Replacement Goretex Waterproof

[mikelima]

Hoping someone can make a recommendation on a new waterproof.

I have a Goretex coat which folds up into one of its pockets, and a hood which folds into its collar. The coat is light and easy to carry, unfortunately it's now about 15 years old and the taped seams have started to crack and the Goretex is beginning to let in water. So I've been looking for a replacement - plenty about but none seem to have the features of my current coat.

Any ideas for a suitable replacement?

[mikelima]

MaInly for walking and putting in a rucksack or throwing in the car. Budget £250

[mikelima]

That doesn't look as though it's packable? Good coat though - I've a Mountain Equipment down jacket which is very good.

[mikelima]

popeyewhite said:

I was in the same situation as yourself last year, and after much browsing/buying/sending back I settled for the Keela Munro. It's easily the best waterproof jacket for walking on the moors/hill climbing I could find. Tried offerings from NF, Mammut, Berghaus, Sprayway, Arcteryx, Eider, etc. Best £138 I've spent for a while.

http://www.keela.co.uk/munro-jacket.html

Is this packable - the website is not clear on that?

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R1gtr said:

Not seen that many packable ones but you could buy a lightweight 'stuffsac' and keep that in the Jacket pocket and then fold/roll the Jacket up in to it.

Brand wise at your price range you want either Haglofs, Rab, or Mountain Equipment.

Have a look at the website 'sport pursuit' they do flash sales on big brands, had Mountain Hardwear jackets half price the other day.

Thanks - have just signed up to Sport Pursuit. Looks good....this could cost me....

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popeyewhite said:

No, I wouldn't say any of the top brands are packable in the sense they'll fold into one of their own pockets - if that's what you mean. Certainly the one I've recommended - whilst quite light - is not a lightweight summer jacket. If that's what you're absolutely definitely after you should focus more on summer jackets possibly.

Yes, it's a summer jacket I'm after. I've a Mountain Hardware jacket for winter (although that's also getting on a bit now and all these jackets to look at....)

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p4cks said:

You ever thought about getting it retaped and reproofed? Works out cheaper than £250 (by some margin) and means you still have your coat.

Berghaus send all of their repairs here, for example... https://www.scottishmountaingear.com/tundra.asp

On the basis I can't find a replacement coat - that looks an excellent second choice. The website quotes for re-taping but not re-proofing. Have you ever had this done?

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Depthhoar said:

This will fit the bill:

http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/waterproofs/glamaig....

Lightweight, waterproof and breathable.

If you're a fan of the big brands then you might want to look elsewhere, however these people make stuff that works and supply a few Scottish MRTs with functional clothing. A fair number of the old RAF SAR boys also sported their products in the not too distant past.

I use Cioch stuff when carrying out my day job in the Scottish Highlands in winter.

You'll also get your jacket made-to-measure for the same price as a big brand Goretex item.

(Goretex are one of our sponsors but the Paramo stuff works just as well.)

That is just the job! (not keen on the salmon colour shown though...

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popeyewhite said:

Ah summer! I use a Marmot Precip jacket for the hills and sometimes trail running. Completely waterproof, has pit zips and it's packable. Good hood as well. Best is you can get it for <£80! Extraordinary value IMO. BTW I tried Paramo and disliked it. Was waterproof but not breathable enough for me.

https://www.tauntonleisure.com/marmot-men-039-s-pr...

That fits the bill - very similar to my existing jacket. Price is very attractive too!