Finding The Best Waxed Jacket (Huckberry, Barbour, Filson)
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Who makes the best waxed jacket? Who makes the thickest waxed jacket? Is the Huckberry Flint and Tinder waxed trucker jacket worth it? What about the Filson Short Lined Tin Cloth Cruiser? What about the Barbour Bedale? Today we are diving in and doing laps on this very subject! So! If you're looking for the best waxed jacket for the spring or fall -- you've found the right place!
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i have my grandfathers barbour. it was bought by his friend, at his request when his friend visited the uk. my grandfather transferred the money to him, at least 30 years ago now possibly more. he passed away several years ago and i inherited the jacket. it’s one of my two favorite jackets i own (the other being my grandfather’s other old woolrich PSU forestry school jacket from probably 70 ish years ago)
this barbour jacket has been through everything with me. from several day bushcraft trips in the woods, to utility work, to rain. it doesn’t care. it keeps going, keeps me dry as a bone, and warm in the wind and even in the winter time!!.
especially when i throw a thin wool jacket on and a hoodie under it. ( for reference i live in upstate ny we regularly get temps of like 25 to -5 in the winter)
i’ve rewaxed it probably 3 times now, since having it. and i honestly need to send it to barbour to do repairs on. because the liner is ripped up in spots and some outside seems have holes. just from the decades of use. but even with those holes, i somehow still, stay bone dry in rain and snow.
no complaints about it.
barbour jackets are truly a heirloom quality product. that absolutely no doubt, if treated and serviced right every other year or so. will last not just your life time, but your grandkids life times.
i truly look forward to putting that jacket on every time i do. and i am absolutely ecstatic, that i will get to wear this jacket for the next 40+ years (most likely my entire life and probably my kids lives too if i’m honest)
Some more interesting info about the Barbour Bedale: it's designed as a horse riding jacket, hence the poppers allowing you to expand the back of it a little. When you are sitting on a horse you might need that extra room to let the jacket splay out comfortable. Also, the soft cuffs are quite practical in that if you are holding the reins in windy/wet weather, the wind and rain won't fly up your sleeves.
Compare that with the Beaufort jacket - it is a hunting jacket. Instead of soft storm cuffs it has a thin washable fabric that closes with some velcro. So you don't get animal blood all up your arms and stains on the storm cuff from handling the animal! Also instead of poppers on the back you have a huge "game pocket" accessible from both sides, so you can store your dead rabbit or whatever (I got a laptop in there, and I've stuffed shopping in there too lol).
Not sure about current production but the Bedale and Beaufort have historically always been made in England (along with another model, which I can't remember). All their other jackets are made in Europe - I asked them once and they said Romania I believe.
Their non-English made wares are made in Moldova.
**READ FOR A CHEAPER BARBOUR**
Apparently prices on Barbours are dramatically higher here in the US. Looks like you can get them at a fraction of the cost here:
www.saddler.co.uk/?cr=10354&pr=8329&pdesc=barbour_bedale_waxed_cotton_jacket
I’m 5’9” and 140lbs!
I wear a 36 in Barbour and I usually wear a 38 in jackets!
+1 on ordering from the UK. Harrods of London even has better prices!
END Clothing is also pretty good for it.
They’re still considered a form of (expensive) workwear. And there’s lots of cheaper and perfectly good options on the market so can’t go full “fashion brand” on the pricing like Belstaff have.
Thank you! Between your informative videos on Barbour jackets and the link to Saddler I have placed my order for a Navy Bedale. I also measure a 38 in suit jackets and am going to try the 36 to get a better fit.
Just saved me $150 so glad I scrolled to this comment
Being British and having been brought up wearing Barbour jackets, it’s always going to be Barbour for me. Well made, last for years with regular waxing and look dressy and casual. Can’t believe how expensive they seem to be in the US though! They are a lot cheaper here.
Worn by loads of sloans and ponces though.
@@kicka11 so is any jacket, there’s no stereotype here.
