rain suit?

[ned]

Hi all, apologies if this seems unrelated... can anyone recommend a rainsuit of some description please? A gore-tex insulated one piece suit, it seems to me, would be best for cold and rain. I'd rather not have to wear additional layers. Does such a thing exist? Maybe like a snoboarding suit, though that seems very bulky. These below are downhill mountain biking suits, but they are just an outer layer.

 

[OJCar]

PORTWEST Coverall Lined Waterproof S485

 

[frank horton]

I bought a couple of Poncho's.....suits me.....hat waterproof trousers well getting em on and off......
really wanted US army style but not at that time.....mine eventually came from Lidils....

 

[James1979]

PORTWEST Coverall Lined Waterproof S485

+1

What I buy.

Either that or the Dickie’s green ones if you don’t mind looking like a sheep worrier.

If it’s for welding then buy the one that’s decent but cheap as they just about last a winter in my experience

 

[ned]

Ah brilliant, winter coveralls, thats what I was looking for. Knowing the right serch terms helps.
Nah its not for welding, its for under the car, in the rain and the forest, in the rain. Lol getting sorted for the season ahead.

 

[stuvy]

I had the port west one with integrated hood

My dad stole it to go fishing with as it’s so warm and mines an xl but he’s a large and wears loads of base layers underneath

 

[jsf55]

On offer here, dunno if it's a good price? I was looking for trousers due to weight loss

MammothWorkwear.com - The worldwide workwear company

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[Migmac]

Sons both have Portwest ones, seem to warm and dry.

 

[armalites]

I guess it all depends of the intended use and budget.

My eldest wears Betacraft jacket and trousers as do all of the people at a couple of farms he works at. For someone who is a teenager it was a big chunk of money but I have to say the quality is excellent and it is aimed at a work environment not just outdoor pursuits. The sleeves have inner rubber cuff so no water gets in. The first couple of wet winter days he had them he said it was worth every penny. He comes home some days and is soaked in mud and muck but is warm dry underneath. He only wears a jean t-shirt and hoody under them and he doesn't have the insulated ones.He's done a couple of winters with them.

 

[addjunkie]

Google freezer suit, if you want a thermal onesize

 

[gaz1]

look your better off wearing layers

wearing a one piece and getting into a wagon cab or vehicle is not a good thing as your sitting in being wet through from the outer wear

plus you will cook as ive been there

snow suit no good
insulated boiler suit no good

plastic mack and pants are good keeps the rain off but you have to wear under garments with it best off wearing insulated clothing
also enables you to take off when jumping into a cab for driving

 

[brightspark]

working in plastic trousers and jacket make you sweat

 

[gaz1]

working in plastic trousers and jacket make you sweat

but stops the water getting through to your under clothes

i work on building sites and i havent come across anything else that is better when your in the rain and driving winter conditions

its just better having something warm thinnish and able to work with thats the issue that wont get in the way

 

[Pete.]

Google freezer suit, if you want a thermal onesize

A bit heavy though. A dew liner suit weighs a sparrow's fart and will cook you out on even just a cool day. It's gotta be very cold out if you're going to work in one. Not very robust but mighty warm.

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[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Salopettes and a jacket for me.

 

[Turbo]

PORTWEST Coverall Lined Waterproof S485

That's what you usually see rally service crew wearing during events so perfect for Ned's needs.

For an outfit to just put on temporarily for a breakdown look for something made from flexothane. Light, waterproof, easy to roll up & store plus you can get it on over your boots! It's what I keep in my rally bag for marshalling duties.

 

[Migmac]

look your better off wearing layers

wearing a one piece and getting into a wagon cab or vehicle is not a good thing as your sitting in being wet through from the outer wear

plus you will cook as ive been there

snow suit no good
insulated boiler suit no good

plastic mack and pants are good keeps the rain off but you have to wear under garments with it best off wearing insulated clothing
also enables you to take off when jumping into a cab for driving

If your getting into a vehicle you take the waterproofs off, surely

 

[eddie49]

working in plastic trousers and jacket make you sweat

It also makes rain run off onto/into your hands/gloves and feet/boots.

 

[Agrismith]

but stops the water getting through to your under clothes

i work on building sites and i havent come across anything else that is better when your in the rain and driving winter conditions

its just better having something warm thinnish and able to work with thats the issue that wont get in the way

Agreed I would rather wear thermals than waterproofs. I prefer micro fleece clothing over traditional clothing aswell as it stays warm when wet

 

[OJCar]

If your getting into a vehicle you take the waterproofs off, surely

< Thinking of one of my Series Land Rovers and a Mini Clubman Estate I had many years ago... >
- Not necessarily in all cases.