Does anyone make a heavyweight goretex smock, similar sort of design as a buffalo? Maybe 2 napoleon pockets instead of a single one? And reinforced elbows and shoulders? (Like a ME Kongur, but a smock basically!)
Also do people have any thoughts on smocks?
My thinking is that jackets don't seem to work well with harnesses, I get that people tend to buy things (especially cars!) On features rather than functionality, but does a jacket really need 6 pockets? All I really need is somewhere for a map and compass, a waterproof notebook and a cereal bar. (That's the most I'd carry, mostly it's just a cereal bar). Also the less seams and sewing, the cheaper to make, and less to go wrong (my jackets have mostly failed where seams are sealed). I love my buffalo, but it's too warm for walk ins and mountaineering.
Any ideas/comments welcome.