Cheapest, warmest, most waterproof mainstream jacket available?

[Faz]

I've been asked this by my brother who doesn't want a camo or equivalent jacket.

He prefers mainstream or similar and as title says he's looking for a waterproof, warm jacket/coat that is new for cheap as possible. I've thought hard and long and sent him to places like go outdoors but thought it would be good to see what people like and use on here.

If you've got any reviews or comments or can recommend any then let's hear it.

Ta, Ken


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[garethw]

Hi there
I got one of these for my son and he tells me it is ver warm and keeps the rain out..
http://www.military1st.co.uk/10615002-mil-tec-ecwcs-jacket-with-fleece-black.html
Regards
Gareth

 

[Faz]

Thanks Gareth, I'll pass that on. They look good.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[rik_uk3]

http://www.regattaoutlet.co.uk/mens/jackets/waterproof-jackets

 

[Big G]

I think your best option's is to look on sites like : http://http://www.sportsdirect.com/mens/mens-jackets-and-coats#dcp=1&dppp=100&OrderBy=rank&Filter=ASUB%5EWaterproof+Jackets you can normally pick up a decent jacket from the cheaper branded makes like Karrimor, Gelert, Regatta.

 

[IC_Rafe]

What you want doesn't exist. Just go with layers, it'll work a lot better. waterproof shell, windresistant shell, fleece (or wool or whatever you prefer) layers for warmth, decent longsleeve base layer. It'll take you from summer to winter. It's also a lot more handy to regulate temperature: around freezing, and no rain: i have enough with a light fleece and base layer, while i'm active (walking). If it starts raining a waterproof shell without the fleece, and it's ok too. If i get chilly, i take out the fleece again. Try that with a warm waterproof jacket. You'll put the jacket on, and if you're still moving, you'll be sweating like crazy, and just make your jacket wet from the inside.

 

[Old Bones]

Yes, IC_Rafe has it right. Layers are flexible, easy and cheap. TKMaxx, GoOutdoors etc will all have stuff for not a lot, if the person doesn't have some stuff already. You can buy 'Interactive' kit, but I can never be bothered to zip the fleece into my jacket - as long as one fits comfortably over the other, its fine.

 

[Faz]

Thanks guys, he's gone with the Mil-Tec.
I'll let you know how he gets on as I tend to agree with IC about the layering.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Idle]

If you're looking for something more trendy and mainstream then maybe try one of The North Face jacket's?

Great quality and style although this means some of their stuff is more expensive.

Hope this helps!

 

[ValeTudoGuy]

Old thread but.... Mascot Genova coat. I was given one by work 6 years ago and its still going strong and I treat it like rubbish. I have been through the most spikey bushes imaginable with mine. It has never let water in and I once wore it in a 20hr shift of almost constant heavy rainfall. It's warm enough that I have worn it in snow storms with only a base layer and a micro fleece for a good few hours. It's not the last word in movement or breathability but it breaks in a little to move a bit less restrictively after a while.

The RRP isnt so low, but I have seen them pop up on ebay new in cellophane for about £50... Im guessing when workers are issued a new one and are still happy with the old one.

 

[Robson Valley]

Do layers. Waterproof shell. As many layers underneath as you need to be happy.
Got to do 4 days out in open boats 8+ hrs/day, 5C and 5-6" total rain. I was dry.

Go to a chandler's. Its a range of waterproofs that bushcraft folks never consider.

 

[smogz]

I would surf around for sales, there is always great prices to find if you're don't have a more specific requirement than that.

Sportpursuit.com have a lot of insulated jackets on sale all the time.


This is their ski jackets

https://www.sportpursuit.com/skiing?type=Jackor

 

[decorum]

Thanks guys, he's gone with the Mil-Tec.

Not a whole lot of point suggesting stuff when the OP's updated to show he's opted for something over two months back .

 

[ValeTudoGuy]

Not a whole lot of point suggesting stuff when the OP's updated to show he's opted for something over two months back .

Other than the fact forums remain indefinately and serve as sources of information long past the point of the original question

 

[mrcharly]

Do layers. Waterproof shell. As many layers underneath as you need to be happy.
Got to do 4 days out in open boats 8+ hrs/day, 5C and 5-6" total rain. I was dry.

Go to a chandler's. Its a range of waterproofs that bushcraft folks never consider.

It's an interesting approach and one worth looking at if you aren't doing high energy stuff. I find most sailing gear heavy and sweaty. A lot of boating is a few minutes of frantic activity then hours of sitting (or standing) exposed to the weather so the gear tends to be very durable, waterproof but sweaty.
My wife has a set of salopettes and a jacket that kept her warm when steering at the back of the barge, over woolly jumpers. I wore pile&pertex with old army goretex - but then was spending time in engine room getting oil on me so didn't want the expensive stuff.

Stood on the aft deck of a boat steering has to be one of the coldest occupations there can be. No shelter, often exposed to spray and no physical activity.

 

[Robson Valley]

I bought what was called an offshore sailing coat with wrist seals, etc. It really is waterproof therefore bound to be sweaty with exercise. Very expensive bin bag.
Houdini wrote the instructions for opening the pockets. Just weighed it = 1.2kg = 2lbs 10oz or so. That's a lot less that the commercial fisher's gear we had for work.

 

[OMark]

Layering is the way to go, a nice waterproof shell with some layers under so you can peel them off as needed. TK Maxx is great if you don't mind sifting through tons of stuff and maybe making several trips, but I've found some great finds there.