Wind/ water resistant gilet.

[spongebob59]

Any suggestions for the above?

Have a proquip padded one and it definitely isn't

 

[Slab]

Watching with interest, I suspect (fear) such a thing doesn't exist....

 

[spongebob59]

Watching with interest, I suspect (fear) such a thing doesn't exist....

Neither do I.

 

[moogie]

Could check out some of the Regatta gilets on ebay, windproof, some water resistant, proof
Non golf related brand, so don't get ripped off
Probably £23--30

 

[ThinBullet]

I wear a water/wind resistant Under Armour sort of over top under my Oscar Jacobsen gilet with a thermal long sleeved top. Does me for 15 holes in light smir. It’s a good combo. There’s always water repellent sprays from hillwalking shops you could apply too but I find the water just beads off and soaks my hands or club grips.

 

[Bratty]

According to GM's Winter gear guide (this month's edition), there's a Puma Frost Quilted gilet that "keeps light showers at bay" and a Castore Hybrid that "features water l-reistant trims".
Might be worth researching?

 

[Bratty]

But a waterproof gilet is an odd concept. "Don't mind your arms getting soaked but won't to keep your trunk dry" isn't much of a sales pitch, is it!

 

[Jensen]

I’ve got an Under Armour gilet that works well for me when it’s damp/light rain

 

[spongebob59]

But a waterproof gilet is an odd concept. "Don't mind your arms getting soaked but won't to keep your trunk dry" isn't much of a sales pitch, is it!

Resistant being the key word in the title

 

[Jigger]

Any suggestions for the above?

Have a proquip padded one and it definitely isn't

Is this because you don’t like waterproof jackets with a jumper underneath?

 

[Slab]

But a waterproof gilet is an odd concept. "Don't mind your arms getting soaked but won't to keep your trunk dry" isn't much of a sales pitch, is it!

Perfect when it's 30 degrees and peeing down

 

[Orikoru]

I have a Uni Qlo one that's light as feather and feels nice to wear. It packs down really small as well so easy to chuck in your bag if you take it off. Pretty sure it's water resistant. Cost £40.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Try washing it with Nikwax detergent, then with Nikwax wash in proofer. Having donw it many times to a Pace cycling fleece when I was doing mountin bikes, you be suprised how good it can be.

 

[Voyager EMH]

I have such a garment that came out of a factory in China.
I presume they were the cheapest manufacturer Callaway could find that would agree to put their name on it.
Its OK.

 

[Springveldt]

I’ve got a Sunderland one that is made from nylon, definitely wind proof and I suspect it might give a bit of water resistance since it feels like tent material. Got it from County Golf for £20 a while back.

 

[garyinderry]

Nike Storm-FIT ADV Golf Vest- Black - The Golf Store 4U

Manufacturer Code : DQ6721 Fabric 100% Polyester Size S 35/37.5" M 37.5/41" L 41/44" XL 44/48.5" 2XL 48.5/53.5"

thegolfstore4u.co.uk

There was a guy shifting stock of these on ebay for 40 pound not long ago. I got the black and beige one. They are brilliant. Waterproof and arms free to swing.

 

[BiMGuy]

First run out for my £40 decathlon gillet today. Very impressed. Warm and wind proof, a few spots of rain didn’t penetrate.

 

[Redtraveller]

I bought this from M&S, it’s meant to be water repellent. Been good so far

Feather and Down Gilet with Stormwear™ | M&S Collection | M&S

Keep your core warm with this feather and down gilet. It's made to a comfy regular fit with a snug funnel neck and a 700 fill that gives impressive warmth for the weight. There's an easy zip fastening, as well as secure zipped pockets on either side. An internal pocket bag makes it easy to stow...

www.marksandspencer.com

 

[pendodave]

I'd always be a bit sceptical about using anything down in a damp environment. Even with modern treatments, down and water don't really mix ime.
So if I use a down gilet and it might rain, it's under a layer I know to be waterproof.
Probably safer using a primaloft (or similar) insulating layer. Slightly heavier and less warm, but doesn't lose its structure when wet.

 

[ThinBullet]

Try washing it with Nikwax detergent, then with Nikwax wash in proofer. Having donw it many times to a Pace cycling fleece when I was doing mountin bikes, you be suprised how good it can be.

My Rab jacket is Nikwax, and quite honestly, the best jacket i've ever bought. It's light, does great in windy freezing days, and even with just a t-shirt on it's toasty. Rain just sort of micro beads off it, but only for showers. Wouldn't like to be caught in a downpour.

This is the Gilet I use:

Oscar Jacobson Quinn Padded Gilet (Black) - Golf Star Direct | Golf Equipment UK | Shop Online

The QUINN gilet is a lightweight cross-over garment with excellent thermal properties. The water-repellent fabric provides the optimum comfort and features padding to the top panel for a great contemporary look. Whether you choose to wear this on course, off course, or both, its excellent warmth...

www.golfstardirect.co.uk

Doesn't get in the way of the swing, and it's lovely and warm. Paired up with a snood, and you're taking on anything. I can come away from the range on a 0 degree real feel day, and be roasting. Keeps the core nice and warm.
I've been caught in the rain with it, and the rain beads off nice with it. Absolutely wind proof too as the wind chills in Scotland are sore, but I don't feel it with this.
Doesn't look out of place wearing it out and about too.