Guys, what winter coats/ suits do you use?
Im not fussed whether it is a fishing brand or not really. A non-camo option (black or olive) would be great. Also must be shower proof
If you can get similar salopettes or trousers, that is a bonus but not essential
Nothing by fox, ridgemonkey or nash either please
Im not fussed whether it is a fishing brand or not really. A non-camo option (black or olive) would be great. Also must be shower proof
If you can get similar salopettes or trousers, that is a bonus but not essential
Nothing by fox, ridgemonkey or nash either please
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Snugpak torrent,very warm and fully waterproof
Snugpak torrent,very warm and fully waterproof
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Snugpak SJ9 and Sleeka salopettes were a full on game changer for my winter fishing
Snugpak SJ9 and Sleeka salopettes were a full on game changer for my winter fishing
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Prologic lite pro thermo waterproof jacket are great can also get the bib&braces trousers aswell look on eBay £64.99 for the jacket and the same for the trousers
Prologic lite pro thermo waterproof jacket are great can also get the bib&braces trousers aswell look on eBay £64.99 for the jacket and the same for the trousers
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Last year I bought a Navitas jacket and trousers and they have been great. Very warm and waterproof with a bonus of not being too bulky. Further bonus of being much cheaper than a lot of the other options within the fishing industry. Most of my other clothing has been bought from Military 1st and tend to get very good quality gear at a reasonable price (got a few Jack Pyke bits from there, not cheap but very good quality)
Last year I bought a Navitas jacket and trousers and they have been great. Very warm and waterproof with a bonus of not being too bulky. Further bonus of being much cheaper than a lot of the other options within the fishing industry. Most of my other clothing has been bought from Military 1st and tend to get very good quality gear at a reasonable price (got a few Jack Pyke bits from there, not cheap but very good quality)
Every Navitas product I've had has been fantastic
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Do multiple thin layers then you can adapt to the change in body temperature throughout your session.
Only other bits of advice would be make sure the hardshell is goretex and try not to wear cotton.
Do multiple thin layers then you can adapt to the change in body temperature throughout your session.
Only other bits of advice would be make sure the hardshell is goretex and try not to wear cotton.
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Agree 100%.
Agree 100%.
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Layers are not the one for proper winter carp fishing imo. Eventually it's so cold the heat goes and you're screwed. You need a proper thermal jobby to harness the body heat. That's my experience anyway
Layers are not the one for proper winter carp fishing imo. Eventually it's so cold the heat goes and you're screwed. You need a proper thermal jobby to harness the body heat. That's my experience anyway
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Fair enough.
I run hot (except for my feet) so always adding a layer then taking it back off again so layers from decent mountain brands has worked wonders for me.
Also means if I'm traveling light or camped out I don't need two sets of winter clothing just one or two less layers
Fair enough.
I run hot (except for my feet) so always adding a layer then taking it back off again so layers from decent mountain brands has worked wonders for me.
Also means if I'm traveling light or camped out I don't need two sets of winter clothing just one or two less layers
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Montane smock is good as it doesn't have the front zip which is a potential cold spot. Had one for years now, still effective.
Montane smock is good as it doesn't have the front zip which is a potential cold spot. Had one for years now, still effective.
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That's the trouble with snugpak sj6 or 9 it's either on or off layers are better but designed for people moving walking around the problem with fishing sitting around not creating heat craghopper lined cargo trousers are good I think esp out of fishing brands are good still have waterproof fleece over 20 years old
That's the trouble with snugpak sj6 or 9 it's either on or off layers are better but designed for people moving walking around the problem with fishing sitting around not creating heat craghopper lined cargo trousers are good I think esp out of fishing brands are good still have waterproof fleece over 20 years old
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2nd this. The torrent is superb. Got it in black so can wear it anywhere .
2nd this. The torrent is superb. Got it in black so can wear it anywhere
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Snugpak all the way, tried and tested by the forces for years. Got an old sleeka, a sasquatch and just got a torrent extreme, all bases covered and paired with the salopettes I'm sorted.
Daz
Snugpak all the way, tried and tested by the forces for years. Got an old sleeka, a sasquatch and just got a torrent extreme, all bases covered and paired with the salopettes I'm sorted.
Daz
Best thing I ever did for winter warmth was listen to an ex-army mate who told me not to wear my cold weather gear until I was set up.....the worst thing you can do is sweat and sit in those damp clothes.
So what I got into a habit of doing was just wearing a long sleeve t-shirt, waterproof jacket, joggers, (waterproof trousers if it was raining) thin socks and waterproof walking shoes. Then when you have humped your gear out of the car, barrowed to your swim and set up take everything off, towel down and then put on your warm weather gear, thick socks, boots etc.....and it works a treat in fact I found myself not wearing as many layers and keeping warmer than I normally would. T-shirt, hoodie and an SJ9, (as Yonny said, game-changer) with a good hat and I was toasty.
So what I got into a habit of doing was just wearing a long sleeve t-shirt, waterproof jacket, joggers, (waterproof trousers if it was raining) thin socks and waterproof walking shoes. Then when you have humped your gear out of the car, barrowed to your swim and set up take everything off, towel down and then put on your warm weather gear, thick socks, boots etc.....and it works a treat
in fact I found myself not wearing as many layers and keeping warmer than I normally would. T-shirt, hoodie and an SJ9, (as Yonny said, game-changer) with a good hat and I was toasty.