Barbour Outdoor Clothing

Advantages: Timeless styling,very duarble, exceptionally comfortable, repairable in almost all cases(see review)
Disadvantages: Requires regular checking and one rewax at least once a year, can smell, heavyweight classic wax designs not available in blue or black.

~I first purchased a Barbour Jacket back in 1987-a Border design in Navy Blue. It had gone throgh the wars and eventually gave up through years of abuse which proved terminal. But for today's purposes I will stick to the Northumbria jacket. Now I like them so much, I have three. THREE? A long story but one was given FOC in effect from my local Barbour Retailer-Barretts of Feckenham in Wolverhampton after Barbour had an "accident" repairing a much ...
...in the Barbour "Classic" range of jackets made of Heavyweight "Sylkoil" Waxed cotton. It has two handwarmer pockets, two large studded main pockets, two large inside pockets with detachable pouches, one inside pocket to hold walletts etc and finally a small concealed zip pocket to hold coins etc. Studs are provided for an optional lining and also for a hood ( a very useful accessory).The jacket has a large brass double-zip. Finally the jacket is ... Read review

Advantages: Indestructable, and the only jacket you'll ever need
Disadvantages: Expensive, but worth every penny

...Ranger Handbook' in which - Barbour was the die-facto brand of choice. This, predictably, resulted in thousand of generic copies, many produced in the far east, all featuring moss green waxed cotton, tartan lining, and big chunky zips. The cost of the genuine article still remains a premium, typically £150, although cheaper and more expensive models are available, how come there's still a market for these, when you can typically pick up a 'copy' ...
...keep out the rain! Barbour claim to use only the highest quality materials, long fibre Egyptian cotton, brass fittings (so it doesn't rust) woollen lining, and just to make sure the jacket stays in optimum condition, they offer a competitive repair and re-proofing service. My own jacket, a 'Northumberland' has been in use now for around four years. It is a three quarter length jacket, moss green, four pockets on the outside (two hand warmer pockets, ... Read review

Advantages: tough and waterproof
Disadvantages: not very cool

...can buy the wax from barbour outlets and some equestrian shops - it costs about £5 for a tin which will last several years - be warned you do not need to put much wax on the jacket overwaxing will make it sticky. They are good for walking and riding and you can get them in different lengths including the one that goes down to your feet for the real outdoors in all weather person. The only downside to them is that they are not that smart and you ... Read review

Advantages: A cosy warm jacket resillient to even the worst of the weather will keep you feeling warm and dry.
Disadvantages: Expensive to buy out right but will last yrs

The barbour jacket is a unisex jacket consisting of semi-dry oiled cotton , which helps to make it resilient to to the worst of the elements . It include a heavy-duty two-way zip deep roomy side pockets , comfortable cotton lining . Its a warm comfortable jacket . Guaranteed to keep you dry no matter what the wheather ! ! ! ! ! Good for around the yard doing stable duties, riding or general activities like walking makes this jacket the perfect all ...
...mind it needs re waxing once a year and any possible damage needs to be patched up. This jacket is expensive around £90 but it will last yrs not like other coats. Add the cost of buying six or seven other jackets and the barbour jacket works out a bargain. ... Read review