Waterproof jackets

[Yve_Clark]

 

Time for the Cut and Climb I think.

 

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

 

Give me a buzz if you want to discuss the sizing of the jackets Mark...here to help

[Mark Bolam]

Thanks Yve.

 

I just wish it had a hood!

[john k]

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.

Hmm. I was planning to get one of those. Maybe time for a rethink!

 

I need a waterproof for working in the woods that won't get trashed too easily or is cheap enough not to matter. Any suggestions please?

[Rich Rule]

Hmm. I was planning to get one of those. Maybe time for a rethink!

 

I need a waterproof for working in the woods that won't get trashed too easily or is cheap enough not to matter. Any suggestions please?

 

I purchased one of these. Brand new, in the bag and does what it is meant to. Also has a hood.

 

DESERT Camo Goretex Waterproof Jacket Size 170/112 NEW | eBay

[Mark Bolam]

Rich Rule went for the British Army desert pattern camo (rainy deserts?) and his has kept him bone dry. £40 from Ebay.

 

I've found the Arktis waterproof smock like Toms for £110, and am impressed with the hood you can put over your lid, the ripstop material and the guarantee.

 

This thread comes up every year. Next year I want to be reading it thinking 'I haven't been wet at work for a year'!

 

There are some good jackets out there for £130+.

 

My Northface Goretex is very light and completely waterproof, but wouldn't last a month in this game.

[Lancstree]

I've heard from a mate in the TA that there's going to be a lot new stuff hitting the army surplus scene since the MOD are changing all their gear into a universal type to save money.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I've heard from a mate in the TA that there's going to be a lot new stuff hitting the army surplus scene since the MOD are changing all their gear into a universal type to save money.

 

So the MOD are dumping all their gear that works perfectly, to save money. Oh yeah, I love being a high bracket tax payer!:thumbdown:

[atree]

Thanks Yve.

 

I just wish it had a hood!

 

If its that wet and you need it a hood,You know its time to go home and put your feet up

[john k]

Rich Rule went for the British Army desert pattern camo (rainy deserts?) and his has kept him bone dry. £40 from Ebay.

 

I've found the Arktis waterproof smock like Toms for £110, and am impressed with the hood you can put over your lid, the ripstop material and the guarantee.

I've got a slightly irrational aversion to DPM so I'd prefer to get something in plain olive drab.

 

Where did you you find the Arktis for that price? I don't want to spend more than £100 (preferably much less to be honest) but if it's really good I could probably find the extra tenner!

[Mark Bolam]

Thebushcraftstore.co.uk

 

Tell them you're ex-SAS and big buddies with Bear Grylls and Ray Mears, they might knock a tenner off.