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Lightweight Summer Jacket (17 posts / 2,044 views)
JeffE JeffE
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Post #1 6 Apr 2022 08:37
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I'm looking for a lightweight summer jacket. If it's showerproof then that would be a bonus. Any suggestions please?
kells kells
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Post #2 6 Apr 2022 09:28
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In reply to Post #1
If your looking for something ultra compact rolls up to the size of a pair of socks and light. Cant go wrong with a Peter Storm Cagoule. Would say it's more shower proof than rain. But ideal to leave in your bag for them out of nowhere summer showers.
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #3 6 Apr 2022 09:41
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In reply to Post #1
I got a Highlander DPM, unlined copy of a army jacket,it's great as it is breathable,as some of those lightweight hiking jackets might keep showers off,but if its warm and your moving about,you might sweat up ..

Mine rolls up if needed into the smallest snugpak dry bag and clips on my rucksack strap or the porterlite tension straps..

(Had mine on all this morning so far,they don't rustle too much either if you use it for shooting as well)
Gadgey Gadgey
Posts: 66
Post #4 6 Apr 2022 10:24
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Its not waterproof but as a summer jacket with lots of pockets and doesnt look out of place on the bank I have this, cannot fault it at that price.


https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Khaki-Field-Jacket-With-Hood/134735168
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #5 6 Apr 2022 11:02
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NO CARP TAX PULL YOUR PANTS DOWN SILLY PRICES

My choice a Nice dark grey,lots pockets breathable, waterproof , and a hood nice jacket ticks all boxes LINKY POO

Or bit cheaper good specs no many pockets though LINKY POO

mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #6 6 Apr 2022 11:20
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I go for this

https://images.app.goo.gl/FzyRfbXgVnShjgQu9

Rolling the sleeves up means you can handle carp without getting your cuffs wet. It also looks cool.

They don't come in camo but I've a lovely pastel green that is just as good.

Goose Goose
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Post #7 6 Apr 2022 12:20
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In reply to Post #6
Pastel Green for me as well but thought the pale pink was more you mate.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #8 6 Apr 2022 12:35
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He would look like a bad tribute act to Bonnie Tyler
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #9 6 Apr 2022 17:01
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In reply to Post #1
I can't do links on my phone, but MTP Army Jacket, rainproof
https://www.militarykit.com/products/british-army-mtp-goretex-waterproof-jacket-used
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #10 6 Apr 2022 19:06
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In reply to Post #7
It's called 'salmon'

Ideal for fly fishing obviously

Braders.. those fantasies still won't go away eh?
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #11 6 Apr 2022 20:39
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In reply to Post #3
As Wandle said, these are spot on Highlander DPM. Only thing is I think I had to go a size up as they are quite small for size.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #12 7 Apr 2022 12:55
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In reply to Post #10
Forever in my nightmares Mal
Inspector71
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Post #13 7 Apr 2022 13:25
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In reply to Post #1
Get a Pentagon softshell jacket - windproof, definitely waterproof (as opposed to just showerproof) and warm enough, but not too warm. Ideal for early mornings, windy days, etc. No carp tax. Military 1st sell them.
lurchy lurchy
Posts: 1,205
Post #14 7 Apr 2022 14:09
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In reply to Post #13
All you people trying to circumvent the carp tax should be ashamed , you should know non carp tackle clothing affects your catch rate.......
Another 👍for military surplus gortex dpm , paid about £25 for mine and it's saved me a soaking few times
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #15 7 Apr 2022 17:07
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In reply to Post #11
They are good...

In fact ,I think they are even better than army DPM,and i've had a few of those including MTP..edit,especially in an angling situation
JeffE JeffE
Posts: 1,196
Post #16 8 Apr 2022 09:20
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In reply to Post #1
Thanks for your suggestions guys. I will take a look at them.
chlobo
Posts: 117
Post #17 8 Apr 2022 11:32
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Another happy owner here too
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