[philmont] Better Red Wool Jackets

The older jackets are also commonly sold on ebay, usually for pretty
cheap. Some have the bull already sewn on them....

Pete Swiggum wrote:
> Gang,
>
> I see a reference to the red wool Scout jackets getting thinner and more
> expensive. I agree.
>
> Here's a great option... and the best part is it's an official jacket
> and looks the same as the thinner and more expensive model.
>
> Bemidji Woolen Mills in Bemidji, MN makes the red wool Scout jackets for
> Northern Tier. It's a heavier material AND it has slash pockets in the
> front.
>
> THEN, when you throw in the fact it comes with the same BSA patch
> already sewn on the pocket, they come in TALL SIZES and are in the range
> of $40 less than the one made by company "X", I say it's a case of
> getting more for less.
>
> http://www.bemidjiwoolenmills.com/details.php?id=voyscout
>
> Bought one for my son and I'm already envious. It's a nicer jacket than
> mine.
>
> When you look at the link, the jacket appears to not be available in the
> TALL sizes. However, the Scout jacket is the same as their Voyageur
> jacket which is available in the tall sizes. Simply give them a call.
>
> The other option is to call Northern Tier and order it there. Their
> trading post inventory is online. Go to www.ntier.org
> <http://www.ntier.org/> and click on the Trading Post Catalog link.
>
> (No, I don't work for either Bemidji or NT. Just a happy Scouter who
> likes their product.)
>
> Pete Swiggum
> Green Bay, WI
>

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Received on Fri Jul 28 19:55:30 2006