HydroKnit Jacket - Winter

[nyckuk]

Just bought one of the recommended HydroKnit Jackets
Didnt really look into it but was thinking it was more of a winter jacket due to the "knit"
It looks very lightweight and thin , how is it in winter.
ATM ive got a Galvin Green with a mesh lining which does the job on cold winter days , how will this compare

thanks

 

[Imurg]

Warm.....nicely warm

 

[slicer79]

I bought one this morning, hopefully I won't have to use it much for a bit but not hopeful. Travelling over to The Open so wanted something lightweight because who knows what weather might come that week.
Buying wet gear in July isn't good!!

 

[Smoj]

I have the hydrolite version, which is meant to be more of a warmer weather waterproof, it's fine, I wore it the other day when the weather turned a bit windy and overcast, It was comfy but wasnt boiling in it.

I wore it in the rain once and wasnt totally blown away by the waterproofness though. again i don't think its meant to be as premium as a hydroknit jacket though

 

[Arthur Wedge]

It’s fine in the winter over a tee sheet

 

[abjectplop]

It’s fine in the winter over a tee sheet

How would you know your tee time?

 

[nyckuk]

Thanks for the replies

Had to wear it yesterday for a bit , didn’t think think I’ll be using it just yet ️

 

[HomerJSimpson]

One thing this weekend proved is my waterproofs aren't - all three suits!!!
Means I have to add waterproofs to an expanding want list. Is the hydroknit resiliant enough to deal with the biblical downpours we had at the weekend or is it better to get another FJ waterproof set

 

[Lord Tyrion]

One thing this weekend proved is my waterproofs aren't - all three suits!!!
Means I have to add waterproofs to an expanding want list. Is the hydroknit resiliant enough to deal with the biblical downpours we had at the weekend or is it better to get another FJ waterproof set

If it isn't, my Sunderland jacket has survived the equivalent of Niagra Falls on a couple of occasions this year and I have come away bone dry.

 

[KenL]

Another shout out for Sunderland.

 

[spongebob59]

stormFORCE PX7 Rain Suit Bundle - Proquip Golf

Enjoy total protection when the heavens open with a ProQuip stormFORCE Px7 rain suit bundle. Includes jacket, trousers and waterproof bucket hat.

proquipgolf.net

 

[HomerJSimpson]

stormFORCE PX7 Rain Suit Bundle - Proquip Golf

Enjoy total protection when the heavens open with a ProQuip stormFORCE Px7 rain suit bundle. Includes jacket, trousers and waterproof bucket hat.

proquipgolf.net

One of the suits that went was my original Proquip which has lasted forever so definitely worth a look

 

[Orikoru]

I thought the Hydroknit stuff was designed to be as lightweight as possible. I have the pullover version which I use for summer showers mostly, because I have a slightly warmer zip up Under Armour jacket for winter. I could happily use the Hydroknit in winter too though, I much prefer 3 or 4 thin layers over a thick one anyway. Baselayer, polo, mid-layer, Hydroknit - that'll keep you plenty warm and dry.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

As with all waterproofs

It will come down to the material and how you look after them

goretex is the main material for waterproofing - it’s key to keep that up by washing and caring the right way

I have a Galvin green paclite - about 8 years old , washed every month ( with the other waterproofs ) - wore it on Saturday and dry as a bone , that’s the same with my other GG and the Hydroknit I have - wash them and then tumble dry

But even then water will still be able to find a way in if it’s hard enough

 

[Lord Tyrion]

As with all waterproofs

It will come down to the material and how you look after them

goretex is the main material for waterproofing - it’s key to keep that up by washing and caring the right way

I have a Galvin green paclite - about 8 years old , washed every month ( with the other waterproofs ) - wore it on Saturday and dry as a bone , that’s the same with my other GG and the Hydroknit I have - wash them and then tumble dry

But even then water will still be able to find a way in if it’s hard enough

Out of interest, why do you wash them every month? What are you doing in them that requires that frequency of washing?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Out of interest, why do you wash them every month? What are you doing in them that requires that frequency of washing?

Just part of a routine that I got into when in the military and looking after the Gortex waterproofs

 

[PaulMdj]

Just part of a routine that I got into when in the military and looking after the Gortex waterproofs

Behave, you were RAF, the only time you’d of needed Goretex was in case the hotel porter had no umbrella to take you from your vehicle to the hotel lobby.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Behave, you were RAF, the only time you’d of needed Goretex was in case the hotel porter had no umbrella to take you from your vehicle to the hotel lobby.

The walk from the hire car in the car park to the hotel was dangerous - have the medals to prove it

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Just part of a routine that I got into when in the military and looking after the Gortex waterproofs

I've got a GG Goretex jacket, bought it 10-15 years ago. I've washed it once, maybe twice in that time. It's clean, it still works perfectly.

Washing monthly sounds excessive, unless you secretly pig wrestle in it. Do you, go on, be honest?

 

[PaulMdj]

I've got a GG Goretex jacket, bought it 10-15 years ago. I've washed it once, maybe twice in that time. It's clean, it still works perfectly.

Washing monthly sounds excessive, unless you secretly pig wrestle in it. Do you, go on, be honest?

You civilians wouldn’t last day in a revolution.