Posted: 1/8/2016 2:05:12 PM EDT
| Need something kinda warm (will have varying levels of Under Armor on for warmth) that will not soak up water for work. What should I be looking at? Tired of the bulk of huge winter coats. |
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This company can help you out...
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This company can help you out... http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1825844_Syrian_Refugees_Sold_Fake_Lifevests_that_Soak_up_Water.html  what dicks
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Not looking for heavy warmth, the level 4 Under Armor stuff does a way better job than I expected. Just don't want to be soaked. I work at a power plant, jobs have to get done regardless of weather. I'd look into those rubber jackets commercial fishermen wear. Sounds like you have a hard use environment. |
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Go to an REI if you have one local, you could try on plenty. They also have an online site as well. I got a nice Marmot jacket last year for about $150 IIRC, fully wind and waterproof, it's doesn't have thick lining at all, but I wear a fleece under it if it's cold out (plus layering is better). You're going to spend a bit if you want something that will last and really work, I hike a lot and invested in waterproof boots and jacket and havent been happier since. One thing to note is that waterproof (not water resistant) material does not breath well, if you get a heavy lined jacket you will sweat to death if you wear the jacket in a summer downpour.
Also any hiking gear site will have plenty of rain and windproof jackets. rei.com backcountry.com moosejaw.com ETA: If you plan to use it in the summer you should also look for something that has openings/zippering that allows the jacket to breath (under armpits, overlapping sections in the back). |
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I purchased one of these from COSTCO a few years ago for $34 and they are on sale today for $24. I picked up a new grey and a new black one. My wife on the other hand dropped $250 for a North Face coat. She couldn't last 3 quarters of the Chiefs/Raiders game. I was plenty warm... The "weatheproof" coat is waterproof and windproof. For the price it's amazing.
http://www.costco.com/Weatherproof®-Men's-Ultra-Tech-Jacket-Black.product.100106552.html 
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I'd look into those rubber jackets commercial fishermen wear. Sounds like you have a hard use environment. Quoted:
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Not looking for heavy warmth, the level 4 Under Armor stuff does a way better job than I expected. Just don't want to be soaked. I work at a power plant, jobs have to get done regardless of weather. I'd look into those rubber jackets commercial fishermen wear. Sounds like you have a hard use environment. I am inclined to agree. I fear Gortex, E-vent, Neoshell, etc, type jackets will get torn in your line of work. If you had a job where that was not a real risk, then I like and have this jacket which is basically a combination of highend hard shell and 800 fill down puffy: http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/men-39-s-bc-downlight-reg-stormdown-reg-jacket/38832174/_/A-ebSku_0880729907000070__38832174_catalog10002_en__US |