Alpkit Ventile

[SCOMAN]

I see Alpkit have introduced a Ventile jacket in mens and women styling;

Ranger Ventile Jacket – Organic Waterproof Outer Layer

Breathable, weatherproof and extremely hard wearing using traditional Ventile technology. The perfect jacket for windy, showery mountain days with a lifetime of durability.

alpkit.com

 

[Van-Wild]

I see Alpkit have introduced a Ventile jacket in mens and women styling;

Ranger Ventile Jacket – Organic Waterproof Outer Layer

Breathable, weatherproof and extremely hard wearing using traditional Ventile technology. The perfect jacket for windy, showery mountain days with a lifetime of durability.

alpkit.com

Lol... I seen that. Crikey it's pricey. But I guess that it is ventile!

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[Paul_B]

Isn't ventilation pricey anyway? I'm sure I've never seen ventile for less than that sort of price anyway. Certainly technical waterproofs are up there and higher.

Hilltrek ventile

Country innovations

Keela ventile

 

[Paul_B]

BTW is it any good? What's a good ventile waterproof? Any cheaper ones?

 

[Broch]

Ventile material is about £32 a metre on 1.5m roll; so quite pricey as far as outdoor fabrics go.

 

[Laurentius]

Never mind jackets I have found a company in Scotland who are making me a copy of the British Army lightweight trousers in ventile. https://www.weatherwisewear.co.uk/

 

[DocG]

I have no direct experience of this jacket. Looking at it, however, I am not keen on the cut. For thrashing around in the woods, I like lots of large pockets and a loose cut to allow for layers. I have used a Westwinds Ventile for several years and love it. Unfortunately I have lost my Covid kilograms and will need to find a smaller size. My alternative is a Country Innovation jacket. I have found both jackets very comfortable for stalking, wild fowling, birdwatching and general outdoor use. They also work well at scout camp when there are sparks flying and Gore-Tex melting all around me.

 

[DocG]

Never mind jackets I have found a company in Scotland who are making me a copy of the British Army lightweight trousers in ventile. https://www.weatherwisewear.co.uk/

That sounds good. Please will you share results? I’d be interested in price too - the website can lure you in with extras ...

 

[Bootstrap Bob]

That sounds good. Please will you share results? I’d be interested in price too - the website can lure you in with extras ...

That's a great looking little UK company. I would be interested to hear too.

 

[Tiley]

I am intrigued by it but won't take the plunge as it has one feature that I really dislike: a removable hood. I am not entirely convinced about the shape, size and positioning of the pockets either, as I prefer ones that offer a bit more space and/or clear a rucksack hip belt. Still, the reality may prove me grumpy and prejudiced, so I'll wait and watch!

 

[Laurentius]

That sounds good. Please will you share results? I’d be interested in price too - the website can lure you in with extras ...

Will do when they arrive and I get the chance to try them out in a bit of rain. Costing me £165