I have 2 of them. A Bedale and a Beaufort. I bought them both in 1995. I was a very happy 23 year old at the time… I wore the Beaufort this past weekend in a pouring rain storm….and got soaked
. They are not water proof. Both have been back to the US repair facility in New Hampshire multiple times for repairs…The last time I sent them out about 10 years ago….I think the repair bill was about $700 for very little work…just had the edges reinforced because they fray…and pockets pull from the coat and tear and I had those reinforced with patches….oh the elbows too have patches now from Barbour….yours will too if you wear it
They require a ton of upkeep. If you do not repair the worn edges and keep it waxed…the jacket will fall apart quick. However, if you do not mind keeping them repaired and waxed (I always wax myself)….then you will have the jacket a long time. Mine have been going for 31 years
However, I do not really use them much any more given how light and warm modern outdoor jackets have become.
My best times with my Barbour jackets was when I lived in NYC, walking around from September to about end of November. They do block the wind and the big pockets meant I could stuff them with my Camels and bottles of beer or whatever.
Not trying to talk you out of it but just be aware that these are not maintenance free jackets. They serve a purpose and require a bit of work…..like an old Range Rover I guess