GFA Haversack and Wool Pullover

[45jack]

Great taste in caps and dogs.
I think that's the same brown plaid as my Kromer, my GSP is a bitch though.
And my mackinaw is plaid.
J

[Croatoan]

Those plastic tabs could be replaced with leather and brass attachments. Either stitched in or riveted through a leather sandwich.

I was thinking along similar lines.

Believe I'm going to stitch some leather where the webbing is now, simply folded over with a wide brass square.

[Tomm Swift]

I was kind of surprised by the prices! Great deal on some great wool outerwear! 28 ounce wool! Toasty!

[Bill510c]

Fantastic review and photos. When you shared the link to G. Fred Asbell in Chert's wool thread I went to it and started falling in love with what I saw. Now after reading and viewing your great review I know I must place an order. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[Skab]

Great pics! I love mine, just the hooded pullover in OD. Great piece of kit

[Tomm Swift]

Seriously, that's an outstanding deal! I hate this forum as I hate the moth balls in my wallet. I think I may have to invest in a pullover now. The price is right! Hey Skab you got pictures of yours on here anywhere?


*Ahh right, the link. Haha, got it.

[ccwaters]

Great review, Thanks! Question for you, it is difficult to tell from the pictures, how much room you have to spare with the 2X wool, I'm 6 foot 4 inches, and about 280, you think it has enough room left over?

[Harpoon]

Really like the ample room of the 'sack. Outstanding pics as always!

[Croatoan]

Great review, Thanks! Question for you, it is difficult to tell from the pictures, how much room you have to spare with the 2X wool, I'm 6 foot 4 inches, and about 280, you think it has enough room left over?

You're stopping some of the same ground that I am. I think you'd still be comfortable in the XX version, they don't make a 3X., I can get mine on over a heavy wool coat plus layers beneath, so you should have ample room. I typically wear a size 50 jacket, the shoulder corners on this pullover hang just below the edge of the shoulder line. I believe you'd be fine.

[elhall62]

Thanks for the review, hard to beat wool for outerwear and I have been eyeing those Asbell pullovers and haversacks; their pricing seems fair to me.

I liked the additions on the leather trim too.
On a side note one thing I do often is use a bandanna around my neck. Those that are sensitive to wool or have something in a coarse weave this will help. I like it the most because it allows another way to regulate your temperature and stop those drafts without being constrictive.

Croataon-have you by chance inquired about having the Haversack made with the leather strap on the OD or Charcoal model? I have wondered why they only offer that on the red plaid, just haven't made the inquiry myself. Of course like you have done, not that big of a deal to modify yourself either I guess.