megalithic   10 #1 Posted September 6, 2013 As opposed to those who wear a rain coat.  So there's a steady stream of people walking past my window, the majority miserable looking, all for the lack of a rain coat.  It's not like in our climate buying one isn't a good investment. So why do people put themselves through such cold and misery when a waterproof can be picked up quite cheaply ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sh3rb3t   10 #2 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) As opposed to those who wear a rain coat.  So there's a steady stream of people walking past my window, the majority miserable looking, all for the lack of a rain coat.  It's not like in our climate buying one isn't a good investment. So why do people put themselves through such cold and misery when a waterproof can be picked up quite cheaply ?  Fashion (or the lack thereof!) of course...  Actually, scrap that - there are umbrellas for those sorts of people who absolutely must colour code their outfits!  I'm likely one of the miserable sods - I own neither a waterproof, nor an umbrella, however I do have a parking permit which allows me to get very close to my office... Edited September 6, 2013 by sh3rb3t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spotty dog   10 #3 Posted September 6, 2013 They may be refusing to believe that summer has finally ended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
angos   10 #4 Posted September 6, 2013 As opposed to those who wear a rain coat.  So there's a steady stream of people walking past my window, the majority miserable looking, all for the lack of a rain coat.  It's not like in our climate buying one isn't a good investment. So why do people put themselves through such cold and misery when a waterproof can be picked up quite cheaply ?  I've just had the dog out for a 2 hour walk, for the sake of modesty I wore shorts and T shirt, they are still wet whilst my waterproof skin as dried in no time at all, the dog will take a little longer to dry out.  A waterproof rain coat would have just induced sweating and my cloths would still be wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #5 Posted September 6, 2013 I've just had the dog out for a 2 hour walk, for the sake of modesty I wore shorts and T shirt, they are still wet whilst my waterproof skin as dried in no time at all, the dog will take a little longer to dry out. A waterproof rain coat would have just induced sweating and my cloths would still be wet.  Not necessarily. Due to my outdoors nature i own several waterproofs, so i guess i have an advantage over most. I've also just been out wearing a Paramo jacket which "breathes" really well, unlike my hard shells, so no sweaty clamminess at all. (I accept not everyone wants to spend £150-£300 on a jacket though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
angos   10 #6 Posted September 6, 2013 Not necessarily. Due to my outdoors nature i own several waterproofs, so i guess i have an advantage over most. I've also just been out wearing a Paramo jacket which "breathes" really well, unlike my hard shells, so no sweaty clamminess at all. (I accept not everyone wants to spend £150-£300 on a jacket though)  As specially when we evolved with a waterproof coating that is more than adequate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
stingray-man   10 #7 Posted September 6, 2013 Not necessarily. Due to my outdoors nature i own several waterproofs, so i guess i have an advantage over most. I've also just been out wearing a Paramo jacket which "breathes" really well, unlike my hard shells, so no sweaty clamminess at all. (I accept not everyone wants to spend £150-£300 on a jacket though)   not many daft enough too .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #8 Posted September 6, 2013 not many daft enough too ....  Not daft though is it ? when you consider (if cared for) a jacket can last several years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
stingray-man   10 #9 Posted September 6, 2013 Not daft though is it ? when you consider (if cared for) a jacket can last several years.  spending £300 on a jacket = daft yes  so why not spend £50 and look after it, you see a cared for jacket can last several years ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman   10 #10 Posted September 6, 2013 I've been out in the car. I will not drive in a coat or jacket for comfort and style(creasing), by the time i've exited my car and got my coat and placed it on i could have walked into the store and be about as wet either way. Now if i was walking any distance or for any period of time - i.e with the dog i would adorn a waterproof coat of some nature or an overcoat.(which would be the only time i'd be out in the rain tbh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #11 Posted September 6, 2013 spending £300 on a jacket = daft yes so why not spend £50 and look after it, you see a cared for jacket can last several years !  Well i did say they can be relatively inexpensive and you don't have to spend that much.  I don't mind paying what may seem a ridiculous price to some as it's also a safety tool if you will, for when out in the hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #12 Posted September 6, 2013 spending £300 on a jacket = daft yes so why not spend £50 and look after it, you see a cared for jacket can last several years !  A Paramo jacket is easily worth the money you pay for it if you are in a situation when you use it. If you are doing anything like hillwalking in inclement weather a good waterproof jacket that performs well under many hours of continual rain is not a luxury, it's an essential survival item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...