Bucas power light - possible numpty question!

[flashmans]

I've just been having a sort out of all things horse and have found a Bucas 'Power Light'. The numpty question is... is it waterproof? I'm guessing yes seeing as it's a turnout rug but the outer material just doesn't really look all that waterproof! There's no padding, just a fleece lining but have heard that it's good enough to keep a horse warm in -10!

It's going to be about 1 or 2 degrees here tonight so would like to put a light/medium rug on - is the power light good enough?

 

[RutlandH2O]

And here I thought you were asking about illuminating your yard off a strong battery...

 

[flashmans]

And here I thought you were asking about illuminating your yard off a strong battery...

Should have put rug in the title, sorry!

Though I'm sure that could be a question coming very soon, starting to get dull and dark here already!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Stay-Dry lining in combination with the heat reflective aluminium coating and the silver outer extends the temperature range at which the Power Turnout can be used. It provides perfect comfort and protection at both lower and higher temperatures than other rugs of similar weight. The rug can be put on a wet horse the same way as a sweat rug. It will quickly dry the horse and can be left on, thus avoiding extra rug changes.
Click’n Go closure system with a patented Stainless Steel buckle that can be closed and opened in one easy movement
Overlapping comfort front with double padding offers the best possible protection
Shoulder darts for extra shoulder room and a perfect fit
All Stainless Steel hardware
Ballistic nylon outer for ultimate strength
Waterproof and breathable coating
Heat-reflective aluminium coating reflects body heat to keep your horse warm
Stay-Dry lining wicks moisture away and ensures that your horse is always dry
Anti-bacterial lining to protect your horse and keep the rug fresh
Soft nylon lining of the shoulder area to prevent rubbing
Reflective strips on tail flap and front corners
Elastic leg straps
Attachment points for a Combi-Neck, Classic Cut only.
Combi Neck: Neck Cover that can easily be attached to the Classic Cut rug to provide additional protection. Lined with slippery nylon and Stay-Dry fleece.
Lining
Turnout Light: Anti-bacterial Stay-Dry Fleece
Extra: Anti-bacterial Stay-Dry Fleece & 300g Thermobonded Polyester wadding
Colour
Silver with navy trim

I have a Bucas Smatex Rain with the stay dry lining. It's also ballistic nylon and it's a fantastic rug and is very waterproof even though it's pretty old now (never been reproofed). It doesn't have the aluminium coating though, but pretty similar.

 

[flashmans]

Thanks Faracat I'm not sure how old it is but I do know it's the older model/version, will test it's waterproofness later!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

The newest version has a single front strap like this.

Before that, there was the double front strap with pad like this (this is how my rug is).

The even older version had two straps but no pad, like this.

 

[flashmans]

Ahh ok, yeah the second one is the one I have here

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I got mine approx 2006 but they made that style for a few years after. The new style has been around for a couple of years, maybe three years.