Ventile Jacket??

[chas brookes]

Hi John
follow this link to someone selling Ventile Gaitors

http://www.shop-com.co.uk/op/~Extre...athable_water_resistant_gaiter_-prod-14681020

I hope this is of interest

Oh I agree with blousing trousers over the boots thing, it's just that I use "trouser twists" or laggy bands, rather than tucking the trousers into my boots.
If I am wearing short boots and gaiters AND overtrousers, the OTs go over the gaiters to avoid rain running inside the gaiters into my boots.
Does anyone know of anyone producing Ventile gaiters? Would they have advantages over canvas gaiters (other than completeing the set)?
John

 

[EdS]

Spacemokey - are you really sure you want to hang around on Pen-y-Fan dressed like that.

I've got a couple of mates down Hereford way that might just "mistake" you.

 

[scoops_uk]

Hi Red.
Pretty good. Standard Commando type, I'm on my second set of soles in 15 years, and they get quite a lot of use, but mainly 'off road'. The only trouble with Danners is that I find they squeak from around the lace eye area... not ideal for sceadugen...

Depends on the model of boot (Danner Soles) but I've been wandering round on vibram kletterlift soles in woods for years and I absolutely swear by them. The big difference is a rounded section with tread where the step for the heel is, means when stepping on logs and the like you are using a grippy part of the sole rather than just the edge of the heel. Look a the tread where the vibram logo is on the "Vibram 148 Kletterlift" and the "Vibram 132K" and you can see the difference.

Never had a squeaking problem myself! They've been my boot of choice since 1987! Mind you, I've only just started on my 2nd pair, the first lasted 20 years and are still usable, they just leak a bit!! (Got my 'new' ones for £60 in the Member Classifieds - thanks Joe! )

Scoops

 

[British Red]

Thats interesting Scoops - do you have a link to a seller or the right model?

Red

 

[scoops_uk]

Thats interesting Scoops - do you have a link to a seller or the right model?

Red

Hi Red,

Penrith Survival

Danner Hood Winter Light

I can't reccomend them enough. They really are a very special thing to own.

Scoops

 

[Jedadiah]

Hey BR,

here's another link for Danners,

http://www.red-deer.co.uk/acatalog/Footwear.html

And i would agree with you about the SASS ventile smock. I would say it's worth it's weight in gold, however, it weights nothing! Brilliance, will not leave home without it!

 

[British Red]

Thnaks Guys

 

[John Fenna]

I humbly apologise - you don't tuck in do you!
Thanks for the Ventile gaiters ('gaitors bite too much to wear...)link.
John

 

[gregorach]

Just to drag this back on track for a moment, I've also got the BCUK ventile jacket and I'm also very happy with it. Best outer layer I've ever had, and very comfortable in a wide range of conditions.

 

[Green Arrow]

Thanks for the feed back all , have not been on the thread for a bit but have been having a few probs with my internet service at the mo!

 

[Spacemonkey]

Spacemokey - are you really sure you want to hang around on Pen-y-Fan dressed like that.

I've got a couple of mates down Hereford way that might just "mistake" you.

Ah, but that's why I wear olive green and not DPM... and the ski cap might give the game away too.. And look at me- I don't think they will think I am one of them.. The other Regiment near me has just let me pass Selection, but it's a bit different!!