Waterproof Jacket Knowledge Base
I need a pack light waterproof jacket for under £50? Any suggestions please? I need a good quality waterproof jacket for my geology feild trips to go over my showerproof/windproof soft shell. Preferably a pack lite one so it can fit easily into my day sack. I'd really like a black/grey dark coloured one so that dirt doesn't show up to easily for under £50 any suggestions please? Does anyone know any good interenet sites for outdoor wear? Thank you!
HOw do I clean my waterproof Columbia ski jacket? I have a Columbia ski jacket with an inner removeable shell. The outer shell is waterproof and the inner shell is quilted with a fleece neck lining (that I really want to clean). How should I do so? Thanks!
New suede leather jacket - do I need to waterproof it or apply a protective coating? I recently bought a suede leather jacket. I am just wondering whether I need to apply a protective coating or waterproof layer (eg. Scotchguard) before I start wearing it? I am worried that if I do nothing, and get caught in the rain the leather will be destroyed. However, I also want to check whether spraying my jacket with a protective coating is going to make the texture hard or sticky or anything like that? Does anyone have any experience or advice?
Waterproof jacket for snowboarding? So i know jackets are either 5K, 10K, or 15K. The jacket i want is 5K, but i've read answers on here that say 5 is bad. How well does a 5K jacket keep you from getting wet? Also, does that mean that the jacket will be thicker or more puffy?
Can I use a normal waterproof as a ski jacket with layers? I am going snowboarding for the first time. I have a "normal" waterproof jacket from Millets (Peter Storm). It's fairly substantial...not a flimsy "mac" but it doesn't have a fleecy lining...just a mesh. I am wanting to avoid the extra cost of a "ski-jacket" if I don't need one (I DO have ski pants for the waterproofing as I expect to be on my ass a lot!). Do I really need to by a "ski jacket"? I have looked at a few forums and on many they seem to be saying that actually waterproof jackets for skiing can be a pain because even though they are "breathable", you still sweat like hell in them with all the activity. That said it looks like it's about -5 to -15 where I'm going (probably -15 is at night?). Sounds cold but I bet it's not so cold once you're out there working right? Any advice gratefully received.
Is it necessary to take a wind and or waterproof jacket for a European winter? I’m going to a few different parts of Europe (Athens, Italy, Paris and London) in Dec/Jan and I’m not sure on what type of jacket/coat I should bring (I’m from Syd Aust so we don’t exactly have very cold weather). My dad keeps telling me that I’m going to definitely need a jacket that’s both waterproof and windproof. but I cannot for the life of me find one that’s, in any way, trendy. i would like to take a trench or military style type coat which would be warm, but not necessarily wind/water proof.
How much should I pay for a ski /snowboard jacket? I need a waterproof jacket for hitting the slopes. Should I spend the money to get a nice jacket at a sporting goods store? I paid $50 for a Body Glove jacket on sale. Do I need a jacket like that or can I get something cheaper?
DO you think this Snowboarding jacket is waterproof? in a really heavy downpour? http://www.burton.com/Gear/Default.aspx#/mens/jackets/burton/productDetail/70901/B8248101/ http://www.burton.com/Gear/Default.aspx#/mens/jackets/burton/productDetail/70901/B8249101/?activeIcon=icon_1 SORYY its this link above not the first 1
Where can I buy a waterproof walking coat? Or at least a long waterproof jacket that doesn't look like I'm going hiking. I'm going to Paris to study and it rains a lot there in the winter so I really wanted to get one that looks good! Is 100% polyester enough? I don't know, I live in the Caribbean! Also, as cheap as it can go!
how can you wash/clean waterproof jackets? I seem to wreck every one I have by washing it...only to discover it has then lost it's waterproof powers! Is there a way to clean them without destroying the waterproof coating?
Best womens waterproof packable jacket under £70? I need a jacket like the above for walking, and keeping in my bag when out and about. I am not a fanatical hillwalker or anything, but am guessing this type might be better and I am happy to spend more that a tenner on a plastic poncho. what's the best one you lot have? I need to buy it in the UK (online or instore); don't have time to wait on it arriving from the States unfortunately.
Where to find Soft-shell High Tech Waterproof fabric for jacket? I want to start making my own soft shell jackets. I am going to use a simple pattern but I want to buy something like Polartec Powershield or Windbloc...but I don't know where to get it. The Malden Mills retail store has closed. Anyone know where I can purchase high tech stretch fabrics?
should i try and waterproof my fake suede jacket? ? i got a fake suede jacket that is fake fur lined. i live were it snows and rains. do i need to worry about waterproofing or dos it matter since its fake. i like this jacket and would like to keep it looking good for as long as i can.
what is the best way to wash a snowboard jacket? i have a light blue snowboard jacket, and it is getting dirty. it is a level 5 killtec jacket. it is breathable, waterproof, and windproof, and i don't want to wreck any of this! i was thinking of just running my washer through an empty HOT cycle to clean it of any detergents, then just running the jacket through a cold cycle with no detergent, and letting it air dry. the laundry tag on it says machine wash in 30 degrees on the permanent press cycle. no tumble drying, no drycleaning, no ironing. how does this sound? does anyone have any recommendations?
Waterproofing a suede jacket? I bought a nice suede jacket and matching purse last year and never got a chance to wear it. I decided I am going to take it with me on a trip to see family in Iowa. I know it is very snowy and wet there, so would it be important for me to waterproof my jacket and purse before I go? I got a can of waterproofing when I bought it, but never used it. Is this necessary, i.e. will the suede get ruined if it gets wet? Any tips on how to waterproof, or do I just spray it on? Thanks! I forgot to add that this is waterproofing for suede. I bought it at the store I got the jacket from.
What should i wear under my jacket? I have a nice lightweight snowboarding jacket, waterproof, burton, its a nice jacket. i would like to know what i should wear under it. I leave in 3 hours and its 145 in the morning. so buying something is out, my options are t-shirt, longsleeve shirt, hoody, light jacket. i don't want to get to hot and sweaty but i don't want to freeze first. its my first time going so i expect to be falling alot. what do you all recommend?
Is my Henri LLoyd jacket waterproof? Hiya - I got a Henri LLoyd jacket thats been coated with polyurethane - does this mean its waterfroof? It seems to hold off rain water but thats I can tell at the mo. Thanks
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