Waterproofs?

[inthewoods]

Hi all, it's probably been asked before but what are the best waterproof trousers / jackets about? Or what do you use?... Without sweating your ar5e off! Thanks in advance :-)

[richy_B]

If you find any let me know. I've never found anything actually waterproof but doesn't become a sauna inside.

[stihlmadasever]

Ive tried loads of trousers and you sweat your knackers off in all of them,espesially with chainsaw trousers underneath.

Jacket wise ive had my stihl rain jacket for years its never let me down,vents under each armpit for ventilation.

[inthewoods]

Is that the stihl raintec jobby?

Edited January 21, 2016 by inthewoods

[R Mac]

Jacket - Montane Venture (eVent breathable fabric)

Trousers - Ex MOD Hi Viz Gore-Tex

 

Basically any Gore-Tex or eVent climbing or backpacking gear is the best you'll get. Climbing jackets are ideal for use with a harness for obvious reasons, pit zip for ventilation, pockets above harness level and cut for mobility. Try Berghaus, Montane, Karrimor (make sure it's eVent) Mountain Equipment, all British companies with loads of experience, others? North Face maybe, Mountain Hardwear, Mammut.

 

Take a look on the Field & Trek or Cotswold Outdoor websites.

 

IMO avoid like the plague anything made by or sold under chainsaw brand names or anything that claims to be breathable that isn't Gore-Tex or eVent.

[inthewoods]

Aye but at least a sauna is warmer than a cold shower :-)

[Andrew Gale]

I've a Country Covers Fortis smock which is great but at £100.00 is a little rich for some tastes.

 

I've always fancied looking at a kayakers jacket; it's going to be waterproof with snug cuffs etc.....

[markieg31]

You'll quickly warm up in a kayak cag. Most have a text seals on the neck and cuffs

[inthewoods]

Just sat in the truck with kettle on, wetter than a weekend in bognor. So will have a look on eBay now for some ex mod ones, don't you sweat in a kayak cag? My aus jacket has the neoprene storm cuffs etc but it's seen better days!

[inthewoods]

Ps cheers guys :-)