+Rose_Thorn Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 As I was scrabbling about in the bushes today, trying to detangle myself from the thorns and hearing ominous ripping sounds from my £100 Gore-tex jacket, it occurred to me that maybe I should wear an old coat for caching. It's swings and roundabouts really. Just any old coat would not keep me as dry as my Gore-tex, nor would it be as breathable. But the latter is not usually a problem when I'm caching as I take so long to find the darn caches that I'm not exactly steaming. On the other hand, my cheap old navy coat from Aldi might be less conspicuous that my pink Sprayway jacket, and getting it muddy/trampled on/torn on wire fences etc would not be as calamitous. I do hate getting wet though, the the Gore-tex has never let me down - yet! So what's your caching coat of choice - expensive high-tech designer outdoor clothing or something cheap and dispensable? Quote
+The Roos Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 Heavy plastic rubble sack with a hole cut in it for your head and two little slits for your hands. Never fails. Oh, and Mrs Roo stays in the car when I wear it. Quote
+The Roos Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 On a serious note. You can pick up tatty old waterproofs or sometimes even one of the cheap copy barbours in the charity shops. Quote
wolfshead57 Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Breghaus windstopper, with waterproof shoulders and underarm vents. Quote
markandlynn Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Kids - peter storm from millets Adults Berghaus and a paramour £100 ish each one goretex the other event fabric both pretty good as long as you wash and rewaterproof occasionally Fleeces gloves and hats courtesy culina chilled distribution Searching in the prickles take it off and the rucksack and the bag and the sunglassess !! all other approaches failing send in some one small and Aaron shaped !! Quote
+Malpas Wanderer Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) How about Lands End they seem to be reasonably durable etc. As for general clothing supply I find FRS Countrywear very good. Edited November 9, 2007 by Malpas Wanderer Quote
+HazelS Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 just a cheap and cheerful regatta fleece - waterproof, windproof, taped seems etc, got it for a VERY bargainous price of £25, but in the summer or when it's remotely warmish, I wear just a velourish type tracky top - nice and warm and I don't care if the brambles kill it! Quote
wolfshead57 Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Buffalo gloves from Arco workwear suppliers brambles, gorse, nettles hah!!! Quote
+Moote Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 The problem with Gore-Tex is that it leaks when pressure is applied, so I always use Sympatex, which does not have this problem Quote
+Captain Gore-tex Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 leaks when pressure is applied? do me a favour, I may weep a bit at some of the puzzle caches round here but leak? NEVER. Get yourself a Gore-tex! Quote
+Moote Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 leaks when pressure is applied? do me a favour, I may weep a bit at some of the puzzle caches round here but leak? NEVER. Get yourself a Gore-tex! Unfortunately it does and it is part of it's design, originally it was designed for repairing aortic aneurysms, and the membrane between the two synthetic layers was designed to leak sightly. Wear a rucksack with Gore-Tex and it leaks in the area what is in contact with the fabric. Another bad property of Gore-Tex is that it can crack and then it leaks good and proper, the newer and more superior woven one way wicking fabrics do not have any of the above issues. Quote
+Dark-Star Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 I've just made the leap from goretex to a Paramo, so far so good (very warm and waterproof), but I have to admit it doesn't feel as durable as my old Spraway and i have an anxiety attack every time i come across a barbed wire fence!!! (it wasn't cheap) Quote
+sTeamTraen Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 A couple of years ago my wife insisted on buying me a top-of-the-range North Face jacket for Christmas. I think it cost something like £200 or even more. But it has been fantastic. In fact it's two complete jackets in one, which zip together to make one super-thick one which will keep you warm in -20°C. Otherwise, this is a nice jacket for all but the very coldest days from September to April (don't be fooled by its light weight, it'll make you sweat like a pig in summer). And with the current rate on the dollar, it's not expensive. Quote
+Mr'D Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Ripped my latest 200 quid Goretex jacket the first week I had it. Nail on a stile did that for me. Never been too impressed with the 'breathable' qualities of Goretex. I have worn various jackest of this material for 15 years or so now, and after a 10 minute run it's like a sauna in there Quote
+Mr'D Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Wear a rucksack with Gore-Tex and it leaks in the area what is in contact with the fabric. I find most moisture from wearing a Goretex comes from within... s*d the waterproof attributes of the material - it's immaterial LOL Quote
+Moote Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Goretex I think this link will prove the correct spelling is actually Gore-tex and not Goretex Gore-Tex website Quote
+Vodor and Scorsby Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) the membrane between the two synthetic layers was designed to leak sightly. I think this link will prove the correct spelling is actually 'slightly' and not 'sightly' DICTIONARY Edited November 10, 2007 by Vodor Quote
+Rose_Thorn Posted November 10, 2007 Author Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks for the replies! The other day was so cold I think I could have done with my Buffalo motorbike jacket on - tough as old boots, warm and waterproof. Plus it has body armour panels inside so if I fell over through slipping on the mud or being drunk (never happens...well hardly ever!) I wouldn't hurt myself. Actually could have done with that on my bike when cycling to work the other morning and someone knocked me off, but I guess it might get a bit hot going up the hill! I like the look of the Barbours but they're a bit dear. I think I may keep my Gore-tex for mountain walking and cycling and buy a cheapy Regatta or similar for caching in prickly situation. What do you folks with Gore-tex recommend for washing it by the way? Quote
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 What do you folks with Gore-tex recommend for washing it by the way? Nikwax. 2 washes a year with Tech Wash followed each time by a reproofing with TX.Direct Spray. The rest of the time just a wipe clean with a damp sponge. Paul Quote
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