Is there such a thing as a waterproof gilet?
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Jul 2023
4:24pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Muttley
The trouble with jackets is that the sleeves get clammy inside, whether they're waterproof or not. I like a gilet in cold and wet conditions. I see plenty advertised that are wind and water resistant but can anyone recommend to me one that is properly waterproof. Good enough for a couple of hours, say. I don't go on all-day treks across moors. Ta muchly in advance. |
Jul 2023
6:44pm, 22 Jul 2023
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um
I have a few for walking - but my running ones are 'water resistant' and just add an extra layer rather than waterproof. I wouldn't fancy running in my walking ones, they're quite thick and solid.
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Jul 2023
7:01pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Steve NordRunner
Try going from the jacket end: golfers prioritize freedom of movement and carrying on play during rain. There are quite a few waterproof jackets with zip-off half-sleeves or complete sleeves.
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Jul 2023
7:16pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Oranj
Maybe a cycling one? I have a couple of gilets for cycling that are water resistant and one that's definitely waterproof (I wear it for time trial warm ups - Geraint Thomas famously forgot to take his off for the prologue time trial in the Tour de France road.cc )
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Jul 2023
7:41pm, 22 Jul 2023
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EvilPixie
I wore a thick tee today with arm warmers rather than a jacket
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Jul 2023
7:55pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Ness
For running in the rain I prefer none waterproof stuff and then opt to shower and put dry clothes as soon as I've finished running. Today for example, running vest, shorts and calf guards were plenty warm enough. For walking I recently bought one of these.... decathlon.co.uk It's brilliant but doesn't help much. Sorry! 😉😂 |
Jul 2023
8:16pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Hanneke
Yes, look at cycling ones. I have two: summer and winter weight. It keeps the core dry without sticking sleeves, which is especially tedious in summer with bare arms.
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Jul 2023
8:22pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Ness
They do sound like a good idea. Thanks for the tip, Hanneke.
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Jul 2023
8:27pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Rosehip
Thin arm sleeves(cheap ones sold on Amazon as sun protection sleeves in my case) under the jacket stop that horrid clammy feeling, but don’t feel as warm as a long sleeved tee would. you can have them rolled down on your wrists if you think jacket will need to be deployed whilst out. |
Jul 2023
8:38pm, 22 Jul 2023
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Dillthedog
Go old school and have a cape. Definitely waterproof and keeps your arms free to blow in the breeze
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