water resistant sweater
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sweaters??? arent they manufactured with a coarse weave that would let water thru even if the material was waterproof.....
I use layers of polar fleece with a light rainjacket over it mostly for the wind protection... a good rain suit is not much more than windbreaker material, but it is waterproof..
you can get heavier rainsuits, but you dont usually need heavier, but warmth underneath is important.
heavier gear IS sometimes good if you are going to be out in severely bad weather for an extended period.
where a sweater would work for you, you can always spray the polar fleece with scotch gaurd or something similar that makes it very water resistant, but if you are getting a lot of spray, then put the rain suit on...
Or... almost all the marine stores sell 300 to 500 dollar insulated bib/jacket combinations or full insulated waterproof coveralls that have a little sailboat insignia sewn into them...
I use layers of polar fleece with a light rainjacket over it mostly for the wind protection... a good rain suit is not much more than windbreaker material, but it is waterproof..
you can get heavier rainsuits, but you dont usually need heavier, but warmth underneath is important.
heavier gear IS sometimes good if you are going to be out in severely bad weather for an extended period.
where a sweater would work for you, you can always spray the polar fleece with scotch gaurd or something similar that makes it very water resistant, but if you are getting a lot of spray, then put the rain suit on...
Or... almost all the marine stores sell 300 to 500 dollar insulated bib/jacket combinations or full insulated waterproof coveralls that have a little sailboat insignia sewn into them...
Go to any outdoor store and ask for a soft shell. These are designed for climbers and skiers and do exactly what you ask; stop wind and light spray. Much more breathable and wearable than any rain gear. Windblocker fleece is also very good (has laminated barrier).
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests-filter-category-soft-shells_windwear
http://www.backcountry.com/the-nort...et-mens?ti=UExQIENhdDo6MToyOmJjc0NhdDExMTEwOA
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoo...d-blocking-fleece-worth-the-extra-money-.html
Lottsa options, just gotta chose. I have several of different types. A light windbreaker is also good.
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests-filter-category-soft-shells_windwear
http://www.backcountry.com/the-nort...et-mens?ti=UExQIENhdDo6MToyOmJjc0NhdDExMTEwOA
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoo...d-blocking-fleece-worth-the-extra-money-.html
Lottsa options, just gotta chose. I have several of different types. A light windbreaker is also good.
The best IMHO:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-shirts/mens-sweatshirts/76706.aspx
With or without hood.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-shirts/mens-sweatshirts/76706.aspx
With or without hood.
Wool is warm when wet. Cotton, not so much.
In the Army you get to experience lots of weather and wool, without a doubt, is the best wet weather material.
While I don't have any direct experience I'm thinking any animal hair product will act much like sheep's wool.
In the Army you get to experience lots of weather and wool, without a doubt, is the best wet weather material.
While I don't have any direct experience I'm thinking any animal hair product will act much like sheep's wool.
Bill's right about wool. When it's really cold here I wear the big white woven sweater I bought when we were in Ireland. If it's wet, I wear a waterproof light shell over it that we bought in the Netherlands. I'm sure there's someplace in the USA that makes those kinda things.
The trick is to stay dry, wool allows you to sweat with the multiple layers topped by a waterproof windbreaker and still feel warm. Cotton undershirt to wick the sweat away and into the wool.
It does not hurt to ventilate when you can to get the water out either.
It does not hurt to ventilate when you can to get the water out either.
Wool with a windblocking/wicking T works well in moderate conditions, noting key words some resistance. Irish and other wool sweaters were traditional for fishermen. The designs permitted identification of an individual if washed overboard and found later.
I heard a phrase on a sports site and has always stuck with me...... Cotton Kills.
Cotton will absorb moisture and hold it against your skin and keeping you cold. Wool is warm even when wet, but will get heavy when wet.
Go with performance shirts ( polyester ) and fleece ( polyester ) for warmth with a waterproof outer shell. All are lightweight.
Cotton will absorb moisture and hold it against your skin and keeping you cold. Wool is warm even when wet, but will get heavy when wet.
Go with performance shirts ( polyester ) and fleece ( polyester ) for warmth with a waterproof outer shell. All are lightweight.
take a look at this sweater and its made in the good old USA as well
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/produc...HERMAN-CREW/171250/sc/1727/c/1727/pc/1814.uts
regards
woody
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/produc...HERMAN-CREW/171250/sc/1727/c/1727/pc/1814.uts
regards
woody
We use merino wool inner shells when we're active. Adding and removing layers is easy. Costco often has cheap thin merino inner layers. The quality of the expensive outdoor store brands are often poor. 33below is a good brand that seems to last forever.
Wool doesn't get as smelly as cotton but cotton is ok in port as a base layer. Thick wool is hopeless when wet but a big thick woolen sweater is nice when not sailing.
Poly fleece beats wool for mid layer warmth because it allows for much better technical designs with windproof cuffs and collars. Ever seen a windproof wool jumper?
Top layer of breathable waterproof material like goretex or teflon impregnated material keeps us dry and out of the wind. Goretex is no good when working with oils and fuels.
Wool doesn't get as smelly as cotton but cotton is ok in port as a base layer. Thick wool is hopeless when wet but a big thick woolen sweater is nice when not sailing.
Poly fleece beats wool for mid layer warmth because it allows for much better technical designs with windproof cuffs and collars. Ever seen a windproof wool jumper?
Top layer of breathable waterproof material like goretex or teflon impregnated material keeps us dry and out of the wind. Goretex is no good when working with oils and fuels.