Keith RW Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 First of all ...... do they actually exist ? Been out today and got wet :-( so time for a new coat Can you guys recomend a good foul weather shooing jacket that will actually keep you dry from the outside elements and also from the inside when working up a sweat when marching about out in the field. Not looking for one of those with all the removable linings and zip in fleece jobbies that have you layering up either to keep dry with a "membrane liner" once the water has got through the outer jacket making it four times heavier than when you put it on and then requires a fleece to keep you warm once it has and which wicks up water from the cuffs and up to your elbows from the soddened outer jacket ..... Not looking for designer brands either as dont really believe or "buy into" the theory that you have to pay £400 - £500 barbour/Musto prices to get the job done.. preferably under the £200 mark would be nice :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Have a shuftie at nightgear.co.uk they have some waterproof/breathable jackets within your budget I've just bought one for everyday use. ATB Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_gleave Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I bought a couple of different TAD V 4.0 jackets shark skin soft shell and hard shell. they keep you warm and dry and only cost £30 delivered. great value and you don't care if they get wrecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Ex army gore tex. Ridgeline jackets get decent reviews and in your budget. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Ex army gore tex. Ridgeline jackets get decent reviews and in your budget. Figgy Got both; The Ridgeline are wonderful but you will sweat if you are moving! Very good if you have set up in the right place and don't need to move again. The Ex MOD Goretex are great too, are much lighter, much cheaper, although they are not warm, so have to be large enough to allow for an extra layer or two underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merv Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I bought a couple of different TAD V 4.0 jackets shark skin soft shell and hard shell. they keep you warm and dry and only cost £30 delivered. great value and you don't care if they get wrecked. where did you get yours from. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Depending what you are using it for the Paramo range and particularly the pajaro jacket (green/non reflective bits) for shooting are fantastic. They are more waterproof and much more breathable than goretex but they are not as tough if you are going through thorns etc. New it will be a little bit more than your budget but they do come up second hand on ebay. They need reproofing every so often but thats no hardship. I also have a Musto whisper jacket, really good jacket but a bit above your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Got both; The Ridgeline are wonderful but you will sweat if you are moving! Very good if you have set up in the right place and don't need to move again. The Ex MOD Goretex are great too, are much lighter, much cheaper, although they are not warm, so have to be large enough to allow for an extra layer or two underneath. Sound advice, I have both, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_gleave Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 where did you get yours from. thanks Good old aliexpress, bought loads of stuff from there always arrives takes about 2 weeks to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Depending what you are using it for the Paramo range and particularly the pajaro jacket (green/non reflective bits) for shooting are fantastic. They are more waterproof and much more breathable than goretex but they are not as tough if you are going through thorns etc. New it will be a little bit more than your budget but they do come up second hand on ebay. They need reproofing every so often but thats no hardship. I also have a Musto whisper jacket, really good jacket but a bit above your budget. Yes I forgot about the Musto Whisper Jacket, great aren't they, I notice the new version is £425:00, glad I bought mine a while ago!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I managed to get mine free from John Norris when I worked there. It was a customer return which was found with nothing wrong with, been kicking round the back for a couple years. I've been in some truly horrid weather in it and it's perfect. £425 christ they have gone up in price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Musto Whisper in Jacket Dark Moss £221.00 from Country Attire other places have them for £249.00 Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Country covers do some good jackets Not sure on prices though That it look in the john norriss sale section bound to be a Barbour in budget Have a old endurance tweed and has never failed in the 10 years plus I have had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith RW Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Musto Whisper in Jacket Dark Moss £221.00 from Country Attire other places have them for £249.00 Figgy Cheers Figgy, was Just about to take the plunge on one but its showing the whisper at £425 not £221, have you seen them on offer somewher ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavvy Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 My musto whisper jacket is 2 years old and leaks. Musto's answer was to wash it with a waterproofing agent. Not good enough for a £300 coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Cheers Figgy, was Just about to take the plunge on one but its showing the whisper at £425 not £221, have you seen them on offer somewher ?Just typed it into to google and they came up country attire was near the top of the hits ill have a look and try a link note try I'm not very good at them. Here you go http://www.countryattire.com/musto-men-s-whisper-jacket-dark-moss-cs0622.html Figgy Edited October 5, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith RW Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Just typed it into to google and they came up country attire was near the top of the hits ill have a look and try a link note try I'm not very good at them. Here you go http://www.countryattire.com/musto-men-s-whisper-jacket-dark-moss-cs0622.html Figgy cheers Figgy, link works but cant buy it at that price for some reason, mailed them earlier to query if in sale to get a reply stating £425 with 10% off if i sign up with them...... seen them at around £250 mark so might bite the bullet and splash out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Mine has never let a drop in, had it for about 5 years. I do occasionally wash it in waterproofing/jacket cleaner stuff. I do my Paramo and the Whisper at the same time both with the Nikwax gear, seems to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I have a ridgline roar which I tested for the first time last week piddling down from the outset including a stint of lying down in wet heather for the best part of 45 minutes in the driving rain didn't leak kept me warm you do sweat in them but to be honest I have yet to have a gore-tex or similar jacket that doesnt make you sweat and I have had about 10 of them over the years some nice features in the pockets and toggle cords to pull in material one pocket on the left interferes with the zip chest pocket internally and means if they both have something in they better be zipped up! for the money they are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I have a rivers west jacket for the really foul weather . Probably the best jacket I have ever owned . Very warm and very water proof . They are gauranted for 10 years to remain water proof . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I've just ordered a Hoggs of Fife Sportsman's waterproof fleece jacket for £58. HofF seem to have a good reputation so hopefully the jacket will be a good buy given my limited budget. Edited October 7, 2014 by fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I've just ordered a Hoggs of Fife Sportsman's waterproof fleece jacket for £58. HofF seem to have a good reputation so hopefully the jacket will be a good buy given my limited budget. Where from - cheapest I have seen is £75ish Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I have a rocky mountain realtree apg coat.cost around 100 quid and totally stops wind and rain. Really comfy with lots if pockets. But it doesn't breath well and can make you sweat. From what I have seen any coat is either waterproof or breaths never both despite what the manufacturer says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Where from - cheapest I have seen is £75ish Cheers Steve Bought it from Country and Leisure Clothing where it's reduced to £65 incl free p&p. However if you sign up to their newsletter you'll receive a 10% discount code which you can apply to your purchase bringing price to £58.50 delivered. http://www.countryandleisureclothing.co.uk/ Edited October 7, 2014 by fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Bought it from Country and Leisure Clothing where it's reduced to £65 incl free p&p. However if you sign up to their newsletter you'll receive a 10% discount code which you can apply to your purchase bringing price to £58.50 delivered. http://www.countryandleisureclothing.co.uk/ Ta!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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