Nathan L Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 hello everyone. as we all know the weather can sometimes be far from good and we have to make do with whatever is thrown our way. in an effort to do this in the most comfort possible i wanted to get a good rainjacket. i say this because i've worn through a few windcheaters and once the waterproofing comes off them they're next to useless in rain. so . . . does anyone know of any good rainjackets that are comfy and 100% waterproof? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Ooh this is good .. I'm looking for one too .. I have seen some sum $100 at fishing tackle stores which are 'waterproof jackets'. They are PVC jobs so water should not get through ? Who has a driz-a-bone ?? How well do they work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 G'day Guys The PVC ones are good for water proofing but, they are stiff and do not breath. I have an oilskin coat as well and it is pretty much the same. Good if you are not doing too much but they will eventually get water in and you will sweat. Basically spend the money and get something decent which breathes. There are lots of good jackets about at witworths etc. I think you can browse them on the net. It is really a choice of how much you want to spend and do you want to get it fishy Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Money is not an issue LOL When u are going to be standing in the rain for hours (done that in summer, not yet in winter) you need all the help you can get .. What do the boaties use to keep themselves dry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Visit a Paddy Pallins shop and check out the best gear. I have a Berghaus mountaineering jacket that I have owned for a long time. It is waterproof, windproof and unable to be ripped (Gore-tex). It has pockets in all the right places and it weighs nothing. There are Mountain Hardwear has some good jackets too - designed by a fly fisho. These jackets are very expensive but last a long time. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Columbia titanium series jackets are the most comfy and dry one I have found. Fishing for 8 hours a day in comps with pissing down rain it's essential to have good clothes. They have a great bib and brace pants as well. You can sit on your wet seats and NO water gets in even on the seems. Price they are expensive tho at $699rrp. They have a inner jacket to keep warm that can be zipped out in summer to. I have even worn the outer jacket up in Cape York in 30 degree days when moving offshore from spot to spot and when those tropical storms roll threw. My last one lasted almost 3 years and then the zip gave up the ghost but thats pretty good considering the amount it's worn and hardly ever got washed. My 2008 version is even better than the old one. Better seals, zips and pull downs to make it tighter around the face and neck which is a must for the Skeeter factor! link# http://www.columbia.com/Product/4/Titanium...x?viewAll=False Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce the Postie Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Befriend a Postie , our rain gear is up there with the best !!!! Cheers , Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Befriend a Postie , our rain gear is up there with the best !!!! Cheers , Bruce haha .. or roll one ... the drizabone is looking good .. i don't think i would be sweating too much in the rain and in winter so the lack of breathing factor might not be too much of an issue .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilm Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) haha .. or roll one ... the drizabone is looking good .. i don't think i would be sweating too much in the rain and in winter so the lack of breathing factor might not be too much of an issue .. I have a drizabone - I love it. Look after it (ie. regular treatment) and it'll last forever. No zip to worry about. Only snag is that if you went in the drink with it, it would get very heavy. Edited April 18, 2008 by neilm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirks Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 hey mate If you want quality go for a musto jacket. thats what all the guys use on the volvo 70 ocean race which is a yacht race and they go through hell and back. kirks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce the Postie Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 G'day Blokes, Been a postie for over 20 years , had all sorts of gear ,some good some shyte, Goretex beats 'em all hands down !!!!!! cheers, Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badblackdogjack Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 My vote for a Drizabone..... Undestroyable....I wiped out on my bike with one on !!!!!!! Not a scratch ..... I reckon that their pretty timeless ,great design and cool looking >>>just smell a bit funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have a Burke. It didnt cost a huge amount and works pretty well in all weather. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Loops Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Ooh this is good .. I'm looking for one too .. I have seen some sum $100 at fishing tackle stores which are 'waterproof jackets'. They are PVC jobs so water should not get through ? Who has a driz-a-bone ?? How well do they work ? I have a Driz-a-bone (not the oil down overcoat but a more modern zip up jacket) and have a center console. I also dont let the rain stop a fishing trip. We came screaming into a grey curtain of rain from out wide about 2 months ago and I was sitting on the front bench seat - water pooled in the jacket but I was dry inside (wet everywhere else!) Got it for Chrissy so not sure how much they are but I highly recommend the brand. This is the kind of jacket that really does it all, on hot days I wear it to protect me from the sun (fair skin), when its raining I am dry, etc... Also cuts the wind and keeps you warm on those freezing cold mornings although you need something woolen if it is really cold... Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi waynie Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've got what i thought was a reasonable rain jacket till i spent a week away soaked thru every day. As long as it's not to windy, never under estimate the effectiveness of the cheap plastic poncho. Makes for a great backup when you find out your jacket aint that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating_Medic Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Mate, you cant go wrong when nearly every military outfit in the world use's gore-tex. We use it here in aus, and it is definately second to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangles Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 G'day Blokes, Been a postie for over 20 years , had all sorts of gear ,some good some shyte, Goretex beats 'em all hands down !!!!!! cheers, Bruce as long as the postie wets are the older goretex they are fine, the new cheaper crap is just that......Crap. copious amounts of scotchguard has finally made my postie wets waterproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would recommend either the Musto or Pelagic brand offshore Hurricane or the 100% waterproof Tempest jackets and pants. Good lightweight equipment made for fishing. Order from the US - the current USD/AUSD exchange rate makes it easy on the pocket for great gear. You can check them out on-line from the large Amercian tackle stores. Takes about a week to arrive. Cheers, Rabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamiglass Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 G'day there Nathan, i will recommend one that is very light weight, and is waterproof to 2000mtrs ,it has a hood and everything attached, and also has a pouch in the front of it which in turn stores away in itself, you simply push the jacket from the inside through the little pocket and neatly becomes as small as a little cushion. The jacket is made from the company" Ridgeline ", from New Zealand. I use mine for both Bowhunting and fishing, if none of your fishing outlets have these in stock then you may have to visit an outdoors place or an Archery outlet like Benson's Archery at Granville, Hoddywell Archery at Smithfield, or Abby Archery at Castle Hill. They retail for about 70 bucks, anyway check them out, and Best of all they are breathable. Product Name is Fly Weight Jacket from Ridgeline.Cheers and all the best with your search from Gav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adkel53 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 All you guys with leaky coats could try reproofing them with Nikwax TX10 - about $15 from good camping shops and contains enough for two re proofings. Works for me. Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan L Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 wow. looks like i've struck a chord amongst drowned rats. many thanks for all the great suggestions. now i just have to sift through all your information and make a decision myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copafisher Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 G'day there Nathan, i will recommend one that is very light weight, and is waterproof to 2000mtrs ,it has a hood and everything attached, and also has a pouch in the front of it which in turn stores away in itself, you simply push the jacket from the inside through the little pocket and neatly becomes as small as a little cushion. The jacket is made from the company" Ridgeline ", from New Zealand. I use mine for both Bowhunting and fishing, if none of your fishing outlets have these in stock then you may have to visit an outdoors place or an Archery outlet like Benson's Archery at Granville, Hoddywell Archery at Smithfield, or Abby Archery at Castle Hill. They retail for about 70 bucks, anyway check them out, and Best of all they are breathable. Product Name is Fly Weight Jacket from Ridgeline.Cheers and all the best with your search from Gav. You can get them for $30 at Bankstown Gun Shop. Looks good enough to keep you warm and lightweight too. I prefer a full length zip, if I get hot I can open it right up. I don't mind getting wet, so long as I am warm. I don't have anything special, as it only needs to keep me warm for a few hours. I always carry spare jumper/jackets in the boat and 4wd. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka17 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hi. Goretex is just a brand name for the Breathable Material lining the good ones. Some have up to 5 layers. If you want to be dry in ALL weathere. Go to a Yachties store. and buy a mid range Coastal Jacket. $250/300 ish. (Can be a lot more) You'll get a hood. Breathable liners and Guaranteed dry, under all conditions. My offshore jacket with harness built in. Cost me over $650 14 yrs ago You get what you pay for... Macka17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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