THE Winter jacket recommendations
Discussion
lord trumpton said:
Chim said:
Here you go Hora, thread can be closed now
Canada Goose
http://www.countryattire.com/canada-goose-men-s-ex...
I'd be extremely self conscious wearing one of those. Canada Goose
http://www.countryattire.com/canada-goose-men-s-ex...
k me it is warm. Almost too warm, I often have it unzipped when other people are wearing scarves and a thick overcoat. creampuff said:
lord trumpton said:
Chim said:
Here you go Hora, thread can be closed now
Canada Goose
http://www.countryattire.com/canada-goose-men-s-ex...
I'd be extremely self conscious wearing one of those. Canada Goose
http://www.countryattire.com/canada-goose-men-s-ex...
k me it is warm. Almost too warm, I often have it unzipped when other people are wearing scarves and a thick overcoat. 
TheJimi said:
If you want serious versatility, have a look at the Montane Prism.
Waterproof, windproof and insulated but very very lightweight and it packs down into one of the pockets. More warmth can be gained by wearing layers underneath, which is part of the versatility. The hood is insulated too, and has a visor & drawcord to adjust the hood fitment (fixing Croyde's complaint above about hoods)
There's a reason that these jackets are popular with mountain rescue teams, such is the versatility. I was at a climbing competition a couple of weekends ago, and I had to be careful where I left the jacket - there was so many of them about!
Living in Scotland, and spending a lot of time up the hills, I have a lot of outdoor kit, and more expensive jackets than my Prism, but I love it and is the most versatile jacket I've ever had. I'd argue that the Prism and similar are the only jacket you need in lowland, urban Britain.
It was £100 quid when I bought mine, but they can now be had for circa 60-80 quid, which IMO, makes it an absolute no-brainer.
I bought one of these based on your recommendation, 100% confirmed. Waterproof, windproof and insulated but very very lightweight and it packs down into one of the pockets. More warmth can be gained by wearing layers underneath, which is part of the versatility. The hood is insulated too, and has a visor & drawcord to adjust the hood fitment (fixing Croyde's complaint above about hoods)
There's a reason that these jackets are popular with mountain rescue teams, such is the versatility. I was at a climbing competition a couple of weekends ago, and I had to be careful where I left the jacket - there was so many of them about!
Living in Scotland, and spending a lot of time up the hills, I have a lot of outdoor kit, and more expensive jackets than my Prism, but I love it and is the most versatile jacket I've ever had. I'd argue that the Prism and similar are the only jacket you need in lowland, urban Britain.
It was £100 quid when I bought mine, but they can now be had for circa 60-80 quid, which IMO, makes it an absolute no-brainer.
Purchased a second for my hill-walking stepson, he's more than delighted.
Another reason to love PH
AngryPartsBloke said:
I got an M65 parka from Amazon for £45. Warmest Jacket I've ever had but can still wear when it's not "That cold" and i won't get uncomfortably warm while walking about in it, waterproof.
Looks great too.
Is it the goretex one? I have one, its way too warm, I never really wear it, im not sure if the goretex on mine has had it as the goretex doesn't seem to breath anymore. I might give it another try.Looks great too.
If your looking for one its Austrian.
I've just bought this for the winter http://www.thenorthface.co.uk/tnf-uk-en/men-mcmurd... it almost too warm.
I'd go for layers for the UK, a 3 in 1 jacket, Gore-Tex outer if you can stretch to it with a zip-in fleece liner that stays there through the winter and is removed in the warmer months. Warmer than you imagine and more versatile than all these jackets that are being recommended with "probably too warm".
Shaolin said:
I'd go for layers for the UK, a 3 in 1 jacket, Gore-Tex outer if you can stretch to it with a zip-in fleece liner that stays there through the winter and is removed in the warmer months. Warmer than you imagine and more versatile than all these jackets that are being recommended with "probably too warm".
I have a Berghaus 3 in 1 with Goretex shell, never use the zip in fleece as I find it too bulky & awkward, always layer up as you suggest with a separate micro fleece. My jacket is a few years old, maybe the newer ones are better?hora said:
I once bought a real rabbit fir hat from Canada- I had to take it off. It was too toasty.
Heres where the poor jacket will live...so if its too fashionable/light-coloured it'll suffer
http://www.engelbert-strauss.de/en/Work-_Safetywear/Jackets_Body_Warmers/Weather-_Winter_Jackets/Winter_Jackets/Down_jacket_e_s_vision_lux_down_men_s-3133080-14538-1-1326.htmlHeres where the poor jacket will live...so if its too fashionable/light-coloured it'll suffer
hora said:
I've got a North Face Hy-Vent(?) Jacket. A couple of Montane jackets- one thats like wearing a sleeping bag.
None of these do it for me. Just 'ok'.
I quite like my Hy-Vent. I also have a down jacket inside it and it is very nice and warm.None of these do it for me. Just 'ok'.
Edited by hora on Tuesday 11th November 19:57
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