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  1. Tannin

    Oilskin? Japara? Goretex? Or what?

    Thankyou all. Excellent advice (as always here). The consensus seems to be drizabone or equivalent, but also a strong vote for Goretex. Yesterday I bought something I had no intention of buying: an ex-German Army Goretex jacket . Real Goretex, great camoflague colour (of course), second-hand...
  2. Tannin

    Oilskin? Japara? Goretex? Or what?

    Barbour, alas, are available in New Zealand but not here in Australia. But the general sense I am getting seems to be that a quality oilskin (such as Drizabone, or however you are supposed to spell it) is practical and hard-wearing. I'm in a rush today, but three-parts tempted to swing by the...
  3. Tannin

    Oilskin? Japara? Goretex? Or what?

    I need a coat for my birding expeditions. I want it to be: Not too heavy (but middle weight is OK) Comfortable: able to move my arms freely Windproof Waterproof Hard-wearing Dark, don't-scare-the-birds colour Lots of pockets. Quiet - no rustling fabrics, Mid-thigh length. (I think...
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