Coat.. That won't melt around a Fire...

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nguyen

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Hey Guys,

Can anyone recommend a good Multi-Layer Coat that won't melt around the fire?

I melted my Jacket quite a bit this weekend.. oops :)

Thanks ! :)

-Nguyen
 
Most goretex/whatever hi-tech jackets will burn/melt.
If you want "fire-pretty-resilient" clothes you'll have to stick to natural materials: leather, wool, cotton...
 
Can't go wrong with Carharts. They also work well when layering. Have worn down to -28F layered with Flannel and knit long john type shirt. Just wear jacket when not so cold.
 
How close to the fire do you want to get and for how long? Anything will burn or melt if it gets hot enough. For reasonable, common sense use near heat, Carhart is a good choice. Maybe asbestos if you really want to get close to the fire.
 
lol...

I guess i should have specified... I don't actually need to be in the fire... just want a jacket that won't melt when pieces of coal or what not lands on it. I had a Northface jacket.... and those things really just melt. Fun Stuff :D

Thanks guys
 
I'm partial to Filson gear for ordinary woodsbumming. It's too heavy for backpacking, though.

Pat
 
Try searching out Ventile - Fantastic stuff, windproof to 200 miles an hour, 100% breathable, waterproof, and it's so tough garments usually come with a lifetime guarantee.
 
Filson coats are expencive, but are once in a lifetime investment. It will still be with you when you get old enough to not go backpacking anymore. I've been working on a Filson cruiser coat for over thirty years and its still good to go.

It's seen alot of campfires.
 
nguyen said:
lol...

I guess i should have specified... I don't actually need to be in the fire... just want a jacket that won't melt when pieces of coal or what not lands on it. I had a Northface jacket.... and those things really just melt. Fun Stuff :D

Thanks guys
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Look for a shell with any type of natural fiber.

Wool, cotton, etc...

Synthetics, nylon (waterproof outerwear), polyester (what most fleece is made of), etc... are plastics. They melt when exposed to high heat.

For years cotton canvas and cotton twill has been used in outergarments by outdoorsmen. It's long wearing and fire resistance, and wont melt. It's biggest negative is it is difficult to waterproof, and is anything but warm when wet. Filson and other makers wax these materials to make them weather resistant, but these garments tend to be somewhat heavy and are expensive.

You can also choose such garments with sythetic insulation, then use a spray silicone waterproofing like 'Camp dry', etc... This will make the garment water resistant, but even then due to the open weave not completely waterproof.

A good solution is some sort of warm outergarment with canvas exterior and synthetic insulation, then bring a thin waterproof nylon jacket a size too large to go over it if necessary.
 
definitley check out thrift stores and flea markets. I got a $80 dollar wool shirt(thats what it's price was in the 60's, imagine it now) for 2 dollars.
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wool coat, and me looking for a salad.
 
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