Which waterproof jacket to buy?

Nessie SG

Let say you have "Berghaus" and "The North Face" to choose, which would you choose let say the price is about the same.

I find that Timberland is like paying for the brand..saw one at $799 which both "Berghaus" and "The North Face" cost only $450 for a similar one.

Thanks. Smile

dork3d SG

Me will go for the Noth Face jacket…

Ponders SG

So long it is 3ply Gore-tex with XCR... go for that.

you can get hosed down and stay dry. haha.

Nessie SG

Woh...so complicated! Mr. Green

Will look out for that. Thanks

Nessie SG

The sale assistants told me that "Aquafoil" which is also waterproof is good enough...but as far as i know, core-tex is waterproof. But not so sure about "Aquaproof" but it looks pretty waterproof. Too many to choose from. Rolling Eyes

martin_lim85 SG

my camo gore-tex jacket still the best Mr. Green

depressed_80 SG

Yo,check this out~~
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/index.cfm?action=products&subaction=productList&parentCategoryID=92&categoryID=94

de_middle SG

poncho Laughing

Master -_- SG

i have been using the fountainhead by northface for 2 years already...absolutely no water comes in and keeps u super dry and comfy

bought it online though Mr. Green

Ponders SG

When buying waterproof jacket you need to consider the following..

1) waterproofness
2) breatheability
3) lightness..

so far Gore-tex have been able to meet these requirements... that's why SAF chose this lining as their jacket but SAF's one is 2-ply gore-tex which is first generation.

the current one is 3 ply with XCR.

Why gore-tex is good is that its waterproofness is PERMANENT. unlike other which is just a thin lining of nylon or other aqua-phobic material. which wears out over time (think SAF field pack or Outdoor/Eastpak bags).

It is breatheable so that when you sweat or perspire, it does not get retained inside. therefore you do not feel stuffy when wearing the jacket.

lightness... self-explanatory.

Brands like Timberland are catered more for the consumer market who sells using "catchy" hi-tech terms...

you should go for outdoor brands and see what "technology" they implement within the jackets... hint: North Face, Columbia, Mammut, etc etc..

even of these brands.. i feel North Face and Columbia is quite commericialised already...

kaobeikaobu SG

Excellent advice, Ponders!

can look out for mountain design too Very Happy