I live less than an hour from Filson’s flagship store in Seattle and used to go there frequently. I noticed once they moved their manufacturing, their prices didn’t change to reflect the difference in their costs and the drop in quality was noticeable. I still have some US made Tin Cloth garments and Twill bags that are all still going strong.
Why are we paying the same amount for Bangladesh 😣
@@the5chordbecause most people don’t care about the source of their garments if their ignorance remains :(
@@the5chordBecause too many morons keep voting for democrats and they are not good for businesses or the dollar
Barbour obviously !
Gotta love them!
Filson always beats Barbour. Barbour is for the streets
@@thepatternforms859 wrong
I think it depends on where you live and what you’re looking for. Filson definitely seems the most rugged. Barbour for rain. Huckberry for a decent looking, more affordable fall/ light winter jacket.
Barbour looks too feminine and hoity toity British to me.
Barbour Bedale for the win. Only one that can have a hood for the rain
The look of the Barber is hideous. More for an old man taking his dog for a walk type jacket. The other two look more rugged, and will definitely have more wear due to fabric being heavier. Get a waxed hat, or wear a hoodie under if needed.
Bro Barbour is nice as heck I love mine
@Blake Davis I don't doubt the jacket is nice quality. But it looks like a straight up grandpa jacket
@@dyauswinters your grandpas a cool as dude though
@@blakedavis2447 no doubt!
Watched this. Realized there is a Filson store less than a mile from my house. Immediate bought this Filson jacket and am loooooving it!
Purchase the Barbour in the UK if you can...you can usually get them in the sales for sub $200
That blows my mind!
You should do a comparison between Belstaff Trailmaster vs Barbour International. Both classic English waxed canvas jackets used by everyone from Steve McQueen and Paul Newman to Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt to ride motorcycles. The cut might be longer that you normally like but with some cool jeans and a good pair of boots they look cool AF.
I’m going to try those bad boys out for sure!
@@TheIronSnail I second adding Belstaff to your comparison. I have a few barbours and a filson but my belstaff is my favorite.
I agree! Belstaff vs Barbour - two iconic British jacket makers.
Belstaff are way overpriced. They just trebled the price 20 years ago when they became a “fashion”
brand. They were basic wet weather gear for bikers and no amount of tags and blurb make them worth €500-600. It’s not haute couture. The original Belstaff leather jackets were half that price, never mind the wax jackets.
A Barbour International is a more realistic price and you can get similar jackets for half that again that are perfectly well made.
Pay for genuine quality. But not for marketing blurb.
Great video as always! Would love for you to continue the waxed jacket comparisons and do a Supply Jacket, Tin Cloth Cruiser, and a Riders Jacket
I’m ON IT!
I was shopping all these waxed jackets and getting ready to buy one. Brave Star has just released a limited 14.75 oz, faux sherpa lined jacket based on the Type 3 for about $170. No wax, but I can do that pretty easily myself if I want, and it costs pennies. Easy choice!👍
Don't wax a Sherpa. How are you going to wash the Sherpa part and not the waxed jacket?
@@DeffoZappo I wouldn't, but if someone really wanted to, I guess they could.
One day, one of your videos will blow up and you'll all of a sudden get 100k subs.
Keep going my man your videos are so fun and well edited
Thank you so much my friend!
My favorite waxed jacket is my Taylor Stitch Project Jacket with its mushroom detail antique brass buttons. 👌🏽 I get so many compliments on it.
LUCKYYYY!
I love my Barbour Beaufort and Ogston - my two go-to jackets. And believe it or not, I even wear the lightweight Ogston during heavy Chicago winters with no issues. I do my own waxing on both jackets, though I will need send in my Ogston for minor repairs on pocket buttons - I use the crap out of that jacket. Next purchase will be Belstaff.
I'm in the UK I own 10 different Barbour jackets but I prefer the Belstaff Trialmaster and the shorter Racemaster jackets I've got. You'll not be disappointed with the Belstaff fantastic-looking jackets and the quality is superb on them.
