The Complete Barbour Waxed Jacket Guide. (+ Bedale waterproof test)
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The BARBOUR JACKET! The Best Waxed Jacket! Now I own one, what a little lovely thing to have.
Ah yes, the Barbour jacket, quite possibly the best waxed jacket to ever exist. Some may even say the best fall jacket to have. Or maybe even the best rain jacket to have? When buying one you'll be faced with a TON of heavy hitting questions, how waterproof is a waxed cotton Barbour? What is the difference between sylkoil and thornproof wax? Should I get the Bedale? The Ashby? The Beaufort? Should I get the Barbour hood? How should it fit? What is a tartan lining? How do I re-wax a Barbour jacket? Why are they so expensive?! WELL I go over most of those things and eventually I'll be going over re-waxing a Barbour jacket...provided I wear this one down quite a bit first.
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There is absolutely no reason for a jacket guide to be this cinematic but I totally love it!
Great review. The Barbour factory is close to where I grew up (where my Parents still live) so I've worn them my entire life - I still have a beautiful 12 yr old chocolate-colored Bedale going strong after several re-waxes. They have bags of character new and old, enjoy!
You are even wearing the same exact Reebok's that I wear. Thanks for helping me find my forever jacket!
Great video! I also bought a Bedale on the larger side (a size 38 true to my chest size) so that I can wear it for years and years. A tip I’d give to make the jacket warmer is to get a zip in gilet vest liner. Barbour sell their own however I didn’t find theirs very warm so after some trial and error I found a puffy gilet vest made from down. If you live in the UK then somewhere like TK max is a good place to find zip in liners to fit the jacket.
I’m lucky enough to live within an hour of the barbour factory so go to the outlet store quite often. My girlfriend has got brand new jackets from there for £50 ($70).
Lovely jackets that will last for years, perfect for the UK where you never know when it will rain
Where’s the factory?
I think I watched this video at least 20 times before buying my Bedale (and eventually the hood). Good stuff!
your reviews are pure cinema. love it.
God, I love your editing.
Another phenomenal video Michael
And I love your hair.
Ty on both fronts!
Ah my favorite youtuber reviewing my favorite jacket, what a joy!
Well TY!!
This was very helpful and incredibly beautiful. I appreciate it!
Thanks for this. I went out and bought one today. Such a cool jacket. Thanks again.
Michael, you’re an incredible story teller! You really bring to life this jackets character whilst infusing your own style. Keep it up!
Ty so much!
Been lookin forward to this all week
Ty!
Just picked up a Barbour Corbridge jacket in Fort William, Scotland. Kept me warm and dry in the October weather through Glencoe and and on the Isle of Skye, Inverness, and back to Edinburgh. Over there, Barbour isn’t as much a preppy brand as it is a practical brand if you have the coin. Brushed the cuff on barbed wire trying to get a closer look at some Highland cows, and the jacket didn’t tear or even show damage. Worth every pence.
The Corbridge is a cracking jacket.
It's like a longer version of the Duke but has those side pockets and a hood.
Lovely areas you visited by the way
I inherited my granddads Barbour. I've never had it re waxed but I live in Australia so not much rain and I don't get cuts on my arms when I'm volunteering at my riding school, that was years ago though. Now I'm a trucker amd yard worker at a retaining wall making place and I will definitely be getting it out and getting it re waxed for those rare occasions where it rains and for armor against sharp panels, metal and the cold winter sun. Cheers for a dope video
Iv always loved these jackets in movies, may just get one now. Thanks mate!
Got my Bedale in college, size 36, and it was slightly big on me. 10 years later, the size is perfect on me.
Very well made video! Had me laughing at times and got alot of info. Totally what I came here for
This was thoroughly informative and enjoyable to watch, thank you!
Of course!
Hey Michael. Just wanted to let you know that I decided to purchase my first Barbour Bedale jacket after watching this video. I've always known about Barbour but never realised how good and iconic their jackets were. Thanks a lot mate!
Of course! Hope you love it!
You'll surely love it, though in my opinion a Moorland would be a better choice. And if you allow me to give you an advice, if you can, buy a vintage jacket. I have two Bedales, one made 30 years ago and a new SMU one. And even if the new one is well made and good looking, I still think the old, made in England one, is better. Let alone the patina (and sometimes the musty odor), which is part of the Barbour charm !
That jacket is super cool! Thanks for the review.
For sure!!
Loved the video, loving the wear on your Club C's, and really loved the shot at 7:06 , it gave me disney movie vibes!
Well hey thanks! Also yeah they a breaking in nicely! Although there is a tiny tiny gap between the uppers and soles that kinda stinks
This is cool, editing and content is great! Keep it up!
