*REALLY* good waterproofs

[Chappie]

Ok *EVERYTHING* is soaked through now, four changes a day, what are folks are currently using?

I'm thinking I need agricultural grade stuff - coveralls/jacket/ trousers/wellies. But to fit ladies size 10-12? Where's good online?


Gloves; oh my goodness... gloves, my hands are so sore. Thin/thinish and waterproof... the holy grail of gloves.

Socks. Getting through four changes a day. That's eight pairs, thin & thick.

Boots - I really need two decent pairs on the go.

This is for yard work. Riding... ha! is a distant dream!

What I currently have:

Hi vis Equisafety jacket.

Jack Murphy bushman type coats layered over other coats.

Couple pairs waterproof unbranded lined trousers, tucked into boots.

Ski trousers.

Sealskins waterproof socks (one pair!)

Heat Holders socks (need to get more!)

Mark Todd neck warmer.

Grubbs Frostline boots - dry up pretty good overnight with newspaper in & near radiator.
Normally great but have taken a pounding this week and the neoprene gets soaked. Were not great on ice. But the ice was crazy extreeeeme...

Showa 306 & 370 gloves, Sealskins waterproof gloves, SSG -10 gloves, all soaked through.

Recomendations gratefully received!

 

[DirectorFury]

For riding a Stierna long coat and waterproof trousers are some of the best, but not at all cheap!

Gloves - normal warm gloves with a thin pair of latex/nitrile gloves over the top. For riding Roeckl do a H2O model which are really thin, perfectly waterproof, and also warm.

Ive never found a good solution for riding boots, the Alberto Fasciani ones are supposed to be great and actually waterproof.

 

[meleeka]

I bought a Musto coat after recommendations on here. £300 reduced to £100 from an outlet and it’s as waterproof as everyone said, so worth every penny. It’s not the warmest so I wear a fleece underneath.

I bought a friend some Sealskin waterproof gloves which she says are wonderful. They aren’t bulky either.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Unless you are riding in long rubber boots you won't find any that stand up to constant rain.

Trousers wise I currently have Noble Equestrian ones and they are holding up so far. The problem with the farmer gummy ones if you really need another pair of lined trousers underneath and they get damp with sweat as they are not breathable and then you get cold.

Coats - My work issue Musto is great though it is starting to leak a little at the elbows now but it has done 3 seasons. The rest of my coats are Middle Of LIdl fishing coats and they hold up to a few hours riding out not a bother.

 

[buddylove]

For yard work you cannot beat a pair of kaiwaka waterproof trousers, they go over your welly boots, keep you warm and dry. I wouldn't be without them.

 

[windand rain]

We look a bit daft but the only thing we can keep dry in are trawlerman suits not expensive, completely waterproof and breathable the legs are wide enough to go over boots so the water doean't run into the boots and as long as you wear warm clothes under it it is windproof too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KBCWF0K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Chappie]

Thank you so much for your recommendations! Sorry I should of said at the start of my post this is just for the yard, not riding.

Yes I think fishing or sailing gear maybe...

Windand rain yes thank you that's the kind of thing I need!

We are all well past caring what we look like, we are just pairs of eyes peering out from bundles of clothing & masks!

 

[palo1]

Kaiwaka are expensive but totally worth it if you can bear the initial cost - sadly I can't!!

 

[emilylou]

Carinthia are what the military use and super waterproof. Can be out in mine all day and be dry.
https://www.carinthia.eu/en/profess...MInoOo1PHV7gIVAurtCh0sdgtrEAAYASAAEgKZ3vD_BwE

Otherwise look at sailing gear, much more robust than general waterproofs.

 

[windand rain]

Carinthia are what the military use and super waterproof. Can be out in mine all day and be dry.
https://www.carinthia.eu/en/profess...MInoOo1PHV7gIVAurtCh0sdgtrEAAYASAAEgKZ3vD_BwE

Otherwise look at sailing gear, much more robust than general waterproofs.

Wouldn't dare get that dirty think I prefer my £30 suit

 

[Frano]

Workwear , Is good usually hi vis, but can be inexpensive worth looking at.Do a search on eBay, ex police jackets can be good.

 

[dogatemysalad]

Another vote for lidl or Aldi fishing jackets. Big pockets and very warm/waterproof for yard work. On my second one which was £25. First did well for 3 years.

 

[Steerpike]

I've been using agricultural/farmers green waterproof trousers for just yard work, 10 horses a day I got them at the beginning of winter and they are only now starting to fray at the knees where they bunch up(I'm short so any waterproof trousers are long on me) they have poppers on the bottom so don't drag, I wear Le Chameau neoprene lined wellies and haven't once had cold feet this year I literally leave my waterproofs attached and step out/into them each day.