Barbour Outdoor Clothing > Reviews

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 ... 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' ... 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 ... 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 ... Read review