I spent 10 years running the roads for John and Linda Wick, I traveled the country going from one dog event to another, to one fairground after another. I was young, without a family and it was a wonderful life. I'm proud of the part I played in the success of Wick Outdoor Works.
The WOW Team made great products. These chaps are sewn in their spirit. A lifetime warranty on the YKK heavy duty, 3/4 length zippers and quality quick clips for easy length adjustment. These zippers allow easy on and off and ensure years and years of use. The 400 denier nylon and the 2nd layer of nylon help keep out the briars, cockle burs, stick tights and water. You'll darn sure like them and appreciate the quality.
Ordering the correct size of chaps is very easy if you follow the directions in the chart. They should be 3 to 4 inches shorter than your pant length. I sold thousands of pairs of these back in my Wick years and 99% of folks just just order them too long. This is super hard on the zippers and cuffs as they are alway dragging. I am 6'8", weigh around three bills, werar 36" length pants so I need a 32" chap.....so not many folks need a 32" length.
The good news is you'll get the correct size when you order them if you just follow the directions in the chart.
Chap Sizing Information
Zepp’s chaps come in lengths of 26", 28" 30" and 32". FOR A COMFORTABLE AND CORRECT FIT most people need chaps three or four inches shorter than their pants length,because chaps ared worn three or four inches below the crotch and that allows them to hand two inches above the ground. This means if you wear a 31" or 32" inch pant length you need a 28 inch chap.
Our leg thickness sizes come in slim (25"), medium (27"), and husky (30"). To ensure the correct .thickness, measure around your upper thigh.....then add two to three inches for slim and medium sizes and four to five inches for heavier, thicker thighs.
This means if your thigh measures 24 or 25 inches you should order a medium thickness.
This quality made Richardson style cap just makes a guy look better and feel better! Only $15.00
Add a Zepp’s Hat for 1/2 price when you buy a coat!
Our new Deluxe Classic Coats feature our latest improvements upon our original jacket and we have added an inside and outside chest pocket with a D-ring for your Garmin or coon squaller and on the Thinsulate models we've included inside knit cuffs for added comfort and warmth.
You will love these new jackets!!
Big Mark
These leather gloves have a light insulation and are perfect for hunting or doing any chores outdoor. $12.50 each or two pairs for $20.00. You’ll love these gloves!!
Add a Zepp’s Hat for 1/2 price when you buy a coat!
Nobody made hunting clothes like John and Linda Wick and the hard-working people they employed for decades in Missouri. Their story is the American Dream. From small, humble beginnings they built an “Empire” in the outdoor clothing world. They invented and then revolutionized what hounds men around the United States would wear with a quality and innovation that had not been seen before or since their retirement. Their ideas, research and designs were copied by many in those early years but all of them, for a variety of reasons, failed. Working one hundred hours a week, having dozens of employees, the nonstop attention to detail and living with everyday business worries without much of a “life” isn’t for most folks. It wasn’t then and certainly isn’t now, but it is what it took to make their business the success it was. I worked for John and Linda for almost ten years. They were great years. I thought so then and look back fondly on them now. Other than my Dad, “Pop”, no one person or group of people has had a greater impact on my life than John Wick. He was a hero of mine as a kid and still is all of these decades later.
When Linda and Monica closed the Wick Outdoor business it left a void in the clothing world for hounds men. Certainly, Kevin Miller at Dan’s, who is as good of a guy as there is, makes some great stuff. Don and Kim over at Stone Creek and a few others make some really nice clothing as well.
For a variety of reasons, my wife and son will be selling some nice gear in the coming years. Their first project is a jacket named the “Classic”. It is the Thinsulate lined version of the Wick Briartown, easily the most iconic jacket known to coondog, bird dog, and beagle men throughout the United States. Along with the Thinsulate lining, making it super warm, it features the industry best YKK zipper, raglan style sleeves, corduroy collar and lined hand warmer pockets. All of these features are what the coat was known for and what made it so popular. Every coat has snaps in the collar so you can purchase a hood when you buy the jacket or anytime throughout the lifetime of years this coat will last you. (Hood not available at this time)
Hard to fit and hard to please? That was a common line in the Wick ads so we addressed that as well and stock regular sizes Medium through an unbelievable 5XL.
We also stock Tall sizes from Large Tall through 3XL Tall. The sleeves and body of these Tall sizes are 3” longer than our regular sizes.
I have had trouble buying clothes that fit properly since I was a kid. You tall skinny guys, tall big guys, big guys and bigger than big guys finally have somewhere to shop!
Are these coats as good as the old Wick coats? No. Anyone who says their stuff is as good as the old Wick products simply because they are using the “Wick Material” is not correct. I always thought that line of thinking, “the Wick material” was a little insulting. That great material also had amazing people sewing the garments together and nonstop innovative ideas behind it. It was an all-consuming effort by many highly talented people , from the folks who unloaded the trucks, cut the patterns, sewed it up, quality checked it and shipped it out the back door. No one can overcome the LEGEND, the Dynasty that was Wick Outdoor Works and the dozens of people who made that place what is was, when it was. I am proud to have been a small part of its history. There will never be another John and Linda or Monica Wick and our sports history should look back on them fondly as the pioneers that they were in the industry.
Are these coats super, super, super nice? Dadgum right they are! I have worked my entire adult life in this industry and am very proud to have my name on this jacket and the future garments we will offer.
Good Hunting Friends!
Big Mark
This is the "PERFECT Size" duffel bag, made out of 1000 denier nylon and then we stick a 400 denier heavily coated liner inside to make it darn near waterproof. It has a Heavy duty YKK zipper on top and another YKK zipper on one end making a convenient pocket for your keys, wallet, registration papers or anything else you need to keep track of.
You can keep it in the back of your truck so you always have a set of clean, dry cloths if you get wet while hunting. It's even big enough to easily hold a pair of my size 15 shoes, a set of cloths, dob kit and and pistol case.
I have two of these bags that Linda Wick made for me 30 years ago. They have, literally, been around the world twice and are as good as new. This is the nicest, heaviest duty duffel bag you can buy. You will be able to share a lifetime of use and adventures with this bag.
28" long, 12" wide and 12" high.
Clothing & Accessories
Established in 2002, Zepp’s offers a line of branded clothing that reflects its roots in the hunting and outdoor community. The collection includes hats, shirts with signature call designs, gloves, and chaps, giving fans practical and comfortable apparel that represents the Zepp name. It blends the company’s long-standing gear-making reputation with everyday wear for people who enjoy the outdoors.