winter work jackets

[Dave-Titan]

hi guys, i'm in need of a new warm work jacket as my old ski one is about as water proof as a tea bag.

I'm thinking of a mascot tondela ( in screwfix for £65) has anyone had/got one if so whats their thoughts
or should i be looking at something different

cheers

dave

 

[shanky887614]

hi guys, i'm in need of a new warm work jacket as my old ski one is about as water proof as a tea bag.

I'm thinking of a mascot tondela ( in screwfix for £65) has anyone had/got one if so whats their thoughts
or should i be looking at something different

cheers

dave

looks better than the one a guy at my firm uses

to quote a couple of the lads, "he looks like a binman in that coat"

 

[Martyc]

I've got a high vis bomber jacket for wet weather (30 quid screwfix), and a fleecey furry lined zip thru hoodie/jacket for cold dry days. Does the job spot on for my needs

 

[Resu]

Got this. Excellent winter work jacket. http://mammothworkwear.com/timberla...land-pro-105-waterproof-parka-jacket-p688.htm

 

[Sintra]

North face Gotham jacket is cosy

 

[Dave-Titan]

i have a north face and theres no way im taking that on site!!
the timberland looks good, is it tough?
i just dont want one thats going to rip easy
cheers guys

 

[Resu]

Timberland has stood up to some pretty difficult situations in the past few months and I've yet to notice any tears.

 

[brman]

cheap army goretex jacket (£15 from ebay) with a fleece underneath. Only real downside is the goretex doesn't have pockets.......

 

[infinity]

out of curiosity what gloves do you all use when out in the cold? has anyone found anything that can be worn while you work AND keep the hands warm? Because im struggling to find anything up to the challenge!

 

[shanky887614]

out of curiosity what gloves do you all use when out in the cold? has anyone found anything that can be worn while you work AND keep the hands warm? Because im struggling to find anything up to the challenge!

i wear cheap gloves with holes for fingers. not that bad till fingers start to freese.

anyone tried the snickers winter gloves

 

[chrish_1977]

Hi Dave , I bought one of these, this time last year. Have to say one of the best jackets I have ever bought. Really warm and very water resistant, lots o pockets also. I wear it every day

 

[Dave-Titan]

i have the army goretex for the spring/ summer but when im working i find too many layers a pain.

as for gloves i wear these (when the h and s man is about)
Blackrock® Specialist Handling Fingerless Machine Gloves One Size | NoLinkingToThis

and these if really cold
Thinsulate Lined Olive Fleece Hunting Mitts Fingerless Gloves Reinforced Palm | eBay

the gloves with some half fingers and some full just didnt feel nice imo.

cheers chrish_1977 i think ill be getting one, how did you find the sizing as it seems a bit odd to me.

 

[barneybhoy]

I've got the snickers gloves with the three fingers cut out and they seem to be pretty good

 

[chrish_1977]

Tried one on in the screw fix and it seemed to fit nice. Definitely try it on though. Other than that has been toasty today when the temp dropped to minus 4

 

[chrish_1977]

Just an update, was outside all afternoon in the rain. Outer jacket soaked still bone dry inside

 

[shagbite]

dave..........i've just found this picture of you in your ski jacket.

 

[trev]

WTH is wrong with you soft southern jessies! Last week I was fitting outside lights in shorts and a t shirt while it was snowing. All you have to do is work a bit harder and you're sorted.

 

[shagbite]

exactly! i mentioned this on another thread... my winter attire is normally a polo shirt, even when working outside. 5 minutes of graft usually gets your body temp' up. pffftt, southerners.

 

[trev]

See Shagbite, you're almost a geordie but one question remains......
When going out on the lash in sub zero temperatures do you wear a jacket?

 

[Dave-Titan]

thanks buddy, im going to give the xl a try i think as i'm a 42 chest and large is listed as 41, id rather room for another layer too