recommend me a jacket?

[Waldganger]

Hi there all.

just got more money than I was expecting, and am considering what to spend it on.

Spent half on a decent camera (not an SLR but something more than a point and shoot)

I have a couple of Huski Jackets that I quite like, but the warmer one isn't as waterproof or tough, and the lighter one is the wrong colour for me.


So here is the requirements.

1 - Lightweight (pack down small)
2 - Waterproof (hood, and I mean dump proof it gets wet here)
3 - multiple pockets (2 hand warmer, 2 outside, at least 2 but prefer 4 inside. The huski's have this so I'd like it in something more $$)
4 - Tough. If I spend $$ I want to have it last. I will probably end up working in it as well as smoothing it outside
5 - warm (not super warm though, I can and will layer)
6 - Windproof (it gets blowy and I'd like to wear it on my pushbike to work at 5am but then stow it away for the trip home when its warm)
7- either black or some kind of forest neutral colour

I'm not sure if there is any other things I should consider, if I have forgotten something can you remind me?

Thanks in advance

 

[littlebiglane]

Have a look at some Fjallraven or Harkila jackets?

 

[littlebiglane]

Maybe even look at Bergens of Norway (hunting series)?

 

[littlebiglane]

How about ventile outer with a drop liner?

 

[Nonsuch]

Norrona Recon jacket (goretex). A bit on the bulky side but superbly made and very tough for a Gtex - olive green
Ventile SASS Kit smock - olive green
UK brand : Mountain Equipment Ogre Gretex Proshell - availabel in grey/black

Just some ideas - probably tough to fidn in WA !

NS

 

[_mark_]

Harkila, built to last. FIVE YEAR warranty against fabric failure on some of their gear.

 

[Ryan Woods]

SASS kit has great personal service in my experience... cant go wrong with them!

 

[JimmyT]

Well - if you were serious about the £££ I'd go with the above suggestions of the Norrona Recon or a Harkila - the best made stuff out there. I don't rate the Fjällräven G1000 stuff much for being so wind/waterproof even with their Greenland wax. My Recon is fantastic and Harkila have some new jackets out in Gore-Tex pac-lite which would tick your requirement for being packable.

 

[cappi]

The only jkt for you will be the TAD combat smock it will out perform every thing out now, bombproof,WATERPROOF,bags of storage ,smock zip and kevlar outer,comes in a very nice subdude green.For the full spec go to militarymorons.com

 

[Extreme Pilgrim]

I have always found Paramo to be a great name in waterproof gear. Always well made, tough and certainly hold up in a good storm. :umbrella: