I also absolutely love Helikon-tex. Just like you said everything they make feels bomb proof. You are going to love the swagman roll. It's really is 100% water proof on its outer layer. I enjoy sleeping inside it as a.sleeping bag at night and then put it on like a poncho when I wake up in the cold mornings. Love you reviews. Keep them coming.
Got one after watching reviews by Dave Canterbury and yourself! As you say, a brilliant piece of kit! Waxed mine over the shoulders with Fjallraven wax and it's held out well against the constant pissing rain we've had this summer! Considering being a full kit wanker myself! Cheers!
I was wondering if these were something I should consider buying. After watching your video, it's now on my "Must Have" list - thanks for the great review.
Glad you like the jacket. I got mine after seeing part 1. I was in two minds but after seeing the previous post I jumped in. I was also considering options about waterproofing, and I'll definitely try the spray option having seen this update. I agree; the helikon-tex stuff is top notch.
Kit looks barrie, Stuart (or is it Stewart?). I've got the coyote Pilgrim pants and are torn on getting the same coloured smock (dinnae want to be a full-kit wanker like you say) or whether to get a Woodsman anorak in a different colour. Your top and trousers combo kinda reminds me of the US Army Rangers MBDU from WW2, even if the colours aren't quite the same.
Hi Stewart great video iv brought a Pilgrim smock and was looking to waterproof it, couldn't get the spry you mentioned but iv got the fortis clothing spry to try out on mine.
@@outdoorbasics2562 hey buddy so far so good i gave it to coats of spry and its heald up really well, water beaded up a few damp spots but I think that was due to missing areas with the spry, shoulders still had penatration with a daysac on.
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Interesting, thank you :) Seen two times because of the accent (scottish ?) and the fast speaking ^^ (I am belgian and native french speaking so not easy easy ^^) Question to be 'sure': Two times for 'waxing' (so for the waterproofing)?, I understood well ? What size you bought comparing for your body? Normal size for you or (as I red often for these gear) a size down because it is very large ? (I bought one 1 day ago and not received yet, so I am 'afraid' because I am not so sure and so I bought a L (probably medium is better for me)))
Hi mate I used a simple waterproof spray I used 2 cans it’s not waterproof but offers a good level of shower resistance and I am a large and I got a large runs pretty true to my normal sizing thanks for watching 🤙
I am an English teacher from Eastern Europe. When my students ask me about native speakers and accents - I show them this video))) BTW the video is great, tomorrow I am getting myself this jacket. Is it decently windproof?
I bought a Matilda Ruck and a Foxtrot MK2 buttpack in alternate green 3 years ago. I have absolutely been so ridiculously hateful to it my pastor kicked me in the sack. But its always held up without failing, ever.
I bought those trousers for the outdoors, they very quickly became my everyday wear. Their capacity is incredible, I'm always losing stuff in all the pockets 😂
I love my utp trousers and utp shorts they are great last ages and I use all the pockets. Been thinking this is another option either this or a multicam army smock ( was thinking buying one unpicking it and making a copy out of gentile for shits and giggles) would be interested to see what it's like waxed
You mentioned in a previous video you were going to wax this anorak, but changed your mind and used a spray, how did it stand up to a heavy continuous down pour. I am thinking of buying one and using the NikWax waterproofer. BTW, i have bought a pair of Pilgrim trousers and they are great.
where ever you are from - love that accent and that swearin´ also an Arktis fan.. im Sold. I think this one and as a base layer a buffalo Special 6 or something similar / maybe the new cut from arktis would be the best combo..
@@outdoorbasics2562 have you saw/tried the new "edition" A220 Mammoth Shirt ? IMHO the old one (210..) had much to short sleeves - i had the Special 6, got 2 of those Arktis A212Swat shirt (old one with wool and the new one with tooo thin fleece, and an old montane extrem smock.. - all in all, the Bufallo speceial 6 was the best in my opinion best regards
Looking at the material the Pilgrim stuff is made out of, I don't see why you shouldn't spray it with waterproofing solutions. Maybe you shouldn't overspray it, but the cloth can handle it. It's mostly cotton and polyester, why would it be a bad thing to spray it?
Cool review man. According to Helikon Tex I would be size medium but I’ve always bought large. How is the sizing and do you recon size large for a six foot normal build? Cheers Sean.
I'm 6'0 167lbs (1.82m x 76kg). Originally bought an L, I immediately returned it as it was gigantic. M size was much better even though a bit on the large side. This thing is ridicolously oversized.
