chrisxr2
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 06:37 PM |
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Recommend me a coat
Right can someone recommend me a coat for driving this winter. Needs to be warm windproof and ideally relatively thin and lightweight for driving
comfort, can anyone give me any recommendations, maybe a difficult ask.
[Edited on 11/9/10 by chrisxr2]
Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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RickRick
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 06:48 PM |
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i guess looking at motorbike gear would be a good start, then just remove the armor pads to reduce the bulk
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40inches
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 07:35 PM |
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A Gore Tex walking jacket? That's what I have used.
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FFTS
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 08:32 PM |
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I have one of these and its lovely and not really bulky as it looks as it really squashy. I then choose a light waterproof to go over the top i
needed.
Coat
Linky
Chris.
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twybrow
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 08:57 PM |
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A ski (or preferably snowboard!) jacket. I use a light weight one, which is wind and waterproof. Then is you are still cold, add thermals, fleeces
etc...
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nick205
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 09:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
A ski (or preferably snowboard!) jacket. I use a light weight one, which is wind and waterproof. Then is you are still cold, add thermals, fleeces
etc...
2nd for a ski jacket.
Wind and water proof, high necked, fastening cuffs over gloves and not too bulky.
I always wore a full face helmet and a fleece snood (like a boob tube for your neck). Layers as required underneath and keep a pair of waterproof
trousers behind the seat in case you get caught in the rain.
Once you have it sussed, winter driving can be great fun. Lots of cold dense air peps the engine along nicely 
You get some great looks from other drivers as you blat along beside them too.
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pewe
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 09:16 PM |
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Waterproof, windproof and breathable cycling top.
Buy one large enough to wear several layers underneath - that way you can wear as many or as few as the weather dictates. Most have a longer tail so
you don't end up sitting in a puddle if you have shell seats.
Most won't cost an arm and a leg either.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe 
PS ... and if you're a tart like me you can even find one to match the car's colour scheme!
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AdrianH
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 09:39 PM |
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If you do not mind bright colours like yellow or orange or even blues & blacks for a locost solution try looking in your area for work-wear.
Some of the gear used in the construction industry or patrol men is very good and when getting it from a industrial supplies can be quite cheap.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 09:43 PM |
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musto sailing jacket
Designed to withstand north sea gales works great in cars. You stick the high color up and you dont get the icy blast on your neck........
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 10:18 PM |
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I drive quite a lot and I got motorbike kit. Cordura type fabric jacket and trousers. waterproof breathable with a zip in/out thermal lining, Really
cosy 
D
Dover to Dunkirk ferry tomorrow at 2pm
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robocog
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| posted on 11/9/10 at 10:33 PM |
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Motorbike gear for cooler weather
Ski suit once it gets closer to minus figures
Plus plenty of layers that can be added/removed
Got a one piece waterproof motorbike thingy from Lidl (was silly cheap) but only ever use it for jetwashing stuff as I'm not as keen on setting
out if its raining these days (getting older or something)
If waterproof and cheap is what you are after best I have found is "Flexothane" gear- they make trousers , jackets and one piece suits out
of it and can vouch for its lightweight, waterproofness its like breathable flexy stretchy rubbery material that is cheap and works (got a pair of
over troosers for work and on the motorbike - as my proper textile m/cycle kex took days to dry out last time I got caught out in the wet)
Farmers outfitters or ebay the stuff...tis good
Regards
Rob
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T66
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 08:39 AM |
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I work on a helicopter in all weathers....
I wear one of these.
http://tiny.cc/ul7p9
Long enough in the back to cut out draughts, soft enough to stay mobile. And very warm when sitting down somewhere cold.
The hood is on velcro to remove if you prefer a beany on etc.
Wear a t shirt under it, on a cold day - drive to pub - remove jacket & drink beer.
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chrisxr2
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 08:28 PM |
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Thanks
Thanks all, i have the waterprrof side coverd, as i work offshore, our colwd weather stuff is always a bit bulky though, thanks for the suggestions.
Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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FFTS
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| posted on 13/9/10 at 07:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by T66
I work on a helicopter in all weathers....
I wear one of these.
http://tiny.cc/ul7p9
Somehow I don't think a Playstation game will be warm enough!! 
Click the link!
Chris.
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T66
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| posted on 13/9/10 at 06:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by FFTS
quote:
Originally posted by T66
I work on a helicopter in all weathers....
I wear one of these.
http://tiny.cc/ul7p9
Somehow I don't think a Playstation game will be warm enough!!
MMMMmmmmm I failed.
http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/extreme/extreme-smock/99
Top notch jacket -
Click the link!
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