Inverness Cape advice needed

[Angus]

I wouldn't give any other goretex item the time of day, but property made footwear with goretex can be a life saver.

I got a coat and boots, both leak like a sieve???sp Not fun at all, especially when and how I found out they leaked.
I'd sooner have one of those oilcloth coats than a nylon/goretex rain cape, unless you're talking bout one of the wool capes then thats a whole different story. Wool is always a good idea.
The old ways are still the best.

[Kilted KT]

I got a coat and boots, both leak like a sieve???sp Not fun at all, especially when and how I found out they leaked.
I'd sooner have one of those oilcloth coats than a nylon/goretex rain cape, unless you're talking bout one of the wool capes then thats a whole different story. Wool is always a good idea.
The old ways are still the best.

Ultimately I want to take the nylon cape I an getting and use it as a template to make one out of oilskin ( same cloth as Aussie dusters). Damn near indestructable.

No way I'm wearing a $700 wool cape around the campfire with bug repellant, an army of 7th graders and all mother nature can throw at me. Would ruin it inside of five minutes..

[The Supreme Canuck]

Tip: if you're ever going for a trek in northern Ontario in the winter, do not wear sysnthetics. If you get them wet (and you will) you die. Simple as that. Freeze to death. Wool, on the other hand, will keep you warm even if it gets wet.

Wear wool.

[Angus]

Ultimately I want to take the nylon cape I an getting and use it as a template to make one out of oilskin ( same cloth as Aussie dusters). Damn near indestructable.

No way I'm wearing a $700 wool cape around the campfire with bug repellant, an army of 7th graders and all mother nature can throw at me. Would ruin it inside of five minutes..

Pattern you say, thats a darn good idea.....why didnt I think of that.
Wasnt suggesting that you wear a $700 cape around the campfire. Just meant that if I was gonna shell out the money it would be for wool and not goretex thats all. I may be crazy but I aint stupid
You gonna buy readymade oilcloth or wax the cloth yourself?

[Kilted KT]

Pattern you say, thats a darn good idea.....why didnt I think of that.
Wasnt suggesting that you wear a $700 cape around the campfire. Just meant that if I was gonna shell out the money it would be for wool and not goretex thats all. I may be crazy but I aint stupid
You gonna buy readymade oilcloth or wax the cloth yourself?

all depends on cost, and how readily available each is. If I can't get it pre-treated, I can always get a few tubs of the re-treater and slop it on...let it sit for a week..slop on some more.

actually, now that I think about it. I'll prolly buy it un-treated. Will be much easier to work with as far as sewing.

ahh...life is good. found a vendor who sells oilskin in canada. I'll just buy a pattern for an inverness cloak and make one myself!!

anyone know a good pattern to use for an inverness cape?

hmmm...jonesing already...wonder how many hidden pockets I need to make?

[Southern Breeze]

This site has a pattern.

http://www.costumes.org/history/100p...ersguide1c.htm

[Presuming Ed]

My sailing oilskins are Goretex, and I love them. The alternative - proofed nylon - is miserable in comparison - to be frank, it's just too sweaty. I'd never go back. Likewise, my leather, Gore-tex lined sailing boots keep my feet warm and dry, and are far better than the rubber alternative.

However, I don't like the goretex lining in my walking boots. One of these days I have to get a proper pair of leather boots.

[longshadows]

A local woolen shop here in Portland (Maine) has some really beautiful men's capes. Their "Senitor" might be nice with a kilt. In wool, it's not too expensive.

Casco Bay Woolworks

Now that summer is coming, there might be some good prices out there.

[Kilted KT]

My sailing oilskins are Goretex, and I love them. The alternative - proofed nylon - is miserable in comparison - to be frank, it's just too sweaty. I'd never go back. Likewise, my leather, Gore-tex lined sailing boots keep my feet warm and dry, and are far better than the rubber alternative.

However, I don't like the goretex lining in my walking boots. One of these days I have to get a proper pair of leather boots.

oilskins with goretex I can see working well. I have a problem with the lightweight goretex shells....very very flimsy.