Rain gear ??

**puffer** · 14th September 08, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

I'm in Vancouver right now. Great weather we are having in the Pacific Northwest right now, isn't it? So you must be preparing for our usual fall. .

You've got that RIGHT

BTW, THANKs for the lead

Puffer

**Panache** · 14th September 08, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I would say an Inverness is your best bet, I've heard nothing but good about the Mr. Anthony Inverness Cape, I know many vendors carry them, the other option would be the Empire Canvas Works Storm Cape that you can get through the Scotish Tartan Museum
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/inv_cape.htm

I have an unusal Inverness Cape that was made using the pattern to the Empire Canvas Works Storm Cape, but of a lighter, more traditional looking material.

I absolutely love it.

More pictures and Information can be found in this thread

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/i...x.html?t=35266

If you are looking for something truly bullet proof and weather resistant, walkerk (one of the Nor Cal Rabble) has an Empire Canvas Works Storm Cape and it is a really well built garment for serious weather.

Cheers

Jamie

**macwilkin** · 14th September 08, 07:24 PM

A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

For me, nothing beats my Barbour wax jacket for rain gear in Highland kit.

Regards,

Todd

**Mr. bone** · 15th September 08, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

Todd

Spot on! I have one of their bags and after 5 years it looks like I have drug it through every pothole in Idaho. But not one single sign of wear. Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Their jackets seem to be of the same quality.

**macwilkin** · 15th September 08, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. bone

Spot on! I have one of their bags and after 5 years it looks like I have drug it through every pothole in Idaho. But not one single sign of wear. Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Their jackets seem to be of the same quality.

I always refer to Filson as the "American version of Barbour". :mrgreen:

Matter of fact, A friend of mine and I are waxing our Barbour jackets this weekend whilst enjoying a pint and watching Hamish MacBeth.

int:

T.

**walkerk** · 15th September 08, 11:36 PM

My wife and I are visiting Seattle currently with our magical Mr. Anthony rain capes ergo it will not rain until the end of the week when we depart. Other than that, ditto on what McMurdo and others have said.

**JRB** · 16th September 08, 06:36 AM

I like the looks of the Mr. Anthony rain capes but for one glaring aspect; snaps. I personally feel that the snaps make the cape look decidedly cheap and flimsy, more like stow-away rain gear than a nice cape. I know that the cape is of high quality and that the snaps are sturdy and all (I've had a chance to examine them on several occasions), but I just can't equate snaps with nice outerwear. If Mr. Anthony put out a rain cape with nice large buttons (like the ones on a good trench coat) I would definitely be on board.

**starbkjrus** · 16th September 08, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by JRB

I like the looks of the Mr. Anthony rain capes but for one glaring aspect; snaps. I personally feel that the snaps make the cape look decidedly cheap and flimsy, more like stow-away rain gear than a nice cape. I know that the cape is of high quality and that the snaps are sturdy and all (I've had a chance to examine them on several occasions), but I just can't equate snaps with nice outerwear. If Mr. Anthony put out a rain cape with nice large buttons (like the ones on a good trench coat) I would definitely be on board.

There are several models apparently. My Mr. Anthony cape has buttons on it.

**Jaggy thistle** · 16th September 08, 12:28 PM

Barbour jacket does for me and I live in Scotland!

**Nervous Jock** · 16th September 08, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I have an unusal Inverness Cape that was made using the pattern to the Empire Canvas Works Storm Cape, but of a lighter, more traditional looking material.

I absolutely love it.

More pictures and Information can be found in this thread

If you are looking for something truly bullet proof and weather resistant, walkerk (one of the Nor Cal Rabble) has an Empire Canvas Works Storm Cape and it is a really well built garment for serious weather.

Cheers

Jamie

nice