@@Shaky.P Yeah, that's my next purchase. Gotta have the Belstaff Trailmaster, perfect for the Midwest wintery winds.
Filson is great and takes time to wear in naturally (kinda like a guitar), but looks great once you put in the work. I will say my Bridger Jacker from Pack Animal is my all time favorite waxed cotton winter (lined) jacket. It's really nice, and very cool fit IMO.
Oh I’ll have to check them out!
I am surprised you went with the XS on the Filson, I am about 2 inches shorter and 10 pounds heavier and I felt like my armpits were being choked off in the XS. Small is a tiny bit big, mostly in the sleeves but with layers fits really well. That said, people rag on this being made in Bangladesh, and for the price I agree that it should be made in the US but I'm more than satisfied with the jacket regardless. I wear it as often as I can, taking ages to really wear in though haha. Anyways, great videos. Been binging your channel since I found it, think you'll really blow up in the future. Production value is just too good. Keep it up!
I have the Bedale and LOVE IT. I’m thinking now to grab the newly released unlined F&T trucker as a lighter option.
I've got a fair amount of Waxed Jackets everything from Barbour, Fred Perry, and Henri Lloyd but my favourite wax jacket I own is my Belstaff Trailmaster.
yup
The Filson short cruiser is always where it's at in terms of fit and style. Too bad they keep moving all of their production away though. I'm not into all of the modern "slightly longer" cuts that companies are doing. One Size Fits All rarely ever works out well, ends up looking goofy on a lot of average people.
Cropped fit for life!
I thought Barbour is expensive, but compared to these trucker jacket, you get so much more.
All Barbour jackets should be purchased from Cox the Saddler which is in the UK. You pay less than $200 for a bedale opposed to the $400+ price linked here.
Thanks for the info!! Pinning!
Have little interest in fashion but man I could watch your videos all day bro 😂
Bahaha ty!!
I like that Timex Ironman you had on for a few shots. Your fashion taste is continually on point!
Thank you! I love the watch!
Nice review. I owned RT and Huckberry. But neither was just right until I found the Billy Reid waxed jacket. My favorite by far. I added the BR waxed hunting jacket as well. Couldn’t be more pleased. Practical yet stylish enough to dress up or down. 😎
Going to have to check them out!
Iron snail should do a review of the Iron and Resin Rambler jacket
This is my favorite fashion channel
(Same)
My Barbour Beaufort is all that I need or want. A total classic that will last for 15-20 years.
I got the Beaufort. Its kinda long but the back pocket is cool.
Also. Stop sizing down on Filson. The small is only an inch longer. The XS looks like you can’t button it. And def not if you layer as intended lol
We love back pockets! Also the Filson fits perfect! I can button, layer, etc.
10:25 That's just what a painted button do.... and anything that may be painted or plated. With use, the surface gets rubbed off
It's just normal lol
Your carrot link takes me to a different domain and looks nothing like what is shown on screen when you’re talking about it.
Wishin the first few seconds of the shot of the Barbour, it’s clear that it’s the best jeacket. Also, you wear it very well (unlike a lot of US reviewers of British jackets).
I would recommend the Wayfare jacket from P&Co. Heavier canvas than most others and it’s less expensive; made in China though.
06:35
Let me help and quote Filson:
Our Tin Cloth comes from England’s iconic British Millerain, pioneers of waxing fabric. At 14 oz. per square yard, Tin Cloth is twice the weight of its imitators, yet is not excessively thick. This is due to the uncommonly tight weave that’s densely packed with more yarns in every inch. Much like heavy-duty rigid denim, Tin Cloth will break in and mold itself to the body’s contours.
Bangladesh
You should review the Scout jacket from iron and resin
Deal!
The ring tag on the barbour zip is also a bottle opener
I recently bought the Huckberry and the Rogue Territory. I liked the Rogue Territory much better.
Rogue Territory's stuff looks fantastic. I've been hoping they restock the sashiko trucker for quite some time now. I'd buy one immediately
RGT makes some insane stuff!
