Barbour as a travel jacket?
Jun 24, 2013, 5:55 am
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Barbour as a travel jacket?
Wondering what the experience is here. I like the look, and need something that is long enough to cover a sport coat, but not super formal.
A Barbour seems to fit the bill - I find it stylish enough, but still rugged. A bit on the heavy side, but they are apparently very long wearing... won't have to worry about a replacement for a very long time.
I realise it is not the most uber-technical in terms of material (waxed cotton, after all) but as I get older these things carry a certain appeal for me.
A Barbour seems to fit the bill - I find it stylish enough, but still rugged. A bit on the heavy side, but they are apparently very long wearing... won't have to worry about a replacement for a very long time.
I realise it is not the most uber-technical in terms of material (waxed cotton, after all) but as I get older these things carry a certain appeal for me.
Jun 24, 2013, 6:06 am
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yep! i use non-logo'ed Long Biker model as a traveling jacket for these reasons:
-tons of LARGE pockets. accomodates medium-sized cameras, 8" tablets, books, etc
-durable - hides & sheds light stains
-looks smarter than athletic outerwear
-warm enough to fight cold and wind and snow
only wish it had a detachable hood for extreme weather
left my first one on a plane to alaska. had to chase a 2nd copy through 2 continents after it went out-of-production !
-tons of LARGE pockets. accomodates medium-sized cameras, 8" tablets, books, etc
-durable - hides & sheds light stains
-looks smarter than athletic outerwear
-warm enough to fight cold and wind and snow
only wish it had a detachable hood for extreme weather
left my first one on a plane to alaska. had to chase a 2nd copy through 2 continents after it went out-of-production !
Jun 24, 2013, 6:12 am
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You are convincing me... am in Paris, on my way to Limerick, where the weather does not look good, and I don't have a coat... Wonder if I can find one in Galeries Lafayette?
Jun 24, 2013, 6:43 am
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Good Luck! I travel with a Beaufort whenever I go to places that require a jacket or threaten rain in the winter/spring/fall. It's 'just' long enough to cover a suit jacket, if needed.
Jun 24, 2013, 7:26 am
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http://www.barbour.com/shoplocator
They are in LHR for sure, and all over UK&I, if not in their own store then in outdoor-country style stores
Note: while all garments bear the Royal Warrant, not all are made in UK nor have the classic tartan lining
Jun 24, 2013, 7:28 am
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Thanks. Noticed that they have a shop in T1 in LHR, where I will be departing tomorrow for SNN. Will see if I can pick up a Beaufort there.
Any other yeas or nays?
Any other yeas or nays?
Jun 24, 2013, 9:13 am
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As to the OP's question, I also endorse the Beaufort as a great travel jacket.
Jun 24, 2013, 2:22 pm
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the only other true alternative is belstaff but thats now owned by an italian fashion house/holding company.
many companies like brooks brothers doing the (barbour international) biker-inspired jacket ... but only 1 is the real thing
if you wait until back on US soil theyre carried by Orvis and also re-sold through J Crew, in addition to the barbour stores in new york
many companies like brooks brothers doing the (barbour international) biker-inspired jacket ... but only 1 is the real thing
if you wait until back on US soil theyre carried by Orvis and also re-sold through J Crew, in addition to the barbour stores in new york
Jun 24, 2013, 4:02 pm
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I'm 55, and I'm on my 4th Barbour. When I bought the last one, the salesman said, "See you in another 15 years." He was quite serious.
Jun 24, 2013, 5:04 pm
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I've got a Barbour Northumbria but would never use it for travelling unless I was going fishing. Not only is it far too heavy, it stinks in warm weather, goes stiff in cold weather and just isn't practical for carrying when you don't need to wear it. They are also quite cold when they get wet.
Great jackets for the countryside but I use more comfortable jackets when travelling.
Great jackets for the countryside but I use more comfortable jackets when travelling.
Jun 24, 2013, 5:31 pm
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My older Barbour Game Fair has put in a lot of miles as a travel jacket. It fits over suits and while perhaps not the dressiest overcoat it gets the job done. But I agree with the criticisms that they are heavy and if new or recently refinished can have an oily smell. I also have a non-waxed Barbour Endurance that works with a shorter sports jacket that I prefer.
One note about Barbour. Try them on for size. Recently in Harrods I tried several of their products and depending on the styles I'd wear a Large, X-Large or in one case XXL.
One note about Barbour. Try them on for size. Recently in Harrods I tried several of their products and depending on the styles I'd wear a Large, X-Large or in one case XXL.
Jun 25, 2013, 9:27 am
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I found the Barbour Harwell a bit on the heavy side, and I did not care too much for the external pocket design. I found a lighter weight Travel Jacket that you could order in custom sizes. It has a removable hood, but its is not for heavy rain or snow. I have one and love all the pockets. Its great for airplane, and train traveling.
Jun 25, 2013, 11:54 am
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I've got a Barbour Northumbria but would never use it for travelling unless I was going fishing. Not only is it far too heavy, it stinks in warm weather, goes stiff in cold weather and just isn't practical for carrying when you don't need to wear it. They are also quite cold when they get wet.
Great jackets for the countryside but I use more comfortable jackets when travelling.
Great jackets for the countryside but I use more comfortable jackets when travelling.
I definitely wouldn't travel in it, unless I was driving a Land Rover.
