Morning all.

I’m looking for a waterproof jacket (gore-tex or similar) and was wondering if there are any good sources of reasonably priced kit – end of line, last years models etc.

As much as I would like the latest insertexpensivebrandnamehere offering, I just can’t justify spending upward of £200 on one; not when I have children to feed too.

I saw the link to the finnisterre stuff the other week and quite liked the look of it – is it any good?

i ordered a matanuska and anabatic from the finisterre sale, both great design, great fit, high quality and seem to be waterproof too

whats your budget
i assume that you want something for riding in.

I like the look of the Matanuska iDave, shame they’ve sold out 🙁

TK Maxx.

Got my Montane Superfly for £50 from there, also a decent Patagonia waterproof for £30 a few years back.

Although you may have to go to a couple of stores and maybe try a few times before you strike gold.

soobalias. Not really for riding – don’t forget, were all 40something IT keyboard warriors really, aren’t we 😳 ?

Walking/everyday use really. I don’t mind getting wet when I get out on the bike. Budget is around the £100 mark (I’m looking for a gore-tex or similar fabric), and I’m not after anything too garish in colour.

I finally got my finisterre anabatic and am very pleased with it. It’s £90 if you use the code watertightsteal.

Thanks for the tip. <<wanders over to finisterre>>

<<shuffles back to STW>>

The code isn’t valid anymore. 😥

various waterproof stuff here, used regularly and recommended.
http://www.action-station.co.uk/store/index.aspx

also ive got a nice cheap softshell (black), much like this one, cant remember where i bought it from. Too warm for riding most of the time, perfect if its below zero, you only have a thin t-shirt on underneath…
http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/clothing/clothing-cold-weather/web-tex-tactical-soft-shell-jacket-735637.html

How’s this look.

Reasonable cut for cycling

http://www.planetfear.com/item/Brand_rab-drillium-jacket-_0_0_29354_1.html

i got a endura one for £45 from cycle store. looks ace – haaven’t worn it yet though…

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/

Tiger – I’m tempted with the Rab one.

Soobalias. Thanks, There’s some good stuff on there. I’ve just ordered an ex-police jacket for on my motorbike 😀

Few bits on the Facewest sale page.. http://www.facewest.co.uk/Mens-Clothing-Sale-Page.html