Having lived in Scotland for decades, pronunciation is Tar-Tun/Tar-Ton as if it was spelled Tar-ten rather than with a 2nd ‘a’ (so substitute almost any vowel for the second last letter) 😮
THANK YOU!
The best hiking jacket (shell) I own is my Fjallraven Vidda Pro. Very difficult to find now, as they've replaced it with a different model that isn't as versatile, to me. It's not warm, but it's virtually indestructible. Waxable, too. Same deal with the Vidda Pro pants, both vented and unvented. I do own Filson stuff too, which is great.
I have a Barbour, Rogue Territory and had a Filson. The Rogue Territory is my favourite by far. I just didn't like the fit of the Filson and its overpriced outside the US. The Barbour is great but in Ireland its a bit of a stereotype, you are either a farmer or think you are one of the gentry, either way they are rarely worn without wellingtons.
I feel like you would enjoy the Montgomery jacket from satchel and page
I ended up getting a Barbour jacket because of your previous video and had some questions.
- Is the surface meant to look very obviously waxy or only when you touch it?
- The fabric is a massive lint and pet hair magnet, how do you keep it clean or avoid it attracting dust and looking shabby.
- Is it safe to iron?
Get a horse-hair brush and brush your jacket often. Keep it on a quality hanger, and if needed get a garment bag for long storage or to keep clean. I would NOT iron the jacket.
Use a hair dryer instead of an iron.
-It is waxy at first and as you wear it, the wax will start to rub off and you wont notice it much. My jacket was super waxy and sticky at first as well.
-Yup, it's a lint magnet at first too. Again, it will become less so over time
-I wouldn't ever iron it. It will likely damage the material. If it's wrinkly, pershaps hang dry it or take a hot hair dryer to it to melt the wax a bit to take out the wrinkles.
Thanks everyone for the helpful tips! I wrote them down for future reference.
Firstly, no, don’t iron it. That will melt the wax, ruin your iron, your ironing board and ruin your jacket.
It will have a matte sheen at first what will gradually become more dull and eventually become shiny as it wears in. There’s not much you can do about lint and pet hairs at this stage. It will stop after a while. Usually a rain shower will remove it.
These jackets were and still are workwear. They’re made to be worn and abused. You can’t wear them a lot and keep them looking new like you can with a wool overcoat, for example. They will get shiny, crease, patina etc.
I live in Ireland and you still see them worn regularly although not as much as 20-30 years ago. They get battered but that’s how they’re supposed to look. People actually wouldn’t want to be seen in a pristine Barbour. They’re supposed to look like you’ve had it for years. Frayed cuffs, patches, creased in all the right places so it fits like a second skin.
Although modern stuff like GoreTex is generally better, a waxed jacket it still ideal for rough use where thorns and barbed wire can ruin more delicate jackets instantly.
If the surface starts to look a bit rough, a hairdryer will melt and redistribute the wax. But ultimately you can’t keep it looking new. Wear it until it starts to leak and then buy a pot of wax and re-coat and start all over again.
FILSON does feel better worn compared to flint and tinder, but it's really bad that many clothes models are not Made in USA...
It’s a huge bummer!
its a no go, cheap quality from bangladesh for the same high price
You gotta do the KUHL outlaw jacket man its seriously the best looking wax jacket and i believe best made
The legend that is Michael
IM FLATTERED
You should have a look at Over Under’s waxed briar jacket I never about waxed jackets until I seen these
Question from a guy who has never had a waxed cotton jacket - will the wax get off on things like car seats, furniture and etc.?
Some of it might transfer depending on the jacket and type of wax/ oil applied.
I have a Bradley Mountain jacket and haven’t experienced any wax transfer yet. Or at the least haven’t noticed it after a few years of ownership.
Some of it will transfer off but it goes away pretty fast!
@@TheIronSnail , so it WILL get on car seats and etc?
Yes! Nothing major and you may not even notice but it definitely rubs off a bit!
Super helpful,@@TheIronSnail. Thanks! Really enjoy your vids. Keep 'em coming!
