Wearing - Marmot PreClip Jacket c/o Blacks, Vintage Levi's Jacket, Brooks Brothers T-Shirt, Carhartt Trousers, Nike Free Run Shield c/o Nike, Uniqlo Socks, ASOS Hat.
One thing that I count as a necessity (in terms of clothing) is a waterproof jacket, but they're not as easy to find as you might think. The highstreet is awash with "protects from light drizzle" this and"showerproof" that, from experience these claims mean very little. When you're actually out in the open and getting hit by a horizontal downpour, most jackets stand little chance of keeping you dry.
Readers of my blog may know that I spend quite a lot of time outdoors (not the best with a circulation condition but hey, what you gonna do?). Cycling, walking, commuting and the occasional morning jog. I haven't quite managed the art of keeping my feet dry but finding a fully waterproof jacket was something of a priority this Autumn. I'm still saving for those Red Wing boots.
Marmot PreClip Jacket
It's not easy to find an affordable technical jacket that doesn't scream "geography teacher" but outdoors brand Marmot have definitely managed it. Marmot claim their PreCip Jacket to be 100% waterproof, which is a very bold statement, but up to now it's lived up to its guarantee. I've been using the PreCip Jacket pretty solid for the past month and it's doing a damn fine job a protecting me from the elements. Here's a breakdown of the jacket's key feature:
- 100% waterproof coated/Pre Cip outer + Dry Touch breathable inner
- Taped up seams for extra protection
- Double storm flats, zip fastening + snap on front, 2 waist mesh-lined pockets
- Adjustable hood, enabling 2 sizes, can be rolled and stored under the collar
- Chin guard protector with drawstring pulls around collar (and waist)
- Underarm zips to promote ventilation and comfort
The PreCip Jacket costs £85, and after doing some research it turns out it's quite rare to find such a high performance jacket for under £100. Considering the jacket's features and the fact it's not let a drop of water in, the price point is a very justifiable. Check out the photo above, the water just runs right off. As this is a thin jacket I would say that it would struggle for warmth in the Winter months but if you sized up it could easily fit over another jacket. I went for my regular size in medium, it's roomy but suits me fine as I'm likely to layer it over knitwear ect. Highly recommended.
Nike Free 5.0+ Shield
Part of Nike's Flash Pack, the Free 5.0+ Shield were designed for running in low visibly and wet conditions. What makes these different from the regular Free Run is their reflective weather protection tech, which means you can be seen at night and stay dry with their water repellent shell. The added bonus of the fleece lining was a nice surprise too. Honestly I'd say the Free 5.0+ Shield great in a light shower but not "waterproof", so you need to tread carefully in bigger puddles, I'm saying this from experience!
So there you have it folks, there's two ways of staying dry this Autumn, I reckon it's boots headgear next! How do you avoid wet feet and soggy pockets?
Marmot PreClip Jacket
It's not easy to find an affordable technical jacket that doesn't scream "geography teacher" but outdoors brand Marmot have definitely managed it. Marmot claim their PreCip Jacket to be 100% waterproof, which is a very bold statement, but up to now it's lived up to its guarantee. I've been using the PreCip Jacket pretty solid for the past month and it's doing a damn fine job a protecting me from the elements. Here's a breakdown of the jacket's key feature:
- 100% waterproof coated/Pre Cip outer + Dry Touch breathable inner
- Taped up seams for extra protection
- Double storm flats, zip fastening + snap on front, 2 waist mesh-lined pockets
- Adjustable hood, enabling 2 sizes, can be rolled and stored under the collar
- Chin guard protector with drawstring pulls around collar (and waist)
- Underarm zips to promote ventilation and comfort
The PreCip Jacket costs £85, and after doing some research it turns out it's quite rare to find such a high performance jacket for under £100. Considering the jacket's features and the fact it's not let a drop of water in, the price point is a very justifiable. Check out the photo above, the water just runs right off. As this is a thin jacket I would say that it would struggle for warmth in the Winter months but if you sized up it could easily fit over another jacket. I went for my regular size in medium, it's roomy but suits me fine as I'm likely to layer it over knitwear ect. Highly recommended.
Nike Free 5.0+ Shield
Part of Nike's Flash Pack, the Free 5.0+ Shield were designed for running in low visibly and wet conditions. What makes these different from the regular Free Run is their reflective weather protection tech, which means you can be seen at night and stay dry with their water repellent shell. The added bonus of the fleece lining was a nice surprise too. Honestly I'd say the Free 5.0+ Shield great in a light shower but not "waterproof", so you need to tread carefully in bigger puddles, I'm saying this from experience!
So there you have it folks, there's two ways of staying dry this Autumn, I reckon it's boots headgear next! How do you avoid wet feet and soggy pockets?
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