Recommend a Gore tex Jacket ?

[Ryan Woods]

But UK DPM goretex jacket dont have any pockets... unless you are not referring to the issue one.

Got a OG TNF bottom of the range goretex jacket with a £15 non brand OG fleece... three years down the line its still going strong with no sign of wear or fading! One of the most comfortable duo's or jackets for that matter I've worn.

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

early pattern do, also soldier2000 have them, this is the link to one that is identicle to mine
http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1542

https://www.dragonsupplies.co.uk/catalogue/398-Goretex-Jacket

the ones without pockets are pap.

But UK DPM goretex jacket dont have any pockets... unless you are not referring to the issue one.

Got a OG TNF bottom of the range goretex jacket with a £15 non brand OG fleece... three years down the line its still going strong with no sign of wear or fading! One of the most comfortable duo's or jackets for that matter I've worn.

 

[Ryan Woods]

Roger.

the ones without pockets are pap.

yeah, thats why the squaddies go out an buy the dutch version...

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

think i'd give the dutch one a go, gets a lot of good press doesn't it. sounds like it's built to last longer than the one i have. think i'm gonna have to plump for a civvy one again next tho, miss those creature comforts like lower pockets! lol

 

[Ryan Woods]

I just sold mine to the local army surplus store... dont like pranching about in DPM during civvy activities.

 

[rik_uk3]

UK DPM goretx jackets are very good, I had one for years and never let in abit of water, if you have a £100 though i would splash out on something abit posher and look at a Berghaus Cornice, its a good quality outer shell, you will see allot of them on the hills!!

UK DPM are indeed exceptional value, I've got berghaus too (I don't walk around town in bushie clothing) but the army one in fine. Thanks to firms like Jack Pike cammoflage clothing is becoming more popular (not that I ever had an image issue wearing it camping) so the anti cammo mob can at last keep stum.

 

[Ronnie]

Thanks for the advice.

What about the Craghopper Kiwi Aquadry jacket? There's next to no comment on Aquadry fabric on here so would appreciate the advice!

 

[Ronnie]

I bought a new unissued British Army Goretex jacket in olive green - it's the one with the pockets.

Criticisms: It has epaulettes. No mesh liner. No inside pockets. Pockets don't have a diagonal slot to slip your hands into - it's old skool top-loader. The hook for hanging it up is in a weird place, right at the top of the collar.

Pluses: Good thick Goretex material. Very high build quality. Over-engineered seam taping. Doesn't make you look like a squaddie - much. Full hood with draw string folds away neatly into the collar. Collar close up to cover most of your face if you want it to. Draw strings around the waist and bottom hem.

Conclusion: Bonza. Great jacket. I paid less than £45 delivered and I reckon you'd be hard pushed to match the quality on a civvie version for £100.

 

[Ryan Woods]

good review there Ronnie....!

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

i"ve got a austrian parka, oilve, it gore tex i think not sure but it pretty warm

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

like the look of that austrian job. performs as it should? any good?

 

[law4dkr]

I've got the Craghoppers aquadry and it's very good, only cost me about £60 too and it's a dark green colour so it fits your description. I've also got a Mountain Equipment Prolite which is fantastic - goretex pro shell and it does the job superbly. Cost me £80 off eBay.