My gear/pack layout from base layers to binos

[Undrgrndprdcts]

Thought I was stealing this secondhand find - until I got it and looked at the collar.

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I would guess this is an older version because it’s not made in the same location and not 100% wool. Not sure if it’s worth keeping?

I mean it's probably still pretty good, especially if you got it for cheap. Heck wear it as a beater and put it through it's paces.

 

[9487329]

I would guess this is an older version because it’s not made in the same location and not 100% wool. Not sure if it’s worth keeping?

Still a great piece. Will have most of the benefits for full wool, and will be a bit more durable to snags and abrasion. I definitely wouldn't personally get rid of it.

 

[atmat]

Thought I was stealing this secondhand find - until I got it and looked at the collar.

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I would guess this is an older version because it’s not made in the same location and not 100% wool. Not sure if it’s worth keeping?

If I were you, I’d keep it.

If you don’t want it, let me know the price and I’ll probably buy it from you. I imagine it’s still a sweater I’d enjoy running — even if just around the house or yard.

 

[Dobermann]

Thought I was stealing this secondhand find - until I got it and looked at the collar.

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I would guess this is an older version because it’s not made in the same location and not 100% wool. Not sure if it’s worth keeping?

Would be interesting to contact Atlantic Rancher and find out if it was even theirs, or was a knock-off ...

I've seen knock-offs of obscure brands I would never have thought China would know about - or that there'd be a big enough market for. On the other hand, when I first saw a secondhand Kifaru pouch in Realtree or Mossy Oak or something, in some kind of fluffy material, and co-branded Cabela's, I thought there was no way that could have been real ... but it was.

 

[Ajsomp]

Would be interesting to contact Atlantic Rancher and find out if it was even theirs, or was a knock-off ...

I've seen knock-offs of obscure brands I would never have thought China would know about - or that there'd be a big enough market for. On the other hand, when I first saw a secondhand Kifaru pouch in Realtree or Mossy Oak or something, in some kind of fluffy material, and co-branded Cabela's, I thought there was no way that could have been real ... but it was.

It’s a darn good knock off if it is. I threw it on today with temps in the 20s and wore it with a T-shirt and my puffy. Was fantastic

 

[Ajsomp]

Would be interesting to contact Atlantic Rancher and find out if it was even theirs, or was a knock-off ...

I've seen knock-offs of obscure brands I would never have thought China would know about - or that there'd be a big enough market for. On the other hand, when I first saw a secondhand Kifaru pouch in Realtree or Mossy Oak or something, in some kind of fluffy material, and co-branded Cabela's, I thought there was no way that could have been real ... but it was.

Confirmed with Atlantic rancher, it’s an older piece- circa 1996. Could have fooled me- it’s in great condition

 

[atmat]

Confirmed with Atlantic rancher, it’s an older piece- circa 1996. Could have fooled me- it’s in great condition

… so I take it you’re not selling it to me?

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

Confirmed with Atlantic rancher, it’s an older piece- circa 1996. Could have fooled me- it’s in great condition

That is awesome. I never luck out and find cool stuff like that. I'm always looking too.

 

[24valve]

That is awesome. I never luck out and find cool stuff like that. I'm always looking too.

Not an Atlantic Rancher, but similar wool content to the one @Ajsomp found: https://www.ebay.com/itm/376554165893

 

[Ajsomp]

… so I take it you’re not selling it to me?

I mean I’ll sell anything not tied down…but I might keep this around. Looking at almost two feet of snow this weekend so I may need something for shoveling

 

[WyldGoose]

… so I take it you’re not selling it to me?

What size are you? There’s a few of these AR wool/acrylic blends on eBay right now…

 

[Dobermann]

@fwafwow: Seeing as I was part of the 'mean girls' club that talked you into a 1911, what are your reflections on the Ranger Sweater vs Quarter Zip, now you've had them for longer?

You might be able to talk me into one ... but there's no way we're ever meeting up in public, or we'll all be dressed the same ...

 

[Ajsomp]

@fwafwow: Seeing as I was part of the 'mean girls' club that talked you into a 1911, what are your reflections on the Ranger Sweater vs Quarter Zip, now you've had them for longer?

You might be able to talk me into one ... but there's no way we're ever meeting up in public, or we'll all be dressed the same ...

I feel like the 0-600 S2H is going to look like this soon

 

[Dobermann]

I feel like the 0-600 S2H is going to look like this soon
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I think that's the only thing I'm happy about not being able to get over there for the class ...

Keb or Sarma trousers, Aclima woolnets, maybe a Ranger sweater in my future, Hestra gloves, and Vivo Forest Escs ... sigh ...

If only Form didn't have to be so gosh durned right about stuff all the time.

I think I'll have to rebel, and get a Rab Neutrino Pro instead of the SG Grumman. And I'm not wearing no "taboggan" on my head. Or a sled. But I do have a beanie ...

 

[fwafwow]

@fwafwow: Seeing as I was part of the 'mean girls' club that talked you into a 1911, what are your reflections on the Ranger Sweater vs Quarter Zip, now you've had them for longer?

You might be able to talk me into one ... but there's no way we're ever meeting up in public, or we'll all be dressed the same ...

I know what you are doing. And you’re doing it again. I don’t own the quarter zip, but I had thought about it recently. Do you read minds? Or have you hacked into my search history?

I have the regular Ranger (two colors) and the cardigan. I like them both a lot, but the cardigan is my favorite. My only gripe is the logos. I’ve thought about taking them off, but I’m sure I’d eff it up and leave holes.