Richie10 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) In the market for a new coat for next season as the last one has died and fed up of going out in it, got last few days to go... Anyone have any suggestions? Might have to go back to the layering, but prefer a big coat. Something tough and not for sitting round a pond but on the foreshore/saltings. Thanks for any suggestions. Edited February 14, 2018 by Richie10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I like the layering approach .. most of my fowling is 'mobile'. Drake Equader for the mid layer - saves the bottom half of you getting too hot ... Thin ex army goretex top layer for showers ... Kobuk neoprene for extremes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Another one for layers , too much insulation if you have some distance to get into position you can get too warm, adding and removing as you need is the way i like do it. Ps agree on army gortex as waterproof outer very good outer layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Another advocate for layering. Especially if I’ve any distance to walk. I recently bought a Ridgeline Mallard. Extremely lightweight but so far it’s impressed me with its resistance to the weather Edited February 14, 2018 by Reabrook Cocked it up the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I`ve used a Deerhunter Muflon jacket and trousers all season and would thoroughly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Whatever is on offer from Cabelas for me, usually one of the 4 in 1 jackets, can take the inner lining out so works as plenty of separate layers then. Got a new one from there a month ago, cost £100 instead of £200 as it was in the sale. My last jacket had lasted 5 seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Reabrook said: Another advocate for layering. Especially if I’ve any distance to walk. I recently bought a Ridgeline Mallard. Extremely lightweight but so far it’s impressed me with its resistance to the weather I have a Ridgeline Mallard. Good, but certainly not waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I can recommend a Buffalo Jacket as part of your layering under a army goretex outer, the buffalo is very warm, windproof and reasonably water proof, but also very light. I wear mine over a thermal vest and it allows plenty of movement, its made from pertex with a pile lining and has excellent wicking properties, used under a single layer goretex its waterproof, or can be worn alone, mines the belay jacket with a full zip and detachable hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, motty said: I have a Ridgeline Mallard. Good, but certainly not waterproof. I’ve only worn mine a dozen times so not exactly tested it in full. However one night last week was about as wet a night as I’d like to be out in and it stood upto that. It’s certainly wind proof. No different really to other brands. My lad bought an expensive Nomad smock which he found brilliant. I bought one and it leaked like sieve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 These might be worth a look. https://www.vassrainwear.co.uk/waders/clothing/fishing-waterproofs/team-vass-175-khaki-edition-lightweight-breathable-waterproofs-smock.html https://www.vassrainwear.co.uk/waders/clothing/fishing-waterproofs/team-vass-175-winter-lined-smock-khaki-edition.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I have a Herters jacket from Cabelas about 6 seasons use and still going strong. If l had spare cash would have have a Sitka Gear fowling jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Have a pro logic max5 thermo armour jacket with removable fleece used it up on the Solway in some cold wet weather so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, grahamch said: If l had spare cash would have have a Sitka Gear fowling jacket Hmmmmm.... nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Looked at the in British Columbiacwhen out fishing last October... Sadly didnt have enough spare cash to get one! MAYBE NEXT YEAR.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Agree with layering and the Ridgeline Monsoon smock cannot be beaten for wildfowling as a top layer. Just sweat a bit walking but absolutely wind and waterproof. Good value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 49 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Agree with layering and the Ridgeline Monsoon smock cannot be beaten for wildfowling as a top layer. Just sweat a bit walking but absolutely wind and waterproof. Good value too. Yes very good for standing still, absolutely superb when teamed with the same firms trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 My deerhunter coat was cut to pieces by the air ambulance crew when i dislocated my hip i bought a french army goretex coat as backup for the lough i hunt cant complain really waterproof and with layers underneath keeps me warm and dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie d Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 just bought a Cabelas 4 in 1 coat from tidepool at the shooting show, looks good! has a big fleece underlayer that can be zipped out easy and the outer shell has a coating that repels the water, not sure how long that will last but has me fooled! look forward to getting some fowling done in it. got it for £165 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twymyn Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Why do most camo jackets have a jet black lining to the hood ? My old Deerhunter lasted 10 years until the zip went. Bought another for £120 - zip did not work until I took a needle file to it. Bought some camo mesh lining for the hood - hope it lasts as long as the old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continental Shooter Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 15/02/2018 at 14:12, fse10 said: Have a pro logic max5 thermo armour jacket with removable fleece used it up on the Solway in some cold wet weather so far so good. I have the pro logic 4. 6th season ending tomorrow. Maybe the jacket is a tad heavy but I were only the thermal layer underneath. I also used it on walked up shooting on last day of season and stood 3 hours straight of snow and sleet with very little sweating for theilage walked... If it decides to give in, I'll go for the 5. Also intrigued by the Cabela's, read plenty prizes for their stuff but why changing when you know something works?! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarrett Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Love the Kentdale parka from Rivers West, and have two of them. Had on test a Browning Grand Passage parka - a superb wildfowling coat waterproof and windproof and does not take on gallons of water and therefore weight when wet. Plenty of pockets. Rubberised cuffs, although the rubber has started to peel off in its second year, which is largely cosmetic anyway. Everything you need in a wildfowling coat - my favourite coat ever so far. All these American coats seem to suffer from a poor zip. Plastic zips may be fine on the North American prairies, but will eventually fail for foreshore work. Had both my Kentdale parka zips changed for 2-way metal zips via the local dry cleaners for £20.00 each. Grand Passage zip still holding up well, but need to give it a spray up every few trips for smooth functioning. Don't know what the Grand Passage costs as I didn't have to pay for it! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 At the moment they are £245 from what I can see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 14/02/2018 at 16:29, Richie10 said: In the market for a new coat for next season as the last one has died and fed up of going out in it, got last few days to go... Anyone have any suggestions? Might have to go back to the layering, but prefer a big coat. Something tough and not for sitting round a pond but on the foreshore/saltings. Thanks for any suggestions. I'll show you something that might be of interest on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Ajarrett said: Love the Kentdale parka from Rivers West, and have two of them. Had on test a Browning Grand Passage parka - a superb wildfowling coat waterproof and windproof and does not take on gallons of water and therefore weight when wet. Plenty of pockets. Rubberised cuffs, although the rubber has started to peel off in its second year, which is largely cosmetic anyway. Everything you need in a wildfowling coat - my favourite coat ever so far. All these American coats seem to suffer from a poor zip. Plastic zips may be fine on the North American prairies, but will eventually fail for foreshore work. Had both my Kentdale parka zips changed for 2-way metal zips via the local dry cleaners for £20.00 each. Grand Passage zip still holding up well, but need to give it a spray up every few trips for smooth functioning. Don't know what the Grand Passage costs as I didn't have to pay for it! Alan I wore a Rivers West Eider for several years. That was a jacket that seriously divided opinion. Mine was amazingly waterproof but others had no end of trouble with the seams etc. Funnily enough the zip was my only complaint on that Jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarrett Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I've an Eider too, and no complaints with it. Short jacket really made for chest waders - waders as the Amercians call them Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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