Waterproof winter jacket recommendations

[Bill dog]

APS farm supplies do a cracking flexothane style jacket that is padded, and mucho cheap. Will do a year , then replace.
I use my kiawaka for monsoon days, and the tatty Aps jackets for general dampish, normal days !
The original one is in the collie’s kennel !

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Yeah, but you guys don’t get winters. No wonder they have to send their coats over here to sell them...

I think they realise you guys get paid for your stock and we don't

 

[Bob the beef]

I usually just wear my vest under it and pretend I spent the big bucks coz I am very, very tight.
Your stockists certainly seem to love to ream you guys, if it helps you make the decision my "old" coat is now 16 years old and my "new" one is 10. I still have one in its plastic bag unworn - so you can depreciate them over a decade, cheap when you look at it as an investment in comfort

As a matter of interest what do you guys pay for the storm force jacket? Cheapest I’ve found here is £269

 

[Bob the beef]

Interesting no votes for Ridgeline. That was going to be second choice. Supplier near Edinburgh got a sale on, classic jacket £139
@Nithsdale Farmer ?

 

[Boydvalley]

Deerhunter Highland Long Jacket Ivy Green

The Deerhunter Highland Ivy Green Long Jacket - Classic jacket for bird shooting with extra padding on the shoulders

www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk

Thats cheap and DeerHunter normally good gear

 

[Boydvalley]

Deerhunter Wingshooter Jacket Graphite Blue

Deerhunter Wingshooter Jacket Graphite Blue

www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk

 

[Nithsdale]

Interesting no votes for Ridgeline. That was going to be second choice. Supplier near Edinburgh got a sale on, classic jacket £139
@Nithsdale Farmer ?

Not sure the supplier...

I've had smocks, not jackets but I wouldn't bother with Ridgeline. They are nowhere near as good as the claims - in my opinion

 

[Nithsdale]

Deerhunter is a good shout, do not know the specs of the above jackets - bit worth a punt at those prices.

I have the smock version of this one;

Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket

The Deerhunter Pro-Gamekeeper jacket is made for professionals who know what is required of their clothing when hunting outdoors on a daily basis.Pro-Gamekeeper is a robust jacket for raw weather and stony terrain. With its Deer-Tex® Performance S

www.newforestclothing.co.uk

Very high quality - actually feels too plush for working in... but it is excellent and worth every penny

 

[exmoor dave]

Interesting no votes for Ridgeline. That was going to be second choice. Supplier near Edinburgh got a sale on, classic jacket £139
@Nithsdale Farmer ?

I've just got a Ridgeline monsoon classic Jacket,

Pros- comfortable, seems good wind and water protection, good long back on it for sitting on the bike. Decent wired hood

Cons- leaks quite bad through the chunky zip if you don't do the poppers.
Although it drys quickly, the water drains down to the seams around the cuffs and base, then just sits there like it can't drain out, you sometimes actually end up having to wring the water out.

Good coat though.

 

[Nithsdale]

I've just got a Ridgeline monsoon classic Jacket,

Pros- comfortable, seems good wind and water protection, good long back on it for sitting on the bike. Decent wired hood

Cons- leaks quite bad through the chunky zip if you don't do the poppers.
Although it drys quickly, the water drains down to the seams around the cuffs and base, then just sits there like it can't drain out, you sometimes actually end up having to wring the water out.

Good coat though.

Yep, Ridgeline stuff is very good at keeping you warm (too warm when you're moving about a lot) and stopping the wind getting in. And it is comfy



The water holds in the fabric and you get soaked as it runs to the cuffs/hem, them seeps up inside.
Been there with wringing it out before - can take days to dry out!

Ridgeline stuff is 10,000mm water resistant (they don't claim waterproof because it isn't). The Deerhunter I posted is their version of Goretex and has a rating of 20,000mm

 

[Kiwi Pete]

As a matter of interest what do you guys pay for the storm force jacket? Cheapest I’ve found here is £269

About $380 rrp, I think?

 

[Bullring]

I’ve just bought a kaiwaka bib and brace today, it’s dear at 110+ vat but I’m hoping for great things from it, but I shall buy the betacraft coat shortly as it’s about £100 cheaper than the kaiwaka.

 

[pear]

I’ve just bought a kaiwaka bib and brace today, it’s dear at 110+ vat but I’m hoping for great things from it, but I shall buy the betacraft coat shortly as it’s about £100 cheaper than the kaiwaka.

Where did you buy them from @Bullring?
My stormforce trousers have given up the ghost having just re-patched them last week.

 

[Bullring]

Where did you buy them from @Bullring?
My stormforce trousers have given up the ghost having just re-patched them last week.

Local ag supplies, cheapest I could find.

Kaiwaka Mens Stormforce Bib Trouser

Stay warm and dry on the farm with Kaiwaka Men's Stormforce Bib Trouser. Designed to withstand wind and rain, these waterproof and breathable bib trousers are perfect for farmers. With double lining for maximum protection, these bib trousers are comfortable and durable, making them the ideal...

farmersdirect.co.uk

 

[DrDunc]

BETACRAFT!!!

£129 of the best money I've spent in years. Wonderful made jacket that's has plenty thought put into the design by those clever kiwis who spend their day in nearly as much rain as us jocks

 

[Dave6170]

Yep, Ridgeline stuff is very good at keeping you warm (too warm when you're moving about a lot) and stopping the wind getting in. And it is comfy



The water holds in the fabric and you get soaked as it runs to the cuffs/hem, them seeps up inside.
Been there with wringing it out before - can take days to dry out!

Ridgeline stuff is 10,000mm water resistant (they don't claim waterproof because it isn't). The Deerhunter I posted is their version of Goretex and has a rating of 20,000mm

Ridgeline have nailed the marketing thats all.
I got a ridgeline fleece type thing for Christmas a few years ago. Its OK, first week I had it 2 of the poppers pulled off.

 

[Rattie]

Interesting no votes for Ridgeline. That was going to be second choice. Supplier near Edinburgh got a sale on, classic jacket £139
@Nithsdale Farmer ?

Sweaty! Very.

 

[Rattie]

+1 vote for Stoney Creek. Worth the money if you can't avoid the weather.

 

[Nithsdale]

Sweaty! Very.

I resent that. I try my best - I bath daily, and wear deodorant

 

[Jimfandango]

BETACRAFT!!!

£129 of the best money I've spent in years. Wonderful made jacket that's has plenty thought put into the design by those clever kiwis who spend their day in nearly as much rain as us jocks

iSO940 Mens Parka

Super tough, this waterproof parka performs in all weather, every day.

www.betacraft.co.uk

Is it this one?