Wind proof fleece
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Mr.Chips

Original Poster:

1,239 posts

243 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Hi Guys,
When the weather conditions are cold and windy, I would usually wear my trusty North Face wind proof fleece. Sadly, as I have worn it often for many years, it is now getting past it. Consequently, I am looking for recommendations for a replacement. Ideally, I would like one with the same windproof layer, i.e. Gore windstopper, as my North Face fleece, but all positive recommendations will be gratefully received.
Cheers
G

P. S. Mods if this is in the wrong place, please move. Thanks.

anonymous-user

83 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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What's wrong with another NF fleece?

Bill

58,641 posts

284 months

Tuesday 31st January 2023
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I've been very impressed with the Decathlon Quechua branded soft shells we've got the kids. More showerproof than the Rab one I have that was twice the price.

troika

2,145 posts

180 months

Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Sailing gear is what you want. Stick with Musto / Gill and you won’t go wrong.

Mr.Chips

Original Poster:

1,239 posts

243 months

Wednesday 1st February 2023
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pocketspring said:
What's wrong with another NF fleece?
Absolutely nothing, except they don’t seem to use Gore Windstopper anymore, which is what I really want.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Rosscow

9,685 posts

192 months

Thursday 2nd February 2023
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I like a Sprayway fleece. Have always found them to be very good. Alternatively, RAB.

dmason

19 posts

104 months

Thursday 2nd February 2023
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+1 for Sailing gear. I have a windproof Holebrook cotton jumper and its not only stylish but absolutely the mutts nuts at keeping the chill out.

Philvrs

790 posts

126 months

Saturday 4th February 2023
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Halkon hunt fishing gear uses gore windstopper material
https://www.halkonhunt.com/clothing/windstopper-so...

C n C

3,913 posts

250 months

Thursday 9th February 2023
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I got one of these Mountain Warehouse fleeces a couple of years ago, as my previous windproof Sprayway one had finally worn out.

It has proved to be very warm (occasionally too warm), and in particular windproof, probably due to an incorporated membrane.

Highly recommended, and currently reduced by 30% to £56 on the above Amazon link.

More info on the Mountain Warehouse website, although buying from their website is full RRP (£80)