Swanndri Ranger Wool Bushshirt - Olive/Black Check

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  Glad to find a Swanndri Ranger shirt in a colour scheme that I could live with. I am faithful to these garments because they are warm, dependable, adaptable, durable, mosquito-proof and safe around a fire. The plain weave makes a flexible, comfortable garment that breathes well, so you can work all day with a chainsaw in a steady drizzle and be comfortable. Plus, if you fold the arms over the upper back and roll the whole thing from the bottom up into a torus, it makes a fantastic shoulder pad for portaging a canoe. For the last 30 years or so I have kept a couple of 'respectable' Ranger shirts on the go at all times, and find the very ragged ones had to part with - they're still handy for dirty building jobs in the rain. The high collar is something I have missed in rival wool shirts, likewise the sensibly-placed shoulders and long tails. Whoever stitched this particular one got the cuff buttons in the right place, for which I am grateful. However, these shirts aren't what they once were. Twenty years ago, they were noticeably fluffier (and seemed lighter, though that could be imagination), you could get them in pleasant colour schemes that didn't send shock waves through the entire local ecosystem. Some vintage ones are a positive pleasure to look at. If Ray Mears could persuade the manufacturer to make a batch in a choice of cheerful but earthy colours, I'd buy several immediately. Also, why did they change the tasteful old logo to this large clumsy black and white square? I have had to cut the logo off my new Ranger because it offended my eye, so it's counterproductive in terms of brand image.  

  Jonathan Reynolds

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  Excellent product and quick delivery. These shirts are very warm, and virtually impossible to wear out. A quality investment! I usually wear a large size but got a medium which is perfect.  

  Phil Jimmy

  3 of 8

  As usual, a fantastic item, what more can one say. I already have the plain green one and was so impressed with it I ordered this one. Warm, well made and I love the colour, I ordered a size up from last time so I could get a base layer and fleece underneath, absolutely faultless, keep up the good work!  

  Stephen Hart

  4 of 8

  Really speedy delivery. Fantastic shirt, warm, dry and comfortable. As the description says, they are cut on the large size. I also am cut on the large side, but presumed that it would still be a snug fit, it’s not, it is exactly as described. If you would like a slightly more fitted ‘fit’ one size down will still have room to move in and get a couple of decent layers under. Love it! May get another soon!  

  M R Wells

  5 of 8

  Great product, well made, comfortable and practical.  

  Jason Handley

  6 of 8

  Love the look, the feel and the comfort. I have heard some people say this type of shirt is too old fashioned and belong to a bygone age. However this is a fantastic outdoor shirt and the design and look are classic. If something is not broken why fix it. This shirt is just as relevant and useful now as it would have been in the past. Fit comes up large so if you like a tailored fit go a size down.  

  Stuart John Fear

  7 of 8

  Outstanding shirt. The perfect amount of itchiness meets warmth and fashion. I've worn plaid shirts for as long as I can remember, and although they're 'in' now, this shirts will live through all the up/down cycles.  

  American Kiwi Fan

  8 of 8

  Good quality. It protects me from cold and wind when hiking.  

  Frans Withofs