Waterproof jacket?

[Marc Lewis]

I would be interested to hear peoples opinion of ventura jacket. I have a cut and climb but think it is over priced and over rated.

[Mark Bolam]

Found this the other day.

It seems most 'waterproof' jackets aren't really that waterproof.

[Darrin Turnbull]

If it's not hoying it down then a thick wool jumber or fleece works for me.

[Mark Bolam]

If it's proper lashing down I'm unlikely to be climbing, at least not for long.

There must be something out there which is actually waterproof but still lightweight.

This time of year we just plod on, get drenched then go home, but I can't be doing with being wet if it's cold.

[Darrin Turnbull]

Ducks seem to have it sussed.

[Ant-h83]

Iv got a regatta pack away jacket, cost 15 quid off eBay, I thought I'd tear it to shreds in a day, it's still got no holes 12 months on, cheap enough to buy two and change over half way through the day

[justo7]

I came across this in a boutique in a Christian retreat/training facility. It's water proof, wind resistant and ultra light. I started using it for tree work (hasnt ripped, snagged,torn,damaged).

 

Last year I bought the Stihl water proofs and found that I got more wet inside them. Absolute pants they are.

 

Another jacket (soft shell) made by jack wolf skin is comfortable, light, fitted, water and wind proof. I just don't know how it would stand the rough environment in some trees.

 

I did have a look into some off shore yachting jacket made with some fascinating new material technologies. Maybe some of you have experience with these kind of areas and if they would be of any use in trees?