Best water proofs for climbing?

[Boaty]

Howdo, looking at getting some new waterproofs for climbing in as mine are about see through, need something that's not insulative or too sweaty as I over heat pretty rapid in waterproofs normally, any recommendations? been lookng at the stein evolution 2 as a chap at works got one and he swears by it, any other ideas? Thanks also needs to be pretty tough wearing, and lastly does anybody wear trousers over their saw trousers when climbinb?

[TreeswingerPerth]

Clarks cut and climb jacket , love mine and it's been rained on most days for the last few months ! Dunno about trousers though , I've a pair of Steins but I usually only wear them for dragging brash , never done any climbing in them .

[Joe Newton]

The Cut n Climb jacket from Clarkes is the best I've used. Pricey, but I've had mine for two years and it's still great. No padding, just pure waterproof. Even in summer couple it with a t shirt and it's not too warm.

[s o c]

i climb in stein rain trousers and find them good,stein jacket good also but havent tried clarks

[Boaty]

It's obviously got a good review, just don't think I can afford that at 150 quid! Yeah that's pretty much what I do with regards to trousers

[Joe Newton]

How many £30 waterproofs would you get through in a year? If it keeps me dry for another 3 years I'll consider it a bargain.

[Boaty]

Good point, but could get 3 50 quid ones, if they last 2 years each I can't see a single cut and climb lasting 6 really

[Stephen Blair]

Never scrimp on a waterproof jacket for work!

 

I wear a Swazi smock, goes down to just above my knees, I don't mind the bottom of my legs getting damp through the cutting trousers.

 

My jacket is about 10 years old, lives under the seat of the Mog and is as good as the day I bought it, almost!

It was £180 back then. I see no reason why I still won't have it in another 10 years.

[Dan Earp]

Regatta water proof trousers and army waterproof jacket. Used it for many years before climbing in it and still all good.

 

Just make sure whatever you get its kept clean

[rupert w]

Screwfix waterproof trousers, hi viz,£9.99 I think, have done alright so far,most other cheap ones would have been in the bin ten times over by now:thumbup1: