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[@jlowandbehold]

Haha love the approval from Mrs Moorlander. If only I could adopt that Happy Wife, Happy Life with all my outdoor gear...

[@vlodek-193]

The black version looks probably the coolest of the three currently available! I can't wait to hear your opinion.☺

[@georgekamarineas7741]

Yess!! I too was expecting this to come out, and was looking forward to your review nonetheless! Helikon quality, and the price won't break the bank. And your review pure entertainment as usual! Cheers.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You and me both!

[@kevinjohnson9533]

Smock? I was waiting for the Moorlander to put on the smock. My smock is the DPM CS 95 which I bought NOS and is like a bar of gold to me. That smock works in camping or on the street in cold , wind and light rain. The hood is the best possible for inclement weather. Love it. The Helikon Tex smock looks like a high fashion jacket , it's wonderfully stylish. Great looking jacket.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It definitely does have more of a civilian flare to it. I'm currently testing out the Varusteleka Recon Smock, plus I'll hopefully have one of the B110 Smocks from Arktis too. I think they'll be right up your alley Kevin 🤘 Thanks for watching buddy

[@minisynthcollective7822]

Very nice. I do love Military First. Just got one of their Pentagon jackets.

[@Captain-Donut]

🙏❤️Love from Scotland ❤️🙏

[@nothinglessness]

They also have brought out the Taiga green I just bought one today from TBS

[@vonsprague7913]

Definitely needs a dark green like RAL. Needs some way to secure the hood like a tab with a button, in high wind or bending forward the hood can be a pain. Small point the smock needs to be bigger on you. Regulating heat or cold requires air gaps plus it should move on you not restrict movement. We always wore smocks very large. Buy the XL my friend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@georgekamarineas7741]

They released their taiga take on green.

[@mattimatkalainen]

My observation too. Moorlanders smock is too formfitting. Need at east two sizes bigger.

[@vonsprague7913]

@@georgekamarineas7741 Taiga is a good green, I have the Pilgrim in that colour. Sadly also in black and brown 😭😂

[@vonsprague7913]

@@mattimatkalainen it's not about being on a fashion catwalk is it 😉

[@Leec_1972]

Nope, I think the smock is perfect size for civvy life. Don't need to get any kind of chest rig or belt kit under it. Too big and it just becomes a pain in the arse wearing like a tent. The air gaps are too big and act like a bellows expelling warm air and sucking in cold air. For civvy use amore normal size able to fit an insulation layer to further regulate those air gaps is perfect, plus it needs to look good and well fitting for everyday use as opposed to purely mil/ field usage.

[@geoffdymond9754]

I've had a Arktis 310 SAS Smock keeping me dry all day on Bodmin moor. Used my Varusteleka SAS smock this evening to pop out for a take away......I feel another SAS smock in my future

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It's funny you should mention the Varusteleka Smock... I can neither confirm nor deny there's one working it's way to me as we speak. I'll definitely pick up an Arktis one too 🤙

[@thomascrook8757]

Looks great love a smock could you tell me if the bottom pockets have retainer loops like the 2 top pockets?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

They don't have the retainer loops in the inside no. They do have them in the bottom exterior of the pockets to attached gloves etc I hadn't thought about it until now however it would have been nice for an M4 pocket in each of the bottom pockets. Even if you're not putting a rifle mag in there it'll fit a mobile, compass, packet of beef jerky 🤣

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Just ordered the new green version! I also have a Pilgrim, which I love, but this will be extremely useful for other days. One feature I love is the extra ventilation zips on the Pilgrim, which they have carried over to this smock too. If you are not storing stuff in the inner chest pockets and you get very hot climbing that hill, you can fully unzip the chest mesh backed pockets and the under arm side zips and get extra airflow through the whole jacket. Brilliant. Good review, thank you!

[@tomtomtomone]

How has the sizing of the smock compared to the Pilgrim please?

[@lawrencemartin1113]

​@@tomtomtomone I have a UK medium in the Pilgrim, which is fine for me. I am a slim 6ft 2in male and that size allows for other layers....just. I have a lightweight down filled jacket which works extremely well, with sweater/ fleece, under the Pilgrim for colder days. In spring/summer, it's a perfect size over a shirt or lighter jumper and gives more room for ventilation without being baggy. The 'SAS' smock I purchased in a UK Large. It comes up reasonably small and is not baggy or loose, but a good neat fit. I can wear it over a fleece or the down jacket, for added warmth, and it has already worked well like this during the recent cold snap, as a trial. However, it will really come into its own during the spring and summer, as a lightweight jacket to take on canoe camping and woodland trips. Worth noting it is shorter in the body than the slightly smaller sized Pilgrim, so if you are large framed or want a long back, go up a size or two. The draw string waist and hem are nice features for getting a practical and stylish fit, allowing for layering. Hope this helps...😊

[@tomtomtomone]

@@lawrencemartin1113 perfect, thanks for the detailed reply! I’m 6’3” and slim so will probably go for a L as well.

[@georgekamarineas7741]

IMHO, the inner pockets are not actually pockets. Those zips are there for ventilation me thinks.. The mesh liner makes more sense this way.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

@@georgekamarineas7741 I tend to agree, although to keep it cheap to manufacture (always, always cost cutting with all these things!) they have attempted to make it multi- function so they could be utilised as basic pockets as well. Overall, it's an 'ok' smock which is well made and looks nice. It will certainly be great in mild and warmer weather for those days with just a shirt or chilly spring and summer evenings with a sweater. It's just about wind proof enough for those breezy days if you are not sitting for long periods in the open. As for winter use, if this is your only choice, go very large in size and layer up. But there are MUCH better options for winter! I bought this to wear with an Austrian army surplus wind/waterproof fleece jacket under it, or as a stand alone fair weather jacket, which it does quite well. I could have possibly gone a size up to be really comfortable with adding layers, but I already have other jackets and smocks that do it better and are wind proof and waterproof too! It has a place if you like having several different options, but if you are investing as your main smock, I would shop around and look hard at other options first, especially good quality military surplus kit. Quite a bit of Austrian kit was retired fairly recently and is excellent quality if you can track down stuff that has not been repaired or done more than it's fair share of miles! The combo of the wind and waterproof fleece jacket, with the poly cotton field jacket and the goretex waterproof is a tough one to beat. If you get the sizing right, you have all seasons covered with bombproof quality kit that is not so precious that you can't actually get out there and use it properly. Plus, it's still ok around town. Non camo, which is a plus, but still a nice muted soft olive green/ grey.

[@James-id4ht]

Love your channel my brother

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I appreciate that

[@James-id4ht]

So any new UK self defense laws that work in your favor?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Yes, we can also rely on colourful language and stern looks. There's talks that Chinese Burns will be made legal again in 2024 😆🤘

[@James-id4ht]

Nice lol, so I was wondering if you could tell me the difference between UK parva spray vs our American pepper spray

[@MoorlanderEDC]

@@James-id4ht from what I understand there very similar. Parva spray isn't as strong as most pepper sprays (British criminals have much sensitive eyes and are proun to complaining). I think it's closer to bear spray on the Scoville scales. Also, only the police are allowed to carry it. Civilian Pepper spray is 100% illegal as its classed as offensive weapon. British criminals also complain when they attack law abiding civilians and they fight back with anything other than their fist. It's similar to Chicago, New York and California how the harsher gun laws have mean violent criminals don't get hurt as much. Personally I think pepper spray should be allowed here. Yes you can get bad eyes if it's sprayed on you however I see how many females feel safer and have been able to escape attackers around the world using it. Rap* whistles and alarms are allowed here... Just not the sprays Do different States have different laws there?

[@JamesMears76]

Ooohhh, that is nice

[@exAirMover]

Moorlander, cheers for doing the review on this Boss 👍. When we bought a SAS Smock for field use with the Mob, we tended to buy the biggest size so as to be able to fit layers underneath as the weather dictated. Is this sized the same as the Greyman jacket please as I have one of those coming ..... and then can judge size needed accordingly, intending to use the SAS Smock as a mountain walking jacket. Also, how windproof Is this Smock? Very fond rgds ex Mov 😊

[@MoorlanderEDC]

On paper the size in cm is the same however the Greyman is an XL and the SAS is a Large. I've started to make sure to triple check the 'cm' more closely with Helikon-Tex recently rather than just getting my usual large. If you're going to add under layers I'd size up for sure. Wind resistance is about average for Duracanvas. It can be waxed which should help a wee bit too however it'll never replace a dedicated hardshell. Hope that helps buddy 🤙

