How come no one's ever made an Indy-style raincoat?

Chamorro · Post by **Chamorro** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:56 pm

With all the rain we've been getting here, I was thinking that this might not be a bad idea, especially, for people who live in less temperate climes. Maybe something made out of Filson's Tin Cloth or some such waxed cotton or oilcloth?

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:59 pm

London Fog makes a very nice one, as a matter of fact. Mine has a themal zip out lining as well, but gets worn very little I'm afraid. I usually forget I even have it when the weather is perfect for it, and when I find it again, it's sunny and in the 90's. Regards. Michaelson

The_Edge · Post by **The_Edge** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:16 pm

I wear an Aussie Ranger style coat made by Driza-Bone when it is wet out. An excellent, well made coat and very Indy-esque.

The photo doesn't do it justice. It has inner draw cords at the waist so you can give it a very tailored look.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:26 pm

Another suggestion is this one:

For life "outside the city", a good gentleman's coat (and ladies) is the Barbour Beaufort Jacket.

http://www.barbour.com/default.asp

This is a "mediumweight Wax Cctton with a pure cotton lining" jacket.

Barbour has been making jackets since 1894. Their durability is legendary. Made in Britian, Barbour bears the Royal Warrant.

Cheers,
Pyroxene

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:55 pm

Where could we find the overcoat Harrison Ford wore as he was boarding the China Clipper in San Francisco in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:14 pm

Pyroxene wrote:For life "outside the city", a good gentleman's coat (and ladies) is the Barbour Beaufort Jacket.

http://www.barbour.com/default.asp

I have been looking into these jackets for awhile, but have never gotten around to getting one. Also, Orvis is now offering the 'complete' line of Barbour jackets/coats if you'd like another source.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:29 pm

Renderking Fisk wrote:Where could we find the overcoat Harrison Ford wore as he was boarding the China Clipper in San Francisco in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

I am unsure on that one. Since he never puts it on, I haven't seen enought detail of the jacket to figure that out. More than likely, those coats are patterned after WWII officer coats. I purchased a London Fog overcoat and it seems to work well. However, I can do some reading and see what I can find.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:52 pm

I'll have to find one and let you know what I got it, then.

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 7:26 pm

I have five words for ya "You getting on that plane" - Rick Blaine Trenchcoat is all ya need!

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 11:08 am

After doing some reading, I found some very interesting comments about overcoats and their role in today's culture. I will share some pic of overcoats when I can get them scaned.

Pyro.

"Superficially the prime function of the overcoat is to protect its wearer from the cold, wind, dust, and rain. But it also demonstrates that he is on his way somewhere. By putting on his overcoat a man indicates his intention to leave. By taking it off he indicates that he has arrived. Only when he has been relieved of his overcoat does he begin to make his entrance. But the man who arrives without taking off his overcoat is signaling reserve, distrust, or just indecision."

"Even in warmer countries people feel the need to have something to put on and take off. Italian tailors, for example, make very beautiful overcoats from the lightest worsted fabrics, which provide hardly any warmth at all but nonetheless isolate us from the outside world."

"The overcoat always used to server to highlight distinctions of social rank. The person who helped you on with your overcoat was your social inferior. No longer: today nobody is compelled to wait on other people in this way, thought it is still a sign of respect toward a fellow human being who is older, or of whom you think highly. If this small, helpful gesture is unfortunately growing less and less common, this is due not only to the decline of politeness but also to the loss of overcoat culture."

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:27 pm

The_Edge wrote:I wear an Aussie Ranger style coat made by Driza-Bone when it is wet out. An excellent, well made coat and very Indy-esque.

The photo doesn't do it justice. It has inner draw cords at the waist so you can give it a very tailored look.

I have the exact same jacket. It's Awesome! Cheers

Plynck · Post by **Plynck** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 6:21 pm

You could look here for a longer jacket. The JH model is 3/4 length, belted, in horsehide.

http://www.vansonleathers.com/store/hor ... rments.asp

Of course, for that price you could get about 3 Westeds...

I ordered the Ike from them (they are local to me) before I found this site and read about other options

Chagrin. The folks at Vanson are great people and the coats are terrific, but even though the jacket was on sale it was just too darn much money. And after looking at the Indy coat, that lack of a storm flap is starting to bother me.

Oh well, the closet is large enough for another jacket. Let's see if the wallet is large enough as well.

First post here, although I've been lurking awhile. I've enjoyed reading the posts, hope to have more to contribute in the future.

Best to all,

plynck

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 6:31 pm

Those are some nice coats. Way too much shine for me, though.

Thanks,
Pyro.

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 9:47 am

I really like the color variation on those horsehides, but I agree with Pyro that there is just w-a-y too much shine on those, but then I don't seen any other horsehides out there that look like that other than vintage jackets which seem to be very hard to find.

A friend of mine has a horsehide coat that just looks beautiful in tone and color, and no shine to it at all, but it was handed down to him many years ago through his family and now fits perfectly. It's plain in style but just looks magnificent. Geez, I'm envious!

Plynck · Post by **Plynck** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 2:06 pm

I agree, the look as it comes straight from the manufacturer is not very desirable. I think the usual method of breaking in horsehide like this is to wear it and treat it roughly until that waxy coating is gone.

Best to all,

plynck

Blue Coyote · Post by **Blue Coyote** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:23 pm

Plynck wrote:I agree, the look as it comes straight from the manufacturer is not very desirable. I think the usual method of breaking in horsehide like this is to wear it and treat it roughly until that waxy coating is gone.

Best to all,

plynck

or just do what the horse does after you wash him... go roll in the dust

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:29 am

Pyroxene wrote: I will share some pic of overcoats when I can get them scaned.

As promised...

I didn't want this to get lost so I moved the post to here.

http://www.indygear.com/community/forum ... 1865#31865

Pyro.

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:33 am

Now that is what I am talkin about people.

Indiana Joe · Post by **Indiana Joe** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 4:30 am