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Lady Grey

Thru Hiker
@Lady Grey @gixer @Daymoth You mentioned omm Aether smocks / Omm lighteight jacket.... I managed to get my hands on an Aether Jacket but feel tempted to return or sell it on as I am worried about my backpack rubbing against the what feels like flimsy material and damaging it.

I read on an ultra-lightweight gear site a review for the Montane minums (or other super lightweight jacket, cant remember) saying it is not suitable for those backpacking cos of above mentioned issue...

What are your experiences / insights with this ?
@Lady Grey @gixer @Daymoth You mentioned omm Aether smocks / Omm lighteight jacket.... I managed to get my hands on an Aether Jacket but feel tempted to return or sell it on as I am worried about my backpack rubbing against the what feels like flimsy material and damaging it.

I read on an ultra-lightweight gear site a review for the Montane minums (or other super lightweight jacket, cant remember) saying it is not suitable for those backpacking cos of above mentioned issue...

What are your experiences / insights with this ?

Only don the waterproof when raining....don't wear as your main jacket.....microfleece or primaloft for example
for most of time.
That extends jacket life....only use this type of gear for long trips where weight on back is priority....such as French Alps at this very blissful moment....:joyful::joyful:
In U.K. I use a more durable waterproof
 

Autumn Flower

Ultralighter
Only don the waterproof when raining....don't wear as your main jacket.....microfleece or primaloft for example
for most of time.
That extends jacket life....only use this type of gear for long trips where weight on back is priority....such as French Alps at this very blissful moment....:joyful::joyful:
In U.K. I use a more durable waterproof
Yeppp... makes perfect sense... thx and enjoy the French alps :) :)
 

Autumn Flower

Ultralighter
@Fair Weather Camper that wrap around skirt sounds extremely interesting. Never heard of it... right now it is not an option as I dont know anyone who could make it or have time to learn but might look into it in the future.

Those mountain runners and people who cycle their bikes up HUGE mountains are totally nuts to me... of course a big dose of 'I want to be able to do this too' mixed in. I too used to think winter swimmers are crazy few years ago... never though I would end up one; let alone trekking across the alps on my own :) :)
Crazy is nice and what is crazy to most might actually be sanity and a very natural thing to do... enjoy your pre-craft, upcoming trip and the 'crazy' - looking endeavours you are into :woot::woot:
 
@Fair Weather Camper that wrap around skirt sounds extremely interesting. Never heard of it... right now it is not an option as I dont know anyone who could make it or have time to learn but might look into it in the future.

Those mountain runners and people who cycle their bikes up HUGE mountains are totally nuts to me... of course a big dose of 'I want to be able to do this too' mixed in. I too used to think winter swimmers are crazy few years ago... never though I would end up one; let alone trekking across the alps on my own :) :)
Crazy is nice and what is crazy to most might actually be sanity and a very natural thing to do... enjoy your pre-craft, upcoming trip and the 'crazy' - looking endeavours you are into :woot::woot:

For sure... :)

I am, in fact, one of the sanest people I know.. :confused:

I'm just waiting for the rest of the world, to catch up with my way of thinking :D

Cold water swimming sounds, like a fine idea in principal, immunity boosting etc etc.. But to me, it is nuthin but a pain fest... Total Owsers, to hands and feet:frown:
 

Autumn Flower

Ultralighter
For sure... :)

I am, in fact, one of the sanest people I know.. :confused:

I'm just waiting for the rest of the world, to catch up with my way of thinking :D

Cold water swimming sounds, like a fine idea in principal, immunity boosting etc etc.. But to me, it is nuthin but a pain fest... Total Owsers, to hands and feet:frown:

That is EXACTLY how I feel about these people running and cycling up mountains

Yes I wanted to say something along that line too haha

Here is to the crazy ones:


(I Love this video very much)
 
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Lady Grey

Thru Hiker
I can definitely vouch for the.....'Sanity'.....of FWC....:hilarious:

Oh, and Autumn Flower, if it's another useless piece of nonsense from me, :rolleyes: get a waterproof that's much bigger than you think you need.
I have a Large!!!!!.....size OMM Aether
Loathe anything tight fitting
 
I can definitely vouch for the.....'Sanity'.....of FWC....:hilarious:

Oh, and Autumn Flower, if it's another useless piece of nonsense from me, :rolleyes: get a waterproof that's much bigger than you think you need.
I have a Large!!!!!.....size OMM Aether
Loathe anything tight fitting

Oh Annie, you silver tongued charmer... You do say the 'sweetest' things. :rolleyes: :)

A fault I've often found on women's waterproofs, is the skimpy underarm / shoulder cut... As if designed for someone who's never hefted anything weightier than a teaspoon :oops: But then go too large, and there's acres of redundant circumferential material. :o o:

Maybe another crafting project, to add to the ever-growing list.. :angelic:
 
I buy large waterproofs…….no point in finding you cannot fit layers (sometimes lots) underneath. Also sleeves long enough to hide my hands from the wet.
Advantage of being a small female I can buy mens large (even XL) if I want :).

