outdoor clothing

[nightshade]

Taking a leaf from bill oddies book I put away the barbour coat and bought myself a "ventile" material coat.I have had it in use in torrential rain for around 3 hours at a stretch it works fine, so I will get myself trousers of the same material soon (the wife has a similar coat )they both accept zip in fleece liners which can be worn seperately
Boots, I have the old leather "daisy roots" which have given sterling performance (for around 10 years now) worn with knee length zip on gaiters,the combination gives adequate weather protection.
Hat, I picked up a waxed deerstalker, at a gamefair near lauceston, which is still going strong.
Socks, wool with either silk or all cotton socks
Gloves, shooters mitts a fingerless glove with a flap-overmitt or ordinary gloves, always wool,with silk inners as necssesary
Silk inners,most motorcycle shops,or just search online

[Boddie]

This is not a plug as I have no allegiance with the company but I do thoroughly recommend the Sealskinz range of products. Cheap they are not but they have served me very well and are of excellent quality and functionality.

[StuartDH]

Two bits of kit that top my list include a superb pair of Scarpa SL boots and a Helly Hansen thermal vest. I've 'survived' on several occasions in the past because of the vest's ability to shed water and insulated fast, even after frequently being immersed in freezing water.

I've also had some great thick walking socks in the past, but they're all now 10+ years old and need replacing so I'd been keen to hear any recommendations.

[allerleirauh]

Hello STuDH,
i think, you have your socks yet, but if not, you should try microfibre walking socks. They are developped for long distance hikes , mountainhiking. They are thin and only thicker at the parts you need it in a boot.They dry very fast, are warm and you never get wet feet in your boots. They have only one disadvantage, they smell really bad after a day. But as you can wash them easy and they are dry in an hour latest it is not that terrible.There are other products now which also take silver in the material.. they shall be not that bad then from smell.
We use them now for years and never had problems, not in winter and not in summer. Also i can recommend the microfibre underwear.

Gitta

[gnu]

Hi

Well I'll have to agree with scarpa sl boots Ive had mine for 20 years and they are still great, may need re soleing in a couple of years, but hey thats not bad.

The other thing I ve found thats great is Paramo water proof jackets they seem to stand upto the rain real well and warm too. I put my barbour jacket away years ago!!

I'll wish you all a Happy and prosperous New Year, happy watching

Paul

[allerleirauh]

well..
i use for the last 16 years now Goretex clothing...it is the best i can think of.

Gitta

[sebpowell]

Gore-Tex clothing is great. You should also check out eVent as this is also great quality (see for example the footwear range by KEEN).

If you have a bit more money to splash out, Mammut have their own breathable fabric called c_Change which is supposed to be amazing as well (although very expensive).

Enjoy

[Lee70]

Originally Posted by Boddie

This is not a plug as I have no allegiance with the company but I do thoroughly recommend the Sealskinz range of products. Cheap they are not but they have served me very well and are of excellent quality and functionality.

I too can vouch for Sealskinz as i use a pair for mountain biking.

Excellent quality and very warm plus waterproof.

[chenjinzhan]

Many person like the outdoor activities but they do not how to protect themself and to improve the joy. Both clothing, pant, glove,socks,boots,that makes their outdoor travel less interesting.

[Cellarman]

Socks - only 2 makes that I can recommend - Brasher and Bridgedale. Very comfortable.