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My Winter Anorak
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I patterned my first one after this and it worked great. Wore in on a trip to Ohio in winter, my dad liked it so well that I ended up gifting it to him and then making myself another one.
He wore it around the barn in January and February weather and said he got so hot in it that he had to take it off.
I used a regular sized wool blanket from Harbor Freight, nylon thread, and quilt edge binding.
I can't sew a lick and this was pretty easy for me to finagle in my living room.
Thanks, Rick. You've given me a new hunting/camping/bumming coat.
He wore it around the barn in January and February weather and said he got so hot in it that he had to take it off.
I used a regular sized wool blanket from Harbor Freight, nylon thread, and quilt edge binding.
I can't sew a lick and this was pretty easy for me to finagle in my living room.
Thanks, Rick. You've given me a new hunting/camping/bumming coat.
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I did the same. Bought a HB blanket (it's cheap enough that I felt ok with risking ruining it but it is still wool and WARM). Dave Canterbury had a YouTube video too about making a blanket shirt. I hand sewed it too and I will never, NEVER do that again! After using it I added a hood and a handwarmer pocket, but I had to line the pocket because it was a little too itchy for my hands to be comfortable. I just wish mine looked as good as Ricks!!
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pretty sweet 
i have a "half moon" brand poncho. cost me about $100, and it's got a fantastic hood. the sides are open (poncho), and a belt can be used to wrap the whole think up like an anorak, or left open for temp control. it's thick, it's warm, and i have been using it for camping for years as a primary blanket, as well as a walk around wrap to stay warm, or go over a 4 layer system for extra warmth and punch.
i love the entire concept.
i have a "half moon" brand poncho. cost me about $100, and it's got a fantastic hood. the sides are open (poncho), and a belt can be used to wrap the whole think up like an anorak, or left open for temp control. it's thick, it's warm, and i have been using it for camping for years as a primary blanket, as well as a walk around wrap to stay warm, or go over a 4 layer system for extra warmth and punch.
i love the entire concept.
I love this mega-simple design!!! I didn't say it was *easy* though... It's perfect for hanging 'round a proper camp and campfire.
Any recent pics/updates?!? I know it's still summer (freakin' HOT!!!!!! Please come soon Fall/Winter!!!)
I have spendy polyester/synth/down garments for winter climbs/long-ish (more than an overnight) hikes and for when i'm gonna need to keep wgt down, BUT for when i'm gonna have a fire, these wool anoracks are about perfect to resist the odd spark/popping ember. Who cares if they get a little burn in them? Inexpensive to replace (compared to $500 down parkas) and plenty durable for multiple outings. Excellent for hunting camps and keeping the water-resistant gear free from burn-holes and that lovely (to me) campfire smell off.
Back in the day (back when Reagan was Pres.), i learned to make something like this as a field-expedient survival necessity - very simple and from just about any material large enough for coverage. These are probably from some of the same TRADOC lessons Dave Canterbury sat in on (and probably taught). It's good to re-visit and see some awesome examples of what these designs *could* be!
Well done!!
Any recent pics/updates?!? I know it's still summer (freakin' HOT!!!!!! Please come soon Fall/Winter!!!)
I have spendy polyester/synth/down garments for winter climbs/long-ish (more than an overnight) hikes and for when i'm gonna need to keep wgt down, BUT for when i'm gonna have a fire, these wool anoracks are about perfect to resist the odd spark/popping ember. Who cares if they get a little burn in them? Inexpensive to replace (compared to $500 down parkas) and plenty durable for multiple outings. Excellent for hunting camps and keeping the water-resistant gear free from burn-holes and that lovely (to me) campfire smell off.
Back in the day (back when Reagan was Pres.), i learned to make something like this as a field-expedient survival necessity - very simple and from just about any material large enough for coverage. These are probably from some of the same TRADOC lessons Dave Canterbury sat in on (and probably taught). It's good to re-visit and see some awesome examples of what these designs *could* be!
Well done!!
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Thanks guys.... I'm glad you are making them for yourselves. My cousin bought an industrial sewing machine and has started making the anoraks out of Italian Army blankets. He has greatly improved the design and stitching patterns. Check em out!
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In years past, there would always be lots of blanket shirt/coat threads in the cold months, and at least a few kilt threads during the hot ones. I do not remember either topic coming up (except for a very recent kilt thread) in the last year or two. Thanks for reminding us.
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I liked this thread, too.... but it has been long dead and we frown upon resurrecting old threads for discussion. I'm sure if you started a new one folks would jump in with up to date info:thumbup:
I am shutting this one down.
I am shutting this one down.
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