Staying Dry in the Wet

[Grand Potentate]

Marmot precip - affordable

this is what I had previously. recommended but I wouldn't say it was the best thing ever. did great with rain resistance but makes you sweat like a beast even with the pits unzipped.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I just bought an OR (Outdoor Research) discounted at REI in NYC.
Pit zippers, pockets and hood. Basic colors (I got the green one).

I think its this one:

Men's Stratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket | Outdoor Research

The Stratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket combines bluesign® approved, 100% recycled materials with mechanical stretch to create a lightweight, breathable, wind and waterproof 2.5-layer shell for cool and wet-weather outdoor pursuits.

www.outdoorresearch.com

Interesting. How much did you pay?

Honestly, I'd go Fjallraven or Patagonia.

I second Fjallraven.

If you want something really lightweight, your best bet are the brands that cater to the mountain hunting community, the most prominent of them are probably Sitka and Kuiu.

Fjallraven if you are serious about staying dry in the elements.

It this is just something to leave in the car and use to keep the rain off while you jog in to the restaurant, where you may lose it, then the REI Rainier or Marmot Precip are good sub $100 options that don’t make you look like you are climbing Everest.

Patagonia Torrentshell. A bit heavy

Adidas Terrex Goretex jackets are always on sale and are good. I had one from a few seasons ago and it was light, breathed ok.

Marmot precip - affordable

OR Helium

Funny. I have this jacket(s). Got it in a TKMaxx (TJMaxx for you guys) of all places when I was passing through Munich a few years ago.

I needed something to run in the early hours or knock about and I snagged it. It has been invaluable. In fact, I wore it most of day today -as it has been one downpour after another over here- in btw shuffling to swimming and ball practices and it is light and waterproof.

appreciate the opinions fellas. seems fjallraven has a pretty heavy following. i'll see what the local REI has to try on and report back.

 

[belinmad]

Interesting. How much did you pay?

140-150 I think. Gotta check the cc statement

 

[Grand Potentate]

Quick REI results:

Outdoor research no good. Zips on the side go from the pit to the bottom hem. Very stupid.

Patagonia torrentshell best of the bunch. Don’t know if it’s worth $170 but I bought it to try out.

Arctryx seemed very nice but I can’t possibly fathom how it’s $300 more expensive than the Patagonia. Amazingly expensive stuff.

Cotopaxi had no pit zips or ventilation and was very short in length.

 

[Dropbear]

Laying around on the couch all day with a fever has led to a deep-dive on ‘London pedo’ Mac coats.

I’ll wait until the fever breaks before doing anything dumb like hitting ‘buy’, because I’m not sure I need a new raincoat. But it’s been fun looking into these from high-end to budget.

If I were to get one, it would probably be this:

Caine Raincoat - Tan

We’ve been making our Caine raincoats for a good 20 years now, and its stayed with us for good reason. Instantly familiar to anyone who’s seen the 1965 spy classic The Ipcress File, the Caine is a simple 60s style raincoat without any fussy epaulettes or needless details. Regular fit, with a...

jumpthegun.co.uk

A little sleeeker than the rest, it would probably look better when not worn over a heavy suit of knitwear (which I’d rarely do).

Or:

Spier & Mackay

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

The hood ruins the classic lines and simplicity but damn it would be practical (main reason I’m thinking of ditching my Barbour is that it doesn’t have an attached hood).

Moving up a little in quality:

Beige Car Coat | Water Repellent Organic Cotton | Asket

The Car Coat in Beige is made from 100% Organic Cotton Twill with a water repellant surface. Available in long, regular and short.

www.asket.com

 

[fxh]

Calling all the resident rain wear scientists here:
.
One of my rain hoodies jackets is this Penfeld. I'd like to re rainproof it. Or more correctly it's probably Shower Resistant rather than actual rainproof. I did something a few years ago and forget what it was - I think I got a bottle of stuff from an OUTDOORS type shop (The staff weren't much help) and soaked it in a tub. Not sure it made a lot of difference.

I know the label suggest it was Wax Cloth, but I'm sure that's marketing nonsense - no sense it was ever waxed as I understand it through Drizabone etc.

Any easy/lazy suggestions?

