Rain gear ??

**Mael Coluim** · 14th September 08, 05:06 PM

I quite happy with my Mr. Anthony (Bandspec). If I lived in your area, I'll probably look at their Canmore version.

**macwilkin** · 14th September 08, 07:24 PM

A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

For me, nothing beats my Barbour wax jacket for rain gear in Highland kit.

Regards,

Todd

**Mr. bone** · 15th September 08, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

Todd

Spot on! I have one of their bags and after 5 years it looks like I have drug it through every pothole in Idaho. But not one single sign of wear. Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Their jackets seem to be of the same quality.

**macwilkin** · 15th September 08, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. bone

Spot on! I have one of their bags and after 5 years it looks like I have drug it through every pothole in Idaho. But not one single sign of wear. Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Their jackets seem to be of the same quality.

I always refer to Filson as the "American version of Barbour". :mrgreen:

Matter of fact, A friend of mine and I are waxing our Barbour jackets this weekend whilst enjoying a pint and watching Hamish MacBeth.

int:

T.

**puffer** · 16th September 08, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

For me, nothing beats my Barbour wax jacket for rain gear in Highland kit.

Regards,

Todd

I agree.!! Since Filson is here in SEATTLE

, I have a couple ( they have a "factory Store near me. I even scored some material. The "cape in my old avatar was made from it)

I also have a couple of REI "gortex" ( again Co discount outlet)

Puffer

**puffer** · 19th September 08, 04:52 PM

THANK you for all your help.

I just ordered a "Ultimate" direct fro Antony.

Please GOD, give me Patience.

Puffer

**Tetley** · 20th September 08, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by puffer

THANK you for all your help.

I just ordered a "Ultimate" direct fro Antony.

Please GOD, give me Patience.

Puffer

Having read the first part of this thread last week I also went bought an Ultimate cape from Mr Anthony. It arrived a day later (I live in England) and it's great. The only problem is that now it has stopped raining!!!

Never mind, this is England, it'll soon start raining again