Paramo Pajaro Jacket | Breakfast & Catch up.

[@bobmarley6161]

Fantastic... I have got myself a paramo alta iii jacket and a lot more paramo gear including fleeces and trousers..thanks for your info....

[@bobmarley6161]

Fantastic review... Bought a few paramo jackets after watching this review... Best way to wash it is with nikwax make sure your clean or the washing machine draw to remove any other trace of detergent etc etc... After washing do the same with tx direct wash in.. But DO NOT SPIN OR TUMBLE DRY IT JUST PULL IT OUT DRIPPING WET AND LET IT DRY NATURALLY... I have never had a jacket leak in me even on all day hikes I'm some really heavy rain..... Absolutely love paramo gear now... Best wishes for the new year... Stay safe buddy.....

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks for watching Bob 👍👍. I agree, Paramo are also my go to make for wet weather gear. Have a great 2022 Bob... Happy new year my friend :)

[@cappaslangmurderer]

Best Paramo Pajaro review currently in the world. Not joking 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Scottish Documentaries 77, many thanks for watching and for the kind words 👍. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@philmoran5898]

Great idea cutting them open from the side, hadn't thought of that.

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks for watching Phil 👍. Take care mate, all the best, Mark. 😀👍.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Sounds and looks a good jacket Mark. Good informative review as well.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shane, I hope things are going well mate :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very nice jacket. I see you have lots of old ferns around you, when dry they burn very well. Thanks and take care.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Quinn, I hope you are keeping well brother :) Yes ferns and bracken grow everywhere here. they are usually my go-to tinder for tinder bundles in the winter time. Like you say, they burn well when dry :) Thanks for taking the time Quinn, have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@NJ-zi9lr]

@@markbailey2981 I think the point he's diplomatically making is your lack of basic precautions when using a burner, with a very long flame when exposed, placed directly on the forest floor and very near to highly combustible undergrowth. Did you note wind direction? As a outdoor/bushcraft enthusiast, and woodsman, I'm sure you realise there's a fundamental principle to be strictly followed here.

[@davelynoutdoors6654]

Thanks for the video Mark, great to have you back

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you David :) It is good to be back. I hope you have been keeping well. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@Ambushcraftnhunting]

Great video nice to see you back buddy camp looked great and love the jacket thanks for sharing a.t.b Andrew

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Andrew, I hope you have been keeping well mate. It was nice to get back out with the camera again. I hope you are managing to get out. I love that new set up you have got :) have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@bobmarley6161]

I've seen Ed Stafford where this jacket on many occasions in fist man out series.... Shows it can handle some real extreme situations.....

[@jeepnicc]

Nice video on a nice jacket, Mark. Glad to see you back. Looks like the camera's all sorted too. Thanks for taking the time, and thanks for sharing! Jerry

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Jerry, I hope you have been keeping well my friend :) It is good to be back thanks. Hopefully I should be out again next week now the camera is back. It has felt strange not being able to film anything whilst I have been out and about. I wanted to get some footage of the leaves changing. But I missed that lol. When I went out, everything has been blown off. Thanks for taking the time Jerry :) It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@Critical-thinker85]

Finally got the camera fixed then. Finally I can get my bailey bushcraft fix . Hope your keeping well mate all the best. Chris

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris, I hope you are keeping well mate :) Many thanks for watching and for the kind comment mate :) I was going to mention you in the thanks, but I didn't want to get you in trouble lol. I will be trying it out as soon as I get back on my feet and back to normal. Had a couple of wisdom teeth out yesterday, so suffering a bit lol. I hope that's not even more wisdom gone with the teeth lol. Cheers Chris, take care mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@Critical-thinker85]

Probably wise Haha. Nothing worse than toothache I feel for you buddy. Your having about as much look as me lately buddy lol. All the best mate. Chris

[@markbailey2981]

@@Critical-thinker85 I thought best I didn't lol. I'm sure it's been done though. Yeah toothache is a nightmare. Its going though the slow healing process. I'm sick I digging beans out of the hole lol. speak soon mate :)

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

I have the Halcon and in love with it. Lots more Paramo stuff also, Torres Gillet, Bentu duology jacket and fleece, Cascada jacket ( police version). Excellent all and looks the part too. Looking for the Taiga xl...... might be out of collection.

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks for watching Hans 👍👍. I agree, Paramo make some excellent clothing. I am thinking of getting a new pair of trousers for work over the winter. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Nice one Mark, glad you got it fixed and it's back up and running 👍. All the best fella, have a great week

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rick, I hope you are feeling OK mate and things are getting easier. Many thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment mate :) Speak to you soon, all the best, Mark :)

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Good to see you brother, nice hoodie . Steven and Joy are good people indeed! looks good for lunch , real nice jacket i like it! Take care Mark and God Bless atb john

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, I hope life is treating you good brother :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Yeah, Steve and Joy are two great people. They are very generous and always willing to help out. I think the bushcraft/outdoors community are some of the friendliest people around. Yourself included :) Thanks for taking the time John, have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@rugby224477]

Good to see you back round here... Great looking jacket. Cheers Mark!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ja vy, I hope you are keeping well my friend. It is good to be back :) I had to spend a while trying to remember which buttons on the camera I press. But we got there in the end lol. thanks for taking the time.... it is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@richhoule3462]

Glad you're back Mark! Nice jacket indeed. Looking forward to future videos!

