Swazi Tahr XP Anorak

As a petite woman (1,60 meters tall) I was worried if I would ever find a smock that fits my small body size. I chose size S which allows me to wear a sweater and vest underneath. I use the smock both for hunting and walking my dog on rainy days, which keeps me perfectly dry and warm. The only thing I would change is the material/fit in the chin area as it keeps scratching my skin a little when not wearing a scarf. Also, the elastic around the waist hangs a lot lower due to my small size. None the less, I am very happy with the smock and would definitely recommend it to a friend!

I'm tempted to leave it at that. Swazi have led the way in outdoor wear and I've finally decided to treat myself... "alright Sheila, keep your hair on!"... been allowed to treat myself to the top of the range, Swazi Tahr. I was so keen to receive the real McCoy I ordered it direct from Oz to ship to me in Blighty (UK) . The delivery was superb, tracked it online all the way and it arrived well packaged. The only problem I have now is, I love it so much I darent wear the thing... I stalk around the house and slip off to have a quick try on whenever I can. It feels pristine, the new stretch fabric is a major leap in tech in my opinion and the fact is, you know you're wearing reel quality. After the drubbing the Ozzies gave us in this years ashes, believe me, no one wanted to leave a bad review more than me, so that should speak volumes. 😁

Some people might think this isn't a serious enough review but all I can say is, outdoorsmen and survival experts around the world have given the Swazi Tahr their blessing and all the reviews about the seams, the fit, the materials are all true so no one really needs another endorsement from me. The best thing is, they're a down to earth company who look after people.

Thank you indeed…

This is my go to “You’re not heading out into that shite, are you? Seriously?” garment. When you want your own personal tent to snuggle into and feel snug ‘n’ smug, whilst the elements rage all around and even the dog is thinking of heading for home!! Not too fancy, with two big basic outside pockets that will get wet along the bottom seam. Design flaw? Nope. These are where you will be stuffing wet hands, cuffs of sleeves, hats and gloves. These pockets are designed to deal with wet stuff. Hands up all who have spotted the tiny drain hole in the bottom corner? You see, those cunning little b****rs at Swazi have thought of everything! Hah! Massive front vent with just the right amount of Velcro (narrow, not wide and noisy) strip over the waterproof zip. Generous neoprene inner cuff, so you can wave to your companions and chuckle as the rain dribbles down into their armpits as they’re forced to wave back…Tough mate, should’ve bought a decent jacket straight off! Hah! (Again!) And as for the “legendary Swazi hood” that Big D is always banging on about. Well…he’s right! Excellent protection. Gorgeous periphy vision. Ridiculously easy clever little dangly bits to cinch it all up with one gloved hand. Be aware this is not a particularly warm garment, so if it’s cold I insist on giving myself a warm layer underneath. Little storm blowing through here the day after tomorrow with the Met Office forecasting winds at 32 knots gusting 57. If you spot a Tussock Green…

Recently purchased a SWAZI Tahr XP, and will admit was sceptical at first, as I had had several alternative brands that I had been happy with and never heard of SWAZI in my life. After doing some research with great international and national reviews I thought I would give it a go.

Upon the garment arriving I was shocked by the feel of the item and the simplicity of the garment, as over the years I have felt that the simplest of garments are best and most functional.

As always I set myself the goal of getting out in the worst weather I could, and picked days for bush walks to really get the garment tested in the elements. However, three drops of water onto my anorak and the weather would clear and the sun would beam down onto the jacket limiting any weather testing of the jacket, time and time again this happened just more sun out on days that the rain was meant to be there and I started to think this jacket is different, it stops the weather...... I wasn't sold, so knowning I had a four day hike in the Te Uruwera rain Forrest I knew this would be the ultimate test. Sure enough two of our days provided high winds and downpours of rain that was covered by lighting storms. With a pack on my back and the rain falling I set off, the garment performed flawlessly, keeping me warm and dry as a bone. However towards the end of the day the garment felt like it was wetting out a little, I was dry none the less however it felt like the garment needed some revitalizing of the Aegis…