Helikon-Tex Anorak Modifications / Alterations - Woodman - Pilgrim

Helikon-Tex Anorak Modifications / Alterations - Woodman - Pilgrim - Windrunner

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In this episode Luke is going over the modification that he has made to his Anoraks; namely those from Helikon-Tex.
This takes this jackets to the Next Level!
Thank you John for the great idea on this project!
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 278

@JB50713 Місяць тому

Lol I thought this was an April Fools joke. Congratulations you bought a jacket you had to sew yourself.

@whicks3 Місяць тому

Had me too! This new invention called a zipper is going places! Before you know it jackets will come with them

@Xeno-M. Місяць тому

You know, I am detecting, (just a hint of, mind you), comedic sarcasm here from you folk. Can’t say as I blame you. 😁

@Rando-user-zm1fx Місяць тому

This is the dumbest video EVER 😂

@IchwurdeHierzugenotigt Місяць тому

Next time Luke solves the problem of escaping liquids when eating a soup with a fork by closing the gaps of the fork, so the soup can't escape through them anymore. no more being defeated by soup, thanks to the ultimate gamechanger, the closed fork. ;) all the best from Germany

@alaroony9890 Місяць тому

Oh my goodness, that is hilarious! Lmao!

@perilousjack1964 Місяць тому

Superb, superb.😂

@brentonasmith Місяць тому

Next April you can do a video on how to convert a jacket to an Anorak

@johnfitzgerald5158 Місяць тому

Or a jacket into a vest by cutting off the sleeves.

@skylerphoenix8880 Місяць тому

Hi Luke - I don’t get why someone would buy an anorak to then install a zipper. Why not go for one of the many great jackets available in the first place?

@earlgrey691 Місяць тому

Engelbert Strauss (what an image that cunjours lol ?) make good outdoor wear which l tend to utilise in camping.German quality and made in Germany .Their rain-jackets are especially excellent.

@BaroudeurAventure Місяць тому

@@earlgrey691 They don't give their specs in terms of water column and breathability which means it's lower than gore-tex, by default I would rather call that bad than excellent for serious outdoor use.

@TheInfidel_SlavaUA Місяць тому

congratulations you have reinvented the wheel....

@Xeno-M. Місяць тому

So what exactly does Luke call his new invention?? The Anoracket?? The Janorak ??? The Jackorak ?? 🤣🤣😂

@Temporalplace 28 днів тому

@@Xeno-M. However he calls it i want its comparison vs jacket video.

@JeanMartin-ks1yx Місяць тому

Nice mods you did. So technically your Pilgrim is no longer an anorak, in that case, it may be more interesting to buy Helikon's SAS smock, which is technically the same.

@markthomas2436 Місяць тому

A game changer? Well, for those of us who have always preferred a jacket over an anorak, it is hardly that. But I am glad you got them to do something you wanted to get done.

@shireguy876 Місяць тому

So, you converted an anorak into a coat.

@EverettVinzant Місяць тому

No, no… that wouldn’t get views. It’s a… Coatarak. You can now open it and it’ll hang on a hook ;)

@baileyboo9788 Місяць тому

😂😂@@EverettVinzant

@rentcollector40 Місяць тому

Will this change the advantages that an anorak provides? Like wind infiltration through the zipper? No longer having a kangaroo pouch in the front for carrying bigger items or being able to put your hands together for warmth? I can definitely see the advantage of a full length zipper for sure. But it will also take away some of the original intents of the jacket.

@petestuff3257 Місяць тому

Looks like a great idea to solve a problem if you already have an anorak. But essentially what you’ve done is just make a full zip parka or shell. If you don’t have anything, don’t buy an anorak to convert it just buy a conventional shell with the hood in the first place, that being said thumbs up on creativity and do it yourself solutions. Cheers and thank you.

@michaelodonoghue7464 Місяць тому

April First has to figure into this story somewhere 4:13

@Xeno-M. Місяць тому

Indeed it does. He was “foolin” us when he said it was an Anorack!!!

@dimi7055 Місяць тому

There is an even better solution than this... Buy a jacket instead of an anorak.