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you Rich :) I hope you have been keeping well my friend :) I should be back out again next week. I imagine the weather has started to cool down for you too. Time to dig out that extra pair of socks lol. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@Legionnaire7777]

Excellent review and great scenery, I always use military surplus clothing (cheap and do an excellent job especially the British made gear) especially aircrew smocks as their fire resistant.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Connell, I hope you are keeping well my friend :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I agree, ex military gear is excellent for spending time in the woods and outdoors. I wear a lot of it at work, especially the waterproofs. They seem to last forever. I will have to check out the air crew clothing. I tend to use the army issue gear, but fire resistant is always a bonus. Like I mentioned in the video, that was a draw back with the Paramo jacket, it not being fire resistant at all. Thanks again Connell, have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@Intotheoutdoors69]

Good to see you back out Mark looks like a great jacket and you've got some great gifts there take care mate and have a good weekend 😁👍

[@markbailey2981]

God afternoon Carl... I hope you are having a nice weekend so far mate :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Paramo make some great gear. It is a shame that it can be pricey. But fingers crossed I should get some good wear out of it :) Take care, all the best, Mark :)

[@roberts6219]

Nice to see you back on the channel Mark, nice video again love your jacket!!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Robert, I hope you are keeping well mate :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is always great to hear from you :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@ColinOutside]

Good to see you back out in the woods Mark, nice jacket i have the Velez evolution smock its great I'm a big fan of Paramo gear. Hope you're well. atb Colin

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Colin, it is good to be back mate. I have still been getting out, but it is nice to have the camera back. The Velez is a great smock. I haven't tried the evolution, but I had an old green Velez smock that I wore for fishing and I loved it. Thanks for taking the time Colin.... it is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@richiewynne58]

Thank you for sharing, nice to see you back

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Richard, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching and for the comment.....it is always great to hear from you :) It is good to be back :) I have still been getting out, but it seemed strange not having a camera with me. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@richiewynne58]

Hi Mark, hope to find you well also. I am an avid watcher of your videos, big thank you for taking time to produce them. I have learnt and practiced skills seen on you channel with my daughter, she loves wild camping and watching videos when we aren’t out at the weekends. Glad you’ve managed to get out and about, we are hoping to get out soon now the monsoon season seems to have subsided. Great review by the way 👌

[@markbailey2981]

@@richiewynne58 Thank you for the kind words Richard :) It is always nice to hear that these videos help and encourage others to get out. Hopefully there will be many more to come :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@WyeExplorer]

Nice simple meal to start Mark and hey a camera that works. I have to say I'm a Paramo enthusiast and am due to ware my brothers out this weekend. He left me two excellent Paramo jackets. The one I'm taking out is very similar to this one. There were, well are, some excellent features on yours. I hope you're well mate. Great gifts to. All the best for the week. Mark

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Mark, I hope you have been keeping well mate and getting plenty of swimming in. Indoors I hope lol. It has gone a bit parky here. I was going to scrape the car this morning, but thought it less hassle to walk lol. I agree, Paramo make some excellent gear. As much as I don't want a wet winter.... at least I know it is taken care of. Have a great week and weekend Mark. I hope you off to somewhere nice mate. All the very best, Mark :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@markbailey2981 I'm alright Mark - yeah been swimming again. It's a bit parky here to - love it though. I have the advantage of having no car. I'm sure you'll be scraping a few times this winter. Paramo are good. I look forward to wearing the gear left me. Do you know Mark I've been invited to stay with a youtube friend Dan in his motor home/van in the woods in the lower Wye. So it's night time navex this weekend, a tarp setup, some food and a chat. I look forward to it. Peace bro.

[@IantheKingFisher]

Good to see you're back in action Mark keep in touch keep warm all the best Ian & kaz fish

[@markbailey2981]

Ay up Ian :) I hope you are all keeping well mate :) Yeah it's good to be back thanks mate. I will text you and will have a run down sometime. I'm not at the fishery now still next spring. Give Kaz my best mate. Speak soon, all the best, Mark :)

[@IantheKingFisher]

@@markbailey2981 ok Mark don't think we will be goin back to the fishery mate had a belly full of Zoe so got meet up at somewhere else so keep I touch

[@markbailey2981]

@@IantheKingFisher I don't blame you mate ;( But yeah I will deffo keep in touch mate. I'm not sure what I am doing yet. I have spoken to a few people this week, so something may come out of it :) Have a great week mate. DONT work too hard lol.

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

Glad to see you're still about, (that's a reference to the comment you made towards the end.) As always, I really enjoyed your video, and that Paramo does seem to be a great jacket. No wander you keep going back to them. Keep up the good work brother.

[@markbailey2981]

HI Eric, many thanks for watching and for the kind words :) It is always nice to hear from you. Yeah Paramo is a popular make here in the UK. I'm not sure if you have it in the States but if you do it is always worth a look. Have a great week brother, all the best, Mark :)

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

@@markbailey2981 Thank you brother. It's always nice to hear from you, both on video, and through these text conversations.

[@andreborsch2266]

Hi Mark! Good to see you back in the woods. This seems to be a very useful jacket. Looks like you can wear it even in winter with some warmer layers underneath. Have a great week mate. André

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Andre, I hope you are keeping well brother :) It is good to be back thanks :) I have still been getting out, but it nice to be able to share things with people :) Paramo make some great clothing. With it having a lining in too, they are surprisingly warm. I use to wear them for winter mountaineering in my younger days lol. Now they are more for lounging around camp drinking tea lol. Have a great week, all the very best, Mark :)

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Very enjoyable film Mark. Loving the side step at the beginning. I couldn't identify anything in the still photo just after it but there must be something 😂😂😂. I'm very lucky in that I just bought a very nearly new Paramo Jacket from Buzz for no money at all. I'm feeling very privileged as they would normally be out of my bracket. Cheers Sel

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Sel, I hope you are keeping well mate and having a nice weekend :) Funny you should mention you have a Paramo Jacket. I thought of you before I did the video as the word Pajaro is supposed to be Spanish for bird. So I think that's the reason why they call it their nature enthusiasts jacket. I though Sel would like Paramo jackets and hey ho, you have one. I'm glad you have, because it is great gear for our kind of weather :) Thanks again Sel... it is always great to hear from you :) All the best, Mark :)

[@robmallion5957]

Them beeswax candles will be great. They smell much better & I think they burn brighter to. Keep the vids coming please 👍. . . PS, a sturdy stick should work for bramble bashing 😃✌️

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rob, I hope you are keeping well mate :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) LOL, I'm just getting lazy in my old age. If I had seen someone doing the same, I would of said "don't be daft.... use a stick lol" But lesson learnt. I agree I prefer beeswax candles, they do smell nice, plus it is always handy having a bit of beeswax knocking around in the kit for odd jobs. thanks again Rob, have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@scottdavies4356]

Good to see you again Mark. Nice jacket. I use the UCO citronella candles here in Korea. So many bugs in the woods. You are right though about the price. Keep up the good work fella.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Scott, I hope you are keeping well :) many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I have tried the citronella candles a few times in the summer here and they work a treat. I would imagine that the bugs in Korea would be a thousand times worse. Have you tried the Wilma 'Nordic Summer' insect repellent? That stuff keeps most things away. It has a real strong smokey smell to it, which I don't mind. But whenever I have been in insect prone areas, it has worked well. It could be worth a look. Thanks again Scott, have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Great to see you back Mark, glad you managed to get the camera fixed. Nice jacket too, also I only use Nikwax products for my waterproofs. Thanks as ever, take care mate 👍🙂

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Mike :) I hope you have been keeping well mate. I agree, Nikwax make some of the best products around. I have tried grangers in the past, but I tend to go back to Nikwax for cleaning and proofing and also for boot care. I like their ethical approach to making sure that they don't poison the environment with chemicals. Plus it all works well. Thanks for taking the time Mike :) It is always great to hear from you mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

Nice Jacket there Mark, and a few decent gifts through the post to. Glad you got your camera back. My daughter was eyeing up your burger and beans, "it's a brilliant idea" she said😂 Thanks for sharing mate, take care 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Andy I hope you are keeping well mate and settling in back home :) Yeah the burgers and beans were quite nice. I thought they had dropped half a potato in by mistake, but it turns out that there is sliced potato in them as well. Thanks for taking the time Andy. Have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@vivianarios7495]

Hola amigo se te extrañaba..Esa comida se ve deliciosa, y esa campera es maravillosa tiene recovecos por donde busquemos...muy buen video saludos desde ARGENTINA ABRAZO Enorme!!!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Viviana, many thanks for watching and for the kind words. I always appreciate your comments. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Nice vid matey Good to have your camera fixed I love my paramo gear to never lets me down worth every penny 👍 ATVB

[@markbailey2981]

Good afternoon Trev, I hope life is treating you well mate :) I agree, Paramo is worth the money. I've noticed the one you wear a few times in your videos. Is it a Velez smock? I had a green one I used to wear for fishing many moons ago. Great bits of kit. Thanks for stopping by Trev..... it is always great to hear from you mate. All the best, Mark :)

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Mark Bailey yeah mine is velez great smock but I’m after the Enduro just now but my Mrs won’t let me 😲😀 ATB

[@Woodswalker1965]

Nice to see you back buddy. That jacket looks like a good one. Well thought out in the features! Take care👊🌲

