Wales1234 5,425 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I had a quiet one last season new baby , new business no terrier and a fecked lurcher I’m looking for new clothes what best trousers boots and jacket you lads use , in walk a lot of miles so need to be light waterproof and breathable ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,645 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Wales1234 said: I had a quiet one last season new baby , new business no terrier and a fecked lurcher I’m looking for new clothes what best trousers boots and jacket you lads use , in walk a lot of miles so need to be light waterproof and breathable ? The lads in NZ seemed to rate these for lightweight/waterproof/breathable. 20% sale currently too. Personally they were too baggy for me so can't personally vouch for them. https://www.stoneycreekhunting.co.uk/shop/layering-system/rainwear-layer/dreambull-overtrousers.html?layer=1 'Durability' is more of a concern for me and for that I have to recommend the £25 Solognac waterproof trousers from Decathlon. For beating and terriers etc in shitty weather they are extremely good value for money. That comes at the cost of breathability though. Personally I rate Altberg boots, but I have funny fitting feet. Jacket, as far a lightweight/waterproof/breathable goes probably Kuiu would be hard to beat. What size are you, I have a brand new one for sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,645 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'll add, I wouldn't touch anything that tries to do everything. Layers are the way forward imo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,461 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I have been using British army MTP ripstop over trousers on the farm and they have been fantastic, you can ware a lightweight trouser underneath and you don’t end up sweating like Jimmy Saville on a school bus ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,645 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, WILF said: I have been using British army MTP ripstop over trousers on the farm and they have been fantastic, you can ware a lightweight trouser underneath and you don’t end up sweating like Jimmy Saville on a school bus ! Where do you get them from though? I've had tons of army surplus overtrousers and won't touch em now. A fella who was in RAF Reg laughed at me moaning about them once and told me they called them "cold and wets". lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,461 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Where do you get them from though? I've had tons of army surplus overtrousers and won't touch em now. A fella who was in RAF Reg laughed at me moaning about them once and told me they called them "cold and wets". lol. I got mine just on eBay, Stiffmiester said they were good and he was right. I wouldn’t take too much notice of anyone in the RAF because they would know absolutely f**k all about performance of kit in foul conditions........adventure canoe days followed up by a bar-b-q don’t really count ! Lol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 43,085 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Seeland marsh trousers are worth the money, had my pair 3 seasons been spot on and vernay carron ibex 3 in 1 coat and trousers... Mrs got me coat for crimbo, had the trousers 2 yrs Its work having a look at grade 1 surplus goretex kit if your on a budget 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MH1 1,826 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Solognac trousers on Decathlon website are cheap and waterproof 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 hours ago, WILF said: adventure canoe days followed up by a bar-b-q don’t really count ! Lol Lounging at Brize Norton for tea and medals! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kinkell 787 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 hours ago, MH1 said: Solognac trousers on Decathlon website are cheap and waterproof Good products without the dear price tags 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Got harkila Jacket been spot on for 2 season's but 3rd season definitely been leaking when long periods of heavy rain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,645 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pirate 9000 said: Got harkila Jacket been spot on for 2 season's but 3rd season definitely been leaking when long periods of heavy rain. I’ve got a harkila jacket that I love. They don’t make it anymore and I’m a bit gutted tbh. Just a goretex lined hooded hard shell. Think I’ve done about four seasons with it. Everything from them now seems a bit too soft and pretty or over 500 quid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Think I payed about £350 for mine, it's been a good coat warm don't tear on briars, might see if I can rewaterproof it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickshaw swami 3,925 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I don't know if it would be feasible with shipping but American coon hunters wear these.Look up coonhunting supplies.I wear the hip waders.Most coonhound hunters wear the bibs and jacket.They are waterproof and briarproof.Built for dogmen running through the woods.If your jumping fences running from a landowner they will tear on barbwire or so I've been told Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyla 3,179 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I think it depends on your hunting and your terrain. I'm in the wet flat clay of the south and wear wellies for majority of the season but I've been hunting the hill with Owain and you need different gear ther. I'd be looking at technical hiking gear rather than the usual hunting togs. Looked to me like you got it sussed Owain, good boots, breathable trousers and a hoody with a waterproof jacket in a bag. Added bonus is you look like a rambler so less likely to get hassle than if you set out in camo or flat cap etc 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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