Out back Clothing where to buy??

[juddy]

Can anybody recommend, a good quality brand of outback clothing?????

[Bigbjorn]

R.M.Williams. Well made, long lasting, and the stuff fits. Expensive though.

[Scallops]

King Gee - as above, but cheap. Add in Blundstone, Redback, Akubra, etc.

[Outlaw]

Driza-Bone >> Home (http://www.drizabone.com.au)

[rick130]

What is 'Outback Clothing' :lol2:

Depends on the look you are after Juddy.
Do you want to look like a Cocky out on the town, or one of the fella's mustering ?

RM Williams would be the most famous outfitters, followed by Thomas Cook, but the funny thing with Thomas Cook is I've never seen anyone wearing their stuff outside of the cities.

If you want to look like a cashed up city slicker that's trying to look 'county', go to RM's and spend away. Their gear is good but pricey, and we get no where near the range they offer in their big city boutique stores.
FWIW not too many around here wear RM's except when going out, and then it's usually only the Tweed jacketed, landed gentry brigade although admittedly most all blokes wear RM's elastic sided boots for dress ups, although I prefer the Roper style boots myself.

There's only one fella I know that wears RM ensembles day in, day out and that's my mate Jon, the Chardonnay quaffing, G&T sipping fencing contractor who's clothes go in the rag bag at the slightest tear or wear.
He is a walking, talking ad for the quintessential bloke from the bush with a voice that would've put John Laws out of business 40 years ago.
A wool classer by profession and all round good bloke, if looks count, he has it nailed. ;)

Wranglers in their Pro Rodeo Cut are the jeans of choice around here, closely followed by the Aussie made Blue Dog jeans.
Work shirts can be anything from Hard Yakka, King Gee, etc through Ariat, Wrangler to whatever's on special at Target or Rivers :D
I prefer Rivers drills ATM, tough as nails and more pockets than you can poke a stick at. They've outlasted all my Yakka and King Gee shirts by a long stretch.

Oh, and Brian, RM's don't fit my bony arse at all, too low cut and cut too short in front, whereas the straight legged Pro Rodeo Wranglers fit like a glove, but they are only working dacks, although most have a 'going out' pair too.

Good luck.

[dobbo]

What is 'Outback Clothing' :lol2:


http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/08/25/queen_wideweb__470x328,0.jpg




Dress like a backpacker

Something cheap, comfy, ability to wear for a week then throw away.

Do the wear, flip then burn trick on your Grundy's

[alien]

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/08/25/queen_wideweb__470x328,0.jpg




Dress like a backpacker

Something cheap, comfy, ability to wear for a week then throw away.

Do the wear, flip then burn trick on your Grundy's


:Rolling: :Rolling: :Rolling:



Cheers.

[sschmez]

RB Sellars (http://www.rbsellars.com.au/) workwear... mail order with regular catalouges in the Weekly Times

[yyeessno]

I have thrown out all but a few of my denim jeans and now I almost exclusively wear moleskins instead. The RM ones are good, but they are too expensive to buy and then ruin with work/day to day stuff. Instead I wear the hard yakka ones, they are longer lasting too.

I buy lots of my shirts at second hand shops. They've got lots of things and it's all really cheap...You can't have too many blue button up shirts!

[The ho har's]

We still don't actually what you mean by outback??


all of the above brands are terrific...or are you referring to something that's

you can throw in a bucket and wash and it will dry in 10 min's while your

camping:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[87County]

[QUOTE=rick130;1052697]What is 'Outback Clothing' :lol2:

Depends on the look you are after Juddy............... although most have a 'going out' pair too.

QUOTE]

.....I've heard of people that "suit up" to go out...:)

[dobbo]

We still don't actually what you mean by outback??


all of the above brands are terrific...or are you referring to something that's

you can throw in a bucket and wash and it will dry in 10 min's while your

camping:D


Mrs ho har:angel:


Just go naked

[Outlaw]

Oooooh so sorry Juddy... just noticed your heading, he wanted Out back NOT Outback.

Not sure where but probably any adult store should sell them for you.

Something like this right?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[87County]

Oooooh so sorry Juddy... just noticed your heading, he wanted Out back NOT Outback.

Not sure where but probably any adult store should sell them for you.

Something like this right?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


.........must be a blokes' "outing"...:)

[dobbo]

I'd look at Hemp clothing, it's light, lasts for years, easy to wash in a bucket and is breathable so you keep cool whilst wearing it.

[isuzurover]

I'd look at Hemp clothing, it's light, lasts for years, easy to wash in a bucket and is breathable so you keep cool whilst wearing it.

Ahh, here you go, "The Australian Outback Collection - Hemp Bushman Shirt"
As you can see from the pic, it is the shirt of choice for real bushmen who brave the harsh aussie outback :D
http://www.australianoutback.com/media/components/store/products/24/resampled_big_1199.jpg
Australian Outback - Welcome to The Australian Outback Collection (http://www.australianoutback.com/?cPath=20_10&products_id=1199&tpid=79)

I think most cockies would think you as merry as if you were wearing the pink number posted above...

