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Lightweight Waterproofs ? (8 posts / 1,433 views)
scar
Posts: 6,095
Post #1 10 May 2023 08:33
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Looking for recommendations for a lightweight waterproof jacket and trousers for a fat bloke.
What are people using as my goretex has seen better days ?
TIA
armalitemk1 armalitemk1
Posts: 668
Post #2 10 May 2023 08:45
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In reply to Post #1
I have the trakker down poor jacket and trousers (sold separately) jacket is tiny in its bag and is always in my bag ,trousers I leave in the car , the only downside with the trousers was to fit a 38in waste the legs are long ,I got a pair to go over my normal trousers, i didn't want to cut them so I folded them up inside and duct taped them ,the downside with this is you can't use the zip at the bottom of each leg that's how long they were (I'm 5ft 10)
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #3 10 May 2023 08:52
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I also have the Trakker Downpour and have some for a few yrs now, don't get too sweaty unless you are working hard in them. Good quality and would recommend them 👍
johngall
Posts: 221
Post #4 10 May 2023 09:13
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In reply to Post #1
aqua f12 torrent ,breathable ,totally waterproof and comfy.
colcarp
Posts: 249
Post #5 10 May 2023 13:38
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In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the Highlander Tempest jkt and trousers. Quality outdoor kit without the carp tax
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #6 10 May 2023 14:53
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I'm on UK Army MTP waterproof jacket and trousers.
Not mega expensive, you can get some decent stuff through Military1st or
https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/waterproof-clothing.html
scar
Posts: 6,095
Post #7 11 May 2023 14:01
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks one and all, I shall look upon my return from France where it is tipping down rain every day and my current military kit is not up to spec as one of my Bulldogs took a fancy to it and pretty much trashed it.
Belch Belch
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Posts: 4,661
Post #8 11 May 2023 16:22
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In reply to Post #1
Can recommend Korda Drykore for general carping - fat blokes beware however you may need to size up by 1-2x as the jacket is a little svelte
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