Al's Anorak from Weather Wool... What's all the Hype about?

[@phelizchambers1934]

You and your DETAILED spot-on review was AWESOME! You are specific when showing the pockets, the many DEEP items within the pockets, the outstanding 'hoodie", and most of all; the warmth! Thank You for your Military Service to our country. Prayerfully, even you and your crew will come closer to Our Lord & Saviour, Amen!

[@pardon_this_1]

@Pheliz Chambers Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I am always open to suggestions for future reviews and would love to hear what viewers like you may have in mind. Thanks again for your comment and I hope that 2023 shower you in blessings!

[@jaydevc]

I love my Weather Wool, Al's Anorak as well. Best Quality Wool Kit out there IMHO. Also Ralph stands behind his product %100. A quick tip and you probably know this. Next time your Anorak or wool gear gets wet from a dip in a stream or lake, a way we remove the water from the garment fast is to actually remove it and press it in the snow several times. Since the snow is colder than the water it will actually draw the majority of the water out of the garment like a sponge and the wool will dry even faster which will keep you warmer. Sounds strange to most folks, but works like a charm! Great review 'P' and Happy Adventuring!

[@pardon_this_1]

The tip with rolling and pressing wet garments in the snow is one that I've been told several times and hope I never have to use... Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@WeatherWool]

@@pardon_this_1 THANKS for the kind words, Jayde!! And of course for working with us. I have never tried the roll-in-snow technique either. But our Fabrics are very slow to pick up water and the surface of wool is water repellent. This video shows what I mean ... winter dip!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnFcmqljt90h5I ... All the best to both of you and THANKS for working with us! --- Ralph

[@TravisTellsTruths]

Tight

[@gingebrien2408]

Great review. I have to let ya know I ordered an Anorak in Black and can’t wait to receive it. I love wool for all its qualities. And I can say that Ralph is one in a million. Totally old school cool.

[@pardon_this_1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@WeatherWool]

WOW! -- THANKS -- I hope Debby reads your comment! -- Ralph

[@WeatherWool]

THANK YOU P! ... That was great! --- Ralph

[@pardon_this_1]

Glad you enjoyed it Ralph... Very Solid product!

[@Combiner81]

Very thorough review, great stuff

[@Gungnir762]

Weather wool makes a great product. A note: minus 33 makes a merino base layer in coyote..

[@josephvazquez9544]

Awesome video! I’m definitely interested in the anorak. I’ve watched a few videos and a common theme I hear is how expensive it is. And they’re right, it is but there should be some perspective in there too. Most people wouldn’t bat an eye at dropping $1000 on a new cellphone every couple years(I don’t care if you’re paying monthly, it still adds up). At least this USA made garment would last a life time, maybe two.

[@pardon_this_1]

Glad you liked the video. I think you provide a great perspective on the cost; I may have spent that much in the last 5 years to replace synthetic jackets that I used regularly. I should post a follow up in a few years to test its durability. Thanks for watching!

[@G_Carter]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much for the in-depth review.

[@pardon_this_1]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Happy holidays!

[@VS-TheWorld]

I can see a million subs right quick!! Awesome video my friend!

[@pardon_this_1]

That would be awesome! Thank you so much for watching... I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@xix94]

Have a Swedish army surplus wool jacket that's 77 years old and never let me down been wet drys fast weights 3kg though 😂

[@warrenstanford7240]

After escaping the ice hole artic troops are trained to roll in the snow to remove as much water as possible as dry snow especially will blot up the water to try and prevent hyperthermia. ❄️☃️👍😁

[@pardon_this_1]

Warren, this is true... Maybe I'll do that when I get to review weather wool pants ; been on the wait list for them and can't wait 😅. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@arnoldschaar4362]

Thanks for your Video! Thought longer time 'bout buying a Wool-Jacket on a Midle-Age Market for my Outdoors. Next week I will! Have a good time! Arni

[@pardon_this_1]

Glad it was helpful Arni... Stay warm this Holiday season!

[@linthicum75]

Great video

[@ryano8982]

I bought the Weather Wool All-Around Jacket at the beginning of this winter. Also made from their full weight wool. It is hands down the best piece of clothing I have ever owned. It's absolutely amazing at staying warm and keeping the weather out. I did have a little regret after hitting the order button saying to myself "did I really just spend that much on a jacket?" But the second I received it all those worries went away, the quality of the materials and the amazing craftmanship of the jacket were immediately evident. Like you said, I get a comment or question about it just about every time I wear it in public.