[richard4u2]

if you want some real tuff man stuff try, draggin jeans au ;)

[ezyrama]

You want boots, forget RM Williams, overpriced and no where near as comfortable as Ian Harrold boots in Sydney. They feel like wearing a pair you have had for years.

Cheers Ian

[rick130]

You want boots, forget RM Williams, overpriced and no where near as comfortable as Ian Harrold boots in Sydney. They feel like wearing a pair you have had for years.

Cheers Ian

:thumbsup: yep Ian Harrold boots are excellent, but I think you'll find they are made in Melbourne.

[rick130]

Oooooh so sorry Juddy... just noticed your heading, he wanted Out back NOT Outback.

Not sure where but probably any adult store should sell them for you.

Something like this right?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

ooh ooh ooh, should I get a shot of me in my chaps too ? :twisted:

unfortunately they aren't that lovely colour :angel:

[Landy Smurf]

i would also recommend wrangler and hard yakka,for boots rebacks i my choice always have been last for ages

[digger]

Gday,
couple things, moleskins are OK, jeans are more common day by day,
most wear 'ringers" shirts where Ive seen, and the majority wear a mid blue refered to by everyone as "ringer blue"... and yes rm's also good but unless thru the 2nds shop (in SA) or when they have a clearout (about twice a year) way too exxy!!


I suggest try:-

bill drews "BBB clothing", they are good comfy clothing worn by most station people ...jeans, shirts etc,...been around for years, good drill cotton shirts etc

BBB Rural & Outback Clothing (http://www.bbboutbackclothing.com.au/Home/Home.asp)


also try BLUEDOG clothing, another good bloke & good clothes, bluedog lives in marree in SA when not travelling about to sell the clothes... and yes he is known to all as "bluedog".. I love the shirts, The best is the three button, "ringer blue" l/sleeve top...I reckon anyway!

BlueDog Clothing & Jeans - Country Clothing Australia, Outback Casual Clothing Australia, Cowboy Traditional Australian Country Clothing (http://www.bluedogjeans.com/)


I havent any interest or link to either of the above, but am good friends with "bluedog"..

cheers
digger

[rick130]

Thanks for the info on BlueDog Dig, as I mentioned in my first post, his jeans and shirts are second only to Wranglers in popularity here.

I guiltily admit I'm not a wearer....yet :angel:

[abaddonxi]

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I suggest try:-

bill drews "BBB clothing", they are good comfy clothing worn by most station people ...jeans, shirts etc,...been around for years, good drill cotton shirts etc

BBB Rural & Outback Clothing (http://www.bbboutbackclothing.com.au/Home/Home.asp)


<snip>

Checked it out, the model would make your eyes water, and one size fits all!

[ezyrama]

No-one has mentioned Airds of Lochinvar.

Maybe Juddy is a young 'en and wants the new metro cowboy look.

I dunno :no2: a young cowboy in layered pastel polo shirts with upturned collar just doesn't look right to me :(


Hi There Cowboy, come up and see me sometime!!:Rolling:!!!

[juddy]

To be honest with you, i dont want try and be anything, just would like the apropriate clothes for the environment, my $200 shirt, and Merrials, and cargo shorts might look out of place.


What is 'Outback Clothing' :lol2:

Depends on the look you are after Juddy.
Do you want to look like a Cocky out on the town, or one of the fella's mustering ?

RM Williams would be the most famous outfitters, followed by Thomas Cook, but the funny thing with Thomas Cook is I've never seen anyone wearing their stuff outside of the cities.

If you want to look like a cashed up city slicker that's trying to look 'county', go to RM's and spend away. Their gear is good but pricey, and we get no where near the range they offer in their big city boutique stores.
FWIW not too many around here wear RM's except when going out, and then it's usually only the Tweed jacketed, landed gentry brigade although admittedly most all blokes wear RM's elastic sided boots for dress ups, although I prefer the Roper style boots myself.

There's only one fella I know that wears RM ensembles day in, day out and that's my mate Jon, the Chardonnay quaffing, G&T sipping fencing contractor who's clothes go in the rag bag at the slightest tear or wear.
He is a walking, talking ad for the quintessential bloke from the bush with a voice that would've put John Laws out of business 40 years ago.
A wool classer by profession and all round good bloke, if looks count, he has it nailed. ;)

Wranglers in their Pro Rodeo Cut are the jeans of choice around here, closely followed by the Aussie made Blue Dog jeans.
Work shirts can be anything from Hard Yakka, King Gee, etc through Ariat, Wrangler to whatever's on special at Target or Rivers :D
I prefer Rivers drills ATM, tough as nails and more pockets than you can poke a stick at. They've outlasted all my Yakka and King Gee shirts by a long stretch.

Oh, and Brian, RM's don't fit my bony arse at all, too low cut and cut too short in front, whereas the straight legged Pro Rodeo Wranglers fit like a glove, but they are only working dacks, although most have a 'going out' pair too.

