Ginger9991 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Anyone recommend one? Was looking at the trakker multicore last night and made me think i should buy some decent winter gear, previous years have involved a lot of clothing and a not very water proof jacket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Avoid fishing brands fella. The carp brands don't make clothing. They re-brand cheap Chinese clothing. Think Army gear or one of the big hiking/camping manufacturers. B.C. and David_Ridgers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androoooo Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) If you can find last seasons gear in a decent brand you can often get it at very good prices. I managed to pick up a northface jacket, a puffa style jacket which zips into a waterproof outer coat doing this at a vastly reduced price. It's incredibly warm but also really flexible being able to wear it either as a puffa jacket, a water proof or with both zipped together. Can't remember the exact discount but it was less than 50% vs current seasons style for a similar coat. This was a few years a go and it's still going strong. Once you know the style name a bit of googling and searching websites, normally smaller online independent stores can locate a good deal. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Edited November 2, 2016 by androoooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I managed to pick up a northface jacket I use Northface insulated trousers, got them cheap while in the US, a million times better than the carp gear. Really good stuff. Karrimor from Sport Direct and Cragghopper from TK Maxx both good cheap options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger9991 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 The one good thing the fishing brands have is there pocket placements tends be to better (more useful). I have an old army jacket which had no pockets so that was a massive pain in the backside! This doesnt look to bad at first glance. http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-3-in-1-jacket-mens-443532?colcode=44353292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Another one to consider is skiing stuff, again last seasons gear quite cheap if you look around Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Myself its military as its designed for extreme cold weather if you dont mind second hand. But look for ecw military. Ginger some do as squadies dont put hands in pockets .. Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hoggs of Fife: Strathmoor Shooting Trousers and Strathmore Jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkf Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Ex military goretex buy far the best in my opinion https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/waterproof-clothing.html Edited November 2, 2016 by pkf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Wax cotton country wear on E-Bay , 20 quid, lovely warm clothes made in the U.K.. You got a link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 look for ecw military. I use the US Army ECWS jacket, brilliant as part of a layer system. David_Ridgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I have one of these http://www.military1st.co.uk/10615021-mil-tec-ecwcs-jacket-with-fleece-flecktarn.html Cracking bit of kit, warm, waterproof, detachable fleece for when you only need the outer layer in the warmer months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Can't find ' Elm Tree Country Wear' but if they are a standard wax jacket then they are not a thermal winter coat , waterproof and windproof yes . The ex military ones normally offer the best performance , but don't forget your layers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Does for me old chap, its for dog walking, i hate the cold, dead warm , wouldnt speculate on how waterproof but fantastic value for money. Ideal for dog walking , but don't forget while walking your generating heat unlike sitting while fishing hence two different objectives . A decent wax jacket will be 100% waterproof , not breathable though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Ex military goretex buy far the best in my opinion https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/waterproof-clothing.html http://www.ex-mod.com that's where I go . Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk pkf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I use the US Army ECWS jacket, brilliant as part of a layer system.Agreed do like layers instead of just a warm jacket. As the military say layers are better as you can remove and add as needed Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 For sure David, layer systems are way more effective for warmth. There's no stand-alone jacket out there that'll keep you warm at -5. Base layer, long sleeve T-shirt, micro fleece, fleece, jacket - you'll be toasty at any temperature the UK can throw at you. David_Ridgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger9991 Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Thanks for all the feedback guys i will have a good look around at some that youve mentioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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