COLD WEATHER
JACKETS
Danny P gets wrapped up in three cold weather jackets to find out how they perform
BUFFALO SPECIAL 6
SHIRT SRP £120
Although not marketed as a
jacket, the Buffalo Special 6 Shirt,
or SP6 as it is also known, is
used by a number of civilian and
military forces around the world.
Mine arrived just in time for a trip
overseas, where the weather was
just starting to turn cold.
The SP6 is made in two
layers: the inner is a 100 per
cent polyester pile layer and the
outer skin is made from Pertex
6. The combination of these two
materials makes for an extremely
warm, showerproof jacket. I wore
the jacket while taking part in fire
and manoeuvre exercises, with
just a base layer t-shirt underneath,
and it helped keep me warm but
did not make me uncomfortable
or overheat at any point, including
when the heavens opened!
The jacket features two hand
warmer pockets and a central
chest pocket for small items.
There’s also zips on either side to
allow you to access anything that
may be on your hips.
The Buffalo Special 6 is a great
bit if kit and does exactly what it
says on the tin. So whether you
are on a weekend away or just
want to stay warm in the safe
zone, this will be well worth a look.
The price isn’t too daunting either,
which is always nice (especially at
this time of year!).
Available from all Buffalo
stockists; available in Cobalt,
Black and Nato.
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January 2012