Staying dry

[Mark Bolam]

I don't mind working in the rain too much, avoid big slippy trees if possible, but the gear getting sodden is getting me down a bit.

[WillTimberlake]

Sounds silly but a friend of mine who's in the industry doesn't bother with a waterproof jacket. Instead he only wears a t-shirt and just changes it twice a day. He says that your skin is waterproof, which is true! I may try it one day, see if it's a good idea or not

[SteveA]

This ones got in built chainsaw protection to 80m/s chain speed

 

[Matthew Storrs]

Sounds silly but a friend of mine who's in the industry doesn't bother with a waterproof jacket. Instead he only wears a t-shirt and just changes it twice a day. He says that your skin is waterproof, which is true! I may try it one day, see if it's a good idea or not

 

This is all well and good in summer rain but icy rain is no fun, particularly if its not a particularly hard paced job.

 

I'm same as you Mark, once your in a cacoon in your waterproofs the rain isn't too bad, but I hate gear getting wet and muddy

[Acg128]

"Scruffs" jacket and tousers for on the ground can get them in wickes.. No problems until I caught the jacket today on the chippers jockey wheel and ripped it slightly!

[treeminkies]

gee thx fellas some good suggestions like the camo umbrella...lol and the diving helmet was thinking bout scuba diving gloves gotta be better than those expensive arbortec gloves u know the ones there crap...lol

[treeminkies]

as for the t- shirt wearing colleague is he a geordie...lol there a bit hardy up north u know...

[WillTimberlake]

as for the t- shirt wearing colleague is he a geordie...lol there a bit hardy up north u know...

 

I guy I was referring too is a Scouse... That's probably why!

[treeminkies]

didnt know they've infiltrated dorset...lol come down here drinking our cider...lol

[william127]

I generally just wear a fleece or 2, and a good hat, and gloves if the job allows. Iv also got a £20 bright orange cycling waterproof that I wear sometimes.

I prefer being damp but warm to having the cold wet lines you get from waterproof s.