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I've taken up a volunteer position at my local National Trust estate - Stourhead, and was wondering what outer layers those in the know wear?
I have recently got myself some glorified bin-bags to see me through as I don't want to trash my expensive mountain clothing.
a good base layer is vital (imho) as is a decent set of lightweight waterproofs.
for a bit of comfort a decent hat/buff is good.
i use all the above when im in the field with the army aka:work.
army surplus goretex or breathable jackets from agricultural supplies places.
Mole Valley Farmers is near stourhead if i remember correctly
Hoggs is a brand i seem to remember from back in the day as an alternative to Barbour
worn over a decent base layer and a good quality boiler suit so you can strip layers to suit the conditions
If you want something a bit posher then paramo is a very comfortable fabric to work in
Yup, just been to Mole Valley Farmers this arvo and got the aforementioned bin-bags aka non-breathable waterproofs but being so use to breathable fabrics ill have to see how it goes. Mine you gardening is a little less aerobic than biking/mountaineering!
when i worked as a roofer i used to have a base layer and a buffalo jacket.
job done for most of the year for me.
Mine you gardening is a little less aerobic than biking/mountaineering!
prepare to be proven wrong!! 🙂
you are moving when you do most sports which means air movement and cooling, plus there are a lot of steps round stourhead 🙂
and take good care of the Tulip tree on the big island, it's planted in memory of my brother