jnb
Well-Known Member
Glad you posted about the Equetech as I was considering it. If you're a L @Tiddlypom the XL wouldn't go anywhere near me 
Back to the drawing board.
Back to the drawing board.
Any truly waterproof jackets …
- Thread starter motherof2beasts!
- Start date
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
Glad you posted about the Equetech as I was considering it. If you're a L @Tiddlypom the XL wouldn't go anywhere near me
Back to the drawing board.
I think they go up to 3XL which their size guide estimates at size 22.
sbloom
Well-Known Member
Do they call it a softshell? Being a bit pedantic but at 16,000 waterproofing I'd doubt it is, waterproof shell fabric comes in a massive variety of feels and finishes now, some of them are stretch (eg Polartec Neoshell). Most softshells are only water resistant, though they can be massively high water resistant, especially as they won't have taped seams which will eventually let rain in.
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
I found a fab new jacket yesterday. Wasn't even looking for one, was simply browsing the horsey shop as it was chucking it down...
It is a Kerritts rain jacket, down below the knees.
Why so good then?
The design is amazing! Most longer jackets make me look as if I am dressed in a bag, this one is tailored, even I look feminine! The waterproofness is 5,000, sweat evaporation 3,000, it has additional underarm zips for sweat incase you really get warm too.
It also has magnets! The inner zip does up, then the storm flap does up automatically with magnets.
It is for riding too. The back flap automatically undoes as you mount, with magnets! Then, when you get off, it does itself up again, to a slim profile. The flap itself is not so long as to cause immediate bucking problems, but IS long enough to cofer the saddle, so no rain seeping into knickers!!! Your legs are also covered, with leg straps, so legs and almost the whole saddle will be dry.
The neck is really high, and when the hood is zipped into the neck, it stands up by itself.
The material just feels really posh, lovely.
Just looked it up, it is marketed as the Kerritts Coach Coat.
It is a Kerritts rain jacket, down below the knees.
Why so good then?
The design is amazing! Most longer jackets make me look as if I am dressed in a bag, this one is tailored, even I look feminine! The waterproofness is 5,000, sweat evaporation 3,000, it has additional underarm zips for sweat incase you really get warm too.
It also has magnets! The inner zip does up, then the storm flap does up automatically with magnets.
It is for riding too. The back flap automatically undoes as you mount, with magnets! Then, when you get off, it does itself up again, to a slim profile. The flap itself is not so long as to cause immediate bucking problems, but IS long enough to cofer the saddle, so no rain seeping into knickers!!! Your legs are also covered, with leg straps, so legs and almost the whole saddle will be dry.
The neck is really high, and when the hood is zipped into the neck, it stands up by itself.
The material just feels really posh, lovely.
Just looked it up, it is marketed as the Kerritts Coach Coat.
sbloom
Well-Known Member
Kerrits stuff is lovely, I had their riding tights from the US when they weren't sold here. 5000/3000 is really low though.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
No, they don't, that was my term, but as a lay person I found that it has a very agreeably soft and non rustle-y feel to it
.
sbloom
Well-Known Member
No, they don't, that was my term, but as a lay person I found that it has a very agreeably soft and non rustle-y feel to it
No worries, just might confuse others s'all
. And yes, the new fabrics are often a long way from early Goretex etc, though I have some very noisy softshell trousers!
Squeak
Well-Known Member
Reading this thread has made me realise that I don't have a single waterproof jacket. All I do is swap to another one until it gets soaked through or I just leave it on and get wet and then when I ride I put a fleece underneath the jacket and hope for the best.
How and why have I not realised this before?! I'm wondering now if there might now be a whole new drier and warmer world waiting for me.
How and why have I not realised this before?! I'm wondering now if there might now be a whole new drier and warmer world waiting for me.
Nudibranch
Well-Known Member
Red does this have any fill? I'm very tempted to order but it would be winter wear so I need some kind of warmth. Their description suggests possibly not...
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
it doesn’t sound truly waterproof at 5,000 though?
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
No, they did have others with fill, but I was blown away with the design and how fancy I felt wearing it.
I wear mountaineering stuff for severe weather.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Anyone else thinking of getting the Equetech Venture Elite trench coat better crack on. I had the following reply from Equetech re my enquiry about sizing.
If you are planning on wearing layers I would maybe go for the bigger size.
Unfortunately we will not be getting anymore of the Coats in so once they are gone they are gone.
I'm super impressed with the service from Griggs, who I hadn't used before. Items received with 24 hours of placing the order, and a free return for the not needed medium size coat organised with pick up from home by Royal Mail tomorrow.
So if anyone wants a medium in grey, Griggs will soon have one back in stock...
It has the magnetic pockets, too. They are really cool, aren't they!
If you are planning on wearing layers I would maybe go for the bigger size.
Unfortunately we will not be getting anymore of the Coats in so once they are gone they are gone.
I'm super impressed with the service from Griggs, who I hadn't used before. Items received with 24 hours of placing the order, and a free return for the not needed medium size coat organised with pick up from home by Royal Mail tomorrow.
So if anyone wants a medium in grey, Griggs will soon have one back in stock...
It has the magnetic pockets, too. They are really cool, aren't they!
Nudibranch
Well-Known Member
Ah that's a shame, the Equetech was my other option but in navy and they seem to have disappeared from everywhere.
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
What size are you after?
Nudibranch
Well-Known Member
Probably L so I can get some layers underneath but M if they come up big I think.
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
I think someone posted in this thread come up small.
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
bouncing_ball
Well-Known Member
Nudibranch
Well-Known Member
Amazing! I've just ordered, thank you
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
The Equetechs are a bit snug, I'd size up. I'm 5ft 10ins, 11 stone 5lb, small bust and a size 12/14. While the medium looked good on, it was definitely a tad tight. The large was much the better fit, dammit ?.