Hi all
I'm after a new set of waterproofs ( jacket and trousers) what do you all recommend
I'm after something that is not going to leak or sweat at all been thinking of going down the camping/hiking route as I have not found anything in the fishing market that is up to the job , also giving you plenty of room and that is easy to pack away ( not take to much room up )
Thanks
I'm after a new set of waterproofs ( jacket and trousers) what do you all recommend
I'm after something that is not going to leak or sweat at all been thinking of going down the camping/hiking route as I have not found anything in the fishing market that is up to the job , also giving you plenty of room and that is easy to pack away ( not take to much room up )
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Berghaus gore-tex. Made for the worst the weather can throw at you in the mountains. Mine is faultless. If you're a bit more wealthy go Arc'Teryx.
Berghaus gore-tex. Made for the worst the weather can throw at you in the mountains. Mine is faultless. If you're a bit more wealthy go Arc'Teryx.
In reply to Post #1
Have you checked out the Aqua F12 torrent jacket and trousers.
Have you checked out the Aqua F12 torrent jacket and trousers.
Avoid buying from the fishing market if you can. It's nowhere near as good as the kit made for the outdoor industry.
For budget look at ex military - solid, cheap, high performance if you buy current issue MTP
Or look at regatta or Craghoppers, both very good quality and affordable. Also they do their stuff in a nice dark outdoors green.
As below, Berghaus is great, or montane, Patagonia, rab or mountain equipment. But you'll pay
Top whack and the colour schemes are more for mountains where folk want to be seen rather than blend in.
For budget look at ex military - solid, cheap, high performance if you buy current issue MTP
Or look at regatta or Craghoppers, both very good quality and affordable. Also they do their stuff in a nice dark outdoors green.
As below, Berghaus is great, or montane, Patagonia, rab or mountain equipment. But you'll pay
Top whack and the colour schemes are more for mountains where folk want to be seen rather than blend in.
when I was working we got issued with this make breathable cheap as chips waterproof does the job and a great price. Lightweight
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In reply to Post #1
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L . . .Industrial Green
Saying that the carp taxed Korda Drycore are actually rather good IMO . . .light, comfy and good water resistance. Patagonia around the same money if you shop around . . .
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L . . .Industrial Green
Saying that the carp taxed Korda Drycore are actually rather good IMO . . .light, comfy and good water resistance. Patagonia around the same money if you shop around . . .
I'd say buy the army goretex as it's cheap and if you damage it you won't be left crying.
As great as goretex is, it's s4it once it looses it's beading up properties, of course you can retreat it. I've spent a fair few quid on expensive waterproofs, if you can cope with looking like an army dude, army kit is the way to go.
As great as goretex is, it's s4it once it looses it's beading up properties, of course you can retreat it. I've spent a fair few quid on expensive waterproofs, if you can cope with looking like an army dude, army kit is the way to go.
In reply to Post #1
Not got any myself but know a couple of people with Paramo kit for hiking and they swear by the stuff. Believe it doesn't rely on a membrane to provide it's waterproof-ness which makes it more breathable
I'd probably go for the good old German army flecktarn goretex though
Not got any myself but know a couple of people with Paramo kit for hiking and they swear by the stuff. Believe it doesn't rely on a membrane to provide it's waterproof-ness which makes it more breathable
I'd probably go for the good old German army flecktarn goretex though
wouldnt touch fishing branded crap if you paid me.
this is the top and bottoms i use, gonna cost you over a grand though.
used em all nothing comes close to these..
https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/recon/
this is the top and bottoms i use, gonna cost you over a grand though.
used em all nothing comes close to these..
https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/recon/
In reply to Post #9
How much. I take it these are for a box of 100 units 
How much. I take it these are for a box of 100 units
In reply to Post #1
Army Gortex for me mate, cheap and do a good job plus if you rip them, then you haven't payed a fortune
Army Gortex for me mate, cheap and do a good job plus if you rip them, then you haven't payed a fortune
In reply to Post #10
That stuff is gore-tex proshell which is the best in my opinion, have two motorcycle suits made from it which cost considerably more than that. For everyday outdoor rain wear I have rab jacket and trousers but they are purely a waterproof and windproof shell, in cold weather wear merino base layers and if really cold a down mid layer.
That stuff is gore-tex proshell which is the best in my opinion, have two motorcycle suits made from it which cost considerably more than that. For everyday outdoor rain wear I have rab jacket and trousers but they are purely a waterproof and windproof shell, in cold weather wear merino base layers and if really cold a down mid layer.
In reply to Post #9
Lol.
There's no discernible difference between that gear and say Sprayway or if you wanna push the boat out North Face. It's just silly. Okay, if you like nice things, seriously, go for it,. Like I said earlier, the problem with goretex or any other product that behaves the same is that once it doesn't bead up it's fooked, to the point where it actually starts getting wet due to the outer pours getting waterlogged.
Goretex is a fantastic product, but as I've said it has its drawbacks like all these things. Prolly the best there is is the gear that salty seaman wear, weighs a ton and isn't that practical, doesn't breath like Goretex yet is 100% waterproof. I've got a high end Harkila jacket and trousers it's a great bit of kit, though it has got it's drawbacks. Normal British Army is the way to go.
Lol.
There's no discernible difference between that gear and say Sprayway or if you wanna push the boat out North Face. It's just silly. Okay, if you like nice things, seriously, go for it,. Like I said earlier, the problem with goretex or any other product that behaves the same is that once it doesn't bead up it's fooked, to the point where it actually starts getting wet due to the outer pours getting waterlogged.
Goretex is a fantastic product, but as I've said it has its drawbacks like all these things. Prolly the best there is is the gear that salty seaman wear, weighs a ton and isn't that practical, doesn't breath like Goretex yet is 100% waterproof. I've got a high end Harkila jacket and trousers it's a great bit of kit, though it has got it's drawbacks. Normal British Army is the way to go.
In reply to Post #12
I'm not knocking the product, it's just I've never seen waterproof top and bottoms for over £1000. Just seems crazy money to me. I'd be frightened to wear it out in case something happened to it.
I'm not knocking the product, it's just I've never seen waterproof top and bottoms for over £1000. Just seems crazy money to me. I'd be frightened to wear it out in case something happened to it.
I have Soldier 95 army Gore-tex jacket and trousers that I got brand new years ago but hardly ever wear it as I
also have German Army Flectarn
that is IMHO far superior with the built in braces and pockets on the jacket had it years
I only wash it with pure soap (Wilco) this removes any dirt/mud and restores the beading properties occasionally I use a Grangers Performance Repel Spray this is a brilliant DWR product
also have German Army Flectarn
that is IMHO far superior with the built in braces and pockets on the jacket had it years
I only wash it with pure soap (Wilco) this removes any dirt/mud and restores the beading properties occasionally I use a Grangers Performance Repel Spray this is a brilliant DWR product