Rainwear

[Superb0bo]

Shoreman, why not get that Helly Hansen jacket in olive? cheep, "authentic", and easy to wear...

I advice against getting any kind of anorak, since theyre are a hassle to get on an off, which probably isnt what you want in cold rain...

 

[TheDroog]

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

Bump, any other recs for good-looking rainwear with a minimum of functionality? Spending a couple weeks in Ireland this fall and expect a lot of damp day hikes.

The Marmot Essence Jacket is excellent; I just got back from Ireland myself and it was a champ. Lightwight, waterproof, and good-looking to boot.

 

[kodou]

While on the Take Ivy and Rainwear topic, I have a footwear question. What is on the feet of the gentleman on the right in the OP?

Is it an overshoe? Does he just wear leather shoes whenever it rains? If anyone has seen the Take Ivy picture with everyone wearing yellow rain jackets on the steps of a building, you'll notice that they too are wearing what appear to be loafer shoes. (though slightly different than what's picutred above) Can anyone clarify?

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by kodou

While on the Take Ivy and Rainwear topic, I have a footwear question.
What is on the feet of the gentleman on the right in the OP?

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...henck/ti13.jpg

Is it an overshoe? Does he just wear leather shoes whenever it rains?

If anyone has seen the Take Ivy picture with everyone wearing yellow rain jackets on the steps of a building, you'll notice that they too are wearing what appear to a loafer shoes. (though slightly different than what's picutred above)

Can anyone clarify?
Looks like an overshoe to me. The loafers in the other pictures are probably weejuns.

 

[kodou]

Originally Posted by robin

The loafers in the other pictures are probably weejuns.

I thought of weejuns as well, but the vamp seems a little high for a weejun. Also, the shoe itself just seems slimmer, resembling something more a driving moc in shape than a weejun. I'm thinking it's just some shoe that their univeristy store carried. I guess I'll never really know though.

An Overshoe, eh? I was looking at these earlier over on Talk Ivy. They maybe worth a purchase.

 

[A Harris]

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

rag and bone anorak at TOBI

I picked one of these up for a song on ebay, and it turned out to be a really cool jacket. Does anyone have any info on what sort of cotton these are made from exactly? I was thinking wax cotton from the ebay pics, but in person it is a very finely woven twill (not waxed) that almost looks mercerized. It seems pretty water resistant but I am wondering what it is going to be like in the rain.

 

[sayocean]

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban...SULTS&color=10

made of tyvek, folds into its own pouch.

 

[mikejones]

I'd recommend a Barbour Classic Beaufort, basic - but deservedly amongst the best jackets in the world.

If you want something lighter, check out LL Bean/Eddie Bauer, etc. Lighter-weight stuff for $50 or so...

 

[Schnurretiger]

I'll have to agee to the Barbour and to Eddie Bauer: I bought a weatheredge field jacket years back and it keeps you dry even in the heaviest downpour! Before I bought my Beaufort, it was my first choice on a rainy day. I've only had the Beaufort since December, but it keeps dry perfectly. I have to admit that it is heavy, though. I think Barbour has started some lightweight jackets recently, so you might look into that, too.

 

[Epaulet]

Just a PSA - there's a lot of Barbour jackets on sale at this site. I picked up one of the Cowen Commmando jackets from them last year. They shipped it fast and were very polite with all of my phone questions on fit. http://www.fishingthecape.com/barbour-apparel.html

 

[braidkid]

I recently picked this up....figured it was an excellent deal as Blackbird was asking twice as much for it after 20% discount.

http://www.shopjake.com/index.php?pa...roduct_ID=3395

 

[sayocean]

braidkid, who is that on your avatar?? just curious.

 

[braidkid]

I'll never tell.

 

[stickonatree]

thanks for all the links guys, i've also been looking at an anorak for winter/spring! =D

 

[Simontuntelder]

How about the iconic French label, Guy Cotten?

They make really cool yellow raincoats.