Great video, Paul. I got ya beat, though 😉. I'll be 59 this year, and I still wear my Johnson jacket every year. My parents bought it for me for a ( early ) Christmas present in 1983 .... It's in perfect shape still . The only exception is a hole in the bottom of one inside pocket . That's my own fault, though . I left a juice box drink in there, and somehow, it leaked. Unbeknownst to me . I discovered it the next fall , after the sugars had dried out the fabric, and it basically crumbled ... Without a doubt , it's one of , if not the best piece of hunting gear I own . One other thing about wool ,,, the smell 😊. It triggers so many memories of so many hunts, the places , the people , and all the stories ... My son (he's 20 and serving in the Marines now) has worn his grandfather's, my dads jacket , for the last 5 or so seasons . Just like yours and mine , it, too, is still in perfect shape . We also have the matching pants to go with the jackets . He wears my dads and I have mine (same christmas) ... Anyway , long winded , hehehe ,, but just thought I'd share ... Love the videos and content,,,, also the podcasts.... All the best to you and yours and a special hello to your dad ! Best hunting partners ever !
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
That is an awesome story! Boys, if those jackets could talk! Lots of good memories! Thanks for sharing!😁
@DennisStott
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I wear a 50s era carter. My grandfather wore it every season, and I have worn it every season since he passed. I doubt very much any modern hunting garment will see 65 years in the deer woods.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
My pleasure! yes, 65 yrs is a heck of a while!
@jayrobertson232
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’ve been collecting Woolrich hunting shirts, jackets, and coats for about ten years now, mostly from a nostalgic impulse I had for these beautiful and functional garments (I’m a Michigan resident and deer hunter for 60 of my 73 years). I’ve actually not seen one of these from Johnson Woolen MIlls, but I will start looking for them now. Good stuff! Thanks.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Glad I could help Jay! Thanks for watching!
@ken5042
28 күн бұрын
As the old timers die off, I see a whole lot of Woolrich clothing for sale at yard sales...Just got a nice old pair of red plaid pants for $1.00, looks brand new.
@robertgothe4847
Ай бұрын
I still have my Pennsylvania tuxedo.(“woolrich coat with matching pants”) Doesn’t get that cold anymore here in pa. To wear it much. But when it does get cold, I’ll be sportin my pa. Tux. Lol.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
🤣 I donned one of those as a teenager!
@tiffshuttlesworth1955
Ай бұрын
My father passed his Johnson wool jacket on to me prior to his passing 9 years ago. I still have a vivid memory of him wearing it skinning out a big 10 point buck in the snow when I was 6 years old. I don’t know how many years he had owned it before then. I sure wished I had asked him. I still wear it, and it looks barely worn! I have never hunted in it because I guess I am trying to protect it, although after watching your video, I may reconsider. With that said, I agree, other than Filson, who in America makes products with this kind of craftsmanship and quality. I am now 65 years old, so mine is somewhere between 60 -70 years old, or perhaps more!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
That's an awesome story! Thanks for sharing. Yeah, I would have a hard time wearing a family memento such as that.
@chriskendziora5424
Ай бұрын
@@tiffshuttlesworth1955 king of the mountain makes wool
@johnanon3081
Ай бұрын
Agreed! I have two Double Mackinaw and two single Mackinaw jackets from the famous Seattle company, but I honestly think they're too heavy for tracking deer. I have a 100% 24 oz blaze orange Johnson Wool Jac-Shirt with the double shoulders. It's great! I do protect it with an oversized blaze orange polyester shirt or fleece overtop of it. The over-shirts take the brunt of snags and debris and are so much easier to wash.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice! I do the exact same thing...Filson Double Mackinaw for ice fishing.
@samhotstick13.28
Ай бұрын
A quality wool hunting jacket will last generations, I love my wool coats pants and Jac shirts, I own Johnson Woolrich, Filson. Each one has a different use depending on style and weight. The red and black buffalo is iconic.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
You're right!😁
@sambono8423
Ай бұрын
Great jacket fr sure. Thanks for sharing! I own two Filson Mackinaw cruisers. One green and one green and black plaid…only bought the green/black because the color looked so good . Sure didn’t need it as my original one i bought back in the early 90’s looks like new. I love all the pockets & rear pouch/map pocket. I actually prefer the pouch over a waste pack. Wouldn’t go deer hunting in the north woods without one.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I love some of Filson's stuff! Unfortunately, more and more is being made overseas 😢
@JohnkJV316
Ай бұрын
Great video Paul I have the same jacket but green and black it’s 15 years old I just sent this video to Johnson
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Thanks! They've got some good stuff!
@philippiscatella7816
Ай бұрын
Great video, I use to wear the classic Woolrich hunting coat until it wore out and I grew out of it. The new woolrich garments are not made as well so I replaced it with camouflage. Several years ago I replaced the camouflage with the traditional red buffalo plaid and the jacket I purchased is from Big Bill. So far I am happy with it, but I know it won’t stand up as well as yours.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Back in the Woolrich was nice…that was my first wool jacket (I outgrew it😁). Dad has a pair of Big Bill wool pants that I think he likes 👍
@BR549-2
29 күн бұрын
Great video! I've never owned a Johnson, but am on my second Woolrich since 1979. The first one got passed to a cousin when I outgrew it. I also use a couple of filson Mackinaw jackets for late season when it's usually below 0°F. It's hard to beat wool jacket and bibs in the deer woods.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
29 күн бұрын
Thanks! Nothing better!😁
@anthonymoody2897
Ай бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I have a Johnson Wollen Mills jacket in the green and black plaid that I bought in 1981, it’s been used every year, it’s still in great shape and has only been dry cleaned twice only because of the deer blood on it.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
My pleasure! Awesome, 1981...1 year before was born!
