Waterproof jackets
Discussion
I'm after a jacket around 100-150 that is waterproof, has a hood, and is warm. It would be used for general midlife purposes such as walks with my child to costa coffee, trips out to buy beer not in the fridge and walking trips.
Northface have a couple of options but they seem flimsy and not wearable unless using lots of layers, thats fine but it would be nice to have a bit of warmth on a jacket.
Are there any challenger brands about now with decent quality?
Northface have a couple of options but they seem flimsy and not wearable unless using lots of layers, thats fine but it would be nice to have a bit of warmth on a jacket.
Are there any challenger brands about now with decent quality?
I was looking at a Henry Lloyd jacket over the weekend that has a fleece liner, waterproof and has hood that folds back into the collar. Would suit your needs well!
https://www.henrilloyd.com/products/mens-cool-bree...
https://www.henrilloyd.com/products/mens-cool-bree...
I can't recommend this Montane Gore-Tex jacket enough.
https://www.blacks.co.uk/19658280/montane-mens-spi...
As mentioned in this thread and many others, layering is the best approach. Buy the best waterproof jacket and just put a warm fleece/jacket underneath it.
You'll get a better coat for your money than one that also provides warmth in my experience.
https://www.blacks.co.uk/19658280/montane-mens-spi...
As mentioned in this thread and many others, layering is the best approach. Buy the best waterproof jacket and just put a warm fleece/jacket underneath it.
You'll get a better coat for your money than one that also provides warmth in my experience.
smokey mow said:
Good outdoor clothing is intended to be layered so you’d typically pair a waterproof outer with an insulating or mid-layer.
This makes them far more versatile as they can be worn all year round in different temperatures.
It also makes them less versatile as you need to take a warm coat and a waterproof coat with you some of the time.This makes them far more versatile as they can be worn all year round in different temperatures.
I'm a big fan of layers, and for walking and cycling have a Rab microlite and a single layer Patagonia gore-tex to go over the top. But for going out to dinner or wandering around the shops when it's cold and might rain it's a pain in the arse carrying 2 coats and I'm thinking I need to get something parka-ish that's insulated and waterpoof.
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Another good one (if layering) surprisingly is the Decathlon MH500 jacket. I use it for mountain biking and it actually is waterproof (mtb jackets are not).
I also question whether Montane is waterproof. I've had a few of their jackets and find them absolutely bobbins.
No issues with the one I linked, I regularly end up out in the rain in North Wales walking the dog and it's held up for the last three years. I also question whether Montane is waterproof. I've had a few of their jackets and find them absolutely bobbins.
Alpacaman said:
I have just bought a Keela Munro jacket, really well (UK) made jacket, but I'm in the Highlands so might be a bit much for what you need, but they do others. Prices are reasonable compared with some more well known brands.
I used to sell Keela in a shop I worked in a few years ago - the material used for the Munro was proven to outperform Goretex by a university study a few years ago. For the price it's the best bang for buck. Keela developed the gear for taping waterproof seams while they stitched it, and used to make jackets for a few big names before deciding to make their own.skilly1 said:
I was looking at a Henry Lloyd jacket over the weekend that has a fleece liner, waterproof and has hood that folds back into the collar. Would suit your needs well!
https://www.henrilloyd.com/products/mens-cool-bree...
Nice recommendation, I've ordered a navy one. Found it for 140 quid as well if you get in sharpish.https://www.henrilloyd.com/products/mens-cool-bree...
https://marinestore.co.uk/henri-lloyd-mens-cool-br...
Montane looked nice with the Goretex as well but they didn't have my colours.
RizzoTheRat said:
It also makes them less versatile as you need to take a warm coat and a waterproof coat with you some of the time.
I'm a big fan of layers, and for walking and cycling have a Rab microlite and a single layer Patagonia gore-tex to go over the top. But for going out to dinner or wandering around the shops when it's cold and might rain it's a pain in the arse carrying 2 coats and I'm thinking I need to get something parka-ish that's insulated and waterpoof.
Wear a zipped fleece or cardigan for warmth and carry a waterproof coat. If your warms up you can unzip the fleece.I'm a big fan of layers, and for walking and cycling have a Rab microlite and a single layer Patagonia gore-tex to go over the top. But for going out to dinner or wandering around the shops when it's cold and might rain it's a pain in the arse carrying 2 coats and I'm thinking I need to get something parka-ish that's insulated and waterpoof.
Can anyone actually recommend a decent lightweight walking jacket for the UK Fells for mainly Autumn Spring and Summer walking which is 100% waterproof MATERIAL and crucially remains so (not just waterproof by having to regularly spray on expensive 'waterproofing' lol) and breathable too because as yet I am unable to find one.
Most jackets even up to £300 appear to be waterproofed by crappy limited life spray only and a few months/weeks later they have lost all waterproofing entirely.
The industry must surely be raking in ££squillions from gullible mug punters branding crappy material as 100%
waterproof by spray only and for a few weeks at best.
Can honestly say my jeans if I gave them a bit of a random spray would be as waterproof as many walking jackets pretend to be.
marketed as such.
Most jackets even up to £300 appear to be waterproofed by crappy limited life spray only and a few months/weeks later they have lost all waterproofing entirely.
The industry must surely be raking in ££squillions from gullible mug punters branding crappy material as 100%
waterproof by spray only and for a few weeks at best.
Can honestly say my jeans if I gave them a bit of a random spray would be as waterproof as many walking jackets pretend to be.
marketed as such.
Edited by av185 on Friday 21st March 12:47
A lot of Mountain Rescue teams use https://keelaoutdoors.com/
I've a single layer Patagonia shell that's 3yo now and still 100% waterproof, even in the heaviest downpours. I've also a Marmot Solaris for winter duties - it's looking a little grubby now sadly and I haven't found anything close to replacing it though. It's not only warm in all but the most extreme conditions, and waterproof, but it also packs down light. So if you get a day where it's borderline and you get a touch warm, it's no issue to roll up and stuff in a bag or just hold in one hand. Both get an annual nikwax wash and re-proofing.
I gave up trying to replace the Marmot and have bought a Fjallraven parka instead. The Marmot will stay until it falls apart I reckon.
I gave up trying to replace the Marmot and have bought a Fjallraven parka instead. The Marmot will stay until it falls apart I reckon.
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