C

alli

 

[fxh]

I got a bottle of stuff from an OUTDOORS type shop (The staff weren't much help)

 

[Thruth]

Calling all the resident rain wear scientists here:
.
One of my rain hoodies jackets is this Penfeld. I'd like to re rainproof it. Or more correctly it's probably Shower Resistant rather than actual rainproof. I did something a few years ago and forget what it was - I think I got a bottle of stuff from an OUTDOORS type shop (The staff weren't much help) and soaked it in a tub. Not sure it made a lot of difference.

I know the label suggest it was Wax Cloth, but I'm sure that's marketing nonsense - no sense it was ever waxed as I understand it through Drizabone etc.

Any easy/lazy suggestions?

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I suspect it was a dry wax because they recommend Nikwax and it is spray on for dry wax jackets. So it is not a dripping oilskin like Drizzabone

 

[fxh]

I suspect it was a dry wax because they recommend Nikwax and it is spray on for dry wax jackets. So it is not a dripping oilskin like Drizzabone

Ahh - yeah now I remember that was what I used. Thanks mate.

 

[The Shooman]

Tomorrow it is going to be:

- freezing cold
- pouring rain all day
- hail
- heavy winds

and l will be outside all day unable to use an umbrella. I shall be wearing my Burberry trench coat, traditional London Fog rain hat, shell cordovan shoes etc. I shall remain dry all day despite being out in the pouring rain all day long. I will on my feet from early morning until night, my feet and legs will probably be sore in the afternoon.


I never like being out in the rain all day, l find it annoying. *snark face icon*

 

[Grand Potentate]

Ahh - yeah now I remember that was what I used. Thanks mate.

Nikwax® | High-Performance Aftercare for Outdoor Gear 🌧️

Discover Nikwax's range of eco-friendly waterproofing products. Enhance and extend the life of your equipment with our innovative solutions.

www.nikwax.com

I used this on my old Marmot and it worked amazingly:

Tech Wash® - Nikwax NA

Market leading cleaner designed to revitalize water repellency and breathability of waterproof gear. Easy to use in your washing machine or by hand, non flammable and PFAS-free.

www.nikwax.com

It’s for all tech material though so you’d have to get something that works as a spray-on or rub-in product like this:

TX.Direct® Spray-On - Nikwax NA

The high performance waterproofer designed to enhance performance and revitalize the breathability of waterproof clothing with wicking liners. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free.

www.nikwax.com

Or this:

SoftShell Proof® Spray-On - Nikwax NA

High performance waterproofer designed to enhance performance and revitalize breathability of softshell garments. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free.

www.nikwax.com

 

[Dropbear]

^
I wasn’t familiar with this line, thanks. I wonder what this would be like for Barbour/Belstaff type jackets?

Wax Cotton Proof - Nikwax NA

Specialty waterproofer designed to add durable water repellency and restore the finish of waxed cotton garments. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free

www.nikwax.com

Buying the legit Thornproof is such a hassle and always seems to include some hefty shipping charges.

 

[Thruth]

^
I wasn’t familiar with this line, thanks. I wonder what this would be like for Barbour/Belstaff type jackets?

Wax Cotton Proof - Nikwax NA

Specialty waterproofer designed to add durable water repellency and restore the finish of waxed cotton garments. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free

www.nikwax.com

Buying the legit Thornproof is such a hassle and always seems to include some hefty shipping charges.

You can use any wax. Otter wax is just fine. Even for Barbour.

 

[Dropbear]

You can use any wax. Otter wax is just fine. Even for Barbour.

I had a bad experience with one of those Otter wax bars - much prefer something more liquid. Which usually requires extra shipping costs.

 

[Thruth]

Nikwax® | High-Performance Aftercare for Outdoor Gear 🌧️

Discover Nikwax's range of eco-friendly waterproofing products. Enhance and extend the life of your equipment with our innovative solutions.

www.nikwax.com

I used this on my old Marmot and it worked amazingly:

Tech Wash® - Nikwax NA

Market leading cleaner designed to revitalize water repellency and breathability of waterproof gear. Easy to use in your washing machine or by hand, non flammable and PFAS-free.

www.nikwax.com

It’s for all tech material though so you’d have to get something that works as a spray-on or rub-in product like this:

TX.Direct® Spray-On - Nikwax NA

The high performance waterproofer designed to enhance performance and revitalize the breathability of waterproof clothing with wicking liners. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free.

www.nikwax.com

Or this:

SoftShell Proof® Spray-On - Nikwax NA

High performance waterproofer designed to enhance performance and revitalize breathability of softshell garments. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free.

www.nikwax.com

The cotton proof spray is intended for waxed cotton.