@johncarroll9800
Ай бұрын
Awesome little video, completely agree!!! Nothing …. I mean nothing beats wool. Thanks Paul!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nothing better for sure John!
@ROE1300
Ай бұрын
👍 Nice jacket. 28+ years for any piece of clothing is remarkable. Hope it lasts another 28 years. Thank you for sharing.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@victorsimonsen921
Ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your thoughts on what looks to be a fine piece of deer hunting gear that seems to have found a place in your heart.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
My pleasure 😁
@TomRiddle-ww5on
Ай бұрын
I'm getting a set of woolys this year. Traditional, warm ,well made that will last my lifetime.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice! Nature’s performance sportswear 😉
@craigkowalczyk3516
Ай бұрын
I run a Johnson wool jacshirt with the built in blaze cape in green black plaid. Had a local seamstress add a pack pocket similar to a bird jacket would have with a heavy Velcro top closure. This for me is perfect. Not too heavy where I sweat to death on a track but enough warmth on cold days with maybe one extra layer under it.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice! I need to get a jacshirt. Would be nice on warmer days for sure!
@TitusOutdoorLiving
Ай бұрын
I bought a new wool jacket last week I’ll test it out this moose season. I ended up going with LL Bean as it was 200$(canadian) cheaper than Johnson’s. Although Johnson’s was my first original choice I am quite happy with how the LLbean is so far. Sure hope I get 28 years out of it!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice! I hope it serves you well for many seasons!
@partridgepimp3363
Ай бұрын
I’ve got a LL Bean wool jacket I’ve been using for 30 or so years. I did have to have the zipper replaced, but they replaced it for free. I’m sure you will like it
@stevefisher2121
Ай бұрын
Still made today!!!! Expensive yes, buy once cry once.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Excellent point!
@user-vp8qf1vy2s
Ай бұрын
Great Video Paul! Enjoyed the video. I had that exact jacket till I grew out of it. That jacket is more than a piece of equipment …it’s a friend.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Excellent point...it is a friend! 😁
@user-ft1xf8wk9m
28 күн бұрын
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
28 күн бұрын
My pleasure!!!!!!!!
@brentworls8509
Ай бұрын
Too bad we have so many burrs and briars here in WV. We'd walk out of the woods looking like a loofa if we wore this. Unfortunately. Love my wool coat, but it's worn while ice fishing up north instead,
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
That would make a mess out of wool for sure!
@fatfred1234
Ай бұрын
Excellent video! I had a full suit similar to that when I hunted. All wool, bought at JCP in the early 70's! I got too fat for it and got rid of it after I got married!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
😂 Nice! Back when you could buy anything at a dept store!
@350mack
Ай бұрын
Worked in Johnson right by the place 😊 may be back up that paving soon
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice! I probably wouldn't get much paving done there if I were you 🤣
@alandufresne1975
29 күн бұрын
I have the Green and black version.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
28 күн бұрын
Nice! That's a classic👍
@GHOutdoors2010
17 күн бұрын
Awsome!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
16 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@GHOutdoors2010
16 күн бұрын
@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast No problem!
@user-tx4ds1cv7o
Ай бұрын
Great video. Why do some trackers from Maine wear green and black? I always thought green and black was a Canadian hunter and red and black US hunter, What are your family's thoughts?
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I thinks it boils down to personal taste...what we grew up seeing as we were kids.
@saxman7131
29 күн бұрын
I can’t find this style of jacket. I’m 6’8” tall and the sleeves only come down to my elbows.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
28 күн бұрын
6'8"...Man that could make finding good wool clothes tough for sure. I'd probably need to find a good seamstress 😁
@carlcarlamos9055
27 күн бұрын
Do they make them in tall sizes? Thanks for the video. Take care.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
26 күн бұрын
Yes they do! You're welcome!
@CampBrokenAntler
27 күн бұрын
What are you using for the safety cape? I see they do not come with one.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
27 күн бұрын
I use a blaze orange cape from Filson when required.
@CampBrokenAntler
26 күн бұрын
@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast The pants from the same company?
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
26 күн бұрын
@CampBrokenAntler I use wool pants from Johnson and Filson. Actually, stay tuned video will be out next week on all the gear👍😁
@outfitr9703
Ай бұрын
Probably won't see any of that Sitka junk around in 30 years.
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
29 күн бұрын
I think about that often. Probably not!
@chriskendziora5424
Ай бұрын
Too many burs in southern Wisconsin
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
That would be tough!
@chriskendziora5424
Ай бұрын
I had a JC Higgins red wool jacket but it weighed a ton. I do wear wool pants however very quite our whole group wears wool pants!
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
Nice!
@michaelthompson7570
Ай бұрын
Filson used to have similar,,went chineesium,,went to hell……
@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast
Ай бұрын
It's a shame, more and more is being mad overseas 😢
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