Rain coats
Curious if there are rain coats that exist in the middle ground somewhere between a waxed jacket and full-on gorp? I've got a barbour and an Arc'teryx I use for camping/backpacking
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Aware this is super vague, please don't smite me qnaers
Theres clear ponchos done by some designers recently, idk if that's what you want but it's an idea
I think I'd want zip up with a hood... Realizing a stutterheim or something could work
I’d say an anorak is pretty much midway between those two
Oh i cant read lol
I mean I think the reality is either it's gonna be techy (doesn't need to be super expensive arc) or waxed cotton, or a poncho of some kind
I'm told people don't use umbrellas where you live but like
Oh the real answer is a trench coat
But those aren't hooded
Umbrella are just super inconvenient is the issue
How bout like a fishtail parka?
Are they actually water wicking? I thought they were like fabric
I think they are more water resistant and wouldnt fair well in anything above a light rain
I think if you want something for heavy rain its gonna be hard to not move to far into gorp tech
Yea I guess I've got some homework. I might just have to find something in a more muted tone. Seems like everyone wants to do neon colors
rains, too! they are fine for use in the city and just generally being out and about.
I like stutterheim! Their light raincoat in particular
DWR coatings can make fabrics water resistant. There’s a bunch of them out there.
Here’s this for example https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-steel-forge-windbreaker-work-jacket/192964375581.html?s_kwcid=17928&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BB_Ecomm_PMax_NBD_WKW_WorkwearPositioning&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZUNUvt_49aBE34YvXodHGfMtNbsJl3N_1woo6U_k219hdOuJrr0SPVxoC0G0QAvD_BwE#
had this saved for a while, might be worth a look https://norwegianrain.com/product/raincho-unisex-slw-black-on-him/
Norwegian Rain
Raincho Unisex
Born on a napkin on a street café in Paris, upping the ante on the see-through poncho. This is a sculptural, Japanese inspired unisex garment that belts up to be feminine and quirky or left loose to be bold and drapey. Meet the Raincho. Waterproof (Water column 20 000mm) Breathable (15-20 000g/m2/24hrs) cashmere lined collar with ma...
Anything from Patagonia is gonna be as gorpy as Arc'teryx lol
Eh, the iron forge stuff is a lot more traditional workwear style
Triple Aught Design
Ranger Hoodie AC
For over a decade, our Ranger Hoodie series has been the premier choice for adventurers and soldiers combating inclement conditions across all 7 continents. The Ranger Hoodie AC combines the exceptional fit and streamlined storage of the classic Ranger with our legendary Amphibious Cloth material. Able to resist light
theres a ton, depends on how long the exposure to the water is and how rough
electrospun is the fancy newer stuff thats more breathable than goretex
for less fancy, Rains often has good prices and frequent online sample sales
https://www.outbacktrading.com/collections/mens-waterproof-jackets/products/2707-mens-pathfinder-jacket?variant=12735541641269 and the opposite of the one I just posted lol @rej
OutbackTrading.com
Men’s Pathfinder Jacket | Jackets by Outback Trading Company
The Pathfinder Jacket is a fantastic take on traditional western style coats. With waterproof oilskin and pockets o’ plenty, you can’t go wrong.
Those are my two recs
They’re both great
The Outback trading one is interesting in that it’s actually fully waterproof
Oilskin don’t fuck around
@rej look for stuff with ventile cotton. Barbour did collabs with baracuta (Harvard jacket) and Kapitan sunshine (traveler coat) that would be up your alley
I think you want ventile cotton like Private White VC uses a lot