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A pair of old Chippewa boots I had resoled by Wyatt and Dad Cobblers. I’m pretty happy with the way there turned out.

Hi all. New here and mostly researching the forum up until this point. I’ve worn raw denim a long time and old enough to have bought original STF Levis in the eighties. I’ve been on a fitness/weight loss journey and now rewarding myself with some nice clothing. I’ve always loved military/western/workwear clothing, watches, boots, etc. Fly fishing is my main hobby these days (especially saltwater given the opportunity) and canoeing with my best friend. Music lover and hack mandolin player.

First post here, but I have DM’d a couple of you with questions and you all have been especially helpful trying to navigate some of the sizing issues. Thanks

I managed to find on of these on eBay and immediately pulled the BIN price and have had my fingers that the Large would work. It came in today and is perfect…if I could have a wee bit extra in the shoulder it would be even better but sizing up would be way too big if I went up to a XL. I can wear a Dehen cardigan underneath so I think I should be good for whatever the weather throws at me. This is an awesome jacket and in hardly worn condition. As a big fan a MASH growing up, this one just puts a smile on my face.

Let’s see some of that Christmas haul! I’m excited about this pair.

@ARNC He is a much better fly fisherman, but shy about casting around other people.

@Bailey thanks

Thanks and thanks for successfully interpreting my question!

@CosmoSix5 Thanks for the response. This is like a pea coat with a action back and better pockets.

I have a XL in the original whipcord version. I’m 6’ 175 and could probably fit into a Large with no problem, but the XL gives plenty of room for layering. I can wear a Dehen sweater underneath and still not feel constricted. I would love to try a Large (mine was a eBay purchase at a great prices)but given your height and weight and wanting to layer, I think the Xl would work well. I’m finding the shoulder measurements to be one of the more critical measurements for me to be comfortable in IH.

The soundtrack to much of my life.

@Giles Those bibs are awesome! I have a few items from the same era. I worked a fly fishing shop that sold Patagonia and spent too much of my pay on discounted items!
I’m still very loyal to the company and have a few friends that have worked for them through the years. They are generally the first place I look to for outdoor gear.

The tricotine shirt I received is really nice. It has a lovely shade of indigo blue. It reminds me a lot of the 368 double cloth western shirt in terms of fit and overall garment weight. I had one of the UES acron pocket flannels are well and would defiantly buy another.