[@WeatherWool]

WOW!! --- Thank You Ryan! ---- Wear in great health for many years! --- Ralph

[@davealincoln]

what color did you get? i'm trying to decide.

[@ryano8982]

@@davealincoln I got the olive drab, but I'm sure they all look great.

[@davealincoln]

@@ryano8982 thanks for the quick response. I'm on the fence between that and the brown duff.

[@ryano8982]

@@davealincoln I have a their watch cap in duff, and can confidently say both look great. You won't be disappointed with either.

[@bobhabsolute4995]

There’s so many ads with pictures of famous bushcraft anorak at 1/4 of the price it’s scandalous. I have a real Boreal Mountain Anorak in Loden wool and it is fantastic. For me, the Weather Wool is simply another style of garment with, probably, a better wool but the casual design would not work as well for the extreme cold that we have sometimes in my neck of the woods. The two main differences are the length in the back and the neck. There’s, in fact, a third difference, the price. Weather Wool offers a more versatile garment. It looks great, it is lighter and can be wear in fall as well as most of the winter days. The problem is that at this price I doubt I would wear it to go on my bushcraft adventures. I am still looking at it, so I may one day join my voice to the hype but for the moment I will wear some big wool sweaters in fall and my big heavy and bulky anorak in winter.

[@pardon_this_1]

Bob, There are no shortages of clothing manufacturers and configurations out there. You can find some true gems in many second hand stores if you understand the pros and cons of the fabric you're looking for. The best clothes to buy is the ones that get you out doors the most, and I believe that's the bottom line. Thanks for watching!

[@bobhabsolute4995]

@@pardon_this_1 Amen to that.

[@rogibaer]

Nice review. I'm considering the Anorak or the Mountain Jacket plus Trousers. Trying to decide Heavy or Mid weight. You've got Heavy and you say wind at 20mph starts getting in? I'd hope Heavy weight would do better. More Mid weight performance in my view. I think good old Loden wool would perform as well as that. And you've used it from 30 to -30. Is that Celsius? (86 to -22 F). I'd like to know how much I could wear it in warmer weather before it has to be swapped for a windshirt. The Anorak has full side zips but closed front/ The Mountain Jacket has pit-zips plus full-front zip... The Mountain Jacket in the same Weight may be airier? It's Catch-22 I suppose: You'll get away with more in winter with the Heavy weight; and more in the summer with the Mid weight... Again, nice review. Makes me want one more...

[@pardon_this_1]

Rogi Bear, The jacket was indeed a heavy weight... It kept me fairly warm in temps between 30 & -30 Fahrenheit, there were someone other factors involved like the base layers and even a thin polar fleece underneath. I'm still new to wool (by the sounds of it you know more about the brands than I do). I will say I was so impressed that I bought a pair of pants... Maybe we'll have a review on that later. Thanks for watching and glad you liked it. Much aloha

[@WeatherWool]

The Anorak is designed for active wear over one light layer in temps from about 25F/-4C to around 75F/24C. But that depends a lot on the person, the humidity, the base layer, the wind, the activity ... and whether FullWeight or MidWeight. Some people have reported comfort in much colder temps with only a light cotton base. People vary a LOT! The FullWeight Fabric, by design, will stop wind of about 15mph/25kph. The MidWeight about 10mph/16kph. These are design choices. The more wind-resistant, the less-breathable. Our garments are designed to breathe. People often assume WeatherWool is designed for max warmth and max wind resistance. But WeatherWool is designed for versatility. Also, 15mph/25kph, sustained wind, is a much stronger wind than most people realize. Best Regards!! --- Ralph

[@G_Carter]

@@WeatherWool this is very helpful insight. Thanks!

[@TravisTellsTruths]

Best review I've seen. Sickest wool jacket around, too. I am getting one. Only a matter of time.

[@pardon_this_1]

Thank you so much for the complement, I am glad that you liked the review! If you do get one, I hope your just as happy with it as I am with mine. Best wishes in 2023.

[@AlexanderMason1]

Wool CAN retain up to 80% of its insulating proiperties when wet with up to 30% of its dry weight in water. More and you’re in trouble

[@pardon_this_1]

I'm learning something new all the time... Thanks for watching!

[@chrisdodson9011]

Cool review! I’m thinking about getting the mid weight version, I’m in East Texas. I’m about your size 5’ 10” 215lbs. You said you wished you could’ve got the XL? So that’s what I’m thinking.

