Thread: Lightweight & Durable Waterproof Jacket

I'd really appreciate any recommendations for a lightweight but durable waterproof jacket.

Ideally looking for under 500g, but I don't want to trade too much durability. Something waterproof and breathable.

Earth Sea Sky Hydrophobia

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Earth Sea Sky Hydrophobia

I have one that could be for sale

I might be interested if you do have one for sale or to ask you about how you found it?

I just invested in a Hunters Element Halo and work recently supplied us Stony Creek Stowits. Both are very lightweight and very similar in design.

Have not had chance to use either yet but will today.

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

I just invested in a Hunters Element Halo and work recently supplied us Stony Creek Stowits. Both are very lightweight and very similar in design.

Have not had chance to use either yet but will today.

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

Originally Posted by mikee

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

Have to agree. I have owned quite a bit of Stoney Creek gear over the years and most (no all) of it has required repairing at some time. Mostly stitching issues. I have a Stowit jacket that I have had for quite a few years and it is still in good nick but I only ever use it as an "just in case" type garment. Doesn't often get used.

Originally Posted by mikee

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

For the price I paid for the Halo if it gives 2 years I'll be happy and financially better off than if I bought a big ticket jacket.

The Stowits are supplied by work so no bones if it leaks I'll just ask for a new one.

I did consider the ex army ones but didn't want a camo rain coat

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

I did consider the ex army ones but didn't want a camo rain coat

I can identify with this. I need dual use and some settings just don't permit that kind of look.

Hi
I got one of these, ex British army, light and waterproof, and bombproof. The taped seams have all stayed taped, not like the modern versions floating around that seem to have their tape seals fail quite easily. It rolls up into the hood and takes up little room in the daypack. I would recommend getting the long version to have more leg coverage, I can't recommend them more highly and I bush hunt the Ruahine and Kawekas. https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...pm-jacket-used

Originally Posted by Ruger7mm

Hi
I got one of these, ex British army, light and waterproof, and bombproof. The taped seams have all stayed taped, not like the modern versions floating around that seem to have their tape seals fail quite easily. It rolls up into the hood and takes up little room in the daypack. I would recommend getting the long version to have more leg coverage, I can't recommend them more highly and I bush hunt the Ruahine and Kawekas. https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...pm-jacket-used

I also have an ex British army goretex jacket, have it a very thorough test over the weekend and it perfromed exceptionally well.
Very waterproof yet reasonably breathable, hardwearing material I am happy to take through rough bush.

I recently bought a lightweight Macpac jacket, it is pretty thin and is extreme light, but I wouldn't be keen taking it through blackberry or rolling around on the ground too much.
But as a hiking jacket that will get carried more than worn it is just what I needed.

Swazi Tahr Ultralite. Waterproof , Light and keeps the wind out.

Wow. Thanks everyone for your input. Some great suggestions and commentary here. I really appreciate it.

I certainly welcome more recommendations and input if anyone has them.

Originally Posted by Nathan F

Swazi Tahr Ultralite. Waterproof , Light and keeps the wind out.

How well do they breathe and would you consider it suitable for bush bashing?

The British army jacket is great but a bit bulky and noisy. The German army jacket folds down much smaller and is slightly less waterproof. I usually take the German army jacket.