I bought a very nice insulated anorak back in the mid 90's from LL Bean that was my favorite jacket. It had 1/4 zip and a hood, was water repellent or water proof (long time ago, can't remember which), and had a generous boxcut that is my favorite. It was stolen shortly after I bought it. I have searched for the past couple years on the web and can't find anything like it. Was the anorak a trendy item that has gone away or am I missing something? I would love to have one for early spring fishing here in the SE as we get alot of rain and it's still pretty chilly, and I can't stand zippered jackets, and the insulation means less layering, ease of movement when wading streams.
What happened to the anorak?
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bucketosudz
Explorer
Although they may not be trendy by Today's day to day standards, I will own one of these someday...http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/arcticanorak.htm
http://duluthpack.com/clothing-accessories/mens/mens-jackets/canvas-anorak.html
http://www.canada-goose.com/139pr_baffin_anorak_.htm
http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com/
Can you give us a better idea of what your searching for, I have also did some searching for them. But they may or may not be what you had in mind.
http://duluthpack.com/clothing-accessories/mens/mens-jackets/canvas-anorak.html
http://www.canada-goose.com/139pr_baffin_anorak_.htm
http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com/
Can you give us a better idea of what your searching for, I have also did some searching for them. But they may or may not be what you had in mind.
Thanks for those links. I flipped through about 30 pages of google search last night, just can't find something I like. It mostly seems to be track suits, or very expensive. I did find one that was very similar looking to the one I had except the insulation. And there are a few that are camo, that if they were black or a solid color I would definitely like. I just want a waterproof lightweight warm jacket, and I like the anoraks. I have fleeces and other 1/4 zip pullovers but they aren't built for what I want to use it for. Thanks again. Oh yeah, if it could be less than a hundy that'd be great also.
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
Cabelas had some anoraks this past winter, both insulated and uninsulated. I don't care for them myself (I'd rather have more ventilation options) but my wife likes them.
paulj
Expedition Leader
While I have my share of anoraks, they may be less useful now than they were in the past. In the days of buttons and unreliable zippers, a jacket that only opened part way down would have had advantages in rough conditions. It would still provide protection if those closures failed. Now a jacket with a full length zipper and velcro or snap flap will provide just as good protection. And a full length jacket is easier to take on and off.
Still for some purposes the kangaroo or tunnel pocket on an anorak is nicer than the two side pockets.
Still for some purposes the kangaroo or tunnel pocket on an anorak is nicer than the two side pockets.
teotwaki
Excelsior!
North Face still makes them: http://www.sierradescents.com/reviews/jackets/north-face/triumph-anorak.html
Also some folks call them "half-zips" and "half-zip hooded anorak"
http://cgi.ebay.com/NATURAL-GEAR-HA...IC&otn=10&po=&ps=63&clkid=8404693508119861494
Also some folks call them "half-zips" and "half-zip hooded anorak"
http://cgi.ebay.com/NATURAL-GEAR-HA...IC&otn=10&po=&ps=63&clkid=8404693508119861494
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
kellymoe
Expedition Leader
My first jacket that I ever bought on my own as a kid was a North Face brush taffeta anorak. I bought it at Kelty in Glendale CA or maybe it was still Holubar at the time. I wore the crap out of that jacket. It was a simple functional piece of clothing with no bells and whistles, it served the purpose of keeping the wind and snow at bay with ease.
I think it was my attraction to simple functional gear that drew me to my infatuation with old Land Rovers.
I think it was my attraction to simple functional gear that drew me to my infatuation with old Land Rovers.
DesertBoater
Adventurer
I was just about to say that...take a look at Kokatat. They're made in the USA and have a great line-up of both paddling specific and non-paddling specific clothing. I've got one of their anoraks that I purchased this summer for guiding in AK, and it works really really well. Definitely waterproof, and has the best hood I've ever had on any jacked period, fleecy pockets and zippered pockets, and the front zipper comes almost all the way down to my waist for venting. The overall length comes down about five or six inches below my hips, so if I'm knelt over something I don't have tow worry about it riding up above my rain pants in the back. Velcro closures on the wrists keep water out, even paddling all day. The neck is not tight, and is actually rather fleecy. It's super easy to put on/take off over other layers especially while sitting in a boat. No lining to it...just a thin gore-tex shell, although it is slightly stretchy. Definitely my go-to rain shell for just about any activity.
http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=pla
Hope that helps
Cheers,
West
Hey thanks guys for all the help. I don't know why I didn't think of paddling companies, I had a superbreeze by kokatat (also stolen) at one point and loved it. Anyway, did some more searching and found exactly what I was looking for. Now just to get the funds up. Thanks again. :victory:
DurangoSteve
Adventurer
LOL. I came across an ancient 60/40 anorak in the attic the other day.