Ty so much!
Nice video man!!
Come on.. I looked for a review
on these jackets and found out, that my favorite guy from T&H has another channel. Unreal. Subscribed!
Greetings from Vienna, Austria
This was such a great video dude
TY!
re-waxing a jacket is easy enough, so not much of an issue there. Helpful video, thanks.
I just re-waxed my wife's 12 year old Bedale, it looks new again. I just wish I'd have held on to the Barbour I purchased in 1968, I threw it out in 1982 when a mouse chewed a hole in the pocket, at that time I didn't know they could be repaired.
I can't decide if I love your videos or sense of humor more, and that comes from someone who is not a fan of "lol so random" Monty Python kind of humor. Cheers, have a great week.
Well ty so much! That means a ton!
Love your content, keep it coming ✌️
PS You remind me strongly of Frankie Muniz as Malcom in ‘Malcom In The Middle’
Haha ty! And I literally get that all the time I think he may be my brother
Excellent video. Thanks man. Good choice. It looks great on you 👍👍
Barbour is a British company ... Founded in South Shields, England (1894)
bought mine at their official store in London. I wanted to buy one as a souvenir from our trip to England. I chose the only model that is still made in England. Love it!
That’s so cool!!
@@TheIronSnail thanks man! We have very similar taste. I love watches and raw denim! You should checkout some of the brands from Indonesia. Very good denim at an offordable price.
Man, the editing is amazing and so is the overview! Did you buy yours from Orvis?
quite a funny video, thanks! Love my Ashby that I had for 5 years now. Waxed 2 times now though.
Great video! I went with classic Bedale in 36 as well, I even use it as a motorcycle jacket sometimes, but you really have to rewax it every year.
Agreed, kinda excited to rewax mine and I just got it hahaha
Also i bet that’s pretty cool on the bike!
What happens when u don't rewax? Does it only lose its water resistance or it gets damaged?
Bloody hell, I watched this video and it pushed me over the brink, pulled the trigger and bought a Bedale … and have been rocking the damn thing every day and just love it. My credit card curses you Michael, but from one Michael to another, I thank you ;) great videos and keep well
Spot on regarding the puffyness of the Sylkoil fabric. Also after you rewax it, it just doesn't come back to the even matt finish as before, but t does add character due to the unevenness of the finish (dark/light). I would skip the vest lining and go with some other pieces of clothing. The contrast makes it more stylish. The Ashby is just as well constructed IMO as the Bedale. As noted elsewhere, be careful of used Barbour wax jackets.... due to the stink. These jackets can never be washed, hence the stink. I think a cool experiment would be to use Nikwax products to WASH and re-proof, they have formulations especially for wax jackets but does not use wax as reproofing agent. I use a product from England called Gold something, it's a wax but can be applied without having to heat it up. I also have a Bedale SL camo, fits more like Ashby but has the zip back coat tail like the Bedale, the camo is of a hunter/dog/duck, very unique, never seen another in real life. Another note, if you are to buy a hood, try to buy it at the same time, preferably in person. My hood and jacket bought at different times are of different shades of olive.
I was starting to wonder if you were ever gonna do a barbour review…nicely done!
Well ty my friend!!
This feels higher budget than most company product vids, haha great job!
My brother got a Beaufort more than 30 years ago. It expired only this year. He got a new one, which is the same, except for the lining, which is more modern looking.
You've inspired me to get one.
Great video, going to order one, but can you please include the color in your future videos. Thanks
Thank you for the detailed review of the Bedale. I finally was able to try one on (at Harrods in London no less!!) and bought it. I’m 5’10 / 160 and the 36 fits perfectly. It’s tough to find Barbour in the US - I travel a lot and they aren’t common, even in bigger cities. Thanks again, Michael. I like your body of work here on the CZcams…all the best!
There’s on on the upper east side of Manhattan. Between 70s 80s on Madison.
That’s very small for you. I think you are looking for Ashby slim fit . Bedale shall have telexed fit :-)
there is a store here in NYC, Upper east side , Madison Avenue.
I'm 6'0 and 185 lbs. Relatively athletic build. I wear a 44 suit coat. I went with a 40 Bedale. I like the sewn-in sweater cuffs in the sleeves with the Bedale. I would also say it's still a relatively slim cut. I'm not big on (I despise) baggy clothes. Bedale is a good cut. At 44 years old, I've tried a lot of coats/jackets. I have two Barbours now, and they're my favorite by far. I have a quilted style that is lined with fleece that is my sub-40 degree coat. The bedale is excellent for 40-60 degrees. Highly recommend.
