which rain coat should i buy?

[jennie]

hi

hope this is the right place to post kinda new to all this so yeah. quick question but does anyone have any advice on what sort of waterproof jacket to get for climbing, i've tried quite a few and usually end up getting stuck in the tree because they're too baggy which generally isn't helpful, so if any of you pro people have any ideas it would be fabby to hear them.

thanks x

[Andy Collins]

If you can afford it I would go for the Clarks Cut and Climb jacket, expensive but does what it says on the tin. Clarks have a side banner link to their website on here

[Sam Thompson]

Clarks

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

A cheaper option would be a Stein jacket either in black or hi-vis yellow, try Gustharts

You will find their ad on the right hand side of this site

 

Let me know how you get on mate

 

Chris

[Adam Bourne]

Stein.........

[jennie]

ahh thanks guys mega helpful, i shall have look and let you know. x

[Mark Bolam]

Stein are comfy, but when push comes to shove they are not waterproof.

 

Great at first, sieve-like after a few weeks.

 

The Clark jacket is meant to be very good.

 

I have the Country Covers field smock, which is the best waterproof for tree work I have had. £125, mind.

[jennie]

ooh will keep that in mind, thanks for letting me know. x

[Adam Bourne]

heres a link for you......

 

Protective clothing & accessories | F R Jones and Son

[Sam Thompson]

If it's a more general waterproof you want then the Swazi gear is quite simply the best made gear in the world.