Is there such a thing as a waterproof gilet?
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Jul 2023
8:01am, 23 Jul 2023
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Muttley
Thank you to all who contributed thoughts. Seems that rummaging around a cycling site will likely produce something suitable. Like this maybe, says waterproof for "deluge protection". I'm in Cornwall so that would be handy! sigmasports.com The trouble with cycling kit is that it's always long at the back but I might just have to put up with that. |
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Jul 2023
2:58pm, 23 Jul 2023
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Muttley
Turns out Proviz offer what they tout as a waterproof gilet for running, so I took the plunge.
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Jul 2023
4:39pm, 23 Jul 2023
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Hanneke
Excellent! Keep us posted as to how you get on. I find transferring kit between disciplines has always worked. My fave cycling gilet is actually a running one... And my fave running/walking waterproof is a cycling one. Go figure 
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Jul 2023
5:13pm, 23 Jul 2023
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EvilPixie
My proviz running jacket is great so I expect you’ll like the gillet
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Jul 2023
12:23pm, 26 Jul 2023
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controversial
Yes do provide feedback, I have been looking for one of those for years!!
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Jul 2023
1:00pm, 26 Jul 2023
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Muttley
I could have tried it out in this morning's rain had the courier delivered yesterday as promised. This is it: provizsports.com Anyway, it arrived just now and first impressions are good. Material is soft and not too rustly when moving. Fit is fine and I'd say M is true to size. I'm 12 stones and chest about 39-40 inches and it fits comfortably over a single running top. Would probably be a bit tight over more than one layer or thick thermals. I run every other day so Friday is next. I'll post back when I've been out in the wet. |
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Aug 2023
9:31am, 8 Aug 2023
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Muttley
I haven't forgotten. But since I bought this thing it hasn't been raining on my run days. I thought I'd get a chance today but it rained overnight and is now clearing. I will get to test it in the proper wet soon, I'm sure. I am in Cornwall after all.
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Aug 2023
9:33am, 8 Aug 2023
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EvilPixie
so what you are saying backs up my theory being prepared for rain stops it I've taken a coat on my last few long runs and it's stayed dry!! |
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Sep 2023
11:59am, 20 Sep 2023
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Muttley
It was hammering down this morning so on with the gilet and out I go. Of course, the rain eases while the watch is finding the satellites and within five minutes has passed altogether. I can however report that windproofing is good. Breathability is okay, the weather brightened up and got a little sticky but I didn't get the boil-in-the-bag effect that happens with my old jacket. Some condensation inside though. For what I paid I reckon it's pretty good. Still awaiting my chance to test it in a proper downpour.
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