Very nice smock indeed. Thanks for sharing. So good to see your cute dog as well atb. Harry
@mr.stotruppen87242 жыл бұрын
I love my smock. They're not for everyone, but they are for me. Mine's the recon smock from Varusteleka. I've had others, and it's by far my favorite. The pockets and reinforcements are all in the right place. All I've done to it as far as modifications go is DWR waterproof the whole thing (not perfect but it'll still breathe - shoulders and head/hood will soak through if it rains long/hard enough) and sew in some strips of gutted paracord inside the pockets for use as anchor points.
@themodernminuteman25572 жыл бұрын
Good overview of your Smock setup! Clear and concise!
@EvaderUK2 жыл бұрын
Nice smock, good overview…. Great tip on the winter layer storage in that rear poacher pouch, I’ll rethink my smock load out with that in mind, thank you!!
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad you were able to get something out of it, thanks for watching!
@noellbishop45602 жыл бұрын
Good video. What I really like is that you actually use your gear!
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska2 жыл бұрын
Those smock are outstanding for the price you pay. Bjorn uses the same as you. Ive upgraded only because I could and not because of anything being wrong with Sturm/miltec smocks.. Your vids are getting better. You may find you need to modify the mouth of those side pockets at the mouth otherwise things will escape. Well done. I enjoyed this. You're improving on your vids.. Careful on raising the bar.. Ppl start to expect that shit..
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Yes it has certainly proven to be worth the money so far...iv noticed that about the side pockets and have plans to remedy that. Not sure why miltec made those pockets different. And thank you on the compliments. I'm slowly figuring this whole video editing thing out more and getting a less camera shy...ha..also does one of your smocks have the rear poachers pouch divided? As in the inside divided into 3 separate compartments?
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska2 жыл бұрын
@@swampdweller1566 Both my German made smocks have that same pocket issue. Stupid design ..Yes. I always divide them myself. I run a seem up them making the one giant pocket into two.. . Helps keep the load more stable and organized. But its just 2 section, not 3.. if you need pics of how i fixed the side pockets i can send them to you at the forum.. its pretty easy to fix.
@sniperbait12 жыл бұрын
@@swampdweller1566 Ivarr is right your videos are getting better and they're the perfect length. I'll have to ask santa for one of those smocks this year.
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
@@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska I was thinking about dividing mind up into 2 or 3 sections for that very reason of stability. And yes if you don't mind send me a few
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
@@sniperbait1 thanks man, I appreciate the view and comment
@pnyarrow2 жыл бұрын
Hi Swamp Dweller. Thank you for that review. I was surprised at how well it blended in with your woodland background. The pocket set up is used on a number of different jackets from other firms. I really enjoyed the contents of your smock and the reasoning behind the items - sharp and to the point. Loved the state badge on the cap. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yes the patter works surprisingly well here for all but the middle of summer. Thanks for the compliments and watching!
@pnyarrow2 жыл бұрын
@@swampdweller1566 Credit where it is due.
@403aHax Жыл бұрын
Collecting tinder to the hat you wear in the woods - this was the most impressive yeah 😂
@FlyingHaggisFilms2 жыл бұрын
Came over from ivarr Bergmann's channel, good to have found you bro. Atb. Harry
@kedragon64602 жыл бұрын
day - you can practice with the smock until it breaks, and it doesn't hurt anyone, the price is really cool. have several smocks. and i have to say miltec is taking a middle path, they are becoming more valuable, they get a lot of pressure from helikon tex. have already seen the new rain jacket + fleece, is the 2nd gen. good time to you
@lovethesmellofgrasinthemor52122 жыл бұрын
Verry nice, keep it up!!
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Thank you..
@wehrman80792 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I have the same canteen cup, same maker and date. I much prefer the older style handle.
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
I prefer it to, the newer one moves to much, thanks for watching
@tramontane32392 жыл бұрын
I been sporting the German Flektarn parka as main hunting outershell. Very similar to that smock. The insulation piece that goes with it is decent, and of particular interest is that it has high riding neck coverage, one of the best I experience. But for hunting the layering of alternate gortex and wool helps reduce sound of plastic gortex. I will look into this smock as it has appearance of comfort and functionality, that being that it is a tool, as an option over that of the German surplus model.
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
I view it as a tool. Alot of my time wearing it has been while hunting as well. Tho it isn't actual surplus I had considered getting that liner. I use an M65 field jacket liner the same way in winter tho it doesn't have the collar like the surplus liner does
@apollo93562 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to try one of these smocks gotta beat cargo pockets...
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
It beats the hell out of cargo pockets man...
@redfangsociety76362 жыл бұрын
I wish those smocks were still available in olive drab.
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
I have not searched for one in OD but an OD one would be nice to have
@noellbishop45602 жыл бұрын
I really like that Mil-Tec smock.
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
The more I wear it the more I love it. Its been a great piece of gear so far
@Admodeus Жыл бұрын
How waterproof is this jacket? Can you keep cool in it during hotter weather, like rain during summer months?
@swampdweller1566 Жыл бұрын
It is not waterproof. You can treat it with DWR to help make it water repellent to a degree, tho I have not. As far as keeping cool in it..it has pit zips to help ventilation and button and zippers up front to help as well. How comfortable you are in summer really will depend on you and your environment
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska2 жыл бұрын
ah and I noticed the Danish suspenders... well done.. how do you like them? Did you get the three pack?
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Good eye! An Yeap got the three pack and they are excellent! I wore them that day with just a heavy loaded belt kit and it was super comfy. Still working on getting it tweaked just right but they are WORLDS above the Alice suspenders. One I get them a little more situated im gonna do a post on the forum about how I got them attached
@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska2 жыл бұрын
@@swampdweller1566 Very glad they worked for you.. any plans to get the pouches too?
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
@@Howling.Wilderness.Alaska got plans for just that, gonna slowly build a plce rig up as time goes and money allows
@ragnarrthorsen2792 Жыл бұрын
I keep waterproofs in the back pocket.
@Soggz77855 ай бұрын
Nice. But the British Army Smock is better. All the best.👍🏾😉🇬🇧
@jacobb44702 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend Alice gear?
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Im no expert on Alice gear but i would say Yes, the belt kit that i was wearing in the video is all Alice gear with a Danish plce harness. Alice is good kit. Just take the time to set it up right
@therifflair7244 ай бұрын
Is it too hot for warmer months?
@swampdweller15664 ай бұрын
I wouldn't wear it in hot weather. I don't wear it when it gets over 80, tho I have done it but I don't recommend it.
@donnie80342 жыл бұрын
Hi, what size are you wearing?
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
Its a size medium
@donnie80342 жыл бұрын
@@swampdweller1566 great! Thanks for the quick reply
@swampdweller15662 жыл бұрын
@@donnie8034 no problem any other questions just let me know!