Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 > Clothing

TAYM likes these Oxford thermal rainwear

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Brockett:
I may spend a few bob on these:- 

TLPower:
Hmmmm, I would much rather use laminated trousers and jackets and do away with the faff. I used to either wait too long before putting it on and become soaked or jump the gun and faff again taking it all off.

Being less mobile in my dotage I really struggle putting on over-trousers,especially over bike boots.

As regards cost once you add up textile kit plus waterproof kit you are at laminated prices.

Thank you for sharing anyway Brockett.

NTBooth:
I commute almost every day - year round,  in the normal Oxford rain seal stuff and its great - I only have 3 criticisms of it.

1. Isn't breathable - so if your warm you generate a lot of moisture inside (its like wearing a bin bag) - but as a counter to this, I wear it day in day out and get at least 2 years before it starts letting in water from the outside and needs replacing, and when it comes to that, its cheap. I've tried all sorts of extremely expensive bike jackets and I'm still firmly convinced this, with a fleece underneath and possibly thermals - is the best way to stay warm and dry on my commute. It's easy to take on and off as needed too. I will however concede protection in a crash is obviously not great. If I'm going somewhere that not just my commute, I'll put my "proper" bike jacket on with this over the top. Another point for it, given its not breathable - its extremely windproof so keeps you warm.

2. The zips on the pants are a pain in the arse and no matter how careful I am, ALWAYS trap bits of the folding part in it then I have to faff about with it for 10 mins freeing it.  :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead:

3. The velcro tabs on the ankle section always come off after a bit of use.... :GRR:

Otherwise: Solid, Cheap, Great bits of kit. Given there is now a thermal version I would absolutely give them a try for my next ones instead of the standard ones I have.

A solid 8.5/10 from me for the Oxford rainseal - hope the thermal version is as good (or better!).  :thumb:

Brockett:
I have some single layer rain over trousers which are waterproof but have elastic around the leg ends.   I must put a plastic carrier bag over my boots to get them on.  Later when trying to get them off I can't reach down far enough to flip the elastic end back over my boot and I have to sit down and get a mate to pull then over my boots.   I bloody hate being old.  I need a trouser that has a zip and a Velcro strap at the ankle . That said Velcro is a right pain and must be the devils work.

nigel s:
They do say when you have to sit on the bed to put your socks on it is a sure sign of feeling your age.
I have noticed myself doing it more this year....but am fighting the urge :icon_wink:

There is also another bedroom related sign of age......................




Going round the bed to get something rather than over it......................... anything else you were thinking of was all your own work  :grin:

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