Scully Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Have decided after many years it's about time I invested in some serious waterproof workwear, so to all those who work outside in the elements, what in your experience is the best wet and wild weather protection? I have some leggings which don't leak in even after repeated kneeling on wet surfaces, but they aren't going to last much longer and I can't get anymore as mate who got me them no longer works for that company. A workmate has a full all in one Helly-Hanson suit he recently bought for 150 quid, which seemed to work well last week, but doesn't look too tough to me, and another who gets supplied by a mate who works on the rail network, but he ended up sweating like the proverbial thingy! I need to able to get about easily in them as I scramble up and down scaffolding and clamber over obstacles as a slinger/banksman. Have boots and headwear covered, and may ask one or two lads I know who are firefighters as that gear must fit all criteria I've mentioned, but it doesn't look very supple to me. All suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Problem is when you walk round scaffolding and get your pocket or loose material on the scaffold clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 For scaffolding i use an old army gortex jacket and trousers (if i can get them the thicker heavyweight darker camouflage). Seem to perform just as well as anything else with the bonus when the shoulder gets worn out i just recover it with gorilla tape until it gets to the stage i need to dump another £20 or so on a 'new' one don't seem to sweat too badly in it and easy to hose off if mucky, if its wet a quick shake and most of the surface water comes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ocean stuff isn't too bad scully but as usual flexathane type waterproofs you sweat like hell and the rip easily. My mountain kit is cracking but far too prices for working in, one of the better working waterproof is Delamere, not daft money but pretty robust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 These are the dogs doodahs. http://www.clarkforest.com/shop/safety-clothing/jackets/cutandclimb-rain-jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I like the stuff from the agricultural supplier local It's not very tear resistant against wire but hellish good as keeping you dry and under£40 for jacket and trousers I think it's flexothane type stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I use the bib and brace with separate jacket . Oilskins type stuff . Cracking gear but no pockets . Or good quality second hand (bay , tree or car boots) motorcycle one piece stuff . Edited February 21, 2016 by cuffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 We have all tried the all in one flexathane suits which certainly keep you dry, until you warm up of course. We also discovered they're only good enough for one or two jobs then the material seems to deteriorate. We also found them difficult to pee from without half undressing, and they hindered climbing as they tend to stretch tight rather than ride up. Have been down the DPM gore-tex route also, which were good admittedly, and while 100 thousand scaffolders can't be wrong, I feel I'm a bit old for DPM nowadays. Am very interested in the 'cut and climb' gear, so thanks for the link felly100, but thanks very much all, for your time gents. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 http://www.screwfix.com/c/safety-workwear/trousers/cat850376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have tried many brands, finding breathable waterproofs has been a nightmare as waterproof and hard physical graft usually means wetter on the inside than the out 😝 I went to Gunwharf Quays and spent a days wages in O neil on a boarders jacket and trousers. Jacket is the beat I've had. Totally waterproof and not too hot. Not tried the strides yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBW Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 If you can find it Elka rainwear working extreme is good, hard wearing breathable and waterproof, I got a jacket from a fishermans supply shop for fifty notes, its the bees knees but the trousers are mince far to snug in the crotch and the inner lining makes them slip down all the time. But jacket deffo worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Whatever you get try for sallopettes or some form of bib and brace much more comfortable when clambering about. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have been a joiner since I left school working on roofs and outside in the elements a lot, I have tried a lot of different types and makes of waterproof work wear and some were better than others. I started working as a salmon farmer about a year and a half ago and our standard issue oilskins are stormline and they are definitely the best oilskin type water proofs I have worn. Very hard wearing and pretty easy to move around in and I reckon if they can keep a salmon farmer in Shetland dry they are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I must agree. I wear Stormline at work on the farm, best I've ever used. All you will need is a catheter to save the hassle when you need the loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Guy Cotten waterproofs are pretty tough and hard wearing. Edited February 22, 2016 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 This is the jacket I have http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guy-Cotten-Rosbras-jacket-wet-weather-fishing-waterproofs-oilskins-/161048734459?var=&hash=item257f40aafb:m:miAbwqfK193ecID7ShHs2og Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Many thanks again folks; plenty to ponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Be careful with what you buy. If your climbing around a lot and get sweaty oilskins are no good. I've had some very good Norweigian stuff flame retardant oilskins. Others with a flock type lining for warmth all were sweaty and either got as wet on inside or were freezing cold in winter. Hard to get the right balance. Baggy oilskins with warm moisture wicking clothes under is now my choice. You get air circulating a bit to cut sweat and warmth from your clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBW Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://www.engineeringagencies.co.uk/elka-working-xtreme-jacket-086002 Here's the jacket I was on about, trousers are worth avoiding or you'll end up with a cracking male camel toe. But good and waterproof and very breathable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Male camel toe known as mooses knuckle. Deffinately don't want that at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clam6364 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Get on eBay and look for musto sailing salopettes,I work on trawlers and hate wearing oilskins as to sweaty,usually get used musto sailing gear mpx range,I just bought coat and salopettes for £140 ,there about £700 new, really comfortable and not sweaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 We get the regatta professional stuff at work, from arco. We had 12mm of rain from 8am to 12pm today and I was out in it all and was bone dry underneath come lunch time. it's Wind proof, and made of ripstop fabric which seems fairly hard wearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 If you can find it Elka rainwear working extreme is good, hard wearing breathable and waterproof, I got a jacket from a fishermans supply shop for fifty notes, its the bees knees but the trousers are mince far to snug in the crotch and the inner lining makes them slip down all the time. But jacket deffo worth a look Another 1 for Elka..I have bib n braces and jackets,worn them 6 days a wk for 16months now working as a knacker man..covered in s*#t all day...starting to leak on the knees now..would definatly buy again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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