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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Keep Warm while Trail Riding Dec 06, 2008
By G. B. Goodman
"Red Ryder"
This coat is a blessing for those who like to horseback ride in cold weather. The split seam in the back allows fabric to cover your legs down to the ankles when astride. The waxed cotton fabric shields you from wind and keeps you dry when it rains.
It is a large garment to wear while riding so getting used to the feel of it will take a while, but the first time I rode it in 38 degree weather (with some wind) I was NOT cold (!) Since I am petite, I bought the smallest size and it still felt like I was riding in a lot of fabric, but with the protection it provided from the wind, I was more than happy to work with that feeling. Wearing a wool sweater and cotton turtleneck underneath (plus winter riding boots, etc) I was the warmest I've been in a long time during cold days. Well worth the money to add to your riding clothing collection.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great Raincoat! Jun 09, 2010
By T. Smith
I bought this to replace my other duster that is too large. I originally purchased one of the classic trench coats by Barbour, but it only addressed the size problem and introduced a whole slew of new issues (including very uncomfortable fabric inside the sleeves) so I returned it and went back to the Down Under dusters.
This coat addresses all the negatives listed in my review of the of the duster I own The Oilskin Drover - the cape is removable, the inner liner is warmer and more comfortable, there are snaps available to accept the addition of another inner liner, the outer storage pockets have snap closures so they don't automatically open when using the hand warmer pockets, and the drawstring reduces bulk. A couple other benefits that may mean more to others than to me are the better leg straps, heavier canvas material, and better adjustable cuff snaps. I also found the collar and inside of the arms much more comfortable.
This thing is seriously heavy duty - the waxed cotton is dense enough to have greater durability than what's available in most leather trench coats. I would not wear this in warmer weather, though, as it insulates very well. The drawstring material could be better, though. It's sort of like a loose mesh shoestring that gets caught on the drawstring adjustment clasps and will probably break if adjusted frequently. As warned by the company, it has a heavy oily smell that goes away when hosed down and air dried and oil can be transferred to things in contact with the coat (much less in the pockets than the other duster they sell) so be wary. The interior pockets are unwaxed, so paper documents are safe in there. I wish the zippers on the interior pockets were a little heavier duty - I worry about damaging them when tugging - and the pocket size on the inside could be a bit larger... still better than the other coat and most coats I've owned.
This is full length, and will almost hit the floor when wearing if you are short. Great for protecting your pants from rain or water transfer walking through wet, tall grass. Unless you want bulk, order one size smaller than what you'd normally wear. I'm a size small in most things (37" chest) and an X-Small fits great with a little room so I can wear a sweater underneath. The cut is meant to give a lot of freedom of motion while moving/working/riding, and I imagine will provide somewhat greater abrasion resistance with the more generous cut in case you take a spill.
Really wonderful coat and most of the negative features can be easily fixed at home if they bust. Not the best all-use outerwear since it is heavy and warm, but great protection from wet and cold.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Awesome Jacket!! Oct 16, 2007
By K. DEBOLT
"Cleveland Indians Lover"
I was looking for a "Tombstone" like jacket for my husband and this one was perfect. It is very thick and heavy and very good quality. I looked at many different web sites and this one has a great price. I highly recommend this jacket.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great duster, but does seem to run "large" Mar 22, 2010
By S. Destromp
"Shan"
I purchased this coat for myself, in search of a classic western style coat. After reading the previous reviews saying that sizes seem to run large, I figured I was safe getting a Medium. At 5'8" and 160 lbs I'm a fairly typical male; however even the medium was a tad too large for even me. Perhaps if I were using it for winter wear, over several other layers of clothing it would be fine, but otherwise the whole affair seems rather comical on me, much akin to a child putting on his fathers clothes. All that said, I DO love the coat. Its of exceptional quality and seems to be one of the more durable pieces of clothing I've purchased in quite a while. Because of all that, I'm buying another one, this time a small. I'll give the medium to my dad; I'm sure he'll love it (and fit into it a tad bit better).
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
One solid piece of hide Nov 14, 2011
By Rusty
Being a utilitarian, I have to say, its a damn fine coat wether raining, snowing, or just plain cold. Long, loose, large, allowing for many underlayers, and yet still allows for flexibility in the wearer. It's stiff and holds itself up like poster paper, yet it allows you to easily bend it whichever way you like with comfort and ease. If you get the right size, (sizing chart is on sellers website) it almost feels in many areas like it was pre molded for your body. Comfortable enough to sleep in, I have. It really is waterproof; gallon bucket of water poured on the sleeve, still dry inside, and just some beads left on the outside.
For those who care for fashion, it can look nearly any way you want depending on how you wear it. From a cowboy to a bum, and from an adventurer to a soviet conscript (my Halloween costume heh heh, got the Soviet star pins also sold on amazon, large ones for the shoulders, and small ones for the cufflinks, combined with a Russian ushanka, black pants, boots, and a WWII soviet rifle, it looks pretty damn authentic :)
I gave it a 4 star rating because of the following, Down Under Saddle Supply, now would be the time to pull out your feedback notebook.
The biggest problem that most people find, and I as well, is that the snaps are not very heavy, maybe only 2-3 pounds. This type of snap is great for the pockets, and the cape, but for the main button up, and the dress/curtain buttons, it really needs to be heavier. I'd really like to see 7-10 pound snaps on them, if you crouch really low or twist really far, one or two will inevitably unbutton. Keep all of the pegs sizes the same, just used higher tension clasps in the primary load bearing areas.
This coat is designed for riding, that is obvious, but I think a vast improvement would be to add an additional 4-6 inches to the curtain circumference only so it actually covers the majority of the legs when sitting down, in a car or on a bench or chair. Even with the rear buttons unbuttoned, when sitting the curtains on the front just barely make it far enough over the thighs to prevent them from simply falling off to the sides, and that is only when you are grab the sides of the coat and pull forward before you sit down. Also, increasing the length, (it might have to be the overall size) of the V shape piece connecting the rear curtains by about 15-20% would not only help with the aforementioned problem, but would also help to look more uniform with the rest of the coat, and provide additional protection from the elements. You could even maintain the current curtain circumference for those who prefer it by simply adding a second pair of rear buttons at the same height as the curtain buttons, but on the V shape piece half way between the curtains and the V crease; the stronger buttons of course.
And If by chance you take a liking to these ideas and go for it, if you sent me out a prototype or exchanged my current coat for one, I would be much obliged. :)
Rusty
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