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New "Commuting" jacket
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Then the answer is many gucci belts, wrapped around you to form a coat
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£1100 for a binbag!?
https://www.veilance.com/gb/en/shop...t?intcmp=home_t3_shop_mens_monitor-is-sl-coat
Very cold weather i've got this - https://rab.equipment/uk/resolution-jacket
Too warm really for when its raining unless snow / hail. Bought primarily for use in Iceland and around Ski resorts
Ski jacket i've got a Montane Fast Alpine Stretch Neo (plus base and mid layers)
Everyday use Sprayway Grendel pro - https://www.outdoorlook.co.uk/sprayway-mens-grendel-pro-insulated-windstopper-mountain-jacket
Bought for about £40 from TK max years ago. Been the best coat i've owned. Waterproof, synthetic insulated and doesnt look too bad. Also packs down small too
Everyday fleece / hoody i've got this
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1193769/berghaus-men-s-pravitale-mtn-20-hooded-jacket-1193769/
BerghausMen's Pravitale MTN 2.0 Hooded Jacket
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This should keep you warm and it has the added benefit of being reflective which will be good for the dark winter nights.
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Superdry might be worth a look, some of their stuff isnt garish and actually works I have a nice waterproof black coat from them (like this - https://www.superdry.com/mens/jackets/details/168980/tech-hood-pop-zip-sd-windcheater-jacket--black) and it is actually waterproof (been in some downpours in it).
The old paradox of paying more for lightness, so pay more = get less.
I really want an Arc'teryx bag but as I'm not a top revenue earner I can't justify the price for a day bag!
Keep an eye on SportPursuit, they sometimes have Arc bags. Also there's the Arc'teryx outlet, which has last season etc.
Osprey also do fantastic bags
I've got a Farpoint 40 for a travel bag (upto 1 week of travel) - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/osprey-farpoint-40-rucksack-2
Great bag due to its clamshell design. It full opens like a suitcase but is also a backpack and can be carried sideways too.
Talon 22 for general day use - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/osprey-talon-22-rucksack-2
I would go for an Osprey talon 33 as a general day bag now actually. Probably big enough to fit in weeks worth of stuff and would go under the seat of a plane based on the new baggage rules for Ryan air and Easyjet
I don't know why I'm being so stingy really. I use my backpack a lot. I've had the same 30L Berghaus bag for must be about 10 years now and it's been all over the world with me and was on my back during my motorbike accident. It's battered and has holes but I have an odd sentimental attachment to it!
I should be happy to spend a decent amount on a bag as it'll get so much use but it's not the most exciting purchase to make
I know the feeling!
I had a Berghaus Arete tour (45+8) for years which I used for travelling 9 month in 2007. The chest strap is broken on it but it still does well as a festival bag to carry sleeping bag, floor mat, pillow, clothes for a few days and beers
I use the Talon 22 almost everyday (or did before lockdowns) just for things like gym clothes and picking up shopping
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/trekking-jacket-rainwarm-500-3-in-1-men-s/_/R-p-147553?mc=8493046&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Surfaces For Google&utm_content=8493046-2560931&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_106843029532_c_436894719282_w_pla-907416406027_n_g_d_m_v__l__t__r_x_pla_y_15177021_f_online_o_8493046-2560931_z_GB_i_en_j_907416406027_s__e__h_1007064_ii__vi__&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_O19NXf7QIVu2DmCh2GdwblEAQYFiABEgJS6_D_BwE
Budget choice.
This? Got the previous one in black with orange zips etc, had it for 6 years, great snug fit and love it.
I'm outdoors a lot with walking, photography and sitting in the cold watching football and for the price I don't think you can go wrong.
Unless you prefer a branded name..
Budget choice.
This? Got the previous one in black with orange zips etc, had it for 6 years, great snug fit and love it.
I'm outdoors a lot with walking, photography and sitting in the cold watching football and for the price I don't think you can go wrong.
Unless you prefer a branded name..