Budget waterproofs for wet walk-ins?

[laurence1234]

What are people using for budget-friendly waterproof jackets for wet walk-ins, car park changing, and general caving weekends?


Not talking about underground kit. More the jacket you chuck on before/after a trip. I like this waterproof jacket https://www.rydale.com/products/waterproof-walking-jacket?variant=23048 but would appreciate some other recs. thanks

 

[topcat]

Charity shops, owt cheap......it will get filthy wearing it over caving kit for the walk out

 

[dougle89]

For car park changing I bought an osprey changing robe, easier on the bank balance than a “Dry-Robe” , waterproof and cosy for diving home in when I cba getting fully dressed

 

[ChrisB]

As dougle89, I also bought a fibre pile changing robe, in my case Heatwave brand, even cheaper than Osprey. For walking to a cave in the rain I just wear what I'm caving in. If it's raining the cave is probably wet too.

 

[Brains]

For mines or dryer caves where wearing a boilersuit is a reasonable option, I have worn an ex MoD poncho. Also handy for changing afterwards as plenty of room inside. Not so good in high winds though

 

[spelfish]

Big thumbs up for ponchos. In the right circumstances (including changing) they're brilliant! If they weren't so staggeringly uncool, I suspect they'd be worn much more frequently. Excellent for unexpected bivis, too...

 

[mikem]

Dry robes are basically expensive ponchos...

 

[Loki]

Aldi or Lidl hi vis waterproof cycling jackets, generally £20ish. Sometimes have a hood which is better. Are actually waterproof too. Unlike Alpkit teabag technology waterproofs.

 

[Babyhagrid]

Fort waterproofs 100% waterproof and excellent for nasty weather and cheap on Amazon or farmers shops

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Worth looking in Decathlon if there's one nearby.

 

[mikem]

Go outdoors and sports direct are other possible sources (charity shops in /near national parks are a good shout too)

 

[Pitlamp]

If you want something breathable (for long walk ins carrying heavy [sweaty!] loads) Mountain Warehouse aren't bad. Register for their advertising emails and they're always sending info on sale items and special offers including free delivery.

 

[Lankyman]

If you want something breathable (for long walk ins carrying heavy [sweaty!] loads) Mountain Warehouse aren't bad. Register for their advertising emails and they're always sending info on sale items and special offers including free delivery.

I agree with Pitlamp. I get their cheap fabric boots and reasonably priced waterproofs for general knockabout stuff where the weather won't kill me. For serious hills and really bad forecast it's Scarpa/Paramo time. At the moment they're running their summer 20% off online/in-store offer (use the code SUN20 online until 14th June).

 

[tdobson]

I bought a coat off ebay for £5 inc postage.