Jacket Advice

dino di-no@//REMOVETHIS//utvinternet.ie said:

I'm looking to replace my current jacket and I'm looking for some advice.

I like layering and with the Irish climate a waterproof, breathable
shell would be best that can be worn over a baselayer when warm or
baselayer + fleece when colder. No need for a fleece as I have a good
one already.

Added to all that I don't want to break the bank. Any recommendations?

Examples of online retailers would be great too as there is a notable
lack of outdoor clothing retailers in NW Ireland 🙁

TIA for any help.

On the assumption that NW Ireland has a similar climate to NW Scotland
I recommend Páramo. There quite a few different jackets in their range
so I suggest having a look through their excellent web site first:

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/index.php

Neil

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:35:59 -0000, Neil <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

dino di-no@//REMOVETHIS//utvinternet.ie said:

I'm looking to replace my current jacket and I'm looking for some advice.

I like layering and with the Irish climate a waterproof, breathable
shell would be best that can be worn over a baselayer when warm or
baselayer + fleece when colder. No need for a fleece as I have a good
one already.

Added to all that I don't want to break the bank. Any recommendations?

Examples of online retailers would be great too as there is a notable
lack of outdoor clothing retailers in NW Ireland 🙁

TIA for any help.

On the assumption that NW Ireland has a similar climate to NW Scotland
I recommend Páramo. There quite a few different jackets in their range
so I suggest having a look through their excellent web site first:

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/index.php

Neil

I'll second that. Paramo is soft and comfortable in a way Goretex
isn't. And from:

http://www.themountainfactor.com/

"The Mountain Factor are currently offering a fabulous 15% off ALL
Paramo recommended retail prices.

Remember we offer a FREE next day UK delivery service for items in
stock."

HTH

John D.
--
John Dawson at home in Kendal, Cumbria.
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Kilimanjaro trip at http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/kilimanjaro/
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dino said:

I'm looking to replace my current jacket and I'm looking for some advice.

I like layering and with the Irish climate a waterproof, breathable
shell would be best that can be worn over a baselayer when warm or
baselayer + fleece when colder. No need for a fleece as I have a good
one already.

Added to all that I don't want to break the bank. Any recommendations?

Examples of online retailers would be great too as there is a notable
lack of outdoor clothing retailers in NW Ireland 🙁

TIA for any help.

I like Mountain Equipment - never had a problem with them. I currently
have a XCR Gortex Jacket, Paid £150 about 12months ago - Great
lightweight jacket and showing no signe of wear.

CLive