@@pernellwhitaker3422 Good info to know, thanks! I'm 5'-10", 160 lbs. I normally wear a medium but I buy large coats to allow for layering. It sounds like the large would fit me like a trench coat.
@@pernellwhitaker3422 I ordered the large without looking at the sizing and I'm hoping it won't be TOO huge. I'm 6'4 but pretty damn thin so I'm afraid it's going to be super baggy
"Fuck me I'm in amongst it". That's the coolest line I've heard since Tombstone.
Thats when I slapped the subscribe button!
It's possible this guy is the coolest dude on youtube.
Haha thanks 🤙
if we're talking about his accent, yes, he's probably a native Scottish men ;)
@@pawel_tips911 Nah man, I'm talking about the way the dude IS.
Agree he is legit. :) Guessing Glasgow... My parents are from there.
I also absolutely love Helikon-tex. Just like you said everything they make feels bomb proof. You are going to love the swagman roll. It's really is 100% water proof on its outer layer. I enjoy sleeping inside it as a.sleeping bag at night and then put it on like a poncho when I wake up in the cold mornings.
Love you reviews. Keep them coming.
Simple no messing, as it is, professional review. Awesome. But with a strong heart..... kids reference did it for me.
Got one after watching reviews by Dave Canterbury and yourself! As you say, a brilliant piece of kit! Waxed mine over the shoulders with Fjallraven wax and it's held out well against the constant pissing rain we've had this summer! Considering being a full kit wanker myself!
Cheers!
I was wondering if these were something I should consider buying. After watching your video, it's now on my "Must Have" list - thanks for the great review.
Absolutely sound review mate. No BS 👍🏻
Preachin to the choir son, they are the best at what they are, wish they made a full zip front parka. Thanks for review !
Thanks for the review. I like the less military look of *not* having velcro. I want to blend in a bit more in something like this.
Both cracking quick, to the point reviews, awesome mate
Great video brother..... something I was looking at, brilliant. Thanks.
Gleaming vid mate, more of please
I like your reviews! Very personal. Thank you!
Good review - thanks. Will try that Aldi spray. Also, respect to the beard ;)
Nice jacket! Good review.
That’s how you do a great review lads!
Just ordered one on the weekend. Great review mucker.
Glad you like the jacket. I got mine after seeing part 1. I was in two minds but after seeing the previous post I jumped in. I was also considering options about waterproofing, and I'll definitely try the spray option having seen this update. I agree; the helikon-tex stuff is top notch.
I used Nikwax Cotton in the washing machine. Works like a charm.
@@AllTheGoodNamesGoneReally thanks, I'll give it a try
Honest review, even if I don't understand all Scottish words (slang). Thanks a lot. Thumb up.
you only have one thumb?
Dialect not slang
Came for the review. Stayed for the accent and beard.
Yeah, the accent is what makes me KNOW I need to buy this "smock." 👍
Looked forward to your review to see if you where going to wax the smock . I’m think of getting one myself keep the videos come mate awesome 👍🏻
Looking at random reviews, rolled yours. Got 'Blown Away' vibes...warrants a sub
Great video
Great review. Good information. I'm American, so I needed a translator to understand his English. ;-)
I would have loved to see the full length sleeves.
Great review Thank you.
Kit looks barrie, Stuart (or is it Stewart?). I've got the coyote Pilgrim pants and are torn on getting the same coloured smock (dinnae want to be a full-kit wanker like you say) or whether to get a Woodsman anorak in a different colour. Your top and trousers combo kinda reminds me of the US Army Rangers MBDU from WW2, even if the colours aren't quite the same.
Hi Stewart great video iv brought a Pilgrim smock and was looking to waterproof it, couldn't get the spry you mentioned but iv got the fortis clothing spry to try out on mine.
How did the fortis spray work for you bro
@@outdoorbasics2562 hey buddy so far so good i gave it to coats of spry and its heald up really well, water beaded up a few damp spots but I think that was due to missing areas with the spry, shoulders still had penatration with a daysac on.
Interesting, thank you :)
Seen two times because of the accent (scottish ?) and the fast speaking ^^
(I am belgian and native french speaking so not easy easy ^^)
Question to be 'sure':
Two times for 'waxing' (so for the waterproofing)?, I understood well ?
