UK Carp & Coarse Fishing

Irbis Winter Suit

I received my nice new Irbis winter suit the day after lockdown started.  It was a real shame I couldn’t try it out instantly, as it keeps you warm down to -25 degrees C.  I was thinking (when it arrived) that by the time we are able to go fishing again it could be +25!

Luckily, the Government guidance was clarified and we were allowed to fish on a day only basis and I could get out on the bank.  The weather was max 3 degrees over the next few weeks, so my suit will get a brilliant test run.  I had gone for a walk with it on and just my boxer on underneath and I was roasting hot!  So, I thought it needed a fishing test run.  I’m sure sitting on a day chair on the bank will be even more comfortable with this new suit, as I do suffer from the cold.

I spent an enjoyable 4 hours on the river and I didn’t realise that the temperature was only 2 degrees until I got back into the car!

I can completely say with 100% confidence, this is the best suit (bib & brace) I’ve every had and its going to make winter fishing so much more enjoyable.

SPEC

This winter suit “Irbis” from the SKANSON collection is a professional suit for hunters and fishers. It’s designed specifically for hunting on the go. The temperature range is -25⁰С to -10⁰С.  It has the reliable silent fabric “Finland” and special waterproof zippers, resistant to friction and repeated bending. Furthermore, the ACTIVE membrane will provide reliable protection from wind and moisture.
Season: Winter
Comfortable operating temperature: from -25⁰С to -10⁰С
Material: Finland
Membrane:
-water resistance: 10000 mm.
– vapour permeability: 6000 gr. / m2.
Composition: 70% polyester, 30% nylon
Colour: Khaki / Multicam

The suit includes:

• hunter jacket with a hood
• hunter pants
• cross-shoulder suspenders.

Hunter jacket:

• Extra-Long Jacket for unrestrained movement and room for extra clothing.
• The jacket fastens with a moisture-resistant zipper.
• Two velcro windproof flaps.
• The hood is removable and adjustable with a rubber cord and fastened with Velcro.
• The sleeves have inner cuffs and Velcro on the outside.
• Moisture-resistant zip fastening to two upper and two lower pockets.
• Two interior pockets, one with zipping and one with mesh.
• At the bottom of the jacket, there is a windproof skirt and drawstring.
• Double elbow protection.

Hunter pants :

• Removable straps on the trousers, made of elastic tape.
• The bottom of the trousers is protected from the snow.
• The width is adjustable with a zipper and a patch.
• Anatomical patches in the knee area.
• Lining: fleece 100% polyester / Foil lining;
• Jacket insulation: 250 gr. / M2
• Pants insulation: 150 gr. / M2