Ellis456
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- Dartford, Kent
Anyone recommended any cheap waterproofs that allow me to breathe and not sweat?, don't want to be spend a lot. Preferabley trousers and jacket thingy
Thanks.
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Cheap waterproofs
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Soltydog
Legendary Member
- Location
- near Hornsea
dont think they exist. Cheap waterproofs are not breathable despite what they say on labels/packaging & even more expensive gear isnt always breathable & waterproof 
The aldi/liddle waterproof trousers are good value when they sell them (prob some time next month) but not breathable. Personally I wear lycra & as long as it's not too cold, I'd just rather get wet than hot & sweaty inside waterproofs
The aldi/liddle waterproof trousers are good value when they sell them (prob some time next month) but not breathable. Personally I wear lycra & as long as it's not too cold, I'd just rather get wet than hot & sweaty inside waterproofs
The Jogger
Legendary Member
- Location
- West Sussex
Check out Tenn outdoors clothing, their stuff is good value and reasonably priced. The more breathable a garment is, the less waterproof it becomes.
Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Cheap isn't good - both performance-wise and quality.
Altura do good and affordable waterproofs. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura/cycl...031&OVCAMPGID=976407531&OVADGRPID=29226429419
Altura do good and affordable waterproofs. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura/cycl...031&OVCAMPGID=976407531&OVADGRPID=29226429419
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
- Location
- 'ampsheeeer
Dont like Altura here, have used a Nightvision jacket though and that was great, if a bit boil in the bag. I do have a pocket rocket for moderate showers... mainly because its small when packed.
For quality and better control of the water I do quite like the Gore stuff. Tried one of their coats a while back, really good, not as boil in the bag I found.
I think good waterproofs are an investment. You might as well wear a bin bag otherwise.
For quality and better control of the water I do quite like the Gore stuff. Tried one of their coats a while back, really good, not as boil in the bag I found.
I think good waterproofs are an investment. You might as well wear a bin bag otherwise.
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chillyuk
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On my hybrid that has full mudguards fitted I use a cape. Very old school I know, but I can happily ride in the rain with almost no sweating up and it keeps the wind off. On my roadbike with no mudguards, I use a Karrimor lightweight waterproof running jacket. It is light enough to roll up and put in my pocket. I do sweat up inside it, but it is remarkably windproof so the sweat helps keep me warm.
