Recommend Me Some Waterproof Clothing

[Leptons]

I'm sick of getting wet. I work outside everyday, currently I wear a Regatta jacket and some Hi gear (go outdoors) over trousers.
They are wk. Despite spending £13 on Nickwax re proofer they are not up to the job. 10 minutes into a down pour and I'm fking drenched again.

Not bothered about Teflon and breatheable and all that st, I want to be dry if someone is aiming a hospipe at me for an hour. Something all in one would be nice

[Simon Brooks]

http://www.gtproductsmarine.com/shop/Waterproof_Fi...

[SlowMoped]

Getting soaked everyday must be rotten.

I've bought some waterproof socks and gloves from "Sealskinz" for cycling to work, which I recommend.

[Rosscow]

What kind of work? How 'tough' does it need to be? How much do you want to spend?

[droopsnoot]

I bought a lightweight Regatta jacket from Makro a while back, because I walk a distance to the pub and can't stand being too hot so the lightweight bit looked ideal, and it said "waterproof and breathable" on it. First time it rained it wasn't waterproof, so I took it back and swapped it, also asked Regatta whether I should proof it or something, but apparently not unless it's been washed. The replacement is no better, frankly.

I got in touch with Regatta to ask whether the Makro stuff was seconds (it's not) and to see what could be done because Makro want to be a wholesaler and deflect warranty claims to the manufacturer. But to be fair they didn't argue when I took it back to be swapped even though it was seven or eight months after I bought it. So I don't know whether it's just Regatta stuff, or whether I've misunderstood "waterproof", or whether the combination of lightweight and waterproof doesn't go.

[jshell]

Leptons said:

I'm sick of getting wet. I work outside everyday, currently I wear a Regatta jacket and some Hi gear (go outdoors) over trousers.
They are wk. Despite spending £13 on Nickwax re proofer they are not up to the job. 10 minutes into a down pour and I'm fking drenched again.

Not bothered about Teflon and breatheable and all that st, I want to be dry if someone is aiming a hospipe at me for an hour. Something all in one would be nice

Did you use tech-wash before re-proofer? Very important to clean properly without fabric conditioner before re-proofing, and persil ain't gonna do it!

[RizzoTheRat]

As a biker and walker I've come to the conclusion there's no such thing as cheap waterproofs. I personally would go for goretex. I know you say you're not bothered about breathability but I find if I do any "work" (usually walking in my case) wear a non breathable jacket I end up wet inside from sweat.

My Berghouse Cornice jacket and Sprayway Mountain trousers are at least 8 years old and still keep me dry, although the elasticated drawstring in the jacket is knackered. However they're walking kit and might not as tough as outdoor workwear. A couple off mates of mine have some ex police high vis waterpoofs which might be worth a look, they're a tougher looking material.

[PedroB]

Kinda depends on what you are doing outdoors and your budget, but my Henri LLoyd Phoenix sailing jacket has lasted for 3 years of day to day outdoors wear and the 3 corresponding sailing seasons. In charcoal, it is more than subtle enough to be worn as a day to day jacket....

[Greendubber]

Have a look at Keela stuff.

I was part of a search team that spent months looking for April Jones so spent a lot of time in Welsh Hills going through undergrowth in horrific weather and our Keela jackets and trousers kept us bone dry and didnt rip unlike the Karimoor SF rubbish we had when we initially arrived there.

So tough, plain black and waterproof so should work for you. We were spending over 12 hours a day in it and no one complained. The trousers are a 'dungarees' (sp?) design so no cold lower back!

[markmullen]

Goretex and breathable is the way forward.

However if you don't want that and just want fully end of the world waterproof you need these http://www.guycotten.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_pag...

The deep sea fishing boys wear them, not breathable but astonishingly waterproof.

[Greendubber]

Just had a quick look and the gear I have is the Keela Munro jacket and Munro salopettes.

[superstreek]

Have a try here http://forcesuniformandkit.com/

Not tried them personally but looks like it could be suitable for work wear. Some of the high tech outdoor stuff is very good (Buffalo, Arctyrx etc.) but also pricey if you are using it any harsh environment.

[RizzoTheRat]

superstreek said:

Have a try here http://forcesuniformandkit.com/

30 quid for a cold war era Bulgarian army wool greatcoat it worryingly tempting.

[Leptons]

Rosscow said:

What kind of work? How 'tough' does it need to be? How much do you want to spend?

I do Mobile Valeting. I was thinking about a Barbour or something but they are a bit "Zippy" and I can't really be having bits of scratchy metal hanging off me.

The next door neighbor works for Network Rail and the All in One suits they use look sweet. Apart from being high viz. I don't want or need to look like a walking traffic cone .

[Leptons]

Greendubber said:

Have a look at Keela stuff.

I was part of a search team that spent months looking for April Jones so spent a lot of time in Welsh Hills going through undergrowth in horrific weather and our Keela jackets and trousers kept us bone dry and didnt rip unlike the Karimoor SF rubbish we had when we initially arrived there.

So tough, plain black and waterproof so should work for you. We were spending over 12 hours a day in it and no one complained. The trousers are a 'dungarees' (sp?) design so no cold lower back!

Jesus, that must have been properly grim! Hats off to you sir.

[Kaelic]

Get hold of some cheap army goretex over trousers and shirt, probably the best value for money

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-British-Army-DPM...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-ARMY-DPM-GORETEX...

[was8v]

Kaelic said:

Get hold of some cheap army goretex over trousers and shirt, probably the best value for money

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-British-Army-DPM...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-ARMY-DPM-GORETEX...

Get the blue RAF versions so you don't look like a berk, and they are better too (no leg elastic, pocket access, zip fly, leg zips so they go over boots).

I have a pair of £15 Gore-Tex (no labels, but it is the genuine stuff) overtrousers and you will not get better under £100:

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/trous...



I imagine the £25 RAF jackets are just as good, however they don't have hoods, and I couldn't wear a matching colour combo....

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/jacke...

These guys make their own hoods for the jackets for an extra £20, but the hood isn't wired so not great: http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/products/raf-g...

Edited by was8v on Friday 20th November 14:58

[was8v]

Leptons said:

Something all in one would be nice

You would look well walking the dog in this:

http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/p/8967079/...



You would probably be dry though

[Shaun_E]

If you aren't bothered about breathability then a motorbike all in one rain suit will do the job.
http://www.megamotorcyclestore.co.uk/oxford-bone-d...
Fairly cheap too. Be warned - you will get a bit sweaty in them if you are moving around.

[chopper602]

I'll recommend Montane waterproofs. English made with a lifetime guarantee and mine uses eVent membrane which is supposed to be superior to GoreTex