Where to obtain 'breathable' jacket?

[spotit3]

I was not sure where to put this question so here goes. I find I am unable to wear anything with a nylon lining as it makes me sweat terribly. I am looking for something to wear when out walking which will not make me feel uncomfortable. Could anyone give me the name brand of a jacket which has a truly breathable lining.

[derekpara]

Buy a Goretex garment. Waterproof, windproof and totally breathable (?). Issued to the British army.
Expensive but well worth it. Try e-bay.

[Ethel]

Be careful of buying high quality outdoor jackets on eBay - there are a lot of fakes.

I suggest you go to a reputable outdoor clothing shop such as Blacks.

As already mentioned, goretex is a breathable material used by many brand names such as craghopper, regatta and the high end Berghaus.


Goretex clothing used to be hugely expensive, but now you can get a reasonable jacket for around �60.

Althernatively - fleeces made from yak and llama wools are increasingly popular - warm, windproof and totally natural.
Still expensive though.

[burnhal]

If you have the money I would thoroughly reccomend Berghaus- they are excellent. And look for the goretex label on anything you buy. Another thing worth considering is buying one which has an inner zip that allows a fleece to be zipped into it- making it useful all year round

[doglady]

I have the same problem. I hate getting sweaty when I'm walking, and even though my jacket is a Gortex one, I still get all moist.

I just wear a jumper now, and am much comfier!!




Obviously I wear other stuff, not just a jumper. Some socks, for example, normally some sort of jeans, and boots help as well. Your socks get much less muddy that way. And a hat if it's chilly.

[Toureman]

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Berghaus-Wate rproof-Jackets.html