Swanndri Ranger Wool Bushshirt - Olive/Black Check

  1 of 14

  I’ve been looking forward to getting one of these for a while and didn’t disappoint! It is very well made, warm, water resistant and should do well as a work jacket for working in the woods. Sizing is a bit odd, but I knew that. I bought my usual size, medium to make sure the sleeves were long enough as I’m tall. Glad I did, but it’s a bit wide for me though as I’m quite thin. I wasn’t expecting a tailored fit though! I only buy natural fabrics now so great to be able to get this and Woodlore was the cheapest, too.  

  Al W

  2 of 14

  Order arrived quickly within a couple days. Size advice is excellent. I would normally have gone for XL as like a loose fit and seem to have longer than normal arms but the large is perfect. Excellent shirt and service.  

  Stuart Stephen

  3 of 14

  Wonderful. A great feel and fit which is unrivaled. Anybody ever going outside should have one (or more) of these.  

  Benjamin Veith

  4 of 14

  Fantastic work shift for winter. I wear a t-shirt and thin fleece underneath it. I'm very slim so I had to get an x small. I would Definitely recommend buying a smaller size to what you normally wear. Warm, windproof and keeps the rain off. Highly recommended and at the price price I could find. Delivery very quick. Will be buying again from the Woodlore website.  

  Craft Dry Stone Walling

  5 of 14

  I've had this shirt for a few weeks now and I've been wearing it every other day throughout November either as an outer layer or mid layer. I've also worn it on a minimal kit weekender and I can already say that this is one of the best pieces of kit that I have bought. In my eyes this was worth every penny. Fits great on me, with enough room for layers underneath but without being too big as I took a size down from my normal size. Very robust and well made. I can't fault any of the stitching, the zip and buttons are good. It's also very warm and I find the warmth to be very regulated, as one would expect from the properties of wool. Some might find It to be itchy but this hasn't bothered me. If you wear a long sleeved base layer underneath you'll be fine. I'm probably going to be wearing this for a long time to come.  

  Rob T

  6 of 14

  Fast and easy purchase! I'm very happy with this product.  

  Anna Nachtigalova

  7 of 14

  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

  8 of 14

  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

  9 of 14

  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

  10 of 14

  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