[@WeatherWool]

You could probably go L or XL ... there is a size chart with instructions that should guide you to an Anorak that fits the way you want. Thanks -- Ralph

[@carlossalazar2164]

Digging the jackets thr price point dont just scared me when I started looking for them. Be nice if they had them in a 2xl tall

[@pardon_this_1]

Thanks for watching Carlos, ... Not sure how tall you are but I'm 5'10" and was wearing a 2XL in this video if that helps you to roughly gauge its size.

[@WeatherWool]

All our garments are geared toward TALL. And the Anorak is designed so sleeves can be let out about 3 inches very easily. Best Regards -- Ralph

[@davealincoln]

Excellent video. I'm on the fence between the anorak and the shirtjac. You've made a compelling arguement for the former.

[@pardon_this_1]

I appreciate your feedback Dave and glad you liked the video. I hope you stay warm enough to get out doors and have fun this winter no matter which way you go. Stay tuned... I may try sewing up something custom like my friend did... If I do you bet I'll throw up a review!

[@justinjustinjustin10]

How does this do rubbing up against sticks and burrs and the like?

[@pardon_this_1]

I've had no issues with it rubbing against brush in the woods... As far as burrs go, there is a technique you can use with a short bristle brush to remove them. Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

damn nice anorak, you could have gone a size smaller and still fit layers btw

[@pardon_this_1]

True... I would have loved to go down a size (maybe 2) but wasn't going to turn down the opportunity to review this one. Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@SoundWave209]

I wear medium in almost everything and it's fits snug, based on the sizing chart it says I should get a small? Does anyone know if these run real large?

[@pamelah6431]

Their size charts are based on clothes measurements, not body measurements. (If you didn't find that out by now...) So make sure you measurement a garment you like and go off that.

[@richrappa7906]

Nice review! XXL? What's your ht and wt?

[@pardon_this_1]

I am 5' 10" and 215lbs. All through the jacket fits around my shoulders nicely it is a very loose fit everywhere else. I would have liked to receive an XL but have found that I can make this still work through carefully layering my clothing system. Hope this helps and THANK YOU for watching.

[@chucklillard1243]

Where are you located.

[@mustamuri]

✨🐑✨ 👶👏

[@cristianrivas7540]

How much do you weigh? What size do you get ?

[@pardon_this_1]

Im 5'10" &215 lbs. I would have loved to have been rocking a XL.

[@coojoza]

@@pardon_this_1 so that was a large?

[@pardon_this_1]

@@coojoza No I was wearing a XXL... Though I think I am better suited for an XL.

[@coojoza]

@@pardon_this_1 gracias amigo... good video, very genuine, we need more like this back on youtube

[@davealincoln]

@@pardon_this_1 you may have been able to rock a L to be honest

[@thebigfellar7178]

People go into shopping mode on impulse. $700 for a wool shirt is just pure 100 % "Greed"" nothing more. And if you buy one you're "The Village Idiot "" ...!!! You can get a 100 % heavy wool coat for a 3rd of that. You could get a pair of wool pants, a shirt, and a coat all heavy-duty wool for the price of that one shirt. Think about that a moment. A heavy duty 100 % wool coat , and 100% wool pants , and a 100% shirt and socks even , for the price of that #1 shirt. Don't be the next sucker. I have a polar fleece anorak that cost me $ 150, and it is non itchy and warmer than wool. Don't get me wrong I too love wool , I have a mountain man ""Capote "" 100% wool $175 . This is just Highway Robbery here. I have a 100% wool coat I got at J.C. Penny's for $100 and I'll bet you the milk cow it's twice as thick as that shirt. And my kids love milk. So I don't do fool's bets. Winks" I bet ""Al"" is praying more idiots listen to chief Rocks in head. and order their $700 dollar shirt. Only a moron would buy that shirt. Peace.

[@pardon_this_1]

Big Fellar, Thanks for watching. I agree that it's not for everyone. Not having one shouldn't keep people from getting outdoors... That is truly what's important.

