Waterproof jackets

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I think you're missing the whole point here Mike Hill. If it rains more than 200days a year it's not fit for human habitation!

 

If I was you I'd buy a boat with a big engine and don't stop until it stops raining:laugh1:

[Mark Bolam]

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Last week I splashed out (ha!) £70 for 2 ex-Austrian army waterproof yet breathable 'Goretex' jackets from the internet. They arrived promptly and looked the business.

 

Today Stevo and I got absolutely, utterly soaked right through to our knacker-sacks. Yes, it's been wet all day, but I was soaked after the first shower.

 

Time for the Cut and Climb I think.

 

£150 now seems a bargain to stay dry all winter.

[log dog]

just a thought how much climbing should we be doing in the rain ?? health and safety and insurance wise have never had a answer to this really ....

[Rich Rule]

just a thought how much climbing should we be doing in the rain ?? ....

 

there is always something that can be done... I mean using common sense I wouldn't reduce a beach tree, for example, in the rain (although I have done in the past) but I would gladly spike the hell outta it on a dismantle.

 

I am not too fond of climbing in the rain these days, but it is definitely character building!

 

As for jackets. My stein kept me perfectly dry all day long. I did have a british military goretex on over it though. :lol:

[mattplace]

Its been raining here all day and stayed bone dry in my Berghaus goretex jacket and trousers. Being a climbing jacket, the hood is designed to go over a helmet for those big downpours!

 

They may have cost a bit (about £180) for the both but were cheaper than some "arb" companies waterproofs!

[Tom D]

Still impressed with the smock Mark.

 

I have a couple of army goretex ones, they aren't great, even after re-proofing.

[Al Cormack]

I read somewhere that the gore tex jackets can be revived by normal washing and then low heat tumble drying.

 

Not tried it myself yet though, but worth a shot.

[mattplace]

i have got a magazine somewhere which tested loads of expensive re-waterproofing products and the best one was washing them in fabric softener!! I think it was on a cool wash with a long rinse but i'll try and dig the article out.

[Mark Bolam]

Still impressed with the smock Mark.

 

I have a couple of army goretex ones, they aren't great, even after re-proofing.

 

What size did you go for Tom? Remember I'm a fair bit slimmer than you and a few inches taller?

[Tom D]

What size did you go for Tom? Remember I'm a fair bit slimmer than you and a few inches taller?

 

:lol:

 

Medium mate. They are zero stretch so you need some space to move. I think they do made to measure too.