!

Barbour did seem like quality stuff but many complain about the smell.

LOL, Carhartt rain defender 1/4 zip sweat shirt for the win.

^^^ Link?

Put the coat in a large tightly sealed plastic container with a bowl of fresh vinegar (.5-1 cup), and see if it will soak the stench up. It works to remove smoke stench from cloths, etc. Leave for 24 hours, and test and repeat several times if needed with fresh vinegar.

I second that, But make sure you get the black coat that is not made in China. The brown coats are made in China. I have both and it has taken me over 20 years to get my black one broke in. I have a light cloth material liner and I have a wool liner that I use depending on the time of year and the temp.

I’ve got one of carhearts rain defender sweaters and really like it. I’m surprised how well the water keeps from absorbing into the Cotton. Granted, I haven’t washed it.

My favorite is a custom field jacket worn by a hero who served in two wars. He gifted it to me and I wore it ever since.
When it started wearing out around the sleeve cuffs, I had a Taylor refurbish it to custom specs. The OD green tight weave cotton was more than perfect for the project. It sheds rain very well and is dressy enough for a Sunday morning or the dense woods of West Virginia. I have looked at all of the brands and wouldn't trade it for any of them, even without the sentimental value. I finished the jacket and on these cold rainy days, it's a welcome reminder of my uncle.

I pretty much live in them

How well does the rain defender coating stay on after washes?

Seems ok. I wouldn’t spend all day in the rain with it but for shorter periods or time it’s fine.

King of the mountain or sleeping Indian.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...s/7996651/Sleeping_Indian_Design_wool_cl

Sleeping Indian is alive and well….

Thanks Elks, I'll give that a try when I'm able to dig them out of storage.

I didn't know. I searched based on your recommendation and that's all that I found. The old website address link was dead. They must have a new site.

Have one that’s probably 3rd winter of use. Pretty faded. Was out all day last Friday in constant drizzle and the layers underneath were dry. Wouldn’t stay out in a pouring rain though.
Pretty much the only outer layer I wear unless it gets brutal cold which is pretty rare here any more.

I have a rain defender coat that's great if it's warm enough to rain. But it requires a real insulation layer when it gets cold.

The thought behind a tin cloth coat and liner was being adaptable to most everything. It may not be best in the rain, but overall it seems a great option.

Looking like supply chain for materials might make getting stuff like this difficult for a while.

My filson jacket has a persistent odor. I always assumed it was because if I was wearing it, chit was getting killed.

I will have to try this.

Outback Black is what I’ve had for fifteen years. Properly treated, it’s waterproof, wind proof and looks awesome. Brown is from China. Black is native Outback. Wouldn’t trade it…for any of them.

Used older Woolrich coats on [bleep] or Ebay. I bought a like- new one last month on [bleep] reasonably priced.

Have been wearing Barbour for 30+ years. Love ‘em. Never had a problem with any odor. Ideally, they need to be re-waxed every year. I retreat mine about every 2 or 3 years. You can pick up a can of wax from Orvis ($20 this year) or Amazon. One can should treat two coats.

But the material is not super tough like Folsom tin cloth is reputed to be.

Make a trip to Orvis to check out styles and sizes (albeit their selection is limited to a few styles). Then watch eBay, Mercari, or PoshMark to pick them up at less than retail price. I just picked up a like-new Barbour Durham in a non-waxed fabric for $55 on Mercari.