kilts in the rain.

[Blupiper]

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

[Mel1721L]

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

I haven't ever seen wellies on sale over here.

[gordontaos]

I really enjoy wearing my Mr Anthony "Ultimate".
http://www.misterantony.com/

[Mel1721L]

I reaIly enjoy wearing my Mr Anthony "Ultimate".
http://www.misterantony.com/

If my other coat remains lost, I'll get one.

[Madpiper65]

I bought two Mr. Antony Inverness capes. I have a Bandspec that I wear in the wet rainy Florida summers and an Ultimate that works very very well here in the mild winters as both a rain cape and for basic warmth. In my opinion, you'd have a darned hard time finding anything that works as good at double the price. The Bandspec has kept me completely dry in a tropical storm strength blow. I coupled it with a Tilley hat to help keep my head dry. (I wish Tilley came in the same colors that Mr. Antony offers, they are hats that are as good as the capes I have. If you are after a good basic rain cape, then you can't go wrong with a Standard or Bandspec. My wife loves hers too.

[Mel1721L]

I bought two Mr. Antony Inverness capes. I have a Bandspec that I wear in the wet rainy Florida summers and an Ultimate that works very very well here in the mild winters as both a rain cape and for basic warmth. In my opinion, you'd have a darned hard time finding anything that works as good at double the price. The Bandspec has kept me completely dry in a tropical storm strength blow. I coupled it with a Tilley hat to help keep my head dry. (I wish Tilley came in the same colors that Mr. Antony offers, they are hats that are as good as the capes I have. If you are after a good basic rain cape, then you can't go wrong with a Standard or Bandspec. My wife loves hers too.

We are at the beginning of the storm season now, I may have to get one. Still can't find my coat!

[Mel1721L]

Yay coat found! I don't know why I never thought to look in the box the coffee maker came in, in the first place! Coat worked perfectly. As soon as Iput it on it stopped raining!

[Elf]

congratulations on finding the coat.

I use both the band spec rain cape and a duster. It's an Aussie brand called Drizabone (as in 'dry as a ...') and both work well. To see a photo of the band spec capes in action, check the Photo section below under the caption Bitterroot Celtic Festival and Games. I have a good shot of the massed bands, most members sporting the rain cape. I had mine on all day and it worked very well. The Drizabone has the straps that hold the duster to the leg and is great on cold, windy and rainy days. Both cover down to below the knee, so Wellies might be appropriate as well.

JMB

Now if I might ask what is recommended for keeping the feet dry on the soggy ground? (Or should that be a separate thread?) I find the long coat or Inverness directs all the water to the lower legs. Not pleasant.

[Stitchwiz]

Wellies that go to the knee with a coat that goes below the top of the Wellies

[Mel1721L]

Wellies that go to the knee with a coat that goes below the top of the Wellies

I've never seen wellies on sale in Spain, but my coat is just above the ankle, so it's fine. I either wear walking boots or a brown pair of hobnail boots I had made.