Swazi/Ray Mears AEGIS Tahr XP Anorak

  1 of 40

  Immense anorak that just feels right. I’ve used it for canoeing, out in the field & around camp. It simply keeps the elements out.  

  Steven King

  2 of 40

  Excellent. It is so warm and dry. Very impressed.  

  Dion Howells

  3 of 40

  Fantastic jacket and superb quality. Just used it in what seemed a monsoon and still managed to stay dry. I like the fact that you can open the front of the jacket if you get a tad hot and want to cool down. I highly recommend the jacket whatever you want to use it for!!.  

  Nicholas John Bell

  4 of 40

  Great service from Woodlore Ltd - experienced, helpful & knowledgeable staff helped with my product selection & sizing. Having worn the Swazi Aegis Tahr XP anorak everyday since purchase, including the ‘Beast from the East 2’, with temperatures down to -6c, the smock lives up to the reputation. Very well made, the smock is watertight, windproof, and comfortable. After several miles hard walking over difficult terrain I remained dry & didn’t overheat. Moreover the hood allows good movement and doesn’t restrict visibility in rain and snow. Bite the bullet, the cost is worth it - recommended.  

  Chris Bishop

  5 of 40

  Fantastic coat, 100% wind and waterproof. Use it all the time in my work as a deerstalker, would recommend the Swazi coat to everyone.  

  Paul Foggin

  6 of 40

  Comfortable, well made and roomy. Excellent quality item.  

  K Curtis

  7 of 40

  I got the Swazi Jacket for my husband late August mainly for dog walking in the Sussex countryside. With the constant rain that we have had since October the jacket has been worn nearly everyday. It has lived up to its reputation keeping him dry and warm even in the heaviest rain that we experienced at the end of December. The material is very quiet, and tough enough to cope with thorniest of gorse bushes. The fit is great with plenty of room for layers, (size L and he's 6 ft 3 inches and 42/43 inch chest. The hood and high collar are perfect for keeping icy winds and rain away. After 5 months of wear and taking a few tumbles in the mud, it still looks new. Worth every penny.  

  Carolyn Hammond

  8 of 40

  I’ve had this anorak a couple of months now and I’ve purposely held back from writing this review, until I had put it through its paces so to speak. It's surprisingly light but still very warm and comfortable. I was able to stay comfortable just wearing a 200gm base layer and a thin unbranded fleece. Being an avid target shooter, I often visit Bisley shooting ground, where it always seems to rain. Last week was no exception as we started the afternoon shoot, the heavens opened and we were subjected to some pretty nasty weather, with driving rain and freezing temperatures. I must say I was really impressed, I was kept warm and dry the whole afternoon, the pockets are a nice size, I was able to keep my ammunition to hand, whilst still having room to keep my hands warm. The neoprene cuffs are comfortable, and secure enough to keep the heat in and drafts out so you can move around and work with your hands. The hood is great for protecting your face from the rain, keeping the warmth in and still leaving me with good peripheral vision. So being disabled I often shoot from a seated position on a bench. This has its downfalls in bad weather, as I’m often sitting in a puddle with water running down the backs of my legs. The length of this anorak is perfect, I can sit down without getting wet through whilst protecting the front of my legs from water running off the bench. When I first started looking at this anorak I really couldn’t justify purchasing it, but those couple of days in the bad weather it now has to be one of the best purchases I’ve made so far. The only thing I don’t understand: which isn’t necessarily bad, it was more of an annoyance really, was the extra extra long draw cord. I’m not exactly sure why it’s like that but it has the tendency to catch on things if you don’t secure it properly, by which I mean tying in consecutive bows. Otherwise it’s just fantastic.  

  Anthony Bool

  9 of 40

  Definitely worth saving up for! I am a size 12 and the Small fits really well, leaving enough room to wear layers underneath without the coat feeling enormous or bulky. I have sewn some extra velcro to the cuffs so that they close more snugly and cut out drafts, but this was very easily done. The coat is beautifully quiet, soft and warm, completely cutting out wind and rain and with enough length to cover me almost to my knees, allowing me to sit on damp ground without the need for waterproof trousers. The pockets are large enough to fit an A5 notebook, so provide enough space for essentials, often eliminating the need to carry a bag. All in all, it is a great garment, which I know will last me many years - I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be dry and comfortable outdoors in Britain!  

  Jessica Staniforth

  10 of 40

  Having deliberated if I could justify the cost of this jacket I took the plunge and ordered. I am so glad I did! I have now worn it in anger and can say hand on heart it is the best jacket I have ever owned and worn for walking and hiking. It is extremely well made, waterproof and comfortable beyond belief! Well worth the price. If I could change one thing about it I would include some pockets at waist level too.  

  Gareth B