Just going to make a quick argument for the Beaufort jacket from Barbour vs. The lightweight army jacket from Barbour.
The Beaufort fits over a blazer quite well, and thus can be worn year round if layered properly, where as the tailored and slimmer fit of the army jacket prevents it from being worn with anything heavier than a light sweater.
In addition, the army/sapper jacket comes in only navy sylkoil. However, the Beaufort comes in navy, black, brown, and sage for the traditional wax cotton, as well as olive in sylkoil.
If you're looking to get more use out of a jacket, the beaufort is the way to go.
mcmulcahy.30Not to mention that the Beaufort has a lining which can be removed. So you have the option to make it a light spring jacket, but you can keep the lining in for those cold subzero winter months. I have a friend in Syracuse, NY who swears by this jacket.
hollyjesterJust some info, the lining is sold separately, as is the hood. So while it's not included, chances are you won't need it in the near future anyway, unless you live in Canada.
The Beaufort fits over a blazer quite well, and thus can be worn year round if layered properly, where as the tailored and slimmer fit of the army jacket prevents it from being worn with anything heavier than a light sweater.
In addition, the army/sapper jacket comes in only navy sylkoil. However, the Beaufort comes in navy, black, brown, and sage for the traditional wax cotton, as well as olive in sylkoil.
If you're looking to get more use out of a jacket, the beaufort is the way to go.