Good evening folks! I am looking for a decent waterpoof jacket but getting kinda stumped at the options.
While I would mainly use it for just taking walks, I do want something a little better that I could possibly use on hikes and such as well (might as well get a better one right away in case I ever decide to do something like that).
Now, I’ve found Jack Wolfskin have some nice looking ones (in particular the Elsberg 2,5l), but opinions on the brand seem to differ a lot.
So I wanted to ask if anyone can recommend a good brand I can get in Europe that fits my budget and delivers decent quality. Thanks everyone in advance!
Go to a hardware store that sells work clothes, or ask someone who works outside.
Trash bag worked great for marching band!
I find rain shells for hiking, or ones made out of Gore-Tex to be effective. These fabrics need to be clean to work at their best. After a bit, you might have to wash them with a compound like Tech wash. Really as long as the Jacket is rated to be waterproof it should be good. Fit is most important. And depending on what style of jacket you are looking for depends on what would be considered good.
Goretex is a waste of money, you just need a cheap pertex jacket or frogg toggs. Layer with wool underneath.
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I’m confused why you’re downvoting proper information? Nobody needs a $300 rain jacket. There’s lots of info online about why goretex is kind of a scam.
Look at the material Goretex brand is switching to, now that lawsuits are being brought against them. They knew their process was incredibly toxic and are now catching up to their competitors.
They’ve done a great job getting people to trust the Goretex tag.
Yeah I get triggered every time someone recommends goretex, no experienced outdoors people use it
Do sleeveless ones count or are you looking only for classic? I’m wearing sleeveless partially for that reason, they’re cheaper than the upper limit even if in other colours, even my pink. At Kohl’s they were like fifty.
Yes I’m looking for a regular one with sleeves, but great tip anyway if no sleeves don’t matter for the certain use case, thank you!
Price as come down on futurelite and I’m a fan of how breathable and light weight it is compared to goretex. These features might not be that important for walking in the rain, but where it really shines is packability / weight for travel or hiking.
Will definitely check it out, thank you!
The Alpha Industries MA-1 jacket is the best jacket I’ve bought. It’s very waterproof but kind of heavy. It’s at the higher end of your budget but Alpha is worth checking out.
Will check them out, thanks!!
You’ll get top-end Regatta stuff for that kinda money