I’m 6’0 and 185, are you happy with the fit? I’m on the fence between size 40 and 42
I snicker dozens of times through these videos. Thanks for the entertainingly informative…episodes?
Bahahaha hey ty so much!
Not sure if anyone has commented this already but Bedale is pronounced "Bee-dale" not "B'dale" :o) It's named after a small country town here in the North East of the UK where Barbour's come from. Bedale is in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Great vid though ;o)
That's awesome, embarrassingly until now I thought it was after Bedales school near me lol
He’s an American though so let’s give him a break - a long way from the North East of England. Don’t get me started on Glaston-bur-ee instead of Glaston-bree 😊
@@t0rn The real wincer is pronouncing, for example, Lancashire (insert any county ending in shire, as applicable) as "Lanca-shire" and not as "Lanca-sher"
You talk crap i live in bedale .
@@matthewdickson7838 I did actually mean Barbour's come from the north east, not Bedale itself, or are you talking about the pronunciation ?
Originally made for workers on the North Sea oil rigs, I believe, based on the sou wester and oilskin, which deep sea fishermen used, but with quilted lining.
I have had one of these timeless classics for years and find it grows more comfy with age, lasts forever.
Great review of a great jacket. 😁👍 And you make me laugh… you’re a very charming guy.
Ty so much!
Great video and guide! Which colour is the jacket shown? Sage/ Black/ Rustic/ Navy ? Thank you!
Love your style man both in fashion and videos. Hope youre doing well!
Thanks my friend!! Doing superb!
Hey Michael, great review... thinking of getting this jacket, I mean I live in England, so I really should.
Maybe I wasn't paying attention probably, but what hood did you go for? The plain hood, storm hood...think there might be another variant...so many hoods.
Wife loved her Bedale and wore it to threads.
Excellent video, as always. Good choice on the Bedale - one of two Barbour jackets actually still made in the UK that I’m aware of. The Ashby is made in Moldova, and albeit slim or modern, is not nearly as timeless or well made
I didn’t know this!!
I believe the contemporary lines have been outsourced and the classic lines are still made in house and yes, the quality of the outsourced garments are lower.
@@TheIronSnail You're right ! Anyway, for me, the best of all is the Moorland (an old one of course !), even if I really love my two crests Solway Zipper...
@@TheIronSnail As you have said Barbour thornproofs will keep out the rain when proofed, my old dad and l have spent all day out in pouring rain and remained totally dry, when they didn't we just reproofed them, l still wear my old dads 61 year old Solway Zipper when out fishing and dog walking and it still keeps me dry. l doubt you could say the same for a Gortex coat!
I live in South Shields which is in the north east of England where the Barbour jackets are made
I just bought a bedale and it’s the nicest thing I ever put on my body
This is a brilliant video! Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Edit: Just noticed the use of my photos! Glad they helped!
Hey ty so much!!
I subscribed because you are a nice dude.
Love the review. What color is your Bedale?
Loved the video! The editing is on point. Where does your watch come from? Love from France
Ty so much! It's from Nomos!
Love Barbours - a Brit Myself, I own several jackets , new and passed down. Great in depth video into a great item 👍🏻
Could never add the hood tho ; always a flat cap
Unless it’s pissing down and the rain runs down your neck. Not nice but I agree the flat cap is a more authentic look
Ty! And maybe I’ll get a flat cap!
So do I ! I have among my many Barbour jackets, a Moorland found with its hood. I never used it, I prefer a good, old Harris tweed flat cap, though I also sometimes sport a felt hat too... And, won't you believe it, there's not only Brits who love Barbour.... I'm French and love them too !
@@laurentdevaux5617 love to hear it! At least there’s something the brits and french can agree on!
@@nathanwoolley8479 You're welcome ! In fact, there's more things Brits and French can agree on than you could think...
I think I'll go for the Bedale, too. I started lifting again and expect my upper body to grow somewhat... and my stomach over the years. So I'll need the boxier cut of the Bedale, rather than the slim silhouette of the Ashby. The Beaufort isn't practical for me, as I don't hunt pheasants.
Watch it get older and better while you get older and worse is such a funny line. Will put it to use!
I have an Ashby and a Sapper . Love them both .
Those are both great!
Funny. I had been thinking that you needed another jacket. 👍
I want a jacket like this, still choosing between this jacket and a Filson Mile Marker, or a Filson Ranger Bomber if I can find it. Great vid mike! We have to have NJ meetup sometime.
Hey hey ty my friend! All great ideas!
Love Barbour!
I am 6'6 and love my Northumbria❤️
Hell yeah!
