Teresa sent me her newest design, the PATHFINDER a couple of months ago. I had hoped to wear it turkey hunting, but it has been a warm summer. Thankfully it cooled off (39 here last night). Early this morning Lori and I took the dogs for a run....it was finally cool enough to wear this awesome new garment.
Different is the pockets....it's pretty much a standard pullover (Teresa has decided NOT to use the 1/4 zip front, you are looking at pictures of a prototype). Notice the double pocket....a secure zippered pouch over the standard roomy handwarmer pockets. In the pictures shown, my zippered pocket contains a large Android cell phone, truck keys, and a S&W 642 .38 special. No problems with bulk, and all secure. Like all of Teresa'a designs, we have shot and shot and shot some more our bows wearing this. I love it. Available in Hedge Apple Hideaway (this pattern is growing on me), Evening Stand Green, and Olive Drab.
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Lots of Beach Nuts!
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Wow! That is really nice!
My pretty photographer!
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By the way...our choice of name ....PATHFINDER...was absolutely influenced by a few of these fellows we know...
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I like it..........just what I need more wool....lol. Aren't those hickory nuts, our beech nuts have lil' spikes all over them. :dunno:
love the style...hate that it's only available in a pullover style...i'd like to see it unzip all the way down to the pocket.
Looks good!
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
I like it..........just what I need more wool....lol. Aren't those hickory nuts, our beech nuts have lil' spikes all over them. :dunno:
Hmmm....there's a good chance I'm an idiot
I would like to order a Xl, but I do not see them listed on your website.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bowitis:
I would like to order a Xl, but I do not see them listed on your website.
Call Teresa. ...
That is a fine garment for sure. I like the two pocket idea. I even like the color. Hopefully after my son moves to PA. I can hunt with him and need such a fine garment.
Looks great!
Tried to send you a PM Roger, your mailbox is full! Stop being so popular...LOL! I had a quick question and request. If you could get back with me I'd appreciate it.
yep..hickories
Now if only she'd prototype some pants. I could use some that match that great jacket I got from her.
New design looks great.
QuoteOriginally posted by sleepyhollow:
yep..hickories
Yep....my bad.
Mr. Norris
I don't suppose I could get you to thank Teresa for me. I love the jacket I bought. Been thinking about adding a vest to it just haven't settled on which one I'm wanting.
I sure can Durado....you can shoot her an email also. Thanks!
I like that pattern.
Do they not have the Pathfinder listed on the website yet or did I overlook it?
I have been wanting to order one of their garments, and that is my favorite design so far but would really like it in evening stand brown. anyone know what patterns it is available in?
NEVERMIND! I should have read all of his comments!
Nice....I gotta get one of those or the other model Thom has....gonna put it on my Christmas List.
LOVE the 1/4 zip and would gladly pay extra. The 1/4 Zip make it's comfortable in a much larger range of temperatures. Nice to unzip when dragging a deer too.
I like it also and would prefer the 1/4 zipper. Many times it is nice to unzip as you are walking or dragging out your deer.
I'd ditch the zippered pocket before I'd ditch the 1/4 zip
I like that.....and could use a new pullover....the one I have now is close to 20 years old, a v-neck. But I would definitely prefer a 1/4 zip to vent. Maybe offered as an option??
QuoteOriginally posted by awbowman:
I'd ditch the zippered pocket before I'd ditch the 1/4 zip
We specifically wanted a zippered pocket on this one. Teresa's regular pockets are excellent, and pretty secure, but we wanted something that could be counted on to FOR SURE secure something valuable. It all started with a debate over taking cell phones to the woods. I'm dead set against it......but always do. The only reason I do is that I hunt 95% of the time alone....and I'm not getting any younger :bigsmyl:
I would agree with the others, great looking pullover but I'd vote for the quarter zip to stay along with the zippered pocket.
Gotta have the 1/4 zipper on these pull overs, and why not offer them in other colors?
QuoteOriginally posted by longrifle:
Gotta have the 1/4 zipper on these pull overs, and why not offer them in other colors?
Regarding the colors...Teresa matches up the different wool patterns with the pattern of the garment. Many of them don't work, especially overlaying pockets, etc. Also, she is trying to sew up several for stock. The spools of wool she uses are HUGE....changing out and moving them around is a days project in itself. Remember, this is a handsewn, one at a time operation. When I first started my website a few years ago, we did lots of specials and custom orders.....it darn near shut down production.
None of this is to say Teresa can't accommodate folks with a special requirement. She can. But for things like this....a launch of a new product...she tries to build up an inventory so it can ship smoothly.
Did you have to pay Theresa extra for the 'slimmer look' material? Looks like you're loosing a little weight there Sledge. ;)
That Zippered pocket right there is a GREAT idea. Great name and great looking garmet. :thumbsup:
Looks like an awesome design, I like the zippered security pocket too. Like you I hate taking my cell phone with me, but the peace of mind it gives my wife when I can let her know I'm safe and sound, back on the ground is worth it. Are the hand warmer pockets separate or is it one big pocket?
I do like the zipper pocket accessory that could come in handy also for hand warmers that wouldn't take up room in the pocket as well as the other items you mention
I have some Asbell wool and have always liked it. I really like the looks of the kangaroo pocket on this model and that little zipper pocket. I think my binos could fit in there. I know my phone would.
Terry's idea about the hand warmers is good too. I hadn't thought of that.
I have the Anorak and like that one a lot.
Happy hunting y'all!! :archer:
Here is the link to the Pathfinders:
http://gfredasbell.com/gfa_wool_clothing.php#0