Good luck.

[juddy]

I hate Backpackers......... They all look the same, stand out a mile..



http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/08/25/queen_wideweb__470x328,0.jpg




Dress like a backpacker

Something cheap, comfy, ability to wear for a week then throw away.

Do the wear, flip then burn trick on your Grundy's

[juddy]

You have a good point there..


We still don't actually what you mean by outback??


all of the above brands are terrific...or are you referring to something that's

you can throw in a bucket and wash and it will dry in 10 min's while your

camping:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[juddy]

Not sure if pinks in at the moment, and my arse would just get too hot....



Oooooh so sorry Juddy... just noticed your heading, he wanted Out back NOT Outback.

Not sure where but probably any adult store should sell them for you.

Something like this right?

http://members.arstechnica.com/x/zuvembi/pink-assless-chaps.jpg

[juddy]

oh god, so many variables, out there in the Bush, what to wear when, its a big dilemma, i mean when you need to peel a Roo off the bull bar, what's the appropriate dress for this?

Picking up a woman, if I happened to be on the Birdsville track, and a single woman wanted me to pick her up, ( that for a start would be a tad strange ) plus, if she only wanted a lift then maybe, but if she wanted a 3 some then i would have to run that via the wife. Oh and its not just a man thing, the wife's got to have the right gear too



Outback where? desert? west Qld? west NSW? east WA? in company? going to be washing or is it a trip where you won't have water? Looking to pick up a woman? boys only?

these things all play a part in what you wear really :D:D:D:D

[ezyrama]

:thumbsup: yep Ian Harrold boots are excellent, but I think you'll find they are made in Melbourne.

My Sincerest apologies, Melbourne and yup there the best you'll get.
(I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken;))

[rick130]

To be honest with you, i dont want try and be anything, just would like the apropriate clothes for the environment, my $200 shirt, and Merrials, and cargo shorts might look out of place.

Geez, I had to google what Merrel's were :o

Another good place to look for 'country' clothes is a good saddlery. That's often where we buy our jeans, hats, boots, etc.

Peeling roos and other sundry wildlife from the vehicle and just off the road so no one else hits the carcass you generally want working clothes, it can get messy. ;)

[abaddonxi]

oh god, so many variables, out there in the Bush, what to wear when, its a big dilemma, i mean when you need to peel a Roo off the bull bar, what's the appropriate dress for this?

<snip>

Depends on how messy, but how about a pair of disposable overalls?

Only be trendy in Hannibal Lecter's company, but keep you more or less clean to get back into the car.

[kingyrules]

my advice, if your going when its hot take something light with a high UV rating. if its going to be cold take something warm. and if its going to be wet don't go, looking for sticks rocks etc to get you out of the mud in the rain sucks. other wise look for comfortable cheap stuff (been a truckie for a wile and comfort helps the k's fly by), after all if your outback the roo's wont give a stuff what your wearing. :D

[dobbo]

Depends on how messy, but how about a pair of disposable overalls?

Only be trendy in Hannibal Lecter's company, but keep you more or less clean to get back into the car.


I have images of rounding a bend to see a badly dented vehicle, a splattered roo and the driver picking up pieces of flesh whilst donning a sperm suit.


I cannot understand the concept of paying $200 for 1 shirt, just one curry stain and it's still an oil rag.


If you want to look like a concrete cowboy, as Rick says go to your local Horseland and pay plenty of coin for the same quality stuff you can get at K mart at a 500% markup.


If your Outback travelling you have all your life in your vehicle, therefore you have to travel light, more so in a duel cab Defer due to the fact the "usable" space is a lot smaller than that available in a normal 110. After a few days of roughing it a $200 shirts or a $30 shirt will still smell like death, if you have enough water to launder it fine, otherwise turf it in a biohazard bin and go buy another. 6x throw away clothes = 1 $200 shirt;)

Yes I'm a stinking tight assed pom

[juddy]

RM Williams, now are they taking the P****? well expensive stuff, GIORGIO ARMANI is cheaper than that........ Pair of Land Rover overalls might do the trick....

[Scallops]

RM Williams, now are they taking the P****? well expensive stuff, GIORGIO ARMANI is cheaper than that........ Pair of Land Rover overalls might do the trick....

I have a pair of RM boots that I bought when I was 19 - still going strong (albeit on their 4th resole) 26 years later. Does that answer your question? ;)

[abaddonxi]

Sorted, fits all the criteria -
R.M. WILLIAMS LAND ROVER MEN'S BLUE POLO SHIRT [MEDIUM] - eBay Shirts, Clothing, Men, Fashion. (end time 07-Sep-09 20:16:06 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270450020291&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123)

Oops, Auctiva won't let me post a pic.

[dobbo]

If you go buying new stuff you'll stick out like a sore thumb and everyone will know you bought the stuff just to look the part ;) and you'll be just another bloke from the big smoke playing cowboys :D:D:D:D


At least they'll know who to rob

Should leave us alone