Waterproofs that really are?

[Goldie's mum]

Help me shop please!
I want light weight, pack-away waterproofs that I can fold up & take with me on treks. Jacket and trousers separate. Robust but not heavy or stiff. I wont be kneeling down/doing heavy work in them, these are for riding in. They do need to be genuinely waterproof, not showerproof.
Thank you!

 

[humblepie]

Mine are from Aldi which probably isn't a lot of help - not designed for riding but can easily ride in them. I don't have any riding specific ones but normal starting point would be somewhere like Go Outdoors, horse and cycling section.

 

[maya2008]

I just spend a decent amount of money at an outdoors shop (so like £40 for trousers and more for a jacket). Works for a year or so of use for the trousers and so far 2-3 years on my jacket (which can be reproofed so hoping for more).

 

[Kunoichi73]

Goretex or the equivalent. Goretex Paclite Pac Plus or Goretex Active are extremely light and packable. Depending on how fussy you are though, the styles may not be what you want for riding. Sportpursuit have some with at least 50% off at the moment e.g. Montane Pac Plus.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Waterproof trousers never stay waterproof because of the friction between you and the saddle. Some last a couple of month, some a couple of years.

At the moment I have a pair of Breeze Up Monsoon ones. I bought them before Xmas and have worn them once. There just hasn't been the rain to justify putting them on. So I couldn't tell you how long they will last.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Following with interest. I need the same if I'm to do the multi day trail riding holidays that I'm hoping to get fit enough to do.

Anyone tried the just chaps waterproof trousers?

Just Chaps Waterproof Riding Trousers

An essential piece of kit for every equestrian, Just Chaps Waterproof Riding Trousers provide the ultimate wet-weather protection with a flattering fit. Waterproof yet highly breathable, these trousers include ankle zips to make them easy to pull on over jodhpurs but can also be worn alone. A...

saddleup-andride.com

As an alternative, equidry now do a lighter weight mesh lined version of their long riding jackets, I'm mulling over getting one for everyday wear. It would do as an all in one, but not sure how small it packs up to.

EQUIMAC

EQUIMAC… the EQUIDRY pac-mac is here! All the features you expect from an EQUIDRY, the same quality but with no filling and a thin mesh lining making it the perfect waterproof coat for all year round!

equidry.co.uk

 

[Cloball]

I usually pillage the sales in the outdoor shops. My trousers are North Face and have been going 9 years I got them for 40 reduced from 90 and they have been hiking, riding in Mongolia and scraped along the canal side when I fell off my bike. They do need reproofing though. They will pack into a rucksack but I wouldn't say they are the most lightweight or small.

 

[gallopingby]

Will be interesting to see if the lighter Equidry stays waterproof. My original has seen lots of wear and lots and lots of rain over a year plus and is still completely waterproof. It does need a wash now though as beginning to look as if it’s had a hard life

 

[Gloi]

I go to the farm stores and buy Dickies olive green rubber waterproofs designed for farm work. Cheap and waterproof though not breathable.

 

[JBM]

My riding bottoms are waterproof covalliero jodhpurs
Super handy

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I go to the farm stores and buy Dickies olive green rubber waterproofs designed for farm work. Cheap and waterproof though not breathable.

Yeah they are great but you do sweat in them and end up damp on the inside anyway. Same as the Monsoon's actually.

 

[Mouse19]

I’ve always found Musto sailing waterproofs the best but not cheap.

 

[Horseysheepy]

The farm rubber waterproofs are very good, but they do make you sweat and I find them uncomfortable around the collar and they rub my chin there.

 

[Gloi]

Yeah they are great but you do sweat in them and end up damp on the inside anyway. Same as the Monsoon's actually.

I'm terminally lazy so don't sweat much

 

[JGC]

I had a thread on here and ended up buying this: https://www.horze.co.uk/womens-wate...g04MvqdrNwaAqj1EALw_wcB#color=DB?src=google10

It packs up really small and it's definitely light enough to wear in summer showers over a tshirt. I've been out in torrential rain several times and not a drop got in. Super happy with it.

 

[JGC]

My riding bottoms are waterproof covalliero jodhpurs
Super handy

Are they the Alaska overtrousers or do they do normal jodhs that are waterproof?

 

[Skib]

I have a Driza-Bone full length coat. I have ridden in it for an hour in UK in pouring rain. A bit of damp got in round my neck at the collar but otherwise I was dry.
I didnt wear it again to ride. The leg loops were not at a convenient heght for a shortish woman to mount easilly and I didnt like ridng with the coat lying over the horse. It would be ideal for mounted police patrolling in walk for hours but I didnt enjoy active hacking in it and it was downgraded to the coat I wore when watching polo in pouring rain.

 

[AntiPuck]

Flexothane is excellent, I won't bother wasting money on anything else now!

 

[JBM]

Are they the Alaska overtrousers or do they do normal jodhs that are waterproof?

They’re normal jodhs just waterproof! Bit expensive but I wear them everytime I ride so worth it for me

 

[anguscat]

Got some quite nice ex-military Goretex trousers. The opposite of HighViz though . They do keep me dry though. I walk in them.

 

[gallopingby]

My neighbours tell me ex-military gortex is the best if you want top quality hard wearing at a reasonable price

 

[HollyWoozle]

I just wear a standard (ie. not designed for riding) Lowe Alpine waterproof jacket on my top half. I bought it on eBay in 2014, brand new with tags for around £11. It is breathable, has never leaked in any sort of weather and I find it very comfortable for riding and all outdoor pursuits.

My waterproof trousers are Horseware ones and they’ve been great too.