| Now firmly established in the U.S. market | | | | riders who discovered that oilskin coats |
| place as one of the most popular forms of | | | | offered the perfect solution for riding |
| outdoor wear, the introduction of outback | | | | apparel . Providing the ultimate in cold and |
| styled clothing first made it's initial | | | | wet weather protection, Duster oilskin coats |
| appearance several years ago. | | | | are generously cut to allow freedom of |
| | | | movement, especially across the back and |
| It all began with the 1986 movie hit | | | | shoulders. They are also equipped with an |
| "Crocodile Dundee", when a rough and tumble | | | | extension in the back of the garment to |
| Aussie by the name of Mick Dundee won the | | | | protect the seat of the horse rider's saddle, |
| hearts of millions with his quick wit, | | | | in addition to leg straps to keep the coat |
| cavalier attitude, and heroic antics. What | | | | securely in place during strong wind, and |
| also caught people's attention in the | | | | sleeves that are extra long to protect the |
| blockbuster film that year were the rugged, | | | | arms while extended. |
| yet stylish clothes that Mick was wearing. | | | | |
| With his black leather hat adorned with | | | | And for summer riding, lightweight outback |
| crocodile teeth, sturdy walkabout pants, and | | | | hats with their wide brims and ample |
| alligator vest displaying his manly chest, | | | | ventilation provide an excellent safeguard |
| Dundee portrayed the quintessential | | | | from the damaging effects of the sun's |
| Australian outback hero. | | | | ultraviolet rays. |
| | | | |
| Shortly after the release of the legendary | | | | Infused with a unique natural oil based |
| film, people began appearing on the streets | | | | formula, outback oilskin apparel offers |
| of America wearing similar hats, vests, and | | | | outstanding defense against sun, wind, snow, |
| pants, and the surge of Australian outback | | | | and rain. Oilskin coats, jackets, hats and |
| fashion was in full swing. | | | | pants provide an impenetrable water barrier |
| | | | that keeps you bone dry and able to keep |
| What started as a trendy spin-off of a bigger | | | | riding, even through the heaviest rain. |
| than life character soon found it's way into | | | | |
| the mainstream world of fashion in a more | | | | Not limited just to Equestrians, hikers, |
| practical sense. People began to realize that | | | | campers, and motorcycle enthusiasts also |
| not only was outback clothing stylish, but it | | | | began to utilize the exceptional weather |
| also provided the wearer superb protection | | | | resistant qualities of outback clothing, |
| from the elements. | | | | establishing it as one of the most stylish |
| | | | and effective forms of waterproof outerwear |
| One such group were the millions of horseback | | | | available. |