• Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black
  • Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black
  • Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black
  • Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black
  • Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black
  • Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black

Waxed Odyssey Jacket Black

Full price

£895

Pre-order price

£716 20% off

Very tough, yet luxurious and always smart, waxed belted travel jacket. 

Colours for 2025: Black

Size: Please select

Delivery from mid September 2025

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6°C to 18°C

9 Pockets

Ideal For Travel

We sell by pre-order & reward your patience with 20% off.

One simple price: UK, European & N. American orders get free shipping & 90 day returns, all tax & duties paid.

'Birl' is a convenient way to exchange your FRAHM for a new design, and we'll give £10 to CALM charity.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

CONSTRUCTION

CARE

UPDATED CLASSIC: 1940s BRITISH WAXED BELTED JACKET

Inspired by WWII paratrooper's field jackets, this post-war waxed belted style was then to be a long, tough, multi-pocketed coat to protect motorbike trials riders from branches, falls and the weather.

We've used it as inspiration to create a tough, classic travel jacket.

Today’s waxed belted jackets have dropped in quality. The design has barely moved on, using sticky old-style waxed cotton, which is heavy, unpleasant and needs re-proofing.

We've developed it into a more comfortable, higher specification jacket, subtly using modern developments for a versatile travel jacket across a range of environments.

BUILT TOUGHER

From the British Millerain dry-waxed cotton you can drag through brambles (then machine wash), to the world's best AustriAlpin Cobra belt buckle, this is a jacket built for a lifetime of work.

MORE BEAUTIFUL DETAILING

We've dispensed with the usual soft, shiny brass snaps, utilising gunmetal Cobrax B:lock snaps, used by special forces worldwide.

There are subtle design tweaks everywhere, from the cotton cashmere lining to the scalloped cuffs for greater coverage over the knuckles.

Hell, we've even put burst-snaps at the hem, so if you sit down too fast, the long jacket will open, not leave you stuck.

BUSINESS TRAVEL POCKETS

When Nick flies, he wears this. The huge cargo pockets can accept water bottles (plural), noise cancelling headphones, passport, snacks, book, and more.

He can walk straight into a meeting, with all that stuff, and still look smart, yet still get coffee in a dodgy part of town, and fit in.

Add in some trans-Himalayan trekking, and it's quite the jacket.

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11 sizes, for all men

We tailor for men from 5'4" to 6'10" tall.

With chest sizes from 36" to 56".

That means eleven sizes & free sleeve alterations, unique in jacket brands.

Importantly, we take time to tailor exceptional fabrics that drape flatteringly, not suck around the bits you didn't want to accentuate.

We make you look manly, in a "I want to feel good, but not look like I'm trying too hard" way.

If you're not sure of your size, we can check your exact size easily. Everyone here has been helping men with sizing for years.

TALK TO REAL FRAHM STAFF

4.93/5 review average

That's from 4,000+ verified customers. Do read the reviews to see just how passionate they are.

ONE PRICE, NO SURPRISES

All UK, European and North American orders get free, easy, secure shipping & returns, with tax & duties paid.

SERVICE BY FRAHM STAFF

No bots. No outsourcing. All of our beloved service staff have been with us for years, helping thousands of men.

CHANGE YOUR MIND?

No problem. No explanation needed. Pre-orders can be cancelled any time. You get 90 days once you've got your FRAHM.

WE DON'T STACK IT HIGH, OR SELL IT CHEAP

Nothing exceptional was ever easy.

Great jackets don't sit on dusty shelves with half price tickets on.

We choose to be slow & expensive, to carefully build an extraordinary reputation for doing what we promised we would.

Our singular concentration on long term reputation, not weekly sales targets, means you get a far better jacket.

WHY PRE-ORDER?

NO DISTRACTIONS

FRAHM is focussed on doing one thing really well - we upgrade classic men's jackets styles. That's it.

We make each design once a year. Each one is spread across the calendar. We're not distracted by the constant pressure to create new fashion ranges every six months.

After we've delivered that year's edition to our customers, we re-launch the next year's edition.

WHEN SHOULD I ORDER?

The short answer is always as soon as you can.

We're booking production space and getting fabric made twelve months before they've even been made.

Options gradually run out as we tick down from 12 months ahead to the arrival date.

If you see gaps in the options of colour/size, etc, that's an alarm bell.

WHY IS EVERYTHING 20% OFF?

That 20% discount doesn't mean we're in a Sale. We don't do them. We don't overbuy! That's your pre-order reward.

You help us, we help you. Fair.

If there's any stock left, or rare returns, they are at full price.

Customer Reviews

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Dave O (Bristol, GB)
An amazing jacket

I own more Frahm jackets than I'd care to admit, but there is something very special about the Foreign Correspondent's jacket. It's smart but versatile enough to wear on a dog walk or to the pub. The oversized zips are brilliant, and the belt is a nice touch (although I usually wear it clipped behind my back). It's heavier than I expected, but that's not a bad thing: I see it's rated for 6C to 18C, which seems a bit high; 0C to 12C would be more appropriate as I've found it too hot on the recent warm spring days we've been having.
I'm 5'11", 38" chest and reasonably slim: I'm somewhere between small and medium, but I found the small fits me perfectly (with space for layers underneath). My only (very) minor gripe is that one of the teeth on the chest pocket outer zip was missing when I received it, but it doesn't affect how the zip functions.
Overall, it's my favourite Frahm (for now).

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Paul Davis (Brent, GB)
Oh my Lord Amazing!

My instant favourite jacket! Stylish, beautifully cut and the colour is fantastic. The feel of the damn thing is glorious. I am in London today wearing it and I feel a million quid. Right length, right fit, the belt I solid and adds a touch of heavy duty class. Utter winner.

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Ron Knight (Bromley, GB)
New Frahm Jacket

Everything I expected and more, great jacket!

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Dave Febry (Northampton, GB)
Beautiful Jacket

Love my new jacket, beautifully made and a great fit.

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Justin H (Cambridge, GB)
Another beautifully made and fitting jacket

I like the design so much that I now have two in different colours. I'm not a foreign correspondent, but I travel a lot and use all my pockets for the tools of my trade as an operational security adviser. This is the perfect jacket to take into the field and it also cuts a dash is some perilous places!

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Mike Groves (Yeovil, GB)
Foreign Correspondent Jacket 2024

I already have the brilliant Ventile Thermal Field Jacket and this latest jacket doesn’t disappoint either. Reassuringly solid, laughs at wind and rain, with a belt that can be snugged around the waist to keep drafts at bay. A very smart jacket that can be proudly worn in town or country. Love the design and style.