Mens mountain warehouse waterproof jacket

The last time I reviewed a Mountain Warehouse jacket, I gave it a thumbs-down after getting a severe soaking. Garry says the Gust Waterproof Jacket fairs well even on a simple dog walk. I chose a sleety, rainy, windy day to try it out and emerged bone dry.

Mountain Warehouse waterproof jackets - any good? New Topic Reply to Topic. This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. Laurie Rogerson 13 Sep Just been looking in the shop at their waterproof jackets, ideally am after a light weight jacket but as waterproof as possible. The prices seem reasonable - are they any good? OP Laurie Rogerson 15 Sep

Mens mountain warehouse waterproof jacket

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GrahamD 20 Sep UKC Advertising. To give you an idea of things I have used Boots - lasted 4 days before falling apart 1 Waterproof jacket - wet within 30mins Breathable Mens mountain warehouse waterproof jacket jacket - wet sweat within 5 minutes Base layers - suprisingly good, days before stitching pulling apart Mountain Bike shorts - actually OK and not falling apart yet.

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We are quite fond of high-performance jackets. What we mean by that is well-made jackets that are able to withstand different conditions, while also helping you be at peak performance during different activities. As such, here we are yet again with another selection of 8 jackets, with options for men and women. While we usually go with mixed brands, occasionally, such as today, we have picked one specific brand to take a look at. Meet Mountain Warehouse , a brand that is frequently part of our selections due to their jackets. It was founded in by Mark Neale in UK. They design and sell outdoor clothing and footwear for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking , running , camping , etc. Their products are available both online and locally in the UK and North America and you can get firsthand advice from their professional staff, which will help you choose exactly what you want and need.

Mens mountain warehouse waterproof jacket

If you just want one jacket, which offers you a choice of three different setups according to the conditions you face on any given day, then the Journey is worth considering. It can be a warm micropuffer, a waterproof outer shell or a full winter coat providing mid and outer layer protection against the elements. You can trust Advnture Our expert reviewers spend days testing and comparing gear so you know how it will perform out in the real world. Find out more about how we test and compare products. However, as the name makes pretty clear, you do in fact get three garments for the price of one with this modular wild-weather jacket, which makes it good value and very versatile. Impressively made almost entirely from recycled materials, the coat comprises a quilted padded inner jacket and a waterproof outer shell.

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Bought a 'waterproof' jacket from them once, leaked like a sieve the first time it rained. Just been looking in the shop at their waterproof jackets, ideally am after a light weight jacket but as waterproof as possible. In reply to Laurie Rogerson: If you want some Science the rating for a waterproof jacket in Europe is 15,mm Hydrostatic Head but this isn't really that high. I buy it to last the month and then I do not intend to bring it home. I do not wear it on or near mountains as it is not good enough. GrahamD 20 Sep The prices seem reasonable - are they any good? About 10 days use Another base layer - Still OK at 10 days However, as you are being offered a free one a few posts above this, what have you got to lose. Whilst a hydrostatic head of 1,mm will keep out heavy rain, it will not stand up to the increased pressure put on a fabric in general use and by rucksacks etc. I 'm not going near them again Subscribe to our magazine for more great content. I suppose if you were to narrow it down to one aesthetic factor it would be the colour. Go Outdoors have some good deals on cheap lightweight waterproofs at the moment, Berghaus Paclites etc. In reply to Laurie Rogerson: Mountain warehouse stuff is crap,by and large.

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In reply to Laurie Rogerson: you get what you pay for, it may be waterproof for a while, the claims of breathability should be taken with an unhealthy large dose of salt though. I suppose if you were to narrow it down to one aesthetic factor it would be the colour. About 10 days use Another base layer - Still OK at 10 days However, as you are being offered a free one a few posts above this, what have you got to lose. In reply to Laurie Rogerson: Mountain warehouse stuff is crap,by and large. I don't mean good value I mean cheap material. Also, I've found that their gear is sized for your average armchair enthusiast, whereas the more technical brands tend to tailor their gear for a more active fit. If you send me a message with your contact details we will send you a free one so you can test the product out for yourself. UKC Advertising. In reply to Laurie Rogerson: Thanks for the advice, go outdoors looks like the way to go! I 'm not going near them again It is worth looking on sale rails in more specialist retailers. Blue is my default colour for most gear. In reply to Laurie Rogerson: If you want some Science the rating for a waterproof jacket in Europe is 15,mm Hydrostatic Head but this isn't really that high. I chose a sleety, rainy, windy day to try it out and emerged bone dry. Maybe not so important, with all the trendy jackets you see nowadays, is that this one is cool enough not to look daft in if you are wearing it when out for a beer or the shopping.