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Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:11 am
by Greenhead22
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:56 pm
by crackhead
Double R 2 wrote:crackhead wrote:After my original mcalister wax coat died on me last year with 10 seasons and probably 5 tins of Filson wax on it I got a Filson green tin field coat. Wouldn't look back or even think about getting the paper thin drake coat.
Crackhead - how's that jacket fit, comfortable to shoot in? Went to order that same coat and the guy said the shoulders aren't articulated and uncomfortable to shoot in? Any problems? Did you order a size up?
Shoots and feels the same. I stuck with a large. Only glaring difference is it 1 3/4 inch longer than the mcalister. But I think it will shrink like the other after some more wadding and getting wet.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:24 pm
by skywalker
What's with the overpriced `old` McAlister gear? Filson much better new, for close to same price.....
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:40 am
by crackhead
It's really the shell vest that's gone crazy. Coats wise the early mcalister stuff is good. But when drake bought the line it went downhill quick.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:53 am
by hntrpat1
Drake screwed everything up. I love my filson wouldn't trade it for anything. I hear harrell & sons is going to producing a nice vest.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:33 am
by Deltaduk
just got my shelter cloth waterfowl coat, Hope I am gonna like it, it was a little thinner than I anticipated. Finally had to see what all the hype was bout. It was time for a new coat anyway. Lost #136 lbs. my old stuff was just a tad to big.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:21 pm
by teul2
Deltaduk wrote:Lost #136 lbs. my old stuff was just a tad to big.
DANG!!! Congrats.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:09 pm
by Deltaduk
Thanks Joel.
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Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:36 pm
by skywalker
I'm waiting on a Harel and Sons bag myself..........
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:46 pm
by slayem
skywalker wrote:I'm waiting on a Harel and Sons bag myself..........
Any news on that stuff yet? Back in August/September they said they were gonna have a full run soon, but haven't heard anything else
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:25 pm
by skywalker
No word, juetvwaitin
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:45 pm
by Double R 2
The Filson waterfowl was too light for my tasteand was snap front instead zipper. The one I liked best features-wise only came in tan. Going to miss the front load and around back game pockets, but the green tin ought to do the trick.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:06 am
by Trip
slayem wrote:skywalker wrote:I'm waiting on a Harel and Sons bag myself..........
Any news on that stuff yet? Back in August/September they said they were gonna have a full run soon, but haven't heard anything else
They have sold out of the first two runs of bags and are expecting to get the third run in shortly. The waxed canvas wading/shell vests should be available very soon as well.
About the best way to keep up with what they have in on their facebook page.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:47 am
by cupnglide
My name came out of the hat for one of the first run bags. It is solid and I'd recommend it. I also have Filson gear. The quality is comparable. The H&S bags are $155 + s&h.
Re: Mcalister gear
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:46 pm
by olemissduckhunter
I've got two Filson Waterfowl/Upland jackets that I love. I also have a bunch of other filson products (bags, overalls, pants) and they are all solid. Also have a Barbour jacket but more for wearing around town, camp and such. Don't really wear it hunting. Can't go wrong with either brand