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Title: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Shrek on September 04, 2017, 07:28:51 am
Hi all , which waterproof jacket do you wear?
I wear a helly Hansen jacket at the minute and although it keeps me warm and dry for a while, I find it too heavy to work in.
What do you wear?

Cheers 👍
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Stoots on September 04, 2017, 07:50:27 am
I generally don't.

In summer I find it too hot and prefer to get wet.

In winter I would be going home if it was Bad enough to need a raincoat.

Only exception would be doing a Conny or fsg which I would do in heavy rain.

I have an old plain black regatta jacket that I must have had for over 10 years in my van. This gets used on occasion.

Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Shrek on September 04, 2017, 07:55:16 am
I usually just wear a polo t shirt but in drizzle , light rain I put a jacket on until it stops. It saves me from walking around in a wet t shirt , but I'm after something thin and waterproof as I get too hot as well
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: dazmond on September 04, 2017, 08:07:02 am
i have 2 that i take out with me on a wet day.a berghaus goretex jacket and a north face one and swap them at lunchtime.their worth their weight in gold for me as i work in most wet weather.in winter i wear them over my fleece jacket.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Shrek on September 04, 2017, 08:12:23 am
i have 2 that i take out with me on a wet day.a berghaus goretex jacket and a north face one and swap them at lunchtime.their worth their weight in gold for me as i work in most wet weather.in winter i wear them over my fleece jacket.

Cheers - I shall take a look at those 👍
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: alank on September 04, 2017, 12:39:45 pm
Berghaus for me few quid more but lightweight and waterproof easy to work in better than most of the cheaper options in my opinion.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: JSMC on September 04, 2017, 03:56:12 pm
Get goretex or similar as they are breathable and easy to work with. Always worn clothes like this not just for work either. They can be pricey but well worth it.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: nathankaye on September 04, 2017, 04:09:41 pm
Regatta  great oudoor waterproof jacket. Extremely light weight, i either have it hung up in back of van or folded/scrunched right down and behind my headrest of seat.
It aint warm as its not padded or anything, its just a plastic type jacket that does its job. Im always warm but you could put a jumper on underneath if need be
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: andyM on September 04, 2017, 04:27:06 pm
Maybe a pack away lightweight waterproof golf jacket?
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: dazmond on September 04, 2017, 05:48:05 pm
Regatta  great oudoor waterproof jacket. Extremely light weight, i either have it hung up in back of van or folded/scrunched right down and behind my headrest of seat.
It aint warm as its not padded or anything, its just a plastic type jacket that does its job. Im always warm but you could put a jumper on underneath if need be

from my experience regatta are cheap crap and dont keep you dry.you sweat like a pig in them too. ::)roll ;D
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: chris turner on September 04, 2017, 06:58:33 pm
This for me...
https://m.blacks.co.uk/product/black-jack-wolfskin-mens-positron-texapore-jacket/107069/

Waterproof and really breathable so I don't get hot.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Shrek on September 04, 2017, 07:14:31 pm
This for me...
https://m.blacks.co.uk/product/black-jack-wolfskin-mens-positron-texapore-jacket/107069/

Waterproof and really breathable so I don't get hot.

Looks good 👍
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: jo5hm4n on September 04, 2017, 07:27:05 pm
Shrek this is what i use.  Cheap as chips but works just fine!  Had them nearly a year now keep me bone dry even in downpours.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HFUS5YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Shrek on September 04, 2017, 07:46:07 pm
Shrek this is what i use.  Cheap as chips but works just fine!  Had them nearly a year now keep me bone dry even in downpours.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HFUS5YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for that  :-X
However I like to wear stuff that looks a bit stylish lol 😂 👍
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: dazmond on September 05, 2017, 09:04:38 am
im gonna need both goretex jackets today.normally september is a good weather month but maybe not this year! :( ;D
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: nathankaye on September 05, 2017, 10:22:00 am
Shrek this is what i use.  Cheap as chips but works just fine!  Had them nearly a year now keep me bone dry even in downpours.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HFUS5YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for that  :-X
However I like to wear stuff that looks a bit stylish lol 😂 👍

We work outdoors in the rain, most people think were muppets for doing so regardless if we look stylish or not.......as long as we're dry n earning
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: Stoots on September 05, 2017, 12:26:22 pm
Regatta  great oudoor waterproof jacket. Extremely light weight, i either have it hung up in back of van or folded/scrunched right down and behind my headrest of seat.
It aint warm as its not padded or anything, its just a plastic type jacket that does its job. Im always warm but you could put a jumper on underneath if need be

from my experience regatta are cheap crap and dont keep you dry.you sweat like a pig in them too. ::)roll ;D

You cheeky monkey.

They are cheap but they are waterproof

What more do you want? You'll sweat like a pig in any waterproof.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: jo5hm4n on September 05, 2017, 01:54:21 pm
Shrek this is what i use.  Cheap as chips but works just fine!  Had them nearly a year now keep me bone dry even in downpours.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HFUS5YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for that  :-X
However I like to wear stuff that looks a bit stylish lol 😂 👍

Well normally im really stylish but when its peeing it down only thing i care about is staying dry and cracking on with work.  I look lik some sort of dark elf with my waterproofs on ha.  Custards must think im a nutter.  Had 2 people this morning, working in this rain?!?!?  Windows wont clean themselves ;)
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: richard groves on September 05, 2017, 02:35:30 pm
Always found mountain warehouses stuff to be good and affordable but up there with the leading brands.
This one has zipped pit vents too
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/jackets/mens-waterproof-jackets/brisk-extreme-jacket-p11089.aspx/grey
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: dazmond on September 06, 2017, 08:40:28 am
anyone tried the englebert strauss waterproof jackets?just got a catalogue through the post from them.i might try one of these next time i need one.
Title: Re: which waterproof jacket do you wear?
Post by: vdubdave on September 07, 2017, 07:04:03 am
paramo  velez smock for me, works perfect.