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Wade, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching mate and taking the time to comment. It is always great to hear off you. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@joelydiabuhia]

Great video Mark..awesome seeing you back. - joel

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you Brother :) It is good to be back. I wish we could have a bit of that lovely weather that you seem to be having, and you can have this wet and cold lol. It is always great to be out regardless :) Thanks for taking the time Joel.... have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@joelydiabuhia]

@@markbailey2981 it's starting to get really cold in Hong Kong as well . We just had a camp and just came back for our 3 days and 2 nights hammock camping

[@markbailey2981]

@@joelydiabuhia It sounds like you had a great time :) If you did any filming, I will look forward to watching the video :) Take care Brother...… have a great week, Mark :)

[@wolswildcamping1257]

Hi Mark.. Nice to see you uploading again mate. I subscribe to Bushcrafty Ste myself, a top man. Very generous of him to send you those candles. Love the jacket, if I'm ever in the market for a new waterproof I will definitely put them in the running. I bought a Berghaus Mera Peak donkey's years ago and it just refuses to need replacing so far. Thanks for sharing Mark. Be safe and be lucky man. Wol.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Wol, I hope you are keeping well brother mate :) Many thanks for watching and for the comment..... it is always great to hear from you :) I agree mate, Ste is a top bloke...… just like yourself mate. There are some great people involved in the community which is always nice :) The good old Mera Peak. I remember when I worked in an outdoors shop that they were our top end jackets. Anyone who was serious about going outdoors all went for them. I think they still make them, that's how good they are. Like you say, they just keep on going. Thanks for taking the time Wol….. have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@brianwallis4544]

Great video again Mark, Camera is working fine now. The Wayfarer meals are very tasty but a bit pricey ( use them a lot). Love the jacket it seems to tick all the boxes..Thanks again take care matey..

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Alan, I hope you are keeping well mate :) Yeah, the camera is up an running thankfully. I have still been out, but it has seemed weird not carrying the camera around. I fancied getting a few photos of the leaves turning. But they had all blown off by the time it came back lol. I agree. Wayfarer meals are nice, but they are pricey. You can buy a UK 24hr ration pack for £8.50. It is more for the convenience. I have a shop not far from home that sells Wayfarer . But if I could I would by the military MRE's first. Thanks for taking the time Alan. It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@andrewinpompey]

Useful, thanks

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Andrew, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great Video Mark. I’ve also had Paramo gear since the 90’s. Worth also pointing out. They will repair and reproof clothing, plus you can do it at home with Nikwax. You mentioned the fire 🔥 aspect, they’re not good with oils, grease or fats either. But they are fantastic products 👍🏻 The cuffs are designed so you can adjust the tension with your teeth. They’re called bite tabs. So you can tighten or loosen with your hands full/busy. Great to see you back 🙏🏻

[@markbailey2981]

Good morning Michael, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) It is good to be back thanks :) It has been a pain not having a camera, but all is OK now. I agree Paramo is a great company to deal with. I have used their repair service a couple of times over the years. I'm not sure if it was because we sold Paramo gear, but they always did the repairs and reproofing's for next to nothing. I hope it has warmed up a bit around your area Michael. I'm just about to get scraping the car!! I prefer it like this than all the rain we have been having :) Thanks for taking the time Michael, it is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Hi Mark, -2 at 09:30 was -4 over night. Lovely frost everywhere but the ground still sodden. Have a great weekend mate. 👍🏻

[@markbailey2981]

@@Yorkshiremadmick Brrrrrrrrr lol ;) Have a nice night Michael, all the best, Mark :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

@@markbailey2981 Hope you’re OK Fella and the family too. Sent you a couple of emails and not had any response. Miss your videos.

[@markbailey2981]

@@Yorkshiremadmick Hi Michael, I hope you are keeping well mate 👍👍. I am OK thanks, just started working a new job so it is good to be bust again. I will keep my eye open for your emails Michael, I don't think I received anything but I will recheck. Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@melclarke4186]

Hi Mark, Hope you're keeping well mate. Good to see the camera is back in action. That jacket looks awesome, nice one. Great day at the Identity Leathercraft store in Matlock they had 15% off purchases on the day with some good leather off-cuts at a good price (oh no more pouches) LOL. Apologies for the late comment but have been laid up for over a week with the flu. Anyway, another great video. Keep up the good work. Cheers Mel

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Mel, I hope you are feeling better now mate. I know the feeling, there has been a loads of colds and bugs knocking around lately. I have had a couple of colds the past few weeks myself. It was a shame that I missed the Identity day. It would of been nice to catch up with you. It sounds like you must of picked some leather up then lol. Like we keep telling ourselves, we can never have enough pouches lol. Thanks for taking the time Mel :) It is always great to hear from you :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@bigearedmouse17]