[@requiscatinpace7392]

Nice jacket. It allows the functionality without looking like an army surplus bell-end cutting about in DPM. Are the pockets smaller than the issue jacket?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Yes, they're more civilian friendly pockets

[@sandergtube]

Thanks for such a thorough review. Now I want one, also in black, and this is all your fault! ))) Have a few questions regarding smocks, since this is a garment of British origin. Is it normally worn year-round or mostly in spring / autumn? If worn in the cold weather - what is traditionally worn under it as a warm layer, if smock is worn as a casual garment? Something like heavy flanel shirt maybe? Thanks!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

If anybody asks I'm more than happy for you to tell them it's my fault. I got your back brother 😂 Yes, it's an all year round jacket. Usually it's designed as an outer layer and your mid-layer should keep you warm in the winter, or you can just wear the Smock without a mid-layer in warmer months. It's a fairly all year round garment

[@theronin365]

Just wish it had a wire hood and rear pockets as well....... but still looks great for a more urban civvy smock.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It's definitely more of a civvy smock for sure

[@anhaltbushcraft7005]

Thanks for this Video. It looks like the fit will be smaller than the pilgrim? Is this right?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

That is correct. The prilgrim does fit a wee bit larger as it's easier to get over your head. The SAS Smock has a slimmer fit

[@bushlifenz9378]

The Taiga Green version is due out in a couple of weeks. Thats the one I'll be getting ;)

[@exAirMover]

Owww other colours coming out soon? 🤔

[@bushlifenz9378]

@@exAirMover AFAIK just green at the moment. I'm surprised they aren't doing it in Rhodie brush stroke as well.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thanks for the heads up 🖖

[@Pro100_Serega]

Good day! Tell me, please, is the back wall of the upper outer zipper pocket a mesh, or is there some other material as a wall, and then the mesh? If possible, could you please upload a photo of the inside of the jacket? I really want to buy it, but I am concerned about how reliable the upper zippered pockets are through the back wall

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I've added a few photos to my community feed for you buddy 🤙

[@ashley-thecatshark2486]

Thanks for making the video!! i am wondering how wind resistant the sas smock is, especially compared to other jackets that helikon makes.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

The duracanvas isn't a super tight knit fabric so it does let a little wind through it. It's not a massive amount however it's not like a wind stopper fibre. If you've got a few layers on underneath it's not noticeable at all

[@ashley-thecatshark2486]

@@MoorlanderEDC Thank you for your response!!

[@MaximusThrax]

Love the jacket. How tall are you? I’m 5’8”. 172cm. Just want to know for reference. Great channel! 👍🏻😁

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I'm 5' 9"

[@mariustolius4068]

What is the name of that green flannel shirt under the jacket, I really like the color :)

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I had to rewatch the video to triple check 😆 I have a few flannels from Dixxons Flannels. It's either their Paton or the BRCC shirt. Love their shirts... highly recommended

[@ssotbme]

great video! how does this compare in size to the helikon covert in the same sizes?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thanks. I'd say the Covert wears a wee bit larger. You can easily wear an additional layer beneath. This wears a bit smaller however it's still easy to add a layer. I have both in the EU Large

[@ssotbme]

@@MoorlanderEDC amazing, thank you sir!

[@KubaB]

💪💪How many layers of duracanvas? It's thicker than Greyman jacket, or the same??

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It's actually thinner than the Greyman. This is a single layer whereas the Greyman is a double layer 🤙

[@KubaB]

@@MoorlanderEDC Gooooood. Lighter for summer and for winter I just wear alpha tactical fleece under. 👍👍👍

[@jimmyrecard6021]

Hi, i'm looking for something to keep me out of the wind and potential rain, but also need good range of motion (eg bending down) and durability, would you recommend this smock?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Definitely a great Smock. It's a fairly short Smock for civilian use that's modeled on the SAS original. I have another piece of content coming out 10th March on a Smock from Varusteleka. Similar price, awesome quality, plus it's Windproof and longer in the body. More suited for being over

[@jimmyrecard6021]

@@MoorlanderEDC thanks for the reply, I ended up going with a platatac ossa jacket, as it was on sale for a ridiculously good price, and I have heard platatac makes quality stuff. (plus it's always good to buy local)

[@timothygourley5690]

Could you fit the wolfhound or the light weight level 7 winter jacket underneath????

