Im looking for a proper waterproof (not showerproof ) jacket for myself for dog walking . Cant afford Barbour, can anyone recommend a brand ?
Waterproof jackets
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Redders
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If it’s just for dog walking in horrendous rain, then I would look at milking parlour tops. Mine is waterproof enough to scrub with iodine and a hose while still wearing it. They aren’t the most breathable, but very waterproof for reasonable price. The brand I have is called monsoon.
otherwise I would be looking at Musto brand, and other hiking/sailing brands for truly waterproof.
otherwise I would be looking at Musto brand, and other hiking/sailing brands for truly waterproof.
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
Regatta. My cousin is a regular Lake District Walker, gone all day in all weathers type. He says he’s been through lots of brands and says it’s pointless paying hundreds when a bog standard brand does the same job.
I looked at Regatta website but wondered if they were truly waterproof. If they are OK for a Lake District bod they must be good.
Redders, just googled milking parlour tops, never knew such things existed !
Redders, just googled milking parlour tops, never knew such things existed !
Redders
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I use the trousers to ride in! Keeps me bone dry. Just have to watch going through brambles otherwise they rip!
Moobli
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I have Mountain Equipment coats and I find them very good, although expensive.
A professional dog walking friend of mine just bought a fisherman jacket and said it’s brilliantly waterproof. Not expensive either (£22). I think she bought it from Amazon - just checked and it’s called Fortex Airflex. Not very flattering but who cares if it keeps you dry.
My hubby who is a shepherd so works out in all weathers buys his coats from an Army Surplus Store and says they’re better than anything else.
A professional dog walking friend of mine just bought a fisherman jacket and said it’s brilliantly waterproof. Not expensive either (£22). I think she bought it from Amazon - just checked and it’s called Fortex Airflex. Not very flattering but who cares if it keeps you dry.
My hubby who is a shepherd so works out in all weathers buys his coats from an Army Surplus Store and says they’re better than anything else.