WATERPROOFS

[Hitcher]

The orange one isn't even long enough.

[krussel]

£110?
think I'll pass.

Its cheaper if you put your xmas tips towards it.

[General Mannerheim]

£110?
think I'll pass.

Its cheaper if you put your xmas tips towards it.

Don't think a Mars Bar and a few Tangerines will go far.

[savo]

The Montane stuff is great kit.

I bought a hooded jacket last year for the cold weather, even though its thin material it keeps me toasty warm.

It is shower proof but don't think it would cope with prolonged heavy rain, but as above, got it for the winter.

[trythat]

I know the end date has just passed, but it might be worth replying to this http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 15&t=66168" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I emailed my thoughts and got a reply back saying they would be disscussed, I want the excellant thermal coat back, best bit of kit we.ve ever had.

[Altrider]

Classic case of big company buying from the cheapest bidder. The lightweight s'howerproof 'jacket is surely a case for trades description and the storm jacket has a limit of 20 washes (mines now hit the time limit over 3 years) with a re-proofing agent which is good for just a few days of rain - thanks to crap material.
That's why in real crap weather my kit is supplemented by Karrimor waterproof boots, Sprayway overtrousers and a Mountainwhorehouse jacket that is waterproof, windproof and breathable.
And that takes care of the summer months

[Pinky 1]

The orange coat keeps me bone dry, aside from sweat. If you look after it, it's waterproof.

Never had a problem with the stormcoat either and had several over the years - the secret is to treat them as if you own them and as if they were any other reputable brand. Wash and reproof with something like the "Nikwax" system every couple of months and they should be good as new. Sadly many of my colleagues treat their equipment with little or no respect and it returns the favour.

Quite right rhino
Mine gets washed and reproofed four times a year using Nikwax and still keeps the rain out, and i'm working out of Wales !

[swintontillidie]

I don't recall anyone telling me that the stormproof jacket had to be "reproofed"? Perhaps you could enlighten us all on this process so we can all reap the benefit and keep dry.

[rhino49]

I don't recall anyone telling me that the stormproof jacket had to be "reproofed"? Perhaps you could enlighten us all on this process so we can all reap the benefit and keep dry.

If you own even Sprayway or Berghaus there comes a time when a bit of maintenance is needed to keep them up to spec. The only items likely to maintain permanent waterproofing would be much more uncomfortable to wear in an active job. Have a look at the Nikwax site here http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Caring for your kit is really your responsibility and it will keep you more comfortable - but if you haven't or don't do outdoor pursuits as well as postal delivery I suppose it may be unreasonable to expect you to know that - but you do now

[masterblaster]

Regatta do a nice red waterproof/breathable jacket. looks just like the RM Sh*te.
search Amazon for
Regatta Men's Pack it Waterproof Packaway Jacket : The colour is Pepper. £14
Then you can annoy your postman by not being in when delivery is attempted!

[Pinky 1]

Following on from rhino's posting, this is what i use.

For washing the jacket it's Tech Wash http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/products/ ... abricid=-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For the reproofing i use TX Direct http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-gb/products/ ... abricid=-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Plenty of outdoor shops stock it, and it's also available online even cheaper. I bought these together as a duel pack, and it'll last me a few years.
As Teebs well knows, look after your kit and it'll look after you

[wannabeek]

That is a fair comment and I do waterproof my gear but the issue I'm cheesed off about is that the kit wasn't waterproof when brand new.

If I had bought something called a 'Stormproof' at a store yet it didn't even stop a drizzle from soaking through the sleeves on day one then I'd take it back. I'm fed up with having to stump up for waterproofing the shoddy RM gear out of my own pocket.

The red cagoule is precisely as waterproof as a cotton shirt - I did a test in disbelief on the day I got it, and had to treat it straightaway!

[DB1100]

Here's a good guide http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/expert ... of-jacket/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[swintontillidie]

That is a fair comment and I do waterproof my gear but the issue I'm cheesed off about is that the kit wasn't waterproof when brand new.

If I had bought something called a 'Stormproof' at a store yet it didn't even stop a drizzle from soaking through the sleeves on day one then I'd take it back. I'm fed up with having to stump up for waterproofing the shoddy RM gear out of my own pocket.

The red cagoule is precisely as waterproof as a cotton shirt - I did a test in disbelief on the day I got it, and had to treat it straightaway!

Exactly! As I recall when the stormproof jacket was introduced it was claimed it had been tested in the Himalayas.

[wannabeek]

They never said if it passed that test or not. I'm guessing not, or maybe it was just a really nice sunny day there!