Great review mate. I love the brand and its top quality.I wear my kit all the time.Nowadays I wear my Engage Jackets outdoors and at home wear my Black Ops jumper and Phalanx as well as some Insignia T-shirts. As you said and I’m the same, I have various outdoor jackets from Rab through to North Face and Berghaus but my go to kit is always Thrudark. Mark 🏴🤙
I can’t agree with you on most points. Their technical stuff is still on point. The drop-in quality is in there hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts the lower end of their price pieces. I know it’s hard to make a graphic T technical. And I also know it’s very hard once you’ve bought into a brand to change your perception of them without criticising your own choices in life. I just hope this brand doesn’t go down the root of the north face where every chav and road man is out fitted with it.
I commented on your last video……and I have to say, my view of Thrudark has improved (not that it was particularly negative in the first place). It’s taken a bit of time, quite a few trips to the post office (annoying but their returns process is really pretty good) to circumvent their occasionally odd sizing and I’ve ended up with some articles of clothing that I’m really fond of. My opinion of the trousers has improved massively, and while I can’t comment on their durability yet, I’ve grown to love the cut and fit, though still wish they had a couple more pockets. I don’t truly get why some people are so hung up on what others spend their money on but I’m old enough now that I’ll be damned if I’m going to let others opinions colour my view of things I like. There’s far worse things going on in the world to be concerned with internet-stranger’s disposable spending habits. Regarding quality, I’ve not found any issues and am genuinely impressed with virtually of it. I question their design and sizing choices on some things, but not everything is for everyone.
I’ve always worn Engelbert Strauss German workwear for work in the Building Trade but recently bought a Heritech fleece and it’s so much warmer! Wife just bought me another in a different colour and made my Christmas!! I recently wore my original on a Ferry in Shite weather on the way to Normandy for work and boy was it so warm with just a T -Shirt underneath. I camped overnight at Ranville War Cemetery near Pegasus Bridge (Sword Beach) in my VW Transporter and was so Warm overnight. Gonna order more stuff soon. Ex Bootie here so know what I’m on about. Thrudark = Hoofin!!!
I'm heading to Hokkaido next month and needed a down jacket and I almost bought the Ithax one, however because of the sales I managed to get a good price on the Breach jacket instead. I also bought the mitts and will trying them in North Wales this weekend. Similar to yourself I tend to visit TD if I need to add something to the kit which i don't have already. I think the quality of the items is still there, don't get the same level of freebies that you would have done previously, like the material or dry bags. If I see someone else wearing TD out and about, I normally tend to think it's cool as it's different to seeing all the other brands you see everyone wearing
@harryruns1 I quite like! It certainly kept me warm and toasty! My only gripe is that I feel it could be an inch longer at the bottom. It's a large jacket and other large items I own hangout a little at the bottom
I like all the Thrudark gear. never had a problem with it!! The only thing is I see some of the gear is made in China. Maybe it's better to have it made in Europe instead. But that is just me
@@Odinsjewl some of it’s made in Europe, two of the jackets I have are made in Italy. It does seem however like more and more is being produced in Asia
You say that you can get other brands for cheaper. Fair play but you see them brands day in day out where with thrudark its rare to see about. Most people leave negative reviews cos they are jealous. Ive got a few thrudark products and quality is top notch.
I agree with most of what you say but TD kit has and will dip in quality as they open up to a more varied catalog of products. Same as Rab was so much higher quality until it became a high street necessity. I have lots of TD kit and find the only thing that has seriously had me questioning the brand is the cotton T-shirts. All have shrunk or become mid shaped. No bother just sold on super cheap. All other stuff has been brilliant, mantra fleece, 72hr merino t shirts great for travelling, beanies, caps all fantastic. Just ordered the Ithax to replace a hagloffs jacket so will see how that performs.
@ hopefully will be akin to other brands see a small dip as they upscale production and then return to previous quality at scale. Keep trying to convince my other half to get in touch with them as she works in the garment tech industry. How do you find the Ithax fits? I have a Medium mantra but was right on the fence for M/L.
@ I’ve got the Ithax in medium and it fits great, sizing is fairly inconsistent, my hoodies are all medium and quite big, other jackets I have are large and still fit. They’re really quick to replace items if you buy the wrong size to be fair
I’ve just bought a Thrudark Shroud (and am eagerly awaiting delivery) and don’t think it was that pricey at £260 as I’ve spent more on way less functional gear. I like your transparency mate! Like you, the military aesthetic appeals to me but I want clothing that’s got a genuine heritage. The fact Thrudark is founded and run by former UK SF guys means their gear is well sourced/researched. If the Shroud is as good quality as it seemed on the website I’ll probably buy some other stuff from the brand.
@ quick update for ya mate. Got the Shroud - fckin love it! What a high-end piece of kit. Have since ordered an Ithax Gilet (love that too) and Ithax Jacket. I totally agree with you - ThruDark gear is worth the price 🤙🏻
My boyfriend loves the Thrudark stuff, expensive, but means I always know what to get him for Christmas 🎁🎄
@@yatesyej he’s got great taste 👌
@@harryruns1I love the brand got loads of bits ❤
Great review mate.
I love the brand and its top quality.I wear my kit all the time.Nowadays I wear my Engage Jackets outdoors and at home wear my Black Ops jumper and Phalanx as well as some Insignia T-shirts.
As you said and I’m the same, I have various outdoor jackets from Rab through to North Face and Berghaus but my go to kit is always Thrudark.
Mark 🏴🤙
@@markjones5698 thanks Mark, glad to hear you’re still enjoying ThruDark to! I’ve not got the engage jacket but I’ve heard good things about
I can’t agree with you on most points. Their technical stuff is still on point. The drop-in quality is in there hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts the lower end of their price pieces. I know it’s hard to make a graphic T technical. And I also know it’s very hard once you’ve bought into a brand to change your perception of them without criticising your own choices in life. I just hope this brand doesn’t go down the root of the north face where every chav and road man is out fitted with it.
I commented on your last video……and I have to say, my view of Thrudark has improved (not that it was particularly negative in the first place).
It’s taken a bit of time, quite a few trips to the post office (annoying but their returns process is really pretty good) to circumvent their occasionally odd sizing and I’ve ended up with some articles of clothing that I’m really fond of. My opinion of the trousers has improved massively, and while I can’t comment on their durability yet, I’ve grown to love the cut and fit, though still wish they had a couple more pockets.
I don’t truly get why some people are so hung up on what others spend their money on but I’m old enough now that I’ll be damned if I’m going to let others opinions colour my view of things I like. There’s far worse things going on in the world to be concerned with internet-stranger’s disposable spending habits.
Regarding quality, I’ve not found any issues and am genuinely impressed with virtually of it. I question their design and sizing choices on some things, but not everything is for everyone.
@@Smatnm thanks for your comment, I do agree that some people get very hung out what other people chose to wear! Glad you’re still a fan of TD
I’ve always worn Engelbert Strauss German workwear for work in the Building Trade but recently bought a Heritech fleece and it’s so much warmer! Wife just bought me another in a different colour and made my Christmas!!
I recently wore my original on a Ferry in Shite weather on the way to Normandy for work and boy was it so warm with just a T -Shirt underneath. I camped overnight at Ranville War Cemetery near Pegasus Bridge (Sword Beach) in my VW Transporter and was so Warm overnight. Gonna order more stuff soon. Ex Bootie here so know what I’m on about. Thrudark = Hoofin!!!
@@Vwfan nice one mate, glad you like your gear, especially given your background! Thanks for watching 👌
Yeah I’ve seen these comments to, TheuDark’s still great in my opinion. Great video 👌
@@Goggins12347 thanks for watching 👌
ThruDark. My go to Brand
@@thelastecho8416 me to 👌
That jacket looks pretty much the same as a RAB jacket, just as great quality, but significantly more affordable.
