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"Quick Hits from SHOT", Shooting Sportsman, Tom Huggler, July/August 2008: Tuscan Hills Coat from Fleming & Clark Waxed-cotton coats are not going out of style; in fact, they are growing in popularity. Some excellent offerings are coming from Fleming & Clark, Ltd., a new Tennessee-based importer and exclusive USA distributor of fieldwear and classic accessories from Hand made Maremmano, in Italy. The nearly 100 products F&C unveiled in Las Vegas included hats, boots, trousers, jackets, belts, luggage and other traditional, high-end offerings made from leather, wool and other natural materials. From this impressive lineup, the new Tuscan Hills Coat really caught my eye. This rugged, heavy coat is made from 10-oz waxed British cotton, which renders it waterproof. The brown four button garment is lined with wool tweed and sports moleskin trim on the collar and inside the cuffs. The honey-brown trim is a handsome touch and, with the wool liner, offers the feel of a fine sport coat. I also like the handwarmer pockets and the flap protectors on the side cargo pockets. On the left breast an outside pocket secures with a brass snap; on the inside designers cleverly added a second pocket that fastens with a button. Cuffs open and close with brass snaps. Another neat touch (too often missing from waxed cotton coats) is a nylon-lined rear game bag. Accessible from the left and right side, it, too, secures with brass snaps. Except for the British cotton, all materials originate from Italy, where the Tuscan Hills Coat is made by hand. It's available in sizes M through XXL and is not only field functional but also doubles as a good-looking travel garment. As such, the game bag is handy for toting maps, documents and the daily newspaper to read on the subway. Price: $499. Fleming & Clark, Ltd., 800-373-6710; www.flemingandclark.com. |
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