which ventile smock?

Robevs73 · 07-08-2012, 18:34

I am thinking of buying a new ventile smock, I like the westwinds arctic smock and the hilltrek double layer smock. I want the over the hard style smock as it will also be my winter cycling coat.
I have 2 westwinds ventile garments and they are good kit but the hilltrek looks better value for money but I don't know of anyone who has one to compare.
Any help wuld be appreciated.
Rob.

Leon · 10-08-2012, 11:03

I have the hilltek single and its a belter in hot or cold weather. Obviously little or no insulation but combined with other bits if kit its great. Had a quick try of a double lined and it was too hot/heavy feeling. The single is great.

JP · 13-08-2012, 10:23

Snowsled are really good, or look for a ventile batwing poncho theres probably loads for sale on Ebay

The Joker · 13-08-2012, 10:26

Me personally.......Ventile sucks, I'd rather dress up in cardboard...lol

Go for a decent Goretex or similar at least it'll keep you dry and you'll still be able to bend your limbs when its wet!

Robevs73 · 14-08-2012, 20:33

Orderd a double layer snowsled smock.
I don't Like goretex and shiny plastic stuff so cardboard ventile is the stuff for me!!

JP · 15-08-2012, 05:43

i know someone with one of those very nice smock that prob the best one on the market at present...... i still recon the ventile batwing poncho tho

Too Much Kit To Carry · 15-08-2012, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Me personally.......Ventile sucks, I'd rather dress up in cardboard...lol

Wouldn't be the first time would it.....................................

Trooper · 19-08-2012, 13:58

Another vote for the Snowsled here...............get the double layer one if you can afford it.

Dogman · 27-08-2012, 19:40

Are they warmer to wear with being "double" & are they as breathable, what sort of size do they pack up to ?

Rob

Intertidal · 01-09-2012, 19:47

I have a Fjallraven Gutulia smock:

http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/produ...gutulia-anorak

Not ventile but G-1000 it good tough stuff and can be proofed with Greenland wax or other proofing treatments.
Very pleased with mine.

07-08-2012, 18:34	#1
Robevs73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Llanelli Age: 40 Posts: 499	which ventile smock? I am thinking of buying a new ventile smock, I like the westwinds arctic smock and the hilltrek double layer smock. I want the over the hard style smock as it will also be my winter cycling coat. I have 2 westwinds ventile garments and they are good kit but the hilltrek looks better value for money but I don't know of anyone who has one to compare. Any help wuld be appreciated. Rob. __________________ the gods i worship are steel at the altar of rock-n-roll i kneel.

10-08-2012, 11:03	#2
Leon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cheshire Posts: 1,195	Re: which ventile smock? I have the hilltek single and its a belter in hot or cold weather. Obviously little or no insulation but combined with other bits if kit its great. Had a quick try of a double lined and it was too hot/heavy feeling. The single is great.

13-08-2012, 10:23	#3
JP Day dreaming.......... Admin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In a forest, sitting by a lake, by a fire, with my friends. Age: 42 Posts: 10,034	Re: which ventile smock? Snowsled are really good, or look for a ventile batwing poncho theres probably loads for sale on Ebay __________________ *"Tracking is the road - bushcraft is the vehicle - Nature and wildlife is the destination."* Bushcraft, Tracking and wildlife watching courses tailored to your needs, see below... http://www.woodlifeTrails.com Follow me n Pablo on twitter JP_Woodlife / Pablo_Woodlife The Best Bushcraft mag by far http://www.bushcraft-magazine.co.uk/

13-08-2012, 10:26	#4
The Joker Ain't so bad! Super Mod! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: naaaam! Age: 44 Posts: 2,193	Re: which ventile smock? Me personally.......Ventile sucks, I'd rather dress up in cardboard...lol Go for a decent Goretex or similar at least it'll keep you dry and you'll still be able to bend your limbs when its wet! __________________ Cheers Pete

14-08-2012, 20:33	#5
Robevs73 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Llanelli Age: 40 Posts: 499	Re: which ventile smock? Orderd a double layer snowsled smock. I don't Like goretex and shiny plastic stuff so cardboard ventile is the stuff for me!! __________________ the gods i worship are steel at the altar of rock-n-roll i kneel.

15-08-2012, 05:43	#6
JP Day dreaming.......... Admin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In a forest, sitting by a lake, by a fire, with my friends. Age: 42 Posts: 10,034	Re: which ventile smock? i know someone with one of those very nice smock that prob the best one on the market at present...... i still recon the ventile batwing poncho tho __________________ *"Tracking is the road - bushcraft is the vehicle - Nature and wildlife is the destination."* Bushcraft, Tracking and wildlife watching courses tailored to your needs, see below... http://www.woodlifeTrails.com Follow me n Pablo on twitter JP_Woodlife / Pablo_Woodlife The Best Bushcraft mag by far http://www.bushcraft-magazine.co.uk/

19-08-2012, 13:58	#8
Trooper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 9	Re: which ventile smock? Another vote for the Snowsled here...............get the double layer one if you can afford it. __________________ UT VOS SIC VADUM VOS TONDEO

27-08-2012, 19:40	#9
Dogman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grantham Posts: 944	Re: which ventile smock? Are they warmer to wear with being "double" & are they as breathable, what sort of size do they pack up to ? Rob

01-09-2012, 19:47	#10
Intertidal Stuck in the mud! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cornwall Age: 50 Posts: 462	Re: which ventile smock? I have a Fjallraven Gutulia smock: http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/produ...gutulia-anorak Not ventile but G-1000 it good tough stuff and can be proofed with Greenland wax or other proofing treatments. Very pleased with mine.

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