Non-running waterproof

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21-12-2020, 10:42 PM
Dr Bob

Non-running waterproof

Seasons greetings!

I want to buy my first non-running waterproof for about 25 years. It’s for family walks in the mountains (slow pace!) and hanging around assessing D of E groups. I’m thinking of a modern equivalent to the old Berghaus Lightning gore-tex. Any recommendations?

Many thanks,

Rob
21-12-2020, 10:54 PM
Travs

Go Outdoors shops usually have a decent choice of waterproof jackets, from cheap up to several hundred pounds.

I notice you're in Shropshire.... I expect there will be one of their large shops in Telford or Shrewsbury.
22-12-2020, 02:59 PM
Yaks

Alpkit stuff always gets decent reviews
https://alpkit.com/collections/mens-waterproof-jackets

Maybe something like the Fortitude - "Hillwalking waterproof cut for maximum protection"
22-12-2020, 03:15 PM
JohnK

+1 for Alpkit
22-12-2020, 05:27 PM
noel

See what's on sportspursuit, they've always got hundred of waterproofs, among which are reputable makes.
01-01-2021, 09:40 AM
felltrumpet

Paramo. Bought a cycling jacket 8 years ago and it is great.
Great customer service too. Had a fault with a toggle and sent it back; Returned fixed and washed/proofed.
Will be replacing my Gore Tex walking jacket with a Paramo.
Breathable and warm, I love them.
01-01-2021, 12:06 PM
Travs

Paramo are superb. I have a Paramo fleece and it's unbelievably good quality. Plus a balaclava and over trousers, both of which are so warm i've only needed them once when it was below -10 on Skiddaw.
01-01-2021, 07:30 PM
Mossdog

If for winter/autumn use I'd recommend either the Buffalo Mountain Jacket or Belay Jacket. Not classed as 'waterproof' but you'll never get wet in them and they're drier and warmer than most 'water-proofs'! Last for donkey's years too.

https://www.needlesports.com/catalog...6-aaa000e21827
02-01-2021, 10:54 AM
Dr Bob

Hi all.

Thanks for the replies. I used a buffalo mountain shirt through most of the 1990s and loved it. I’m amazed at how much they’ve gone up in price but then remember that we’re 30 years on! Paramo and Buffalo are a bit more than I want to spend and I’ve opted for the Alpkit Fortitude. I’ve got an Alpkit wind shirt which is fantastic so I’m looking forward to trying it.

Happy New Year all!

Rob
02-01-2021, 06:27 PM
JohnK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Bob

Hi all.

Thanks for the replies. I used a buffalo mountain shirt through most of the 1990s and loved it. I’m amazed at how much they’ve gone up in price but then remember that we’re 30 years on! Paramo and Buffalo are a bit more than I want to spend and I’ve opted for the Alpkit Fortitude. I’ve got an Alpkit wind shirt which is fantastic so I’m looking forward to trying it.

Happy New Year all!

Rob

Great choice :cool:
04-01-2021, 09:56 PM
Mark G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Bob

Hi all.

Thanks for the replies. I used a buffalo mountain shirt through most of the 1990s and loved it. I’m amazed at how much they’ve gone up in price but then remember that we’re 30 years on! Paramo and Buffalo are a bit more than I want to spend and I’ve opted for the Alpkit Fortitude. I’ve got an Alpkit wind shirt which is fantastic so I’m looking forward to trying it.

Happy New Year all!

Rob

£30 for my first one in the 1980s. It was a lot of money - but it lasted for years and I walked, cycled,climbed and occasionally ran in it. I also later had the buffalo pertex - wore it until it disintegrated after years of hard use.
04-01-2021, 10:20 PM
Llani Boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark G

£30 for my first one in the 1980s. It was a lot of money - but it lasted for years and I walked, cycled,climbed and occasionally ran in it. I also later had the buffalo pertex - wore it until it disintegrated after years of hard use.

I had sort of forgotten about Buffalo. I remember buying one of their fantastict sleeping bags in the early 80's direct from their premises on Valley Road which was in an old "little mesters" factory at Heeley Bottom in Sheffield, on a visit to the Peaks.
I recall going there again 25 years (ish)later when I worked up the road in Woodseats and could not find them.

I have just looked them up on Google and am nicely surprised to find that they are now less than half a mile away on Broadfield Road. I have some Christmas money to spend so shall wait until lockdown is finished and give them a visit.
05-01-2021, 06:30 PM
Mossdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llani Boy

I had sort of forgotten about Buffalo. I remember buying one of their fantastict sleeping bags in the early 80's direct from their premises on Valley Road which was in an old "little mesters" factory at Heeley Bottom in Sheffield, on a visit to the Peaks.
I recall going there again 25 years (ish)later when I worked up the road in Woodseats and could not find them.

I have just looked them up on Google and am nicely surprised to find that they are now less than half a mile away on Broadfield Road. I have some Christmas money to spend so shall wait until lockdown is finished and give them a visit.

I'm a massive fan of Buffalo. I'm pleasantly surprised that such a small niche GB company keeps going, and I'll be loathed to hear the day when they stop. I think one of their strengths, regarding company resilience, is that they basically only produce to order and have very little excess stock. However, I know that can cause some of their retailers no end of frustration, due to the order delivery time, and it also means you rarely find their gear on sale/discounted.
06-01-2021, 08:37 AM
PeteS

Another fan of Buffalo here - top quality stuff. I saved my pennies up 30+ years ago to get a belay jacket. I still have it and although it has a few signs of wear and tear, it is still serviceable. Also have a Tecmax shirt (which is superb when the temperature drops well below freezing) and mits - probably the warmest gloves I own.
06-01-2021, 06:19 PM
Mark G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llani Boy

I had sort of forgotten about Buffalo. I remember buying one of their fantastict sleeping bags in the early 80's direct from their premises on Valley Road which was in an old "little mesters" factory at Heeley Bottom in Sheffield, on a visit to the Peaks.
I recall going there again 25 years (ish)later when I worked up the road in Woodseats and could not find them.

I have just looked them up on Google and am nicely surprised to find that they are now less than half a mile away on Broadfield Road. I have some Christmas money to spend so shall wait until lockdown is finished and give them a visit.

I still have their sleeping bag, or rather 2 of them, an light one and a heavier one which are designed to be used singly or together. A little heavy and bulky but I have used the lighter one during a summer MM. Ideal for wet conditions. I also like the armholes which mean you can brew up in warm comfort (or, as was the original intention I think, fire a rifle, should you happen to be carrying one!).