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a source for those Swedish jackets? Thanks.



Swedish army cotton "Snöjacka" http://militart.overskott.dinstudio.se/bildgalleri3_T9_R4.htm#
"Snöbyxa" http://militart.overskott.dinstudio.se/bildgalleri2_T7_R4.htm

These are thin cotton garments used for camouflage purposes, very large and baggy to be used over the normal uniform. Not the most practical for winter camping. The price is right, pants and jacket for less than 15 bucks.

"Snow anorak" http://www.bbfab.se/skjortor/p1.htm
This is a better anorak, I have not used it but it looks ok (20 USD)

http://www.klattermusen.se Check out the jacket "Rimfaxe". A cotton winter jacket from a company that has sponsored quite a few North Pole expeditions.


I use Gore Tex when I expect wet weather, but my favourite for cold conditions is a cotton anorak made by a company called "Kavu" I like cotton shell in subfreezing temp because it is quiet and ventilates well.