Outerwear, and other protective gear

**BCAC** · 13th May 13, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

I have one of those and wear it fairly often. It's the lightest-weight leather I've ever worn, but you're right about its windbreaking properties. If the temp is a little chilly it works very nicely with a lambswool pullover sweater-vest or, in much cooler weather, as you suggested even a fairly heavyweight sweater like this wool Fairisle:

I have to agree with you about the jumpers, Dale.

I never really much thought about it before, but I think that I prefer San Diego CA to San Bruno CA(or maybe the other way round?).

**MacCathmhaoil** · 13th May 13, 03:40 AM

I like these jumpers, they come in an assortment of colours and the company is excellent to deal with. They frequently have sales where you can get two at a reduced price. Well made and look good.

http://www.woolovers.ca/british-wool...h-sweater.aspx

**BCAC** · 13th May 13, 06:29 AM

Thanks for the link, MacCathmhaoil. They look great.

**Dale Seago** · 13th May 13, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil

I like these jumpers, they come in an assortment of colours and the company is excellent to deal with. They frequently have sales where you can get two at a reduced price. Well made and look good.

http://www.woolovers.ca/british-wool...h-sweater.aspx

I have that very one, in "Derby Tweed". Excellent value for the price! I strongly recommend using their sizing guide to get the best fit; had I not done so I would have ended up with one that was too large instead of perfect. This is definitely a heavyweight sweater, dense but soft yarns.

**creagdhubh** · 13th May 13, 01:55 PM

Here are a examples of what I like to wear with the kilt during colder weather, but I also find that my tweed waistcoat and jacket work rather well too.

**MacCathmhaoil** · 13th May 13, 02:01 PM

They are great sweaters! I have the derby tweed one as well, warm and light weight but you are correct about them fitting somewhat large. Great to deal with also, I received the sweater and when I went to try it on I noticed the seam on the left wrist had un-stitched. I sent them an email asking if I could get a small amount of matching yarn to right the problem, they sent a very apologetic email and a whole new sweater. I will be donating one of them to one of the local charity clothing drops. There will be some one a little warmer next winter as a result of their desire to more than satisfy a customer!