Jackets - General

I packed my bag and in it I packed my Mac in a sac and I am glad I did. I have just returned from a week?s holiday staying with friends in the French Pyrenees and it rained every day apart from the first day. Last year I bought sleepy dormouse and her husband 2 Mac in a sacs for her honeymoon in Wales She reported that they were good. Dearly Beloved and I both own good breathable waterproofs but I thought that I wanted to reduce our luggage weight and space. And we would only need to take Macs just in case of showers. I went to our local shop (just round the corner) it is a saddlery, which sells saddlery, and out door wear for horsy people. ...  Read the complete review

I have been walking now for almost 4 years.It is a very rewarding hobby,which also improves your physical fitness.You get to see some amazing landscapes and scenery,however as with all sports it comes at a cost.this opinion is about coats but I will also write ones about footwear and gaiters. when buying a coat you must consider three factors. 1.Does it fit with a few layers of clothes underneath and will it fit as you grow. 2.Is it made from a reliable material. 3.How long will it last. When buying a coat you must save up a bit of money.From previous experience I have found the more expensive and brand names ARE better. ...  Read the complete review

As someone who used to work in an outdor shop I often heard the opinions of many walkers about the jackets that were on the market. As an avid hiker myself I often listened to these views and then bought my jackets accordingly. With dooyoo I thought I could pass on the views of dozens of walkers, so here goes. PARAMO. Generally I found with paramo that walkers either loved it or hated it. The problems was that those who hated it really hated it. The main complaint that people used to have with paramo is that it was fine when the were walking, but if they stopped for a long time, apparantly the jacket used to let water in quite freely. Looking at the way ...  Read the complete review