Thread: Light rain jacket vs warm heavy rain jacket

Originally Posted by Flyblown

Light layers every time except in the coldest of conditions. This is primarily for N Island hunting, but even in August in the South the simple clothing system I use has worked very well.

Even in 2-5°C I get flippin' warm on the climb. I need to regulate my heat with a proper base layer / mid layer / outer layer system. Then I have a lightweight milsurp rain jacket from either the German or British Army which are brilliant. Gortex / Sympatex fabric. Also very good as a windbreak. The absolute worse thing for me is to get too hot, and then have to carry a thick outer. I need it to be small and easily packable.

The only time I ever wear a parka type outer is when I am on the bike for long periods in freezing conditions, and/or when I expect to be sitting up glassing or watching a good spot for extended periods of time.

Between me and the wife we have one each of the British and two of the German jackets, they are properly waterproof and take a hiding without problems:

https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...ert-mvp-jacket
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...pm-jacket-used
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...erproof-jacket

I 2nd everything you say - but I think most here will ignore and spend 600$ on something that gets them wetter from their own sweat.
As you said - something more suited to stand shooting or Quad riding

I have 4 of those German Gore-Tex now - 1 left at block another in Quad - boat and home.
Total cost for 4 - less than 200$ (mother in-law got them for $30US)
Even at $99 - great value. Fold up tight and light.