New jacket - opinions please

The Harkila stuff is really heavy and you'll sweat like a pig. There have been some discussions about Harkila quality in more recent times and certainly their Pro Hunter trousers that I have leak and have a few design flaws.

Depending on your use you really want to consider if you need a waterproof jacket for most of your days out - I wear a jacket that isn't waterproof, though it will shed a shower or light rain, and in really wet conditions I put a waterproof shell on under it. This makes for a lot more comfort and most people don't stalk in very wet weather most days so it works a lot better on average.

I see Arktis have a sale on smocks at present - most of these won't be waterproof but are excellent and well made smocks that make excellent stalking gear. Some are waterproof but you are back to the problem that you'll get wet from the inside no matter how fancy the waterproof membrane is.


Good gear at good prices.
 
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