Mac in a sac?

[Mike8472]

Does any body have any experience of these jackets?http://www.targetdry.com/collection...-waterproof-packaway-jacket?variant=207994114

Mac in a sac made by a company called target dry.

Saw one in a window display at the weekend in a walking shop and wondered how well they actually perform.

 

[OldJimbo]

I have something similar, a super thin waterproof hooded jacket in one pouch and rain-pants in another pouch - which I keep in my truck or carry when out. Mine are cheap Walmart stuff. They work great for casual use, but obviously would soon fall apart if used for real work.

 

[mick91]

I had one exactly like that about 3 years and 2 stone ago. Actually not bad for an emergency but will indeed fall to bits of you expect too much of it

 

[BigX]

Had the Mac in a Sac over trousers. They claimed 'breathable' but were so sweaty it was hard to tell if they were actually even waterproof! Ye gets what ye pays for...

 

[peaks]

Had a Mac in a Sac jacket - ok for light work and moderate /heavy showers. Not intended to be used in prolonged rain. They are ok for light duties.

 

[Honest Outrage]

I have a cheap pack-a-mac. I like it just because it is small and light enough not to even notice, and it works ok at keeping most of the rain off in a shower. Certainly couldn't be used as a your main waterproof though!

 

[John Fenna]

My wife has one - great for casual use/emergency/light woodland use ... not for Alpine climbing...

 

[oldtimer]

I have one, lives in the van. Handy for taking when you don't really expect bad weather. Good windproof standby giving surprising extra warmth. Doubt that I'll replace it when it wears out.

 

[Tonyuk]

Regatta do their own version of these and they aren't that bad at all, cheaper too and with a hood;

http://www.regattaoutlet.co.uk/mens/jackets/packaway-jackets/mens-packaway-jacket-extreme-green.html

Tonyuk