 

[Thruth]

I had a bad experience with one of those Otter wax bars - much prefer something more liquid. Which usually requires extra shipping costs.

You melt it with the double boiler method. You have to put the thornproof in a double boiler to do it properly. You can probably find craft wax at the farmer’s market or craft/granola part of town l

 

[Thruth]

You can also top up Barbour and the like with the cotton proof spray.

 

[güero]

Wax Cotton Proof - Nikwax NA

Specialty waterproofer designed to add durable water repellency and restore the finish of waxed cotton garments. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFAS and aerosol free

www.nikwax.com

This is interesting. I have used various dry/tinned waxes and they all work just fine, but using a spray must be so much easier and faster. How does 300ml of spray compare to 100ml of regular wax, is that more/less/the same? I guess I'm using something like 120-150ml for a complete jacket including hood.

 

[Dropbear]

I got this Royale Filmwear tailored version of the Barbour Covert. Not super impressed with the material. But its light and packable. Most frustrating is they copied the collar snaps of the original … and also failed to make a detachable hood for it, as did Barbour!

 

[Thruth]

I got this Royale Filmwear tailored version of the Barbour Covert. Not super impressed with the material. But its light and packable. Most frustrating is they copied the collar snaps of the original … and also failed to make a detachable hood for it, as did Barbour!

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Looks like a good cut for you and I like the colour. what's your beef with the fabric? How's the water resistance?

 

[Dropbear]

Looks like a good cut for you and I like the colour. what's your beef with the fabric? How's the water resistance?

Agreed on the cut and colour - I chose this over the OG Barbour because the latter is super boxy. Maybe it’s just my expectations of something more typically robust like Thornproof or Sylkoil, but this just feels light and flimsy. I tested it under the tap and water beaded nicely. Some leaks at the seams, so I’ll give them some extra treatment.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I got this Royale Filmwear tailored version of the Barbour Covert. Not super impressed with the material. But its light and packable. Most frustrating is they copied the collar snaps of the original … and also failed to make a detachable hood for it, as did Barbour!

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Doesn’t look bad at all. Really doesn’t go with the black shirt though.

 

[Dropbear]

Doesn’t look bad at all. Really doesn’t go with the black shirt though.

I dig the blue and black - better with a polo than a black silk shirt though:

 

[Grand Potentate]

I dig the blue and black - better with a polo than a black silk shirt though:

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Could be the pants then.

Since when are you wearing silk shirts? You pimping now?

 

[belinmad]

I got this Royale Filmwear tailored version of the Barbour Covert. Not super impressed with the material. But its light and packable. Most frustrating is they copied the collar snaps of the original … and also failed to make a detachable hood for it, as did Barbour!

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I like it. maybe a little bit short but not terrible.
why are your glasses crooked? my OCD is triggered.

 

[fxh]

I got this Royale Filmwear tailored version of the Barbour Covert. Not super impressed with the material. But its light and packable. Most frustrating is they copied the collar snaps of the original … and also failed to make a detachable hood for it, as did Barbour!

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Jacket looks good - what colour is it? I can't tell. Hope you got an inside phone pocket.

It's almost 2025 mate - time to ditch the skinny light coloured strides.

You need some Bills khakis or green fatigues type - not sk8brd wide, but a lot wider than what you got on. Perhaps not the black top - maybe a burgundy polo thing with collar.

Or rip the strides at knees, get some Chucks, white T - go full Ramones.

 

[Dropbear]

Could be the pants then.

Yeh, i agree that darker grey would be better. These are nearly silver.

Since when are you wearing silk shirts? You pimping now?

In the Cuba pic above from No Time To Die - Craig is wearing the Barbour jacket with light grey Tom Ford jeans and a Tommy Bahama black silk shirt (which isn’t really shiny or silky at all).

 

[Grand Potentate]

In the Cuba pic above from No Time To Die - Craig is wearing the Barbour jacket with light grey Tom Ford jeans and a Tommy Bahama black silk shirt (which isn’t really shiny or silky at all).

Yes well he is a movie star.

 

[Great White Snark]

Not much point being concerned about rain proofing with such a short jacket like that. Anything more than a very light shower and the rest of you is gonna get soaked anyway.
Like people going on about a Baracuta G9 being shower proof. All a bit pointless in a short jacket.
+1 to the comments about the pants you are too long in the tooth to be wearing stretch jeans or the like.