What size you bought comparing for your body? Normal size for you or (as I red often for these gear) a size down because it is very large ? (I bought one 1 day ago and not received yet, so I am 'afraid' because I am not so sure and so I bought a L (probably medium is better for me)))
Hi mate I used a simple waterproof spray I used 2 cans it’s not waterproof but offers a good level of shower resistance and I am a large and I got a large runs pretty true to my normal sizing thanks for watching 🤙
I am an English teacher from Eastern Europe. When my students ask me about native speakers and accents - I show them this video))) BTW the video is great, tomorrow I am getting myself this jacket. Is it decently windproof?
Haha that’s excellent thanks 🤙
First time seeing your channel I like that jacket myself ,a question what knife is on your belt?
The closed captions are a crack up.
Excellent 🤘👊
thanks for your reviews
I bought a Matilda Ruck and a Foxtrot MK2 buttpack in alternate green 3 years ago. I have absolutely been so ridiculously hateful to it my pastor kicked me in the sack. But its always held up without failing, ever.
I bought those trousers for the outdoors, they very quickly became my everyday wear. Their capacity is incredible, I'm always losing stuff in all the pockets 😂
I love my utp trousers and utp shorts they are great last ages and I use all the pockets. Been thinking this is another option either this or a multicam army smock ( was thinking buying one unpicking it and making a copy out of gentile for shits and giggles) would be interested to see what it's like waxed
Fab seal gold is great for waterproofing
You mentioned in a previous video you were going to wax this anorak, but changed your mind and used a spray, how did it stand up to a heavy continuous down pour. I am thinking of buying one and using the NikWax waterproofer. BTW, i have bought a pair of Pilgrim trousers and they are great.
Great video dude, did you ever wax your jacket? If you have how have you found it?
Dude I'm sorry I should have watched the video
where ever you are from - love that accent and that swearin´ also an Arktis fan..
im Sold.
I think this one and as a base layer a buffalo Special 6 or something similar / maybe the new cut from arktis would be the best combo..
Haha I am from Scotland I love the buffalo special 6 grate bit of kit thanks for commenting
@@outdoorbasics2562 have you saw/tried the new "edition" A220 Mammoth Shirt ? IMHO the old one (210..) had much to short sleeves - i had the Special 6, got 2 of those Arktis A212Swat shirt (old one with wool and the new one with tooo thin fleece, and an old montane extrem smock.. - all in all, the Bufallo speceial 6 was the best in my opinion
best regards
Best review ever, I am a Helikon fan myself....good kit..I like your earthy opinion 😉
As a 48 chest.... are they true to the advertised size. Sometimes sizing is XL and Gawd Forbid an XXL but The Helikon sizing appears to be a Large.
Hi there, what kind of waterproof spray did you use?
Thanks for a nice review, I have to check this jacket up. What size do you wear in this video? Does it fit your body size well?
Hi I am wearing a large it fits true to my normal size thanks for commenting
@@outdoorbasics2562 Thanks a lot!
I just don´t get the Helikon Tex size charts. I use Large in Patagonia and Carinthia, what size should i go for?
They run true to size I am a large in all my other gear and the large in the pilgrim fits perfect so I’d go with the large bro 🤙
Thank you very much 👍😁
Good review mate. How did you find the sizing? Trousers and jacket compared to ordering your usual sizes are they a large fit or tight or spot on?
Looking at the material the Pilgrim stuff is made out of, I don't see why you shouldn't spray it with waterproofing solutions. Maybe you shouldn't overspray it, but the cloth can handle it. It's mostly cotton and polyester, why would it be a bad thing to spray it?
Hi what is the size of this Parka that your wear ? For what tall ?
If a Cabbagehead says it's good then it's good....
Hi what color is yours? Is it olive green or dessert tan?
Cool review man. According to Helikon Tex I would be size medium but I’ve always bought large. How is the sizing and do you recon size large for a six foot normal build? Cheers Sean.
I'm 6'0 167lbs (1.82m x 76kg). Originally bought an L, I immediately returned it as it was gigantic. M size was much better even though a bit on the large side. This thing is ridicolously oversized.
@@pernellwhitaker3422 Good info to know, thanks! I'm 5'-10", 160 lbs. I normally wear a medium but I buy large coats to allow for layering. It sounds like the large would fit me like a trench coat.
@@pernellwhitaker3422 I ordered the large without looking at the sizing and I'm hoping it won't be TOO huge. I'm 6'4 but pretty damn thin so I'm afraid it's going to be super baggy
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liverpool accent?
Damn it man, sold out everywhere 😪
how did you size it/
What size you wearing?
i also want info on sizing
Hi it’s a size large
I have a confession I’m a full kit wanker