I just bought this jacket and am waiting for it to arrive. Can you help with a question though please? How thin/flimsy or thick/tough does the outer shell feel? I have no experience with waxed cotton but one of my favorite jackets is 10 oz duck (which is basically canvas but a tighter weave) and I love that jacket because of how tough it feels it's not necessarily the weight but just the fabric feels tough (as opposed to a thin fabric). How would you rate the bedale in that regard, no, I know it's only 6oz and not 10 but I'm hoping the silk oil treatment helps a bit, I'm just afraid that it's going to feel very thin and flimsy.
What color did you get this in? Is it the Sage or Olive green? I can't really tell tbh! Thanks for your reaction!
Great review
Ty!
Hi, good to see you in 2021, I watch every videos of yours, I am interested in buying the "Classic Bedal ", but am not sure about the sizing.
My height is 5foot 9inc.
Weight- 65 to 67
Medium build
Please advise.
Why did you choose the sylkoil over the thornproof? Also, how is the jacket holding up? Thanks
Great review. What color is this? Hard to tell in the light. Olive? Sage?
a video on the nomos would be cool, have the club on my list for a few months now, one of the few modern watches I consider
Coming!
hace unos dias mi Bedale sufrio unos rallones...tienes alguna sugerencia de como poder eliminarlos o disimularlos?
My Barbour 'Northumbria,' bought for a mere £5 sterling at a local carboot sale, had some of the royal warranty label cut out... WHY?
I use a blow dryer with the wax on my Border for touch up’s .
The way your videos are made like mini movies, very good way to differentiate yourself from other clips! You should look into super heavy T SHIRTS lik 240 gsm ones, maybe youll like them!
Thank you and great idea!!
I might be getting colorblind, but is it dark/oliven green or black?
Bro if you were to have one jacket the deck jacket or the Barbour what can’t you live without
I get they are for two different reasons but I need help deciding for the winter coming over here
Love my Barbour international from eBay. I had to spray down in vodka, hang outside and rewax to get the funky smell down. I just wear it fishing and when I want to look tough
Barbour International is pretty DOPE
Very honest review
Ty!
@@TheIronSnail your welcome
Hey! I love your channel. You're very entertaining and informative. Just one quick question, what would "technically" happen if I used thornproof wax on a jacket that was originally sylkoil waxed?
Hi Scott, the wax that Barbour use on all of their wax jackets is the same 'Thornproof' wax. The difference between Sylkoil and Thornproof is the finish of the fabric itself. You won't find a specifically Sylkoil wax.
Sylkoil - the thread is treated before being woven
Thornproof - applied to the finished fabric
(I think)
I have the Barbour dolgo. It has a hood. But I might need to re wax it soon
Always a fun time!
The queen of England wears a Barbour lol if it’s good enough for her it’s good enough for me :D hilarious video
Hi Harris where is Theo? ;) But seriously Michael, Barbour says wax can be used safely on both sylkoil and waxed cotton finishes. Using a thornproof wax on a sylkoil Barbour jacket will temporarily smooth the nap of the jacket. It will also give it a slight sheen, but this will wear away quickly and your sylkoil Barbour will go back to looking as distinguished as ever. As an additional bonus, it will have renewed protection against the elements.
Michael, your videos crack me up! I just got a Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket. Do you have thoughts on that?
Hahaha ty so much!
I actually have never seen one in real life! I know Carl Murawski did a video on it though and he seemed to like it a lot!
@@TheIronSnail I appreciate the recommendation. Thanks! Look forward to your next video.
@@TheIronSnail I just watches his video and he said the only thing he dislikes about it is how the button on the cuff keeps smacking his watch. Being a watch collector, that might be a problem.
Lightweight Ashby for me.
Fantastic jackets.
I have to size up to get a thick layer on underneath.
Can’t go wrong there!
The Ashby is a beautiful looking coat, it's just a shame that the seem along the sleeve is a weak point for water leakage and that the outsourced production of that particular jacket has lowered the quality.
@@sh-hg4eg mine is made in the North East of England in the Barbour Factory, but is slightly older, so May pre date any outsourcing.
Really interesting thanks ! Though the real Barbour fans like me won't learn anything...
The Bedale is a good jacket, but if you can, try to find an old one, made in England, they always will be better than the recent ones. I have two Bedales, one which is nearly 30 years old and a recent one, and even if the new one is good, it will never be as good as the old one, and I'm pretty sure it won't last so long, let alone a 30 years patina, which is also part of the charm of the Barbour jackets. It's biggest flaw is that it's too short to be worn above a costume jacket, and it also lacks the so useful breast wallet pocket many other Barbour have.
