Waterproof jackets and carrying

[spongebob59]

Don't usually carry over winter so just wondering if a waterproof jackets tend to leak where the carry straps sit across the shoulders?

If they do which waterproofs are better and any to avoid ?

Ta.

 

[RichA]

It's just the nature of breathable waterproof fabric. Where your carry straps rest on your shoulders the weight and rubbing forces the water through, however good it is.

 

[Jensen]

Never had any issues my Paclite Galvin Green

 

[pendodave]

I think this is a common theme - hikers with rucksacks have the same issues. But honestly, if it's that wet, what are we doing???

 

[BiMGuy]

I think this is a common theme - hikers with rucksacks have the same issues. But honestly, if it's that wet, what are we doing???

Playing golf in the rain most likely

Just get on with it, you’ll soon dry out once indoors.

 

[Orikoru]

Playing golf in the rain most likely

Just get on with it, you’ll soon dry out once indoors.

Unless you've got soaked through to your shoulders because of your bag straps.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Unless you've got soaked through to your shoulders because of your bag straps.

You need to use a trolley

 

[Orikoru]

You need to use a trolley

That is the main benefit - being able to stick an umbrella up. I can't use an umbrella when I'm carrying, it just doesn't work.

 

[sunshine]

That is the main benefit - being able to stick an umbrella up. I can't use an umbrella when I'm carrying, it just doesn't work.

Bag on shoulders, leaves 2 hands free to hold umbrella


I know what you mean though, when I started using a trolley it really came into its own in the rain.

 

[Orikoru]

Bag on shoulders, leaves 2 hands free to hold umbrella


I know what you mean though, when I started using a trolley it really came into its own in the rain.

I mean when you've got to stop, put the bag down one-handed, do something with the umbrella so it's not going to blow away, while getting your club out at the same time. Too much faff.

 

[YandaB]

I mean when you've got to stop, put the bag down one-handed, do something with the umbrella so it's not going to blow away, while getting your club out at the same time. Too much faff.

Someone needs to invent an umbrella holder that will work on a stand bag. Covers the player and clubs whilst walking, the clubs whilst on the floor and easy release of the brolly to take with you if necessary. Maybe someone has already done it but Google didn't show anything obvious.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Always find that carrying allows the water in where compressed by bag straps, and the weight of the bag.

My GG definitely suffer from that.

 

[KenL]

Don't usually carry over winter so just wondering if a waterproof jackets tend to leak where the carry straps sit across the shoulders?

If they do which waterproofs are better and any to avoid ?

Ta.

Mine doesn't leak that I've noticed when carrying my bag. Sunderland.

 

[timd77]

Another issue with carrying in the rain, is that the water collects between your bag and your back!

Still yet to find the perfect waterproofs, non sweaty, dry, comfy etc. Don’t think they exist.

 

[RichA]

I'm planning to experiment next time it rains with a light Jack Wolfskin Texapore waterproof jacket over my UA Gore-Tex Paclite waterproof jacket.
When it rains properly I haven't found anything that keeps me dry on a golf course. I used to own a waterproof parka that kept me bone dry through years of outings in torrential rain, but it would be too bulky for golf.
As with shoes, I think the word "golf" cancels out the word "waterproof".