It's a lovely jacket - very solid and well made, with great features and a really well fitting hood. I like the fact that the hood can be removed (and, sshhhhh.... I think it does look cooler without the hood...)
I'm just under 6'2" with a 43" chest and fairly broad shoulders and the XL is a great fit all round. For me the sleeves are just the right length, and there's enough space across the shoulders to wear a t-shirt and a shirt or jumper underneath.
The big pockets work well, I went for a walk with my travel mug of coffee and it fitted in fine, so I didn't need a little rucksack. Very handy.
Being cotton it's warm and windproof without being sweaty like hardshells often are. I probably wouldn't climb a mountain in it unless it was properly freezing, as I'd overheat, but for dog walks, bird surveys and day to day out and about in the west of Scotland, it's ideal.
I haven't been in heavy rain in it yet, but based on my old Ventile jacket I imagine it will be fine. In my experience Ventile soaks up some water, then the fibres expand, which makes it watertight. It also makes it go a bit stiff like cardboard and less breathable (but then all waterproofs are less breathable once they wet out). I now use my old Ventile jacket for outdoor work as the material is absolutely bombproof.
All in all - nice job Frahm. I'm sure this is a jacket that will last me for many years.
Absolutely love this coat!! Had three Frahms previously!! Bought this as my 4th and turns out it’s my favourite by a long Mile!! Wear it all the time!! Then when it went on offer decided I liked it so much I bought another one just for wearing to work!! So I can genuinely say it’s so good I bought it twice 😂😂😂 a genuinely wonderful bit of kit!!
Stunning jacket and large fitted me perfectly, I’ve tried outside in cold conditions and it seemed toasty enough,not tried in full rain yet but the rain I had literally beaded off it, can’t wait to grow old together with it 👌
Couldn't ressit this high quality jacket, at a fantatic price. Superb quality, great fit, warm, lots of pockets and adjustment. Couldn't ask for more from it.
This is my first Frahm purchase after following on Instagram for a while.
Took the opportunity to buy as it was a special price & available in my expected size. I have to say, I absolutely love the shirt/jacket. Materials feel fantastic in quality, size is spot on, it’s very nicely crafted as far as I can tell. Love that it has pockets. I’m more than surprised at how good it is. If there was a nice blue one available, I’d be tempted!
When this was released last year, I looked at it over and over and decided that as an owner of a much loved Thermal Military Parka, I did not need it. Then when it appeared in the archive sale, I looked again and came to the same conclusion, but bought it anyway. Right choice. Really warm, hood is amazing and is different enough to justify (in my mind) being "Two Parkas" Tim. In interest of balance, would like to see a zipped inside pocket on the opposite side from the exterior one so doesn't get too bulky and was hoping that like the Puffer jacket, the hand pockets would be fleecy on both sides, but neither detract from what is an excellent winter coat.