But mens waterproofs generally come in such dull colours Cathy. :(

Already have lots of hard-wearing murky coloured jackets for work... I like pretty things for days off :shy:

Ripstop by the roll do some very lovely fabrics nowadays... Pink n purple paisley waterproof? Well why not :cat:

But long enough sleeves to cover hands a definite bonus :)
 

Lady Grey

Thru Hiker
I buy large waterproofs…….no point in finding you cannot fit layers (sometimes lots) underneath. Also sleeves long enough to hide my hands from the wet.
Advantage of being a small female I can buy mens large (even XL) if I want :).

Agree Cathy....
Large and long sleeves and always Mens :wink:..... NEVER EVER buy skimpy useless Women's gear...:rolleyes:
 
Agree Cathy....
Large and long sleeves and always Mens :wink:..... NEVER EVER buy skimpy useless Women's gear...:rolleyes:

Oh I say, that's a bit harsh... i yesterday had a totally unresisted moment with some gloriously lilac Fjallraven lady-shorts, stretchy and hardwearing - and just the thing for sliding down rocky inclines in a semi-controlled manner... (they were also in the sale, will probably outlast me - yes i know; i might even die in them; if i don't desist from being so annoying - and they are such a pretty colour...)

Is a hard working farm gurl not to be allowed any nice things? :frown:- Should she content herself always,with the usual burlap sack fixed about with baler twine?

Even on her holibobs? :oops:

Unless it's Dead Bird and I want it for posing around town :D

Oh OK ; I've got a purple one of them too...:dude: But it does go so well with the bonnet; on a summit ; doncha think? :biggrin:
 

cathyjc

Thru Hiker
Oh I say, that's a bit harsh... i yesterday had a totally unresisted moment with some gloriously lilac Fjallraven lady-shorts, stretchy and hardwearing - and just the thing for sliding down rocky inclines in a semi-controlled manner... (they were also in the sale, will probably outlast me - yes i know; i might even die in them; if i don't desist from being so annoying - and they are such a pretty colour...)

Is a hard working farm gurl not to be allowed any nice things? :frown:- Should she content herself always,with the usual burlap sack fixed about with baler twine?

Even on her holibobs? :oops:



Oh OK ; I've got a purple one of them too...:dude: But it does go so well with the bonnet; on a summit ; doncha think? :biggrin:

2 (excessive I know :oops:) of the guys waterproofs I have are a most delightful shade of my favourite bright blue :cool:
……….and so is the Dead Bird - but I don't use it on the hill as it's Paclite :bag: and too 'fitted' in shape - so best left for posing in town :angelic::angelic::angelic::biggrin:
 
2 (excessive I know :oops:) of the guys waterproofs I have are a most delightful shade of my favourite bright blue :cool:
……….and so is the Dead Bird - but I don't use it on the hill as it's Paclite :bag: and too 'fitted' in shape - so best left for posing in town :angelic::angelic::angelic::biggrin:

Mmmn, would that be delivery drivers polo shirt blue?? Or boiler suit royal blue.. Doesn't really do it for me, so much... :watching:

Got a lovely forget-me-not, M. E. number, right now though, just roomy enough... :)

Wearing waterproofs in town :eek:, whatever next....

I know; :o o: us crazy gurls huh?

Before you know it, we'll be going about the place, toting darling umberellas
:rolleyeses:
 

craige

Thru Hiker
Wearing waterproofs in town is surely better than the clowns wandering around shopping centres with a -40 £1000+ Canada goose jacket when it's 5°C outside? It might rain, but the temp isn't gonna drop 30° while you shop for skinny jeans.
 
better than the clowns wandering around shopping centres with a -40 £1000+ Canada goose jacket when it's 5°C outside? It might rain, but the temp isn't gonna drop 30° while you shop for skinny jeans.

Well yes ; Craige; it's easy to mock; but have you not seen that movie "The day after tomorrow"?? :cyclops:

Your well rugged shoppers, are exhibiting a level of disaster preparedness, that can only be dreamed of by some of us on here. :bucktooth:
 
Lots of potential walking buddies slowly back away whistling :eek::biggrin:


"lots?"

You mean there was some kind of queue forming?? :biggrin: - Lorks! And haven't I just gone, and blown away all those chances? :oops:

Typical ... :frown:


time for a cracked version of "Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?" whilst beating a hasty retreat methinks...
 
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Parky Again

Backpacker
The most effective rainwear is a large bin liner. Find something that weighs less and packs smaller.
The most practical is a large bin liner depending upon how long you think you may be be wearing it.

That is dependent upon ambient temperatures and rain temperature.

Any membrane waterproof = plastic bag when warm and it rains. Do the condensation shuffle.

Shortish nasty heavy showers - plastic bag

All day rain - anything but never forget the simplicity and downright effectiveness of an umbrella.

It all boils down to how wet is wet and how wet do you feel really uncomfortable. Rain wet or condensation dripping.
 
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