Great to have you back up and running Mark, Appreciate the fact that you not only share your Knowledge but actively share other peoples Crafts and Skills. Really like the Pajaro jacket bit expensive for my wallet but if your getting a few years wear out of it well worth the money, I like the drop back and the Large pockets. I primarily use ex army kit as it is cheap and it works but have recently been purchasing Fishing related kit as they havnt jumped on the Mountaineering / Fashion bandwagon just yet so the price for decent kit is reasonable. Thanks again Brother for the upload and be safe.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Brother, I hope you are keeping well and had a nice day :) Yeah it is good to be back thanks. I have still been out, but it felt weird not carrying a camera around. I agree, Paramo is an expensive brand. But the last jacket lasted about 15 years. Then you can recycle them back to the company and you get discount off a new one. I also like ex army gear. Most of my water proofs are ex issue what I wear for work and I was recently given a 30 ltr day back which I have started using. You don't have to spend a fortune to get out and enjoy your self. I was looking at some of the Fjallraven jackets and they were around £450. Gone are the days of rolling around in mud in one of them lol. Thanks for taking the time...… have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@trytheoutdoors]

Where are you, Mark? I hope all is well. I really appreciate your review of the Paramo coat. But miss your videos very much. Take care....

[@markbailey2981]

Good morning, mate, it is good to hear from you. I am keeping ok thanks. Just busy working and getting over covid. I hope you are keeping well. Thanks for getting in touch, all the very best, Mark :)

[@trytheoutdoors]

Good to hear back from yiu. Are you taking a well earned rest from KZbin? I, and I am sure many others, do miss your chats. Take care, bro

[@shanelonergan1792]

Great to see you back mark well done my friend nice video and it is a shame that they have to cut down trees

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shane, I hope you are keeping well :) I agree, it is a nice little secluded spot. As soon as the machines come in and strip the trees out, then it will probably end up a bare muddy spot. That's the problem I suppose with using these kind of commercial woodlands, you are at the mercy of their working program. Thanks for taking the time Shane. It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)

[@neilt7191]

A recent convert myself - I crossed over to the Dark Side a couple of years ago . 2 Paramo garments now in use , the Alta 3 which is my go to Winter Mountain jacket , and a Velez Adventure Smock that covers all bases from Bushcrafty outings to general kicking about in outdoors and walking the dog . I'm mightily impressed and can't see myself going back to Goretex unless I'm up close and personal with sharp rock in scrambling situations - Paramo in this area aren't as abrasion resistant . Get the layering right , and you can't go wrong with Paramo . Working hard uphill with a pack on , all I need is a decent base layer underneath and its job done . Good to see you back out Mark - not sure about the beans & burgers though , i'll have to take your word for them I think 👍🏼

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Neil, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is great to hear from you :) I agree, once you understand the Paramo concept, it is hard to use any else. I wear Gore-Tex when I'm working around the fishery and I can tell the difference. I agree, the fabric isn't as durable. I tore an Alta scrambling up Tryfan one winter. Paramo were great. They replaced the panel on the jacket free of charge and even cleaned it. But that was back in the 90's. I'm sure things might have changed. I was looking at the new Valez smocks. I had an early version I used to use for fishing. Like you say, they are versatile. From walking the dog, to heading off in the mountains in winter. Thanks for taking the time Neil. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@lukehilborn1920]

best survival dude on KZbin

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Luke, many thanks for watching and for the kind words :) Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@gbskiba]

Nice to see you back Mark. I'm in Northwich so not too far from you from the sounds of it. I'm still looking out for the Bromwell Frontier Frying Pan you reviewed a while back but seems only available in the US.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Gamebashers, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Northwich is a great town. It is only 20 miles or so from here. I remember working on a building site in Northwich when I first left school. They were the days lol. I have noticed that most people selling the Bramwell frying pans tend to be in the States. I was lucky that a guy in Canada sent me a couple as I was struggling to get hold of them too. If I remember correctly, a lot of the sellers on eBay will ship to the UK, but the postage was quite high. But if you don't mind the postage cost, they are worth the money. They are very light and well made. Thanks again for taking the time. have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@MaffTUK]

yep those red marks on the trees usually men the trees in that area are coming down blue usually indicates a boundary (usually) Nice Jacket BTW 👍

[@markbailey2981]

There was defiantly more red than blue ;( Oh well, all good things must come to an end lol. Saying that I have seen trees here that have had red dots on the for past few years and they are still standing. Maybe they are slow at getting the job done here lol. Thanks for stopping by Matt :) It is always great to hear from you mate. All the very best, Mark :)

[@Yaketyyak21]

Probably to late now but,be careful around fires with that jacket,it doesn’t like sparks…

[@markbailey2981]

I have had a couple of close shaves 🔥, but managed not to melt it yet. Many thanks for watching, all the best, Mark :)

[@bobmarley6161]

Hi hope your well.. Just seen your review... I'm thinking of getting some paramo gear.. What's your opinion after a year.. How durable and waterproof etc etc... Best regards and stay safe

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Bob, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. I love Paramo gear, the jacket is still going strong. I have washed and proofed it a couple of times since buying it. I just use the Nik-wax wash and proofer, it is quick and easy to do. If you look on the paramo website, they have a load of info and some videos on there showing the different jackets etc. I hope you are keeping well..... stay safe, all the best, Mark :)

[@bobmarley6161]

@@markbailey2981 morning Mark. Thanks again for the info very much appreciated... I've seen a few jackets I like the look of and some trousers... I'm more into hiking and walking... But love going through the woods in all seasons.... Best regards and stay safe.....

