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Rain Jackets

Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:15:57 No.620372 View Reply Report Delete

Quoted By: >>620410 >>620729

I thought this place might be better than /fa/ but what are some good rain jackets and what should I look for when buying one? Any specific brand, or material? It's been raining a bit in England lately so I would like your suggestions.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:27:53 No.620378 Report Delete

Quoted By: >>620381

What type of use will it get?

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:33:39 No.620381 Report Delete

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>>620378
Just walking to places. I don't do any adventurous stuff,

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:44:09 No.620385 Report Delete

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>>620381
Then get whatever, /fa/ will probably give you better advice. Goretex and similar breathable fabrics are good, but the only reason to pay for them is if you will be exercising in them.

I'd recommend something similar to the Marmot Precip which is just light fabric with a polyurethane coating on the inside. Absolutely waterproof and fairly cheap.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:47:24 No.620388 Report Delete

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>>620385
Precip is not just a PU coating, it's
A goddamn breathable membrane.

But it is a good value jacket. It's kind of like the Mora of jackets, in a good way.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 05:53:05 No.620390 Report Delete

Quoted By: >>620399 >>620562

>>620388
>Precip is not just a PU coating, it's a goddamn breathable membrane.

Source? I am fairly certain it is just PU coating despite Marmot's best efforts to market it as something more.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 06:22:09 No.620399 Report Delete

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>>620390
It seems that the coating is made from PU, but it's not as simple as just splashing some on and calling it a day. It's a proper 2.5 layer breathable fabric which is quite different to your standard PU raincoat (which will drown you in sweat if you even think about moving at a brisk pace).

So you're kinds right.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 07:02:36 No.620410 Report Delete

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>>620372
If it's just for walking in British weather, get something like the North Face Venture jacket. It's light (150g), packs super small and is completely waterproof & windbreaking for standard british weather. You can get the for $90-ish on discounts.

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 08:22:27 No.620433 Report Delete

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Look at snowboarding jackets that are on sale.

I got a Bonfire jacket rrp £190 for £80 recently and its awesome.

>15,000mm hydro head
>Internal routing for headphones & conductive inner pocket for touchscreens
>3 billion pockets
>fleece lined main pockets for hand warming
>zippered vents
>storm hood
>Press studs so you can attach pants to it to make it a full suit
etc

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 08:46:15 No.620437 Report Delete

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>>620433
They better have all those features for the price they charge. Still don't see point.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 13:56:40 No.620556 Report Delete

Quoted By: >>620557

Any recommendations for a more active rain/wind proof jacket/shell?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 13:57:28 No.620557 Report Delete

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>>620556
What do you need it for?

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 14:08:27 No.620562 Report Delete

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>>620399
>>620390

The Precip has PU mico-perf membrane that functions similarly to PTFE membrane (Gore-Tex, eVent). It's a bit less breathable (but moreso than a standard PU coated rain jacket), but less expensive to manufacture.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 29 Oct 2015 18:37:59 No.620729 Report Delete

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>>620372

There is really no reason nowadays not to get something in GoreTex or a similar breathable-waterproof material.

Nothing ruins a good time like getting wet.

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