Waterproof smock, what to get

[ozzy1977]

I am in the market for a waterproof smock, something like the Buffalo special 6 but waterproof and quite tough as it has to work in the woods, I guess that rules out Paramo, any suggestions.
budget is up to £100

 

[swotty]

I don't know too much about them but have you had a look at the Ridgeline pintail smock?

 

[Mike8472]

The buffalo smocks are hard wearing but think it might be too warm for you to use one of these in the woods unless its the middle of winter.
I have a mountain shirt for hiking and I can only wear it when the weather is very cold or I cook in it.
Snugpak do a version called a pile shirt which is around £60 which is pretty good. I have one that I tend to use it more than the buffalo.



Something like a ventile/garbadine smock might work better for your purposes?

Wat about a waxed cotton/oilskin jacket/shirt?

 

[janso]

Anything with a pertex outer stands to get trashed in wooded areas mate; worn as made, next to the skin, they're not too bad on warmth.
Ridgeline pintail would be harder wearing but over £100; with your budget I would look along the surplus milciv line of jackets...


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[ex-member BareThrills]

Arktis waterproof smock?

 

[Clouston98]

I've got a rivers west field pro smock, it's good, very waterproof but also quite warm, breathes alright but not enough for any serious work. I like it, but ultimately it takes a back seat as I've got stuff that works more for me.

Hope this helps .

 

[Chrisj]

Ridgeline pintail would be harder wearing but over £100; with your budget I would look along the surplus milciv line of jackets...


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Pintail is currently £79.99 at Scott Country.

 

[janso]

Pintail is currently £79.99 at Scott Country.

Cool! Maybe I confused it with the heavier Ridgeline Monsoon
The Pintail is definitely worth reviewing then


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[ex-member BareThrills]

Pintail is currently £79.99 at Scott Country.

they used to do a discount for bcuk too so worth an ask. Brian Trubshaw of this parish has one if you want a second opinion.

 

[ozzy1977]

I was looking at the pintail, looks like a good one.

 

[MikeLA]

Like the Olive colour in the Pintail smock. Ive heard the sizing is on the small side. Is that True?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Like the Olive colour in the Pintail smock. Ive heard the sizing is on the small side. Is that True?

I think scott country advise going up a size. I had a monsoon and i went up one. was a wise call.

 

[ADz-1983]

That Pintail smock looks great

 

[MikeLA]

I think scott country advise going up a size. I had a monsoon and i went up one. was a wise call.

Thank you have to put it on the list for the future I think XXL then