British army goretex for me
I use the lightweight version with no hood as a veteran I hate hoods but that's a long story
Brilliant stuff and always keeps me dry
I use the lightweight version with no hood as a veteran I hate hoods but that's a long story
Brilliant stuff and always keeps me dry
In reply to Post #15
when we were issued with Flexothane clothing it said breathable QUALITYS
now all I can tell you is I worked at Heathrow Airport refuelling aircraft for up to 18 hours (double shift) often in torrential rain when your refilling a plane you are just stuck there no hiding place often you had to turn your back as with the winds the rain is horizontal
and the Flexothane waterproofs truly are 100% waterproof full stop
Prior to these we had a different manager and we had super expensive Gore Tex suits but new manager cost cutting switched us to the Flexothane and to be honest I prefered the Flexothane in the end I suppose if you were doing lots of activity you may get wet on the inside but I never noticed it in the 3 years I wore them
when we were issued with Flexothane clothing it said breathable QUALITYS
now all I can tell you is I worked at Heathrow Airport refuelling aircraft for up to 18 hours (double shift) often in torrential rain when your refilling a plane you are just stuck there no hiding place often you had to turn your back as with the winds the rain is horizontal
and the Flexothane waterproofs truly are 100% waterproof full stop
Prior to these we had a different manager and we had super expensive Gore Tex suits but new manager cost cutting switched us to the Flexothane and to be honest I prefered the Flexothane in the end I suppose if you were doing lots of activity you may get wet on the inside but I never noticed it in the 3 years I wore them
In reply to Post #16
Cannot beat the army gear.
Cannot beat the army gear.
In reply to Post #17
I've had a set of Flexothane for years. I've got other waterproofs but they are by far the best.
I've had a set of Flexothane for years. I've got other waterproofs but they are by far the best.
In reply to Post #1
I use the Aqua F12 torrent's top and bottoms at the moment, and having just done 72 hours last week I can attest they worked brilliantly - as you'd expect kept me dry and no sweating as they're extremely breathable.
That said - every breathable fabric has its limits - if you're humping a barrow around our even just setting up, then you're going to sweat - in that scenario I tend to just resign to getting wet, and once setup I'll dry off and change into my clothes I intend to wear on the bank.
As another curve-ball but worth considering. I ride a motorbike and commute on it 2-3 days a week in all weather. Ive just bought the SCOTT ERGONOMIC PRO DP RAIN JACKET and trousers. I have to say Im really impressed. Usually for motorbikes the options are limited, and invariably non-breathable plastic to keep the wet out at motorway+ speeds. I do wear decent Rukka laminates, but, if you commute you know its better to have "disposable" outer layers as they get ruined with all the muck off the road in a very short space of time. Anyway, this Scott gear is brilliant. It feels like a plastic kind of outer layer, but, its really breathable - Im not sweating in it at all - completely different story with the usual Oxford bike gear where its like wearing a tarpaulin and you get just as wet from your own sweat as you would from the rain. Just thought Id mention it as they do the Scott gear in Olive green too. But trust me, if it keeps you dry in torrential rain at speeds in excess of 70mph it's going to keep you bone dry on the bank. Only down side I can see is no hood.
I use the Aqua F12 torrent's top and bottoms at the moment, and having just done 72 hours last week I can attest they worked brilliantly - as you'd expect kept me dry and no sweating as they're extremely breathable.
That said - every breathable fabric has its limits - if you're humping a barrow around our even just setting up, then you're going to sweat - in that scenario I tend to just resign to getting wet, and once setup I'll dry off and change into my clothes I intend to wear on the bank.
As another curve-ball but worth considering. I ride a motorbike and commute on it 2-3 days a week in all weather. Ive just bought the SCOTT ERGONOMIC PRO DP RAIN JACKET and trousers. I have to say Im really impressed. Usually for motorbikes the options are limited, and invariably non-breathable plastic to keep the wet out at motorway+ speeds. I do wear decent Rukka laminates, but, if you commute you know its better to have "disposable" outer layers as they get ruined with all the muck off the road in a very short space of time. Anyway, this Scott gear is brilliant. It feels like a plastic kind of outer layer, but, its really breathable - Im not sweating in it at all - completely different story with the usual Oxford bike gear where its like wearing a tarpaulin and you get just as wet from your own sweat as you would from the rain. Just thought Id mention it as they do the Scott gear in Olive green too. But trust me, if it keeps you dry in torrential rain at speeds in excess of 70mph it's going to keep you bone dry on the bank. Only down side I can see is no hood.
In reply to Post #11
They are simply brilliant. I'm 6ft and 14 1/2 -15 stone and have the large in bib 'n' brace and jacket.
Note, if it's pouring down, water will run off the jacket and soak your legs unless you have got the trousers/bib 'n' brace on
They are simply brilliant. I'm 6ft and 14 1/2 -15 stone and have the large in bib 'n' brace and jacket.
Note, if it's pouring down, water will run off the jacket and soak your legs unless you have got the trousers/bib 'n' brace on
Maybe it's just me, but I've never had much luck with the army gortex stuff. They keep you dry for a while. But it always seems like the water just soaks in, goes round the bend and up the sleeves. If you take it off wet, it stays wet, and seems to soak through to the inside around the cuffs and collar.
In reply to Post #22
Not just you mate. The army stuff is cheap enough but not all Goretex is equal. If you haven't tried already then a machine wash with soap and tumble dry helps.
There is much better out there at a reasonable price. The Berghaus Maitland Goretex stuff is twin layer and doesn't cost the earth.
Not just you mate. The army stuff is cheap enough but not all Goretex is equal. If you haven't tried already then a machine wash with soap and tumble dry helps.
There is much better out there at a reasonable price. The Berghaus Maitland Goretex stuff is twin layer and doesn't cost the earth.
In reply to Post #23
Whatever you do don't use ordinary washing powder/liquid and softener - you'll destroy Gortex and similar fabric if you do. You can use pure soap, but, better to stick with something made for the purpose - Nikwax tech wash to clean it, and tx direct to re-proof it. You can get the stuff anywhere - and loads of instructions of YouTube, but, make sure you clean out the washing machine detergent drawer etc and run a full 60 degree cycle with the machine empty before you use the tech wash and tx direct.
All breathable fabrics need to be re-proofed - as soon as you see the fabric wetting and water not beading off - time to re-proof it.
Whatever you do don't use ordinary washing powder/liquid and softener - you'll destroy Gortex and similar fabric if you do. You can use pure soap, but, better to stick with something made for the purpose - Nikwax tech wash to clean it, and tx direct to re-proof it. You can get the stuff anywhere - and loads of instructions of YouTube, but, make sure you clean out the washing machine detergent drawer etc and run a full 60 degree cycle with the machine empty before you use the tech wash and tx direct.
All breathable fabrics need to be re-proofed - as soon as you see the fabric wetting and water not beading off - time to re-proof it.