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Wolfhound hoodie will 100% fit underneath. I had it with me however filming with both of them on was way too hot 🤘 I might have the Lvl 7 on it's way do I'll make sure to try it out underneath too

[@Suchywilk83]

Hello, I got today my Smock. I can wear it on wolfhound (EU L) with my hoody. Smock is EU L size.

[@austinbridge]

The US store doesn't have the Greyman jacket or this SAS smock... 😮‍💨

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Fingers crossed they'll have them soon. I know they're selling like hot cakes here in Europe. With the larger US market I'm sure they're working hard to get them over there 🤘

[@Wolfsblut7]

What do you think: Will the wolfhound hoodie fit unterneath your Size L?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

100% will fit. I had the wolfhound with me that day however opted for the M65 liner as I was so hot in the wolfhound/Sas combination 😆

[@Wolfsblut7]

@@MoorlanderEDC Nice - You took a XL size for your wolfhound, right?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Yes, that's right

[@rlee33712]

Which do you prefer between the helikon tex woodsman, pilgrim and SAS smock? This question can be for anyone.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I'll say, of the three, I wear the Woodsman the most. I definitely don't have a favourite however generally I'll pick up the Woodsman as I'm leaving the house. If it helps I made some content a few weeks back that compared these three garments 🤙 Thanks for watching buddy

[@TakeTheInitiative]

Saw this on Heinnie Haynes website but strangely not on the Military1st one.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I spotted them there too. I also thought to myself "hmmmm... Strange"

[@TakeTheInitiative]

@@MoorlanderEDC and still no sign of the Greyman jacket.

[@helvetiabushcraft]

So you bumped my remarks. very brave...

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Sorry buddy, you've lost me. I definitely don't remove remarks unless they're pretty racey. KZbin may have removed them. What are the original comment?

[@helvetiabushcraft]

I don't even remember what was written. But it did disappear. @@MoorlanderEDC Anyway, I made a video on my other account about this smock. I really like the black one you have.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

​@@helvetiabushcraftvery weird. Defo not me buddy, pinky promise 🤙

[@vlodek-193]

You forgot about the possibility of ventilation of the jacket under the arms using zippers, and the same can be achieved using the zippers of the Napoleon pockets on the chest. Greetings from Poland!🙋‍♂️ Ps. I think I'll also order the black version ☺

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You're spot on. I noticed when I was editing it and was very disappointed in myself for missing it

[@Suchywilk83]

Today I got mine. Black version. It's very nice. Looks like urban jacket.

[@Antonio55766]

I co jak wrażenia kupiłeś ta czarna kurtkę bo nie mogę się zdecydować na kolor pozdrawiam

[@Suchywilk83]

@@Antonio55766 Tak, dostałem "na święta", ale wcześniej 😜. Kurtka jest na okres wiosna/jesień. Ma jedną warstwę. Nie ma wewnętrznych kieszeni. Mam czarną, myślałem, że poczekam na szarą, ale wyszło jak wyszło. To co mi się nie podoba to napa w kolorze srebrnym - na zdjęciach tego nie widać, a na czarnym kolorze jednak lekko się to odznacza. Kurtka jest lekko za pas. To co mnie dziwi - w biodrach jest węższa. Ja wolałbym taka workowata z możliwością dopasowania ściągaczami. Mam 180cm i ok. 87kg i mam rozmiar L. Myślę, że XL byłby za duży. Kurtka fajna, bo nie wali militarnoscia po oczach - na spokojnie można ozna po mieście nosić. Jedyny mankament to cena... No ale z tym jest jak jest.

[@Suchywilk83]

@@Antonio55766 A i zapomniałem, jeśli masz jakiegoś futrzaka to sierść będzie widać. Na kolorze Taiga green nie jest to aż tak uciazly.