Anyway, the best Barbour jackets ever made are, in my opinion, the Moorland (old ones from the 80-90's or even older, of course). Longer than the Bedale but shorter than the Northumbria, it's the best length and thickness, the Beaufort being too thin for me. That's my favorite, the one I wear the most, along with the mythical Solway Zipper, maybe the most beautiful of all Barbour waxed jackets. That's one I'm proud to wear for it's unique look (belted, of course !) even if it's far from being as practical as the Moorland...
I bought a used Bedale that somebody cut the collar off and sewed the hood on. Kinda annoyed me at first but now I sorta like it.
Also I wanted to send you my Storm Rider jackets to try out but just moved and can't find the old one
Ugh that stinks! And kinda cool someone customized it
So I know the difference between the Bedale and the Ashby. But how about the Bedale SL?
Can you buy bedale thorn proof jacket? Please post the link
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Nice video
Cant really go wrong with a barbour,once had one,you would not be without. Sadly some of the newer models are no longer made in uk,sizing is rubbish to be fair,need to stick with the classic ones as sized by chest,eg 40 ,42 ,46. They have a chest tolerance of 8 to 10 inches to allow for different seasons .Newer models are slim fitting and not the same.
Ive worn them for last 45 years ,some are almost that old and still in great cond.
The motorcycle one being one of the favourites.
Nice review. I own 2 Barbours. Not Ashby or Bedale (there are many different models in the UK) but can pass on my experiences. I've never had a problem with water leakage. Even when due a new wax. I've rewaxed one myself. Its really easy (and I'm no expert at such things) but remember to use a hairdryer at the end to help distribute the wax smoothly (plenty of online guides to this). Are they worth the money? I'd say yes (they perform well, look good and compare favourably in price to Filson say). Should you expect perfection or a jacket for life? From my experience, no! Workmanship can vary and one of mine had minor faults (like loose stitching) become apparent quite quickly (which I tolerated as I hadn't paid anywhere near full price). One of mine has gathered cuffs and where they gather the material folds or creases a little and is prone to pin holes that then become bigger holes. Other wear is definitely possible and at some stage you will likely need repairs which depending on how many may be economical or else it may be best to simply buy a new one. I reckon the looser, more shapeless, less cuff gathered or shaped models such as the one in your video have the best chance of lasting. Grumbles? I wish they (and Filson too) would add a second inside chest pocket (these days we all carry phones and likely a wallet too). And I agree a hood should be included on all models. Overall? Worth the money but don't buy into the hype about it lasting for ever (it likely won't, unless you end up replacing/patching virtually all of it, in which case it hasn't really lasted)!
Ty for your thoughts! That was a great read
You didn't mention the colour of your jacket and since you shot this on a sunny day that will give a good indication of how the colour (whether olive or sage) comes out in bright light. So if you could let us know, that would be great. Thanks
Finally found a place locally that carries Barbour. Love the quality, but sadly they were all too tight about my shoulders (tried 6 models, all had this issue for me). Wish they made long sizes. I am not a hat or umbrella guy, and I didn't care for any of their hood options either. I constantly use my hood so I had to pass. I ended up with a Fjallraven, also waxed, and about half the price. They just fit my frame better and the hoods are much better. Some of the details I still prefer on the Barbour, but the Fjallraven is a big upgrade over my previous jackets. Just left this comment to help any broad shouldered tall guys out there that might not fit in a Barbour. Cheers!
Odd. The heritage lines are very roomy and have always had an extra tolerance of 10 inches or so on the chest for layering. They also have many long coats.
@@sh-hg4eg Don't know what to tell you, they just didn't fit me. Mind you, I'm 6'3 and my shoulder measurement is broader than most, so the issue isn't unique to Barbour for me. I could have tried the bespoke route, I think they will do a custom order to measure for a fee, but I wasn't in the mood to wait, and as I said the hood options just didn't appeal to me. I went down the block to Fjallraven and their cut just fit me. I have Swedish heritage, so perhaps being a Swedish brand, they were just designed for people that have similar proportions to me. To each their own!
Heeelp i want so bad the bedale but can’t sort the sizing:
-height 178cm
-weight 80 cm
-chest 107cm
I was looking To buy it 2 hand but seems like every barbour has its
Own mesures.
So far I was thinking of a c42 or c44 size
(The only jacket I cloud try on was the Ashby in L and it was perfect)
Nice review and wonderful presentation. What model of watch and band are you wearing in the video?
Thanks
Nomos club campus 36mm in absolute grey with the grey strap that comes with it!
@@TheIronSnail thanks for the information. It’s a very nice time piece. Keep up the great work.