Rab Downpour Waterproof jacket long term review | 10 years

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
  • How has my Rab Downpour Waterproof jacket done over 10 years of use?
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Комментарии • 21

  • @johnhumphreys2700
    @johnhumphreys2700 Месяц назад +1

    I bought what I call a cagool XL from Army and Navy as an outer coat. Very lightweight and packs down small just to give me that extra layer.
    Not tried it yet but every layer counts.

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +2

      Nice. Hope it performs well for you.

  • @StuartThow
    @StuartThow Месяц назад +1

    Interesting to see what others recommend, my current waterproof is a RAB Downpour Eco that is only about 2 years old and from day 1 i wasn't that impressed with it. Like yours it seemed to soak water up and not bead. I reproofed it a few months back with Tekwash and it seems a lot better now but still not as good as I thought a RAB jacket would be.

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +1

      Yeah, I did a mountain walk with a mate who had the Downpour Eco and his wetted out pretty quickly as well.

  • @andrewgreen7996
    @andrewgreen7996 Месяц назад +1

    Iv got a cheap decathlon coat does the job well mate I think alot off expensive jackets are heavy and to be honest iv got a decathlon jacket that does the job well and it's breathable and does not break the bank buddy 👍 💯

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks. I hear good things about Decathlon stuff so I'll try and check that out.

    • @andrewgreen7996
      @andrewgreen7996 Месяц назад +1

      @@TheWalkingKev I can send you the link off the jacket I use mate if that helps mate 😉👍💯

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +2

      @@andrewgreen7996 yeah that'd be good as I imagine they have loads of stuff

    • @andrewgreen7996
      @andrewgreen7996 Месяц назад +1

      It's the 1/2 jacket Raincoat mate on there website I'm struggling to send you the link it's £11.99 in mens buddy 👍

  • @pointofviewgr
    @pointofviewgr Месяц назад +1

    Very nice 👍

  • @PhilipOlsen11
    @PhilipOlsen11 Месяц назад +1

    I’m afraid that would be in the bin 🙈
    Pointless if you get wet in it. I agree that even if it’s 10 years old it’s surprising the inner layer is peeling off so bad.
    I bought a Flallraven Anorak in the sale.
    Not tested it yet. I need to wear it in our Welsh summer 😁

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +4

      I can't bear to throw anything out. The Rab logo is still looking nice!

  • @jeffprice2210
    @jeffprice2210 Месяц назад +2

    No expert in this field Kev but if you do get any good recommendations it would be interesting to know
    Also can you recommend a winter set of waterproofs as I can’t decide
    Many thanks Jeff

    • @CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy
      @CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy Месяц назад +2

      My North face water proof leggings, are excellent. Especially on my e-bike. Paid £28 brand new on ebay. Free delivery. Get a decent waste size though. 👌

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +2

      Any heavier weight waterproof should be fine. Mountain Warehouse Ultra or Extreme waterproofs are decent and can be found cheap on eBay. I've got a couple and they've been solid.

    • @CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy
      @CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy Месяц назад +1

      @@TheWalkingKev Agreed Kev. They are all very good and much of a likeness tbh. And thanks as always Kev, because I go bargin hunting for goods thanks to your recommendations 😊

  • @AB-qp6yj
    @AB-qp6yj Месяц назад +3

    Paramo

    • @TheWalkingKev
      @TheWalkingKev  Месяц назад +1

      I've not owned any of their gear... So far.

    • @leebarton1143
      @leebarton1143 Месяц назад

      Had a Paramo Cascada recently and had to send it back to Amazon as it was not waterproof. Not good