Traditional Rain Clothing

[piperdbh]

Try digging a cave in the side of a mountain, Ted, and plant cacti around the entrance to keep away anybody who messes with you. That should keep you dry.

[MacLowlife]

60-40 parka/ anorak? They are getting to be relics by now.

[Bugbear]

Try digging a cave in the side of a mountain, Ted, and plant cacti around the entrance to keep away anybody who messes