@@crabbymedic1 yeah I’ve tried the Rab on, very similar
I'm heading to Hokkaido next month and needed a down jacket and I almost bought the Ithax one, however because of the sales I managed to get a good price on the Breach jacket instead. I also bought the mitts and will trying them in North Wales this weekend. Similar to yourself I tend to visit TD if I need to add something to the kit which i don't have already. I think the quality of the items is still there, don't get the same level of freebies that you would have done previously, like the material or dry bags. If I see someone else wearing TD out and about, I normally tend to think it's cool as it's different to seeing all the other brands you see everyone wearing
@@Weare138. awesome, what do you think of the breach jacket? Have a good one in wales this weekend 👌
@harryruns1 I quite like! It certainly kept me warm and toasty! My only gripe is that I feel it could be an inch longer at the bottom. It's a large jacket and other large items I own hangout a little at the bottom
I like all the Thrudark gear. never had a problem with it!! The only thing is I see some of the gear is made in China. Maybe it's better to have it made in Europe instead. But that is just me
@@Odinsjewl some of it’s made in Europe, two of the jackets I have are made in Italy. It does seem however like more and more is being produced in Asia
You say that you can get other brands for cheaper. Fair play but you see them brands day in day out where with thrudark its rare to see about.
Most people leave negative reviews cos they are jealous.
Ive got a few thrudark products and quality is top notch.
@@bird-dog81 yeah it’s great stuff. Thanks for watching 👌
I agree with most of what you say but TD kit has and will dip in quality as they open up to a more varied catalog of products.
Same as Rab was so much higher quality until it became a high street necessity.
I have lots of TD kit and find the only thing that has seriously had me questioning the brand is the cotton T-shirts. All have shrunk or become mid shaped. No bother just sold on super cheap.
All other stuff has been brilliant, mantra fleece, 72hr merino t shirts great for travelling, beanies, caps all fantastic. Just ordered the Ithax to replace a hagloffs jacket so will see how that performs.
@@Christopher.483 yeah would agree about the t shirts shrinking actually. You’re probably right about dipping in quality as it grows but we’ll see
@ hopefully will be akin to other brands see a small dip as they upscale production and then return to previous quality at scale. Keep trying to convince my other half to get in touch with them as she works in the garment tech industry.
How do you find the Ithax fits? I have a Medium mantra but was right on the fence for M/L.
@ I’ve got the Ithax in medium and it fits great, sizing is fairly inconsistent, my hoodies are all medium and quite big, other jackets I have are large and still fit. They’re really quick to replace items if you buy the wrong size to be fair
I'm a 5.11 man personally I've not actually seen any thru dark stuff in person
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I have Arcteryx and TD and for some of the higher end gear, the prices are comparable…..but TD pisses on Arcteryx with quality
@@tomandsamuel yeah I love it 👌
I’ve just bought a Thrudark Shroud (and am eagerly awaiting delivery) and don’t think it was that pricey at £260 as I’ve spent more on way less functional gear. I like your transparency mate! Like you, the military aesthetic appeals to me but I want clothing that’s got a genuine heritage. The fact Thrudark is founded and run by former UK SF guys means their gear is well sourced/researched. If the Shroud is as good quality as it seemed on the website I’ll probably buy some other stuff from the brand.
@@stevenaisbitt9520 thanks mate, hope you like the Shroud, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it!
@ quick update for ya mate. Got the Shroud - fckin love it! What a high-end piece of kit. Have since ordered an Ithax Gilet (love that too) and Ithax Jacket. I totally agree with you - ThruDark gear is worth the price 🤙🏻
@@stevenaisbitt9520 Awesome mate, glad you like the Shroud! Ithax Jacket is excellent, enjoy!
ThruDark unfortunately doesn't really fit my slacker vibe..🦎🦎🦎