[@WeatherWool]

I hear this frequently. I'll respond because some people who are not familiar with woolens, but are open-minded, might be swayed by your ignorant comments. It's really the same story all across the board, for all sorts of products. You want a car? There's a huge range of quality and price. I was thrilled with my first car. Bought for $100 (1975). It got me around! Everybody knows there is a huge range of quality and performance and resale value in cars. Not everyone knows a similar situation exists in woolens. Many people think WOOL IS WOOL. It's not. You're happy with what you got for $100? Good for you. Stick with it and enjoy it. People who seek something better are invited to try WeatherWool. They are welcome to a refund months down the road, if they aren't happy. Or even if they just need the money. Virtually nobody asks for the refund. POLAR FLEECE? Did you watch the video? Try a frigid dunking in polar fleece ... Best Regards --- Ralph

[@thebigfellar7178]

@@WeatherWool Thanks for your reply, Ralph. The world is full of easy Pickens and fools. You can talk till you're blue in the face. A $700 dollar shirt is a $700 dollar shirt. You don't always get what you pay for. You can explain it till the cows come home and no wool anything is worth $700 dollars. There is 100's of want-to-Be's who will though. Everyone trying to keep up with the Jones. I grew up in the Mountains of Va. Literally. My mentor was a full blood Cree. He was my best friend till his death. Learned a lot of things from him. #3 things he never went without. An army M-65 ,a hooded windbreaker, and a wool sweater. Cold windy day he'd put the windbreaker on second ,then the m-65 . Never once did I ever see him cold. I wasn't knocking your shirt. Just the people who buy it. But what you said is false. A savage rifle will shoot just as good as a Weatherby. And a Ford is just as reliable as a fiat or B.M.W., And a status symbol has nothing to do with the real world. Other than look at me. Buy a pathfinder product and you'll catch on quick. But it's the emblem they really want anyways. Kind of like a $700.00 dollar shirt. Peace.

[@WeatherWool]

@@thebigfellar7178 Actually, our margins are below industry norms. Our costs of production are very high, particularly being made in USA. The Anorak is $625, not $700, at least not yet. And you may not have considered, but merely filling an order costs us about $50. My customers are fools? You're trashing a lot of extremely experienced folks. You talk about never being cold. If that's true, you haven't been in real cold! But anyway, why assume that's what the Anorak is about? The Anorak is designed for moderate conditions ... anywhere from 70 or 80F down to 10F or 20F with a light layer or two underneath. One of the "tells" that show me people don't understand serious wool is when they focus on cold rather than versatility. Our Fabric is about versatility. Logos? We don't have anything other than the labels required by law. Nothing on the outside. How many Military Snipers shoot Savage? There may be some, but I have not heard of them. There are lots of Military wearing our wool. And ... why hide behind keyboard anonymity? Hard to respect someone who hides. Best Regards -- Ralph

[@thebigfellar7178]

@@WeatherWool I think I'd like you if I met you. We all travel a road we think is best. But discover later in life we should of gone the other way. I've lived #3 lives. Had my share of poor and abused. And then she married a millionaire and I found evil. Lastly, I met my wife of 35 years and found out recently I'm sick. Been there done that, got the t-shirt. Hogwash. I had a Syrian Refugee who made me a Mackinaw coat from #2 Italian 100% wool blankets I had been saving in my cedar armoire. Woolrich quality. It turned out really nice, his father and his father all were tailors. It was under $ 350 for everything. No liner of course. He made me a capote couple years back. Not here to argue or anger you. Nothing but respect for any man that makes his own road. Nothing but respect. 100/1 my mackinaw is adequate for cold weather. Nothing personal. Just my opinion. Hope you enjoy tomorrow as much as I will. Peace. P.s. I'm 100% hillbilly, people love to hear me talk. I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Va. I have a Bigfoot running through my back yard on my tiny site on YT thebigfellar you'll see pretty quick I'm not a city boy. Not too anonymous. Do you have a Bigfoot in your backyard???? I do. Took me a year using every trick I know to get one on camera and got one of his of teenagers. As far as I know, no one else has done it yet except me. They can see I.R. the same as they can see every spectrum. Humans cannot see I.R. , you'll see it look right at the camera. So don't go looking down your nose too fast. Do you have a Bigfoot in your back yard???

[@SmossyYT]

$700??? Jeesh

[@WeatherWool]

$625. We make the best we can figure out. We never cut corners and we are always 100% USA. We take care of our customers. Best Regards -- Ralph

[@hydroaegis6658]

Way too expensive for what it is. I appreciate well made but this is straight up luxury product category.

[@308sniper3]

Check out Lester River Bushcraft

[@WeatherWool]

HARDCORE LUXURY is in fact our registered trademark. Anyone can get a refund after months of testing if they think it's not worth the money. Virtually nobody wants the refund. Best Regards --- Ralph

[@janibeg3247]

$700 - yikes

[@pardon_this_1]

It is pricey... Definitely something you may need to give some thought to. Thanks for watching and happy new year!