[@mariumrajah]

Lovely jacket,, I used one now for 3 years ,, it's ok for bird watching and photography,,, no good for walking up snowdon it leaked through 80 % of the way up ,, overall a nice jacket for birding no good for any camp fire .. It's not waterproof but it will hold for 1-2 hours rain .. I paid £280 lake district keswick paramo shop ,,

[@alzmarshall3197]

xyla aqsa same mate, water goes straight through the arm vents . And breaches pressure points (bag straps)

[@philparkinson462]

Cheers for the review Mark; been thinking of picking up a Pajaro for a while. My last Paramo smock lasted a good 15 years and I'm guessing this will do the same. Worth the investment in my opinion. Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Phil, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I agree, Paramo make some great outer wear. I think I got close to 10 years with my last one, so hopefully this will last the same amount of time :) I read on their website that you can send them your old jackets and trousers for recycling and they give you a discount off your new purchase. May I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas too..... I hope you all have a great time and enjoy the holiday. Thanks and take care, all the best, Mark :)

[@philparkinson462]

Thanks for the response Mark:) I picked my Pajaro up yesterday; looking forward to testing it out. As a company they take some beating. I heard of a bloke that returned his after 5/6 years claiming the pockets were too small. They enlarged the pockets, washed it and reproofed it for him. Hard to believe in this day and age. Thanks again:)

[@markbailey2981]

@@philparkinson462 Hi Phil, lets hope you manage to get the same amount of time out of the Pajaro like you did your last smock :) When I worked in an outdoor gear shop we dealt with Paramo quite a lot and their aftersales were always impressive. I tore a small hole in mine once and they replaced the ripped panel, washed and reproofed it. I only had to pay for the postage. I think aftersales is more important than the smiles that you get when buying a new jacket. When things go wrong is a true testament to how good a company is and Paramo never seemed difficult to deal with. Thanks for taking the time Phil, take care, all the best, Mark :)

[@MrRealdealdd]

Glad you're ok brother. Lovely jacket but at that price I'd be scared of wearing it out in the woods. I've snagged my green north face twice and got a little burn hole in it now. Was gutted at first but I'm over it now lol. Have a great week mark. All the best Dave

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dave, I hope life is treating you well mate :) Yeah, I agree mate, it can be heart breaking when you get that first burn or tear in a new jacket. It is like stepping into a big dog turd with a new white pair of trainers on lol. Most of my gear has holes and scuffs somewhere about. I'm dreading the first one in this new jacket. But sure thing is..... it will happen lol. It used to be worse in the good old days when I smoked roll ups. Fleece jackets never stood a chance. Take care Dave and have a great week mate, all the best Mark :)

[@Cookie-yl8uq]

I've been enjoying watching your videos Mark, thanks for sharing your thoughts! It was the Pajaro that brought me here as you're one of few who's covered it and I would enjoy to hear how you got on with it long term and in poor weather. I dislike gore-tex and was thinking of layering a Paramo over a Buffalo System which should work well together...but I'm finding it a tough decision when the Pajaro is in a similar price range, pack weight, etc, as the bomb proof Swazi Tehr.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Cookie, I hope you are keeping well. Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I have been very happy with the Paramo clothing that I have had over the years. I have had a few jackets and winter mountain sallopettes and I have always pleases by how well they perform and the ease of cleaning and proofing etc. Plus they suit the activities that I do. I like the rustle free fabric and the bonus that they can be punctured and still remain waterproof. They are quite warm at this time of the year due to the lining, but the Pajaro is a well vented jacket which wicks away moisture better than Gore Tex. But the lining helps in the winter. I usually just wear a thermal base layer and mid fleece if I am walking or working. I find the winters are more wet than cold here nowadays. If I was doing a lot of hard activities where the jacket is going to get dragged and scraped across rough surfaces, then I would look at something with a tougher fabric. Paramo fabric is quite durable, but I have tore a few whilst climbing. But as long as you don't damage the lining they or you can repair the face fabric and the jacket is OK again. In my opinion they are a great jacket. If you have a local stockist it would be worth nipping in and taking a closer look. Thanks again, all the best, Mark 😀.

[@Cookie-yl8uq]

@@markbailey2981 Thanks for the info Mark! You keep safe too...better to be outdoors in the wilds these days.

[@Chris_Pascoe]

Hi Mark, Great review of the jacket. What brand of trouser were you wearing in the video?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris, the trousers are a pair of dickies work pants. I tend to wear them or Carhart for most of the year until it turns wet out. You can find them on eBay or Amazon. Many thanks for watching 👍.