I want a freenote RJ1 jacket review, but I know they don’t have an ambassador program!
It’s coming!! Hard to spend so much per vid!
@@TheIronSnail You da man, Mike!
Is that a Goruck? I thought you might, at some point, get your hands on the Sashiko Edition that came out a couple of months ago.
WHAT!? I’ve never heard of this
Can you do an in depth review of the filson lined cruiser jacket🤙🏼
Nice touch! Jack Lord and Barbour!
What is the sleeve lining made of in the Filson jacket? Same cotton as the body or the usual slick polyester?
it’s polyester!
Bro we definitely need to see the Timepiece pairings with the gear
I really like the Huckberry one. Too bad i would have to endure international shipping fees, and i don't even know the right fit since they only post the imperial sizes, and conversions always suck.
Get a cheap tailor or retractable tape measure that measures both units, problem solved.
Nice video! Just a tip: pull up is a quality of leather ("it has pull up")....and the height of the toe from the ground on footwear is called "toe spring." Not that I care that much! But I thought you might like to know for future expertise in your videos.
Bradley Mountain. USA made. Completely underrated
Heard that the Filson jacket is too oily, so the oil will transfer to car seat?
Watched some of your other videos on wax jackets.
I can't get on with filson anymore, I don't like any of the fits. Anymore.
Also: filson does waxed and unwaxed Cover Cloth, and usually denote it as waxed cover cloth.
I had gotten into inexpensive UK-made waxed jackets(Barbour style, walker and hawkes, as well as Oxford Blues), and ended up ordering from the UK, a Barbour Northumbria, which is the same as the 6oz Border model, only in 8oz classic sylkoil. I wear it daily at work in the rain season, working tending sheep and dogs on a ranch in northwest Oregon.
I liked enough to to buy another in a smaller size that I don't wear to work, as I never know if I have animal...stuff on my work jacket.
I waxed a Carhartt trucker jacket(Detroit model) once. It became a weatherproof Carhartt. Which... Wasn't as cool as a waterproof Barbour.
Thanks for showing the different types of waxed jackets.
You should do a video on why you'd grab one for your day vs another(unless it's just for aesthetics. Which is cool. But it's also pretty individual).
Thanks for the comment!! And yes great vid idea!
bastong can also be a very good alternative !
I want to see; Wax jackets -vs- umbrella competition. If Joel had an umbrella, it would of been just like 3 episodes
The umbrella is the key to it all
@@TheIronSnail yup; its weird that you sported the Filson short cruiser; I traded that for the Bradly Mountain 4-Seasons, just because of global warming
You should do a video about the M-65 jacket, its reproductions, and the original, and compare them!
The M-65 is like it's own genre. There are great Japanese companies that put a lot of work into recreating the originals with deliberate ehancements, oftentimes just sub $1k
What size did you wear for the huckberry?
Looking at this (and the poor availability of made in America brands in EU) and the one item of Barbour I have, it's gotta be Barbour. I bought a cap from them on a whim from the WoodWood store in CPH and that cap has been doing solid work each winter for 15 years now. It's worn but not in a bad way.
Filson has a european website too and some smaller shops sell some other american stuff, but yea you have to look for it
Can you make a video comparing different coatings? There is a lack of info on this
beeswax
parrafin-beeswax
oil-beeswax
oil-parrafin
What color is this flint and tinder jacket ?
You should check out the Rod and Gunn “Jack” Jacket
hey Michael, great video as always! What is the coulour of your filson jacket? it looks lighter than the dark tan I see on their website and I love it!
It actually is dark tan!
Rogue Territory Waxed Ridgeline Supply Jacket.
I bought my first wax jacket and I hated the smell so much that I instantly regretted it.
I’ve got a Barbour jacket but would love to get a filson one too, but filson are getting too over priced & here in the U.K where I am it’s even more expensive then the the U.S same as if you got a Barbour over there~
Love there down cruiser vest also 😍
Love your content! What are your thoughts on the fjallraven range, cotton canvas material…similar price points as well. Bummer we don’t have Huckberry or Filson In Australia.
Barbour is BY FAR the best looking one
I think filson makes great Mackinaw wool jackets but not being the original company it's not as good as it use to be I just bought filson ranger crewman flannel lined I'm pumped to get it
Why would Filson but wax on the inside of the jacket? Does that mean i'm going to get wax on my favorite t-shirts / shirts? Is the jacket or the lining warm in any way? I'm thinking about getting the Iron & Resin Scout if you've seen that.
Great video!! Funny coincidence: I was considering cutting the thread on my Filson right chest pocket as well so I can drop my phone in it. If you end up doing that to yours, let me know how it turns out!!
For sure!
The Bedale is not vented to specifically get mor air through, it has a flap to allow you to be more comfortable when riding a horse. Yes,,,,,,it is aimed at the equestrian fraternity but, even here in the UK, it has become a fashion statement for townies........usually worn a size (or even 2 sizes) too small....which looks ridiculous. Like the other two jackets very much.
Please do a video on some waxed jacket for us Wee Lads.. Spare Some Change Sire'..
I’ve had my Cabin Jacket by Bradley Mountain for a few years and it’s been my one and done. Tho, I have been looking at Freenote Cloth’s Rider jacket 👀
I love Bradley Mountain!
Barbour's made in Britain. But I see you said both to cover your bases, I respect that. It's a weird situation.
Freenote Ryder aka the Casey Jacket.
Quality job, u made me want to get them all
That’s a speedy day!
Tin cloth is nice is because it is so tough. You really do not have to worry about it. Don't have to worry about it getting punctured or tearing through it. Just wear it and enjoy.
Unfortunately, I have a hard time swallowing Filson's "made in a third world sweat shop" prices. The quality is still fairly comparable, I just don't value it as much.
The fabric is insanely good! The location of mfg definitely is a toughy for this market!
love my RGT supply jacket
ME TOO!
I’m a very similar size to you, are your pants the straight or slim variant?
Heat Strap one of the best waxed jackets.
In a staggering 5’5 so I’ll grab the Filson
Digging that Ironman.
You're incorrect. Ventile is the tightest woven cotton fabric.
You forgot the Heat Straps Workhorse Jacket
It’s an ongoing series! They’ll be in the mix!
Nice. It's a good series 👌🏽
MIKE 🙂 4:37
10:18 Every jacket made in/for England is a rain jacket
I've heard there are real labour shortages for clothing sewing in wealthy countries. Filson definitely moved for cost, but they don't pay enough for it, so many of the people in wealthy countries that make the clothes have experience abroad.
Its called GREED. Cheaper manufacturing SAME made in U.S price ☹️
If you wanna, I think you should do a video on sosoclothing! They do custom jackets and pants, mostly denim but some other fabrics as well. I haven’t gotten any jeans from them but I'm happy with the three jackets I have! I am a really short guy so it's nice being able to customize sleeve lenghts etc. Cool fabrics too!
Edit: they are a swedish brand but their factory is in bangladesh I think. Their biggest pro imo is the customization and their biggest selling point is their 33-ish oz denim.
I’ll definitely check them out!!
Bedale is a riding jacket
Are you still cuffing the sleeves on your flint & tinder or have the sleeves creased enough to shorten the length?
I'm your same size & read on hackberry that the sleeves might feel ling at first but they should shorten with wear.
I'm debating sizing down from the size you're wearing
Filson’s tin cloth comes from England’s British millerin
Looking into them now - thanks!
How tall are you? Just to have a reference with the sizes you are wearing. Thanks!
5'9
5’9”!
Why short shrift to the Barbour? No discussion about its construction? Final recommendation? You seemed rushed - as if zombies were chasing you.
Watched for BArbour and found exact experience. Maybe he did a longer video on Barbour somewhere else. ?
Did he actually say which was his favorite? I might have missed it
Huckberry flint and tinder Hudson waxed