@ferruccio4531 Місяць тому

you're smart!

@dimi7055 Місяць тому

@@ferruccio4531 I know, it's a revolutionary idea! Thanks for the recognition!

@Slovan.nie.kolaborant Місяць тому

Its good jacket now...but its not anymore "anorak" soo simple it is😊

@00Klingon 23 дні тому

I've never been a fan of any pull over jacket or sweater. Simply too impractical and I prefer to regulate my temperature often. As someone who's been making and modifying my own custom gear for my own purposes for a little while now, I applaud you getting the word out that this is something you can do.

@craig2795 Місяць тому

Tune in to part 2 next week when Luke discovers a new modification to an Army Surplus Pullover and invents the Army Surplus Cardigan. So innovating that both the SAS and the SEALS adopt the wearing of cardigans as standard operating procedure in the future 💪🥷🏿🤙

@davecampbell1430 Місяць тому

Why not just buy a full zip jacket to begin with?

@ferruccio4531 Місяць тому

well, if you don't, you might make a video about it.

@BigTimeGuys Місяць тому

4th thing, is try to find anoraks with side zippers. That makes them going on and off way easier. We love the Pilgrim and agree but our other anoraks have side zippers we enjoy, however still not a take it on and off piece every half hour, its a piece to be out in for hours at a time.

@kokadjooutdoors620 Місяць тому

My down LLBean anorak has a side zipper. Love it but I wear in winter when brutally cold and keep on all day

@KR-bn4bg Місяць тому

If you want to keep the anorak feel while still making donning and doffing it easier, just sew zippers up each side into the pits. Bonus points if you use 2 was zippers, that way you can zip them up to get on or off or zip down from the pits as pit zips

@fairwind8222 Місяць тому

Wow, comments seem a little bit edgy today.

@Mantreaus Місяць тому

It was sort of a shock to hear this since many of us are outdoors people and know why Anoraks were made and why some prefer Jackets over them. And to be honest the first thought when hearing it was... Why don't you buy a Jacket with the same strengths instead of an Anorak? (Edit for a missing U in Buy.)

@beeveedee9355 Місяць тому

So you took an anorak and made it a jacket. At extra cost. If these are are Chinese made, they're going to be sized smaller than US sizing. And if you want to wear your anorak over a fleece, you should buy accordingly size-wise. Are you going to put a zipper in all your pullover hoodies now? 🤔

@mrsomebody0085 Місяць тому

Great idea, I am okay with mine for now. But I am glad that this particular option is present and available. I do love my Helikon-Tex.

@alexwbanks70 Місяць тому

Wait its April 2nd.... How about just buying a jacket in the first place? This is what I don't understand.

@karenrudderham4900 Місяць тому

Anoraks in the uk are just heavy duty weatherproof hooded coats wiyh full length zippers that normally have drawstring waist and a zip that comes up from the bottom for easy sitting down. Nana Karen UK

@david300m Місяць тому

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

@a45456565 Місяць тому

Thank you😺

@rayjay848 Місяць тому

A shoutout to the guy who came up with the idea would have been nice.

@scotbotvideos Місяць тому

Great idea, Luke. Might do this myself, although I'd probably get a two-way zip for my pilgrim anorak.

@no.9516 Місяць тому

Same exact thing for many fjallravenjackets where the zipper is the worst thing about them. did this to mine and never looked back . truly a game changer.

@bernardweaver2416 Місяць тому

This is why I purchased the SAS Smock. I love my woodsman anorak, but the smock definitely has a place as well.

@cabibo666 Місяць тому

YES! That's the first thing i did last year and also added some loop velcro on the sleeves ;-) A game changer

@theresapate8718 Місяць тому

Great idea.

@garyaaron8425 Місяць тому

Great modification. Ive got the ventus active hoodie 2xl from Outdoor Vitals. I'm a large size at best; however, I have broad shoulders, and the 2xl allows me to put it on without having to doslocate my shoulders and pop them into place. I thinkthat this mod will work great. Great idea and thanks for sharing.