[@Chris_Pascoe]

@@markbailey2981 thanks 👍🏻

[@peregrinatio8942]

Awesome

[@markbailey2981]

Hi MicheleCasapulla, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@LysanderLH]

Really glad to see you back. Request:My missus thinks I need a wooly hat like yours. I know it’s an ask but would you be able to tell me the make so I can check them out? Many thanks.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Darryl, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) The bobble hat I wear was bought off Ebay. I think they are only about £8.00 or so. I will leave you a link to the one I have, but looking on there just for you, there are hundreds to chose from. Thanks for taking the time Darryl..... it is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cooper-Fair-Isle-Knitted-Pattern-Wool-Blend-Bobble-Hat-Brown-One-Size/133195492435?hash=item1f0311ec53:m:meh2DvDxV0S2-Iz1IjD6Xkg

[@LysanderLH]

Mark Bailey hey Mark. So very kind of you to take the time to help us too. Bobble hat central, here I come :)

[@markbailey2981]

@@LysanderLH Your very welcome Darryl. I hope you manage to get fixed up mate :)

[@TheMattyjojo]

Hello Mark, how do you find the size, I'm normally between medium and large is outdoor gear.. How do they fit?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi TheMattyjojo, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) The sizes are pretty much spot on for the UK. I usually take a medium and the jacket is a medium. If you google Paramo size guide, there is pdf that shows all the clothing and the sizes. I hope this helps. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@shaundawson5639]

Hi mate great video could have done with that jacket last Thursday went through a puddle on my bike it was so deep I couldn`t see my front wheel LOL

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shaun, I hope you are keeping well mate :) LOL, that was some deep water. I'm not surprised though. The weather has been bad in some areas. When I was driving home from Wales last week, there were a few houses been pumped out by the fire brigade. The only problem was, they were pumping the water onto the road, only to have it washed back in by the cars. Lets hope for a drier winter. Stay safe on the bike Shaun...…… have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@shaundawson5639]

@@markbailey2981 Thanks Mark have a great week yourself

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

Haven't heard from you in a long time, Mark. Hope you're doing well! Hope your holiday season was good, too! Brian

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Brian, I hope you are keeping well my friend and have had a nice time over the Christmas holidays. It has been quiet here. We are into another lockdown, so with me not working I have had to take my car off the road until I can get back. Hopefully sometime in the Spring I should be back to normal. I wish you all the best for 2021 Brian 👍. I have just seen that you have posted a video. I will watch that with a cuppa in a minute. Stay safe Brian... all the best, Mark 👍😀🌲🌲.

[@stuartb9194]

Welcome back mate!

[@markbailey2981]

Cheers Stuart :) I hope you have been keeping well mate. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Great to see you back Mark and the camera is in great working order it seems. The beeswax candles looked very good, will save a lot of money. I’ve got a bag full of candles my mum melted down and then converted to fit the UCO but not beeswax. I’ll go check out his channel and give it a try. That jacket it bang on Mark, really like that. You get what you pay for don’t you. Do you happen to have the link to the Black and White fire starting kit. Looked fit to busting with all that gear it comes with. Thank you Mark, Cheers, Ant 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ant, I hope you are keeping well mate. Many thanks for the comment, it is great to hear from you :) The beeswax candles work great in the UCO. Plus it means there is some beeswax knocking around for jobs around camp. I think I will be making my own from now on :) I might try what your mum did. Mine has always got hundreds burning away. The only trouble is the air would smell of clean linen lol. I found out that the Black and white fire company doesn't ship to the UK. The guy who sent it to me lives in the states. But he says that the company doesn't ship outside of the US due to regulations. We all love those lol. It is a shame, but I think you can buy similar on Esty. There are some nice, natural fire starting kits on there at a decent price. Thanks for taking the time Ant. have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Mark Bailey thanks for the info and heads up there Mark, I’ll have a good look. After my last camp I want to make sure I have everything I need to get a fire going no matter what the weather, if it’s in a fire pit or in my stove 👍. Yeah she used the cardboard from a loo roll to get the correct size for the candle, worked 😃. Thanks again mate.

[@markbailey2981]

@@AntSurviveTheNight No problem Ant :) If you ever need any fatwood for your fire kit, let me know mate, I can send you some your way. That gets fires going in most conditions :)

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Mark Bailey bloody hell yes please Mark, I couldn’t any in my local pine forest when we were last up there. That would be top if you could Mark 👍

[@markbailey2981]

@@AntSurviveTheNight No problem Ant :) If you email me your postal address I will get some sent to you. You can get me at [e-mail] Cheers mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@BushmanAOD]

