Recommendations for a fully waterproof jacket ( preferably a long one ) - doesn't have to be a fishing brand just high performing
In reply to Post #1
Been looking for a totally waterproof jacket myself but want something that I can use all year round so will be a shell to wear over a T shirt in summer and merino wool base and down jacket in very cold weather. Have all this including a rab jacket but didn't want to wear that fishing so may just buy a replacement for the Rob and use it or buy halcyon hunt goretex .
Been looking for a totally waterproof jacket myself but want something that I can use all year round so will be a shell to wear over a T shirt in summer and merino wool base and down jacket in very cold weather. Have all this including a rab jacket but didn't want to wear that fishing so may just buy a replacement for the Rob and use it or buy halcyon hunt goretex .
In reply to Post #1
I am fed up up with gortex now after a time wetting out and then a pain to dry out, went with this
Helly Hansen Mandal Rain Jacket
Just does what I need it to do and no wetting out.
I am fed up up with gortex now after a time wetting out and then a pain to dry out, went with this
Helly Hansen Mandal Rain Jacket
Just does what I need it to do and no wetting out.
In reply to Post #3
Looks allright that. I.never find goretex that breathable anyway.
One of these at least on size bigger than usual. With wool layers will do the job
Unless very active.
Looks allright that. I.never find goretex that breathable anyway.
One of these at least on size bigger than usual. With wool layers will do the job
Unless very active.
In reply to Post #1
After trying practically every fishing brands jacket known to man, I got one of these from Mountain Warehouse.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/brisk-extreme-mens-waterproof-jacket-p11089.aspx/dark-khaki/
Been out in the consistent rain over last couple of days and seems ideal so far. I got a larger size so I could add layers.
After trying practically every fishing brands jacket known to man, I got one of these from Mountain Warehouse.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/brisk-extreme-mens-waterproof-jacket-p11089.aspx/dark-khaki/
Been out in the consistent rain over last couple of days and seems ideal so far. I got a larger size so I could add layers.
In reply to Post #1
Get a gortex ex army coat massive and totally waterproof snd breathable. If in winter wear a fleece under it.
Get a gortex ex army coat massive and totally waterproof snd breathable. If in winter wear a fleece under it.
In reply to Post #3
There are different type of goretex,the packable paclite stuff wets out farely quick in a proper downpoor and won't buy that again .the goretex pro suit I have I've ridden all day in continental storms and consistent rain and stayed dry but cannot find anything suitable for fishing made from it. The halcon hunt stuff is made to measure three layer goretex used by match anglers and is very highly rated.
There are different type of goretex,the packable paclite stuff wets out farely quick in a proper downpoor and won't buy that again .the goretex pro suit I have I've ridden all day in continental storms and consistent rain and stayed dry but cannot find anything suitable for fishing made from it. The halcon hunt stuff is made to measure three layer goretex used by match anglers and is very highly rated.
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In reply to Post #1
Bought a Rab Valiance for this winter - 800fp down puffa and waterproof! Has a drop tail at the back but its not a full parka; decent hood and v warm
Bought a Rab Valiance for this winter - 800fp down puffa and waterproof! Has a drop tail at the back but its not a full parka; decent hood and v warm
In reply to Post #8
Bought some Ridgeline stuff in NZ when in the mountains, has kept me warm & dry on fishing trips
Michael
Bought some Ridgeline stuff in NZ when in the mountains, has kept me warm & dry on fishing trips
Michael
In reply to Post #10
Ive got a bit of a jacket fettish
I own some fishing bits - Aqua force 12 or whatever its called and its performed admirablly in the few years Ive had it, I also havbe a snugpak poncho for when I get caught out that doers the job , I also have a seriously expensive Stone Idland goretex jacket for going out to the footy and Ive not had any issues with the goretex in the 3 years Ive had it and have been in some torrentiial downpours in it and never been wet but I also have a dryrobe for swimming and I have to say I wouldnt hesitate to take it fishing and at £160 I think its great value for money
Ill also add nikwax waterporoofing is brilliant stuff as well and used correctly will bring old items back to new
Ive got a bit of a jacket fettish
I own some fishing bits - Aqua force 12 or whatever its called and its performed admirablly in the few years Ive had it, I also havbe a snugpak poncho for when I get caught out that doers the job , I also have a seriously expensive Stone Idland goretex jacket for going out to the footy and Ive not had any issues with the goretex in the 3 years Ive had it and have been in some torrentiial downpours in it and never been wet but I also have a dryrobe for swimming and I have to say I wouldnt hesitate to take it fishing and at £160 I think its great value for money
Ill also add nikwax waterporoofing is brilliant stuff as well and used correctly will bring old items back to new
In reply to Post #9
Glenns post
In reply to Post #7
This has also been highly recommended to me .
RIDGELINE MONSOON CLASSIC WATERPROOF JACKET
Glenns post
In reply to Post #7
This has also been highly recommended to me .
RIDGELINE MONSOON CLASSIC WATERPROOF JACKET
In reply to Post #1
I've got a few waterproof jackets, from cheap ultra light nylon to closed cell foam lined survival suits, but if I'm having a winters day on the river without a brolly I take my Musto.
I've got a few waterproof jackets, from cheap ultra light nylon to closed cell foam lined survival suits, but if I'm having a winters day on the river without a brolly I take my Musto.
In reply to Post #12
In reply to Post #12
Like look of the ridgeline.
Has anyone used the sailing type jackets ie: Musto etc. Would have thought these would be the nuts for waterproofing?
Like look of the ridgeline.
Has anyone used the sailing type jackets ie: Musto etc. Would have thought these would be the nuts for waterproofing?