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