Hey Mark, great to see you out, weather's turning but that usually means nutters like us head out more! haha Those were some beautiful Beech trees in the beginning and the fungi! Your basecamp spot is well stocked with Bracken too what a score, one of the newer wood's I now camp in has a decent patch too cant wait to fire some up... I must also recce out some pine woods / coniferous as after all this time I've still not been in one for many years since back home in S.Africa. By the way, thanks for that info previously on jackets as I had asked you before, although I didnt get anything you recommended it did help me change ideas up a bit and I finally settled on a Ridgeline one (cant remember the exact model name) but am quite happy with it as my first outdoors jacket. By the way, how is it possible to contact you ouside of this comment section like email etc? Cheers mate Chris

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris, I hope you are keeping well mate. Yeah I find most of the woodlands local to me are always full of bracken and brambles. The brambles are a pain at times, but I use the bracken quite regularly for tinder bundles and I used to use it for roofing material. But it soon dries and shrinks, but it is handy to have around. I'm glad you got sorted with a jacket mate. It's the time of year for them. I don't know about you, but it's gone cold up here now. Ridgeline make some excellent clothing. I think they sell quite a few Ridgeline items on the Ray Mears store. I have just picked up your email thanks Chris :) Everything sounds good mate. I will reply to it when I get a spare minute. I'm just heading over to Wales for work. Speak to you soon Chris. Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@silaswild6233]

You say its got a DWR coating and a membrane? I thought that Paramo gear was completely different to the Gore-tex type waterproofs, as in it uses Nikwax and pumps the water away from your body? Im pretty sure Paramo gear doesn't use DWR coatings. Thanks

[@juntus89]

I would like to learn how to survive in the forest areas for a couple of days when I go camping with my girlfriend. I can learn by watching your videos and others but I wouldn't want to get into trouble by harming the forest; chopping down branches or clearing space on the land. What licences do I need? Is it legal to set up traps and catch rabbits? Set fires in the woods? It all seems like it should be illegal... please reply to this as I wish to stay on the right side of the law :)

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Juntus89, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. If living in the UK, the best advice I can give you if you want to do all the things mentioned above is to try and find someone who has a bit of private woodland that you can use. We all try and adhere to the law to the best of our ability, but eve taking a knife out into a public woodland which isn't a UK legal carry knife can be classed as an offence if stopped by someone. When it comes to simple things like fires, there are bylaws which prohibit anyone from making fires unless on your own private property or if given permission by a land owner. I can't quite remember the exact figure, but is it something like 95% of the UK is owned by someone. Whether it is a local council, The church of England, forestry commission, private land owners or water companies, there isn't much common land around to be used. Of course it depends in which country you are living, but most things in the UK seem to be illegal nowadays. That is why we try and leave things as we find them don't chop down trees that don't belong to us, as again that could land you in court if the landowner wants too. If you google any of the things you mentioned like trapping/snaring rabbits, open fires etc, the government website usually has all the information and laws available. Sorry that it all sounds depressing and a non starter, but as long as you are carful and keep out of other peoples way, you can get away for a night or two in the woods without anyone knowing. I hope this helps, all the best, Mark :)

[@geoffsharp7713]

Jacket review starts at 9 mins 🤙🏻

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks for watching Geoff. I hope you are keeping well mate. All the best, Mark 👍.

[@geoffsharp7713]

@@markbailey2981 I'm well for now! lol Just bought the exact same jacket...lovely bit of kit...still got drenched through to the skin when I was out for almost 6 hours in heavy rain...just re-proofed it...will test it again after the lockdown.

[@jdo1014]

Nice jacket, thanks for the review 👍 Not convinced with the burger & beans though; I'd go a tin of chilli or stew from a supermarket for a third of the price!

[@davidf4897]

Interested in this jacket, but irritated to live through merchandising for 8.50 minutes before you bothered to review the item in the title of your video. Even then nothing that is already on the Paramo website.

[@Intotheoutdoors69]

Hi Mark I've just sent you a message on Instagram 😁👍

[@markbailey2981]

Good morning Carl, I hope you are all well mate :) I have got your message thanks mate. I'm not sure how to reply t them on Instagram, I don't really use it lol. No problem mate, I would be more than happy to do that for you. It sounds like a good tag :) Have a great weekend Carl, all the best, Mark :)

[@Intotheoutdoors69]

@@markbailey2981 I'm good thank Mark thank you. I'm going out kn the 15th for a xmas camp so I'm going to try and do my tag then if not it will be after xmas hope you have a good weekend and if I don't speak to you beforehand then I hope you and your family have a great xmas take care Mark😁👍

[@markbailey2981]

@@Intotheoutdoors69 Thanks Carl :) You too mate, I hope you and your family have a great time :) Have a great weekend mate, all the best Mark :)

[@greatwhite1958]

There is no waterproof membrane in a paramo jacket and the waterproofing is washed in using a washing machine and Nikwax re proofer.

[@STUFLETCH1]

£337 now

[@qbloke]

There is no membrane in this jacket

[@DaleHok]

i would need a bank loan to afford this jacket.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dale, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I agree, that can be the problem with some outdoor gear.... the cost!! The last one lasted about 15 years, so fingers crossed I can get my moneys worth out of this one. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)