if where you live has lotsa rain but doesn't get into the cold temps..

[guest]

is some kind of vest a good idea.. provided you carry around an umbrella?

what kind of vest?

brand/ style/ material?

barbour, moncler?

i dunno..

 

[Pawz]

Vest? If I'm exposed, I'm wearing a raincoat (preferably full-length).

Many rain jackets are made of nylon or coated cotton. Most aren't made to retain body heat, so you shouldn't be too uncomfortable in one in warm weather.

 

[Blackhood]

The trench coat is a classic for a reason! An Aquascutum or Burberry trench is water proof without a heavy lining. Many models even have a wool liner that can be taken out in summer. One purchase, all year round wear.

 

[Nicola]

Vest???

 

[guest]

lol i guess i don't get rained on or walk around when it is raining that much.

 

[guest]

no?

 

[Blackhood]

Yep, exposing your arms will definitely help keep them dry.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]



Yep, exposing your arms will definitely help keep them dry.

Yeah, a vest is the complete opposite of what you want; you want something like a thin raincoat or mac, that is waterproof but not too heavy or warm.

 

[williamson]

...

If I'm exposed, I'm wearing a raincoat (preferably full-length).

The trench coat is a classic for a reason! An Aquascutum or Burberry trench is water proof without a heavy lining. Many models even have a wool liner that can be taken out in summer. One purchase, all year round wear.

... you want something like a thin raincoat or mac, that is waterproof but not too heavy or warm.

I endorse all these recommendations 100% - and don't forget the headgear! Remember, that the more efficiently waterproof a short rain-jacket is, the wetter the trousers become from rain run-off; and an umbrella is much better at shielding from rain the upper half of the body than the lower half, so that in serious rain the frequently-seen combination of short waterproof jacket plus umbrella isn't much good.