Best bang for your buck (waterproof jacket)

[dein_gesicht]

I have used the search function without any luck. I want to buy a waterproof jacket for <$120. I will this mostly for hiking (not hardcore). Do you have any suggestions? I'm not in any rush and happy to wait for particular sales or used items? Or is the $120 too restrictive? I appreciate your help

[Moondog55]

Don't buy a jacket, instead get a poncho from Aussie disposals, failing that anything made for road workers, won't be sexy but it will be reliably waterproof, with retro reflective tape I have seen good uninsulated jackets for as little as $80-

[frenchy_84]

failing that anything made for road workers, -

I wouldnt recommend it. Unfortunatly in this modern day and age of OHS, I have to wear one of those jackets and they are not good. They are heavy, not very breathable and you look like a council worker

[frenchy_84]

have you thought about a second hand coat, there are a few going in the market place at the moment and if they are your size you could get yourself a good value coat.

[Azza]

For $120 I reckon you could find a pretty reasonable jacket online from the US and get it posted as well.
e.g. A random pick from a US site that delivers to Australia..
http://www.campsaver.com/precip-jacket-men-s-clearance

$70 USD - onsale.. only for the rest of today apparently but you get the idea have a hunt around.

[Nuts]

The old colours are better
Azza, ive tried this one, nice summer jacket, track jacket or for justin but not anywhere, anytime. I'd prefer something thicker first up or once only.... good price though (that Was..)

Last edited by Nuts on Thu 23 Jun, 2011 4:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[hikingoz]

You can buy cheap 3 ply laminate (waterproof breathable) jackets from this sight. Most sizes are now gone.

http://www.wildernesswear.com.au/Shoppi ... &viewall=1

They'll usually throw in a free pair of socks or something with your purchase. Once I even scored a free rain jacket, although only PU Nylon type.

Pretty good if you ask me

[Maelgwn]

You can buy cheap 3 ply laminate (waterproof breathable) jackets from this sight. Most sizes are now gone.

http://www.wildernesswear.com.au/Shoppi ... &viewall=1

They'll usually throw in a free pair of socks or something with your purchase. Once I even scored a free rain jacket, although only PU Nylon type.

Pretty good if you ask me

+1 I also immediately thought of the Wilderness Wear Japara jackets. My local Snowgum/Scout Outdoot Centre has them.

Mont used to make Japara as well, up until last year I think. Might be able to find one on the shelf if you like in the right shop, I am moderately sure they have stopped making them now though (And I think they were more $160 range).

[Wolfix]

Mountain Hardwear Epic Conduit jackets on clearance at MD for $124.95 Pretty similar to the MD Photon or Helium jacket.

[dein_gesicht]

Thx all for the responses, very helpful