[@orp26]

Hi what can You say about rainproof of this jacket?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi, it's definitely shower proof as it has a DWR coating. You can wax if if you're after more protection, however it's not going to be full waterproof like a hardshell jacket. You can either use old fashioned waxes on it or newer solutions like Nikwax

[@orp26]

@@MoorlanderEDC Ok thanks for answer;)

[@MoorlanderEDC]

@@orp26 always happy to help my friend 🤙

[@pj4433]

Looks great but I won’t be getting one my Arktis is amazing

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I'm lining up an Arktis smock at the moment. Just waiting for a colour and size to be restocked

[@pj4433]

@@MoorlanderEDC Mine is the B211 mountain smock and I love it highly recommend.

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga.!

[@DrDennis]

Most of these new items not on USA website.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hopefully they'll be there soon

[@VishnuZutaten]

I returned mine after 10min. Pockets are not an upgrade after the usual british army smock. Weird fit: neck area and shoulder area were tight in an already big XL. Hood looks very bad - it just doesn't stay in shape. Helikon should redesign.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Sorry I missed your comment. Thanks for this. It's good to hear from people this didn't suit 🤙

[@earlgrey691]

No green is unfortunate.Olive coloured would rock.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think since filming they have released a green version in the Taiga green colourway. I definitely agree with you. I wish they'd had the green available when they released the jacket - www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/ku-sas-dc-sas-smock.html All my best

[@maximusprime8585]

Is it large us or euro??

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Definitely a Euro Large 🤙

[@maximusprime8585]

@@MoorlanderEDC thank you very much your help is always helpful you look great in this jacket that confirmed me on the color of my order

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Always happy to help my friend

[@maximusprime8585]

@@MoorlanderEDC THIS IS THE WAY

[@maximusprime8585]

​@@MoorlanderEDCtaiga green has been confirmed by helikon tex but only a few weeks

[@ChrisBier-ug8pw]

Indeed…not bad this jacket! But it doesn’t look like a smock.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Agreed. Although it's an SAS smock by name it's definitely a civilianised smock my nature. I have a few military smocks in the side lines which I though you'll definitely prefer

[@ChrisBier-ug8pw]

@@MoorlanderEDC I have some smocks to my friend! 😅 approximately 7 I guess. Smocks are every day jackets for me!

[@Mugwumps107]

The Woodsman, The Pilgrim or the SAS 🤔🤔🤔 Then there’s the Varusteleka smocks 🤔 🤣

[@MoorlanderEDC]

My order would be 1. SAS, 2. Woodsman, 3. Pilgrim. I just received the Varusteleka Smock and it's top of the list however there's no getting away from it's military look. The Helikon-Tex Smock can fly under the radar a wee bit easier.

[@Mugwumps107]

@@MoorlanderEDC Thanks for that friend, I do like an overhead style smock. I’ve been running a repurposed Swedish Snow smock for about a decade now, rebuttoned and and dyed a light brown.

[@mountaineer5596]

Nice video, thanks. It looks a little too small on you though.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I definitely need to loose a few kilos 🤣

[@swaspc7618]

No back pocket!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Unfortunately not with this version from Helikon-Tex. Although it's called the SAS smock it's definitely more of a civilian smock. I definitely recommend the L4 Recon some from Varusteleka if you're after something with that option. I hope this helps - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpmXiqt-nK6Mrrc All my best

[@swaspc7618]

Thank you for the tip!

[@swaspc7618]

@@MoorlanderEDC Thank you for the tip!

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Surprised the Yanks haven't copied it yet

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Just the Polish 😆 I think the Canadians have a similar winter smock that has a similar layout. It has a removeable insulated liner for those cold winters. Plus, the US M65 jacket is kind of similar

[@Duchodso1]

There is a huge difference: the original smock is made 100% of cotton, this jacket 65% of plastic! Which means sweat and pollution. No thank you, ill stick to my 20 yrs old Smock, still in perfect shape, which I cannot imagine for that plastic Helikon...

[@androna1919]

El polycotton (50%-65% polyester) permite la transpiracion y seca muy rapido. Tengo la smock britanica resistente al viento, es polycotton y es maravillosa. Aunque nada supera la consistencia del 100% algodón de un plash palatka encerado😆

[@solb101]

Calling it SAS smock is a joke.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think the FrooFroo Snuffle Munchies Jacket was already took by another company 😂

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think it's more of an 'ode to the SAS Smock'

[@solb101]

@@MoorlanderEDC sounds a bit devious