waterproof jacket

[Suffolk-Matt]

I second the comment about a surplus army gortex jacket, hard wearing and cheap.

[enrieb]

Try to get one with pit zips for ventilation, it saves taking a jacket on and off because you get too hot on a climb. Good quality jackets will have a pit zip you can open and close with one hand. Also a good quality zip that won't fail, cheap coats = cheap zips, the better coats have zips that open up and down. Ripstop material helps keep it from getting shredded, and a hood that can accommodate a climbing helmet is a bonus.

 

A good waterproof jacket is also useful as an extra layer on a cold windy day.

 

This is the one i use, it's excellent

 

Berghaus Carrock

Berghaus Carrock Men's Waterproof Jacket | GO Outdoors

 

 

if you're on a tight budget, maybe this £5 poncho is a good idea. I honestly think I might get one of these at that price, and keep it in my climbing kit incase I forget to bring a coat.

 

£5 poncho that clips onto harness

Design Go Poncho & Pouch | GO Outdoors

Edited October 4, 2014 by enrieb

[RobRainford]

I got a few jackets. They all seem to struggle to stay waterproof but I bought a bottle of tent and gear solar proofed from nikwax. Made everything super waterproof again.

 

If it's bouncing down I'll use my berghaus rg alpha. Lightweight and has a hood.

[CJM]

I've got a Harkey smock and it's terrible a paper bag would probably keep me dryer

[josharb87]

the sailing ones with neoprene cuffs and neck with a zip 100%waterproof.

and do not get to hot in them i think they do them with hoods.

Forest and arb sell some good ones

 

have you got one from forest and arb?

 

like the look of them but the description :

 

The Gill Pro Top has been engineered for unrestricted movement and incredible waterproof defence. Its protective design is enhanced by adjustable PU collar and cuffs, a non-lift neoprene waistband and front zip neck closure for cooling ventilation. A non-intrusive zipped pocket is positioned on the back for essentials.

 

2 Dot™ 2 layer highly breathable and waterproof laminated fabric

Fully taped seams for a waterproof seal

Durable water repellent finish

Low noise and soft touch fabric

 

waterproof or water repellent (useless)????

[Andrew Gale]

I wear a Country Covers Field Smock, link below, not the cheapest but always kept me dry; good wind-proofing too. It is warm though so wearing just a T shirt or long sleeved top would probably do. The hood can be little problematic, it does roll up and it does fit over a hard hat if you're wearing ear plugs (the ear defenders tend to restrict movement a bit).

 

They made mine slightly longer in the arm, not that I'm a longed armed, but I hate jacket sleeves riding up your arm when you're reaching.

 

Waterproof Field Smock - Country Covers

[Mark Bolam]

I've got one of these Andrew, good kit, and hard wearing, but mine started leaking a bit last year, despite reproofing.

 

 

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[markieg31]

Another vote here for the clark cut and farm jacket

[tree79]

Ive worn the harkie smocks for a few years now, and its been the best water proof ive had. I know some of the bigger firms kit there people out in them to.

worth the money to me

[gand]

After today I still think my £25 regatta jacket is a goodan. Heavy rain this morning morning but it still kept me dry

 

 

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