Jack Pykeof England Mens Countryman Thermal Fleece Gilet Light Olive Large

I am a 43" chest / 16 1/2" collar and x-large is a good fit. I would not want it any smaller, especially around the neck. I've had a few Schoffels over the years and these are (almost) as good. Maybe not quite as good an insulator and they pill up a tiny bit more, but they cost 80% less and last just as long. And they don't have a logo on the front. Nobody notices when I am standing around in a crowd of other guys all wearing Schoffels - I wish someone would so I can tell them how much money they are wasting! The only downside is the small choice of colours (no black?!). Come on Jack Pyke you are missing a trick: more colours = more sales.

Like many reviewers, I purchased this gillet as a budget alternative to the famous Schöffel offering. I own two Schöffel gillets but after losing a fair amount of weight I needed a new gillet for this years shooting season. Not wanting to shell out another £140+ on a new one i gave this a try based on the high rating here.The Jack Pyke version is easily on parr with the Schöffel, the only slight lowering of quality is perhaps shown in the quality of leather (or faux leather I can't tell) used for the trimming on the Pyke version. However I am being super critical there. In the field surrounded by Schöffel wearers this one is practically indistinguishable. Jack Pyke have hidden their branding on the rear of the collar and is embroidered in matching thread, so very hard to pick out. The only other branding is on the zipper pull tabs, but if you're trying to hide what you're wearing then these simply untie off the zipper. Personally I don't care what brand i sport I just like the style, however I know many buy these to "fit in" with the Schöffel crowd. The Jack Pyke gillet is the very equal of the Schöffel and I do now fail to see why they are able to charge such a high price for such a simple garment. There is some talk that the Jack Pyke version doesn't last as long with heavy use or after numerous washes, I have found it very hardy and wear it daily for dog walks etc and there is no sign of deterioration, also just wash it as per the label and it will hold up fine.In all a great value item that is every bit as stylish and practical as it's premium brother.

Has massive arm pit holes even on the small version. The shoulders stick out lack the 1980's shoulder pad trend. Really disappointed as wanted them for company branded. Found a better quality product at similar price not from Amazon.

Terrible slapdash stitching but it’s what you get for the price. I purchased this to put in the cab rather then having one of my schoffels get muddy and dusty and for that it serves its purpose well. But if your thinking of wearing this for any kind of social occasion I think it best to just suck it up and pay for a schoffel.

Love the fit and warmth of this better than expected