Winter riding gear

[Dreckly]

OK peeps, I am determined that this winter the rain is not going to stop play. I am looking at buying a long waterproof coat for riding. I don't want a heavy thick one just a lightweight that I can layer as necessary. Also some waterproof gloves. Again, not really thick but grippy.

Suggestions please

 

[Steerpike]

I have a Ri dry coat, it's thin so not really vwarm but I got a size up so I can put lots of layers underneath, can't help with waterproof gloves, I've just got some mark todd winter ones which I haven't tried yet!
I also use noble outfitters winter riding tights and decathlon kipwarm jods

 

[Keith_Beef]

OK peeps, I am determined that this winter the rain is not going to stop play. I am looking at buying a long waterproof coat for riding. I don't want a heavy thick one just a lightweight that I can layer as necessary. Also some waterproof gloves. Again, not really thick but grippy.

Suggestions please

I almost never wear gloves, unless it's really necessary. You might find PPE gloves work well. I recently got myself some by Honeywell, they're available in several sizes, in packs of ten pairs

 

[AFB]

I've never found a pair of waterproof gloves that are actually waterproof - too many seams for leaks to find their way in by.

Coat wise, what sort of budget are you looking at? Cavallo have a smart looking long waterproof this year that isn't heavy but also won't be cheap.

 

[2ndtimearound]

I've recently got a pair of DexShell TouchFit gloves (these ones), which have so far proved to be properly waterproof and not too thick. They aren't actually riding gloves, but are fine to ride in with the grips they have. The only downside is that they are really men's gloves, so they are quite big. I have a small, which are fine on the length of the fingers (I have long fingers, though), but a bit wide on the hand, and I normally wear either size 7 or 7.5 depending upon the brand. I could really have done with a size smaller in these, but they don't make them in an XS (cos women obviously don't need waterproof gloves ).

 

[Nevin's Run]

I've recently got a pair of DexShell TouchFit gloves (these ones), which have so far proved to be properly waterproof and not too thick. They aren't actually riding gloves, but are fine to ride in with the grips they have. The only downside is that they are really men's gloves, so they are quite big. I have a small, which are fine on the length of the fingers (I have long fingers, though), but a bit wide on the hand, and I normally wear either size 7 or 7.5 depending upon the brand. I could really have done with a size smaller in these, but they don't make them in an XS (cos women obviously don't need waterproof gloves ).

This is very good timing, I've just started to complain about cold hands! These look good, I might give them a try - though I think my hands are the same size as yours (long fingers too). I don't really like the PPE ones, I find them really bulky.

 

[Keith_Beef]

This is very good timing, I've just started to complain about cold hands! These look good, I might give them a try - though I think my hands are the same size as yours (long fingers too). I don't really like the PPE ones, I find them really bulky.

There are PPE gloves that are specifically for fine manual work, where you want protection from things like lubricants and solvents, but need to be able to feel and manipulate objects like small nuts and bolts.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

RE a long coat - the Jack Murphy Malvern would suit.

https://www.longcoats.co.uk/products/jack-murphy-malvern-womens-long-raincoat-with-hood

 

[Widgeon]

I almost never wear gloves, unless it's really necessary. You might find PPE gloves work well. I recently got myself some by Honeywell, they're available in several sizes, in packs of ten pairs
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This is what I use for yard work, it had never occurred to me to try and ride in them but that's actually not a bad idea!

 

[palo1]

I have a Ri dry coat, it's thin so not really vwarm but I got a size up so I can put lots of layers underneath, can't help with waterproof gloves, I've just got some mark todd winter ones which I haven't tried yet!
I also use noble outfitters winter riding tights and decathlon kipwarm jods

My Ri-dry is the best coat I have ever had for riding and other outdoor stuff!! Very versatile with plenty of room for layers underneath and fabulous, generous pockets. Great British company too and they are lovely to deal with

 

[Dreckly]

I've never found a pair of waterproof gloves that are actually waterproof - too many seams for leaks to find their way in by.

Coat wise, what sort of budget are you looking at? Cavallo have a smart looking long waterproof this year that isn't heavy but also won't be cheap.

I don't mind spending if it works so will have a look