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In reply to Post #45
Prologic Heritage Bib N brace doing sterling work yesterday.
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lets be honest here we havent had a cold winter for years ???
if its really cold I wear a Snugpak Venture Pile Shirt with just a very thin cotton tee shirt underneath I know its best worn next to skin but it helps to prolong the washing times and craghopper winter lined trousers and a Prologic thermo suit on top impossible to get cold in any temps you will see in this country
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In reply to Post #40
Completely agree with this last year I bought a sj9, the first one turned up with a rip in it but it fitted fine (size large) but had to send it back to total fishing tackle for them to replace it, they sent out exactly the same jacket in the same size but wouldn’t even do up it was more like a small. I even had to check the label to see if they sent me the same size because of the difference.
As for my winter clothing I use a nice thermal base layer,a t shirt, a tracksuit on top, decent wool socks, then berghaus water proof trousers and either a trakker xp jacket (with the base layer zipped in) or my snukpack sj9.
A decent set of clothing, a decent sleeping bag is all you need for the winter and your be fine. I fish all winter no matter the weather and this keeps me warm all winter
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In reply to Post #40
I second craghoppers got there thermo lined cargo trousers and there fleece tops quality gear
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I dont know about the latest stuff or the Fortis link. But i bought an original snugpak sleeka softie many years ago.
Everyone said they run big. About one size above most clothes shops. They were right.
Over the years, two fishing buddies have admired it and bought one. And the sizing was still true for them.
Mine is well over 10 years old and is like new. Its been soaked, slept in and covered in fish slime in its time.
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Have a snugpak fortis sj9 which I rate very highly. Yes sizing may differ but honestly one of the best thermal jackets I have worn. Have numerous mates who swear by it in the military. I have never had any quality issues with it. Each to their own I guess . Just thought I’d give my honest opinion.
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In reply to Post #1
Snugpak jackets - the sizing is just awful. No two seem to fit the same. I frankly gave in trying to find that fitted properly. Never had an issue with a jacket of any kind before. Quality questionable as well! Made in England usually means crap quality anyway!
Frankly, why do people still buy fishing clothing from tackle shops? Most items(not all) are overpriced and under perform. The clothing from Wofte is laughable. Should be called ****er Wear... LOL. Go on Military 1st website, loads are great gear to keep you warm and dry, way better than the dross from tackle companies. Another good place to look is Craghoppers, when they have a sale on, which is quite often... they do waterproof jackets that are, waterproof. Thermal jackets that actually keep you warm... always a carpy green version to chose from as well.
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In reply to Post #38
Depends how big your stuff sack is, but I’d say you’d need around the size of a supermarket carrier bag.
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Does anyone use the vass lined jacket and trousers and do they pack away into a stuff sack.
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In reply to Post #36
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In reply to Post #35
One problem Gerry. Being short and fat the reinforced knees are on my shins lol
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In reply to Post #32
brilliant glad you like them as much as me 
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In reply to Post #33
Yes mate. Though I can only compare them to my snugpak softie jacket. As ive never felt the need before. Previously it was setup in cargos. Then stick on some Polar fleece trousers. Real winter I had to take them off and put merino leggings on. Any colder and I just got in the bag.
This bib n brace felt like the snugpak. Wether they are warm enough is subjective to the individual and how cold they fish or how they feel the cold. But I liked the shiny inner, meant they were easy off and on. And the zip flare leg helped. But I could close them and velcro tighter so they didn't drag on floor
No idea of quality etc. But Prologic are often N overlooked. Brand here in the UK yet they are always decent stuff.
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In reply to Post #32
Are you talking about prologic high grade bib and brace you give a big thumbs up then
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In reply to Post #19
Wore them from 5pm yesterday Gerry
Had a very good night re fish so kept them on all night
I was toasty warm on the top of the bag and thst was in an open fronted tempest brolly. I did wake at 1 ish cold
And got in the bag, bib n brace as well. But then I purposely
Don't have a hot bag for thst reason. Kept them on untill midday next day. I loved kneeling around when dealing with fish at 3am and. Not even feeling the cold. And wet.
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