Waterproof coat

[Born To Dig 38]

Hi lads im looking for a coat for when im out with the hounds and terriers its got to be waterproof and warm for the winter and i wana spend upto £150. what would use reconmend? Cheers

[Moorman 1 1,322]

Try this http://www.country-catalogue.co.uk/mens/jackets-shooting-jackets/lavenir-shooting-jacket/prod_331.html you may be able to get them a tad cheaper if you shop around.But for the money you won't find a better coat.I have two they are waterproof and you dont sweat a lot in them.I have tried dozens of top brand coats over the years but for a waterproof general knockabout coat you won't beat them.

 

Hope this helps.

[Dunkanon 380]

I prefer to use lightweight gortex Jackets, just add a fleece underneath in winter..and they come in greens/brown/black. Just google them, mountaineers been using and designing them far longer than the hunting fraternity. works for me.

[Born To Dig 38]

Cheers for that lads looks like a nice jacket but how breathable is it? and i'll take a look at them mountaineers jackets mate

[chezney 44]

My girlfriend bought me a north face coat for hunting back in november its the best presant I've ever had it cost 175 quid but they are cheeper now kept me dry on very wet days

[Moorman 1 1,322]

Cheers for that lads looks like a nice jacket but how breathable is it? and i'll take a look at them mountaineers jackets mate

 

Like I said its the best i've come across waterproof hardwearing and very breathable.We walk a lot of ground so needs to be breathable.I wouldn't swap one for a goretex.I have a swazi goretex coat cost a fortune but no good for walking in you sweat your gonads off.Excellent if your standing about in the rain but as soon as you start walking goretex is like boil in the bag.

[herdwick 52]

http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products-ridgeline-monsoon-waterproof-coat-4019.ht

Had one of these for a couple of years now. Good bit of kit.

[Caesardog 1]

I have found the Paromo Alta and Cascada to be excellant completely waterproof in sustained wet conditions and breathable. The Cascada came top of the which report, They are currently around £157 at Gooutdoors

Regards

[Hawkeye. 26]

If you sweat in Gortex, you have too many clothes on! If you want to stay dry, then Gortex is the way to go!. Lot's of different coat maker's use the gortex waterproof membrane and coat quality differ's, but the gortex is still waterproof. If you don't mind Army Camo pattern, find an ex army shop and ask for a Dutch Camo Gortex Coat and Trouser's. I bought them, coat was £48 , Trouser's were £38. I stay completely dry however much it rain's while following hound's.

[Moorman 1 1,322]

If you sweat in Gortex, you have too many clothes on! If you want to stay dry, then Gortex is the way to go!. Lot's of different coat maker's use the gortex waterproof membrane and coat quality differ's, but the gortex is still waterproof. If you don't mind Army Camo pattern, find an ex army shop and ask for a Dutch Camo Gortex Coat and Trouser's. I bought them, coat was £48 , Trouser's were £38. I stay completely dry however much it rain's while following hound's.

 

Goretex is waterproof but not brilliant if your walking long distances,you will sweat.Its a bit different riding around following hounds in the rain and walking the hills with a rucksac on.

[Hawkeye. 26]

You will feel sweaty if your too hot and sweating more than can evaporate through the gortex membrane, which means you have TOO MANY clothes on

[Moorman 1 1,322]

You will feel sweaty if your too hot and sweating more than can evaporate through the gortex membrane, which means you have TOO MANY clothes on

 

But in the Winter where we work you need some layers on.When your walking you sweat then when your in one spot for a good while your sweat starts to freeze.Not a pleasent feeling.

Goretex is outstanding in the right circumstances.

[Hawkeye. 26]

Sweat freezing..... where do you work?

[leegreen 2,100]

I am going to try "Rivers west" they boost a 10 year performance guarantee These are available in your price range.

[derbylad1 293]

If you need to wear ya waterproofs in winter, then wear minimum layers. (typically at least a base layer and something to soak up the sweat). Once you stop walking, then get that extra layer on before your sweat freezes(nothin worse...bbbbbrrrrrrrrr). Like someone has already tried to point out, if your sweating too much in goretex, then your wearing too many layers.