Waterproof jacket

[Mark Bolam]

Aye, Endura make some nice kit.

Wet doesn't bother me at the mo, but I'm thinking ahead to when it's cold....

[Rich Rule]

I have found those rab jackets for 70 quid.

 

It is from a discount website I use. I've bought quite a few things from them for between 50-70 % discount.

 

If anyone is interested then pm me you email address and I will send the link.

[Al Mondz]

I use a Harkie Smock, super waterproof and cut to ensure the water stays out. High collar, low back and internal cuffs to stop water going down your arms. No seams, zips or pockets, and conforms with Hi-Viz regulations. Trouble is they get hot and sweaty very quickly. That's the trade off I suppose.

[Mesterh]

Goretex only works in a dry atmosphere.

Your body creates heat on the inside, high air pressure, and this easily pushes moisture out into the low pressure dry atmosphere outside.

 

Al Gore designed the fabric for high altitude mountaineering.

 

Here in Britain, the atmosphere is similar inside the jacket to outside. Therefore, a breathable membrane cannot work.

It's the same reason that fishermen don't wear breathable wet gear.

 

Well there's something I didn't know! Thanks for the info:thumbup1:

[Stephen Blair]

My goretex Swazi jacket has kept me dry for 11 years now!

Kept me dry today, it's a long smok, so air in the bottom, no sweat.

All good

[flying_sensei]

Hi!

 

I'm having such a hard time finding a good jacket that will keep u "semi-dry" as well as "semi-hot/cold"... if that makes any sense... :-)

And the fun part... it has to be hi-viz...

From January this year, all people operating a chainsaw in Sweden must wear hi-viz.. Problem is finding a jacket that is more suited for our line of work..

I'm thinking of either stihl's x-fit en471, husqvarna technical en471 or Pfanner's forest jacket en471... I'm leaning towards the planner jacket..

Any smarter? Me neither... :-))

[James Atkinson]

Going to be trying one of these soon

http://www.intrepidapparel.co.uk/gravity-jacket

Waterproof, warm and the hood fits over your helmet, lots of pockets, and a long back, Honeybros stock them

[James Atkinson]

Hi!

 

 

 

I'm having such a hard time finding a good jacket that will keep u "semi-dry" as well as "semi-hot/cold"... if that makes any sense... :-)

 

And the fun part... it has to be hi-viz...

 

From January this year, all people operating a chainsaw in Sweden must wear hi-viz.. Problem is finding a jacket that is more suited for our line of work..

 

I'm thinking of either stihl's x-fit en471, husqvarna technical en471 or Pfanner's forest jacket en471... I'm leaning towards the planner jacket..

 

Any smarter? Me neither... :-))

 

 

Have a look at Strauss direct, they do loads of hi viz stuff

[flying_sensei]

Have a look at Strauss direct, they do loads of hi viz stuff

 

Thanks!! Just had a quick look... They look great!!

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Anyone tried any of the Guy Cotten range of jackets/trousers?

 

Made for trawler men so yeah there yellow and you can re enact moby dick but they must be pretty hard wearing.