[philmont] Better Red Wool Jackets

Terry,
I might tend to agree with you if Northern Tier didn't sell the jacket.

However, side by side with the BSA National Supply's version (made by Woolrich), they're literally identical by appearance, except for the slash pockets in the version made by Bemidji Woolen Mills.

I'd be curious to know Supply's stance on the issue. They must have to approve items sold at the NT Trading Post so the assumption is it's probably ok.

Pete Swiggum
Green Bay, WI

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Terry Pogue
  To: philmont List Member
  Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 6:05 AM
  Subject: [philmont] Better Red Wool Jackets

  Pete,
  Thanks for the great source of red wool jackets, I would be hesitant calling it official since National Supply doesn't sell it (I do wonder how they sell it with the BSA patch). The real point of my note about jackets was that the BSA National Supply shoud be doing those jackets for kids and adults in red fleece!! We've sort of started a troop tradition with red fleece jackets. Great outdoor material in wet weather, far cheaper for the customer (kids and their families) and a whole lot easier and cheaper to clean - throw it in the washing machine. Now, if we could have some forum to discuss the hideous cost of uniforms and the declining use of uniforming (especially pants) because of the prohibitive cost to families.

  Pete Swiggum <Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net> 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 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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