@christophergarcia225 Місяць тому

Great job

@timstubbs9779 Місяць тому

Very nice !

@user-is6cy1jw1f Місяць тому

Love it!

@brianl426 Місяць тому

Really looked close at the Pilgrim anorak and decided against it for exactly what you mentioned. Difficulty putting on/taking off. Bought their SAS smock instead and love it. Smock has a double zipper too.

@ReasontoLiveAdventures Місяць тому

I have the Pilgrim and love it, once it is on. I can barely feel my left side(ministoke). There is a local tailor I have used before. I think it’s time to stop in and have mine done. Your original review sold me on the anorak. Day 50 of the new chemo, cheers.🤙

@jdedmnds1 Місяць тому

That is awesome. I don't do pullovers because I have a problem shoulder and it is nearly impossible to get some pullovers off without help. T-shirts are stretchy enough they aren't usually a problem. I would consider purchasing one of them if it was not a pullover.

@dashingpanda26 Місяць тому

Question about tents - Do they make a tent that will last longer than 4 seasons? That doesn't seem very long yet that's the longest lasting tent I've found to date.

@JayMS916 Місяць тому

"4 season" means you can use it all year (spring, summer, fall, winter).

@jerk_store Місяць тому

A "4 season" tent is usually meant for the "4th season" only. They typically don't come with a ton of mesh and have poor airflow. The tradeoff is that they keep you warmer. So every time you see the words "4 season tent" think of it as "4th season tent" and no more. Don't use a 4th season tent in the warmer months. You will regret it.

@Mstr.Nobody Місяць тому

Whew !!!.... I thought my tent was ready to expire!! 😊

@ferruccio4531 Місяць тому

@@JayMS916 I think that was meant to be a joke.

@dashingpanda26 Місяць тому

Thank you for all ur help I will get a tent that wont expire

@RRavencraft 17 днів тому

Luke, dont buy anoraks ! But a full zip jacket!

@samhill3496 Місяць тому

Looks great, I've done some like that.

@jamesgibbs8827 Місяць тому

For me it makes sense as ive always had the V-Shape Shoulders/Waist. I could never get that type of clothing on, always got stuck on my shoulders, Shame they don't start adding it.

@VegasWanderer61 Місяць тому

Awsome idea. In vegas though don't really need that well insulated kind of jacket.

@mmaviator22 Місяць тому

I think it would be even better with a double zip. Say if your kitted up or something, being able to vent by pulling up the bottom zipper would be a huge plus/improvement

@Silverback_GMT410 Місяць тому

I think I recall you mentioning doing this in a previous video. Looks great

@michaelowens944 Місяць тому

At this point it is not an Anorak anymore. Looks good!

@PaulSmith-xh2ex Місяць тому

You can but the helikon tex tramontane and SAS anorak both full zip. Great mods by the way.

@russelrogers2540 Місяць тому

Great idea. Wonder why companies have not done this. That is the major reason I have never obtained one before now. Don't own any pullover sweatshirts either.

@andersbomortensen757 Місяць тому

Brilliant! I bought a sewing machine years ago when I was tired of similar problems. There is almost always something that needs to be fixed, sewn into the waist or something else that could have been done smarter... Wonder What Helikon-Tex thinks about your genious idea 😄👍

@helvetiabushcraft Місяць тому

Great idea. I boght the SAS Smock from Helikon Tex... But I need to order one of these and modify it.

@themourningdove7208 Місяць тому

Wow... Nifty... A jacket that zipz all the way down. 🕊️🙄

@mrsladyhawk Місяць тому

Love it

@charliemcdowell5231 Місяць тому

I personally like the sarma anorak I got for my dad. It has a two way zipper in each side. Makes it easy to put in by you can also use them as pit zips if you unzip from the top, while keeping the nice pass through pocket

@ThePosiview Місяць тому

My Fjalraven anorak has a side zipper that works a treat. Easy to put on and remove. Job done and it's still an anorak 😉

@garysimpson5252 Місяць тому

Great idea what haven’t they do this to all there coats it makes more sense to improve this great review Gary Liverpool p.s I have a new leg and I’m doing vary well thanks to you

@RCGRNPA Місяць тому

Great modification!! Watched your previous video on the Pilgrim but decided against getting one simply because of the lack of full length zipper. Would be nice if Helikon-Tex just offered this as an option.

@Meibeon Місяць тому

You missed out , its a fantastic piece of kit

@douglaselkins952 Місяць тому

The tailored version does look a bit better, but I think the anorak you modified yourself looks pretty damn good, Luke. I’d be interested to see more modification or DIY videos if you’re interested in making them.

@lostsheep664866 28 днів тому

That’s a great idea I have a sweat shirt that I love but hard to get it off over the head I am going to see about getting a zipper added to it thanks

@kevinkellogg2132 Місяць тому

And just like that, the Jac-O-rak was invented.

@andersbomortensen757 Місяць тому

I once bought a jacket where the zipper broke... And like a miracle it had turned into an anorak 😂

@franzjaegers Місяць тому

I've got waterproof zippers on the luggage bag i use on my Motorbikes. They are a pain in the posterior to open and close. After the pull tap broke off i'm using a ziptie as pull tap and most often use the parcel hook of my Swiss Army knife for better leverage.

@RRavencraft 17 днів тому

Check out the Mountain Hardware KOR Airshell Hoody (zip jacket). I have this plus the Helikon Tex Windrunner Windshirt, (it is listed as a 'shirt' not Anorak).... Big difference. Anyway I like the Mountain Hardware JACKET much better. It runs more true to size, obviously has a great zipper, machine washable (unlike the Helicon Tex) and the material 'feels' basically the same, same as for thickness, weight, being water repellent, and blocking wind. Mountain Hardware maybe or I think is bit more higher quality.

@EstebanRivera-iy5pb Місяць тому

The struggle is real. I own a pilgrim anorak, and to be honest, I wanted to love it, but it is so uncomfortable to use that I always end up swapping it for my trusty OR Ferrosi jacket. That pilgrim is only useful if you plan to walk through thorns.

@lindawoody8501 Місяць тому

I agree! I only have either sweaters or fully zipping jackets. I only have owned one anorak and disliked it. You are smart!

@davidrouth319 Місяць тому

I just looked up the price of the pilgrim and on Amazon it was 140 bucks. Add 50 on to that for the alteration makes it 190. Is there not something out already for less than 200 bucks?

@Txhustlr1980 Місяць тому

an·o·rak ˈa-nə-ˌrak. 1. : a usually pullover hooded jacket long enough to cover the hips. 2. British, informal : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and interested in something that other people find boring.

@kevinkellogg2132 Місяць тому

😂

@ReagerNu Місяць тому

... With a zopper it's not a Anorak.. I love my woodsman anorak, as an anorak. The sidezippers do the work.

@vitalijusk7745 Місяць тому

Why I should by anorak and then pay money to get a jacket? May be it will better to buy jacket straight witch made from same material?

@rone7927 28 днів тому

I have never had an anarak Why is this a game changer just buy a jacket.

@MrTonysantanajr Місяць тому

Amazing mod. Can you suggest a really good water proof and cold use to around 40F ? Thank you very much. Love your content.!!

@medicus5565 Місяць тому

Luke, you hit the nail on the head with this modification! I own the Pilgrim Anorak from Helikon-Tex and I love it. BUT, it is very difficulty to put on/take off. I'm a little broad at the shoulders (not as narrow at the waist as I'd like...) and I have to squeeze into it each time. I may have to consider modifying it as you suggest. But, is it still an anorak?

@dKause Місяць тому

You could simply buy the Tramontane Jacket or the SAS Smock. ...

@Simple_But_Expensive Місяць тому

I modify almost every piece of gear for convenience. I always carry a notebook and pen so I can write down anything that pisses me off as it happens so I don’t forget, along with any ideas for improvement. I spend my downtime in camp thinking of possible solutions. Going through my equipment at home, I think the only thing I haven’t modified is my bear canister (required where I camp). I wouldn’t modify a stove, (safety), but California has eliminated most forms of fire, so I cold camp with MRE heater packs.

@robertoconnell8941 Місяць тому

I like the idea but I also like the look of the anorak. I decided to put the zipper in the back. Works great but I need assistance zipping up.

@poland153 Місяць тому

Great modification, now helikon needs to step up and make a zipper version lol

@victorbeebe8372 Місяць тому

The reason they don't have full length zipper is so the wind don't flow through the zipper. That's why you jackets with covered or backed zippers.

@keepingtherubberdown5715 Місяць тому

Love the update, only thing I would have changed is find a full zip that has a double zipper were you can unzip from bottom or top. I prefer to unzip from bottom 95% of the time..

@carolyngreen1673 Місяць тому

Have you told the manufacturer what you have done yet? I have to wonder what they think of your idea!

@bcr7steve Місяць тому

I would’ve used a 2-way zipper to allow opening from the bottom to sit down while wearing the jacket.

@alalda Місяць тому

Best April joke so far. Game changer. But seriously, i hate those things, there is no right way to in or out, who would thought...

@user-lc2vm2ji4j Місяць тому

On any zipper a small amount of petroleum jelly helps

@22leggedsasquatch Місяць тому

Either way, it's a great jacket.

@valdius85 Місяць тому

Most of the clothes I wear have full length zipper. Ideally a zipper that can be unzipped from the bottom as well.

@landotter Місяць тому

should review their new SAS smok

@travisfamadventures9044 Місяць тому

Hey hey next month colab idea!! Team up with Rose Anvil and add laces to your favorite cowboy boots. On and off will be so much easier and it will add ventilation! Also mention me in the vid to give me credit for the idea. Seriously, that’s great coat, the company should simply manufacture it!

@RUreddynow Місяць тому

So, now, you have a jacket, without the kangaroo pocket . wow

@markswishereatsstuff2500 Місяць тому

I prefer smock jackets in some instances despite the struggle to put on and off.

@saber1able Місяць тому

You could do all of this or just order their Helikon's SAS smock since it already exists. The first time I saw the Pilgrim anorak was when you reviewed it. I though it looked great and ordered the size you had as I thought we were about the same size. I didn't realize how small your shoulders are, so it was much too tight.

@alexvonborstel4763 Місяць тому

Luke, I read many of the comments and it would seem you have opened Pandora’s box. I like controversial thoughts but not always directed towards me. Good luck and thanks for shaking the box.

@alexmcneily Місяць тому

Looks like you have backed into the army m64? Jacket. Front zip, water resistant, cargo pockets, optional hood, accommodates addition layers, Durable material.

@philippeender8940 Місяць тому

Good Job on the sewing, but you could have saved the money for the taylor and just get the Helikon Tex Tramontane. Its exactly what had made by the local taylor. really is a great jacket. I actually dont wear or buy anorak style jacket for your mentioned reason.

@silaspierre1377 Місяць тому

have you reviewed Fjallravens anorak ?

@carltuckerson7718 Місяць тому

I love anoraks but you're right - they're too difficult to take on and off. But is it still an Anorak?

@jamesgibbs8827 Місяць тому

Guess we can add a zipper to the Kangaroo Pouch as well.

@mikeknoll2865 Місяць тому

I’ve had a Taylor modify other products you recommended that were to small.

@jaymeyers950 Місяць тому

Whats your opinion on oil skin jacket and dusters ?

@Mantreaus Місяць тому

Heavy, But under different circumstances...Everything depends upon what you are doing while wearing them.

@heeyno93 Місяць тому

It’s not an anorak anymore though. I got the woodsmen anorak and it’s easy to put on and off. Compared to a regular jacket, it’s a bit more tricky. But it’s not hard because of the full length pit zips. I love that jacket!

@KitCreep Місяць тому

I’m a fan of 1/2 and 3/4 length midlayers for the purpose of increased weather resistance and warmth as well as decreased weight and bulk since there’s less metal zipper. HOWEVER, definitely want that full zip on my outer layer/shell. Anoraks look sick but pulling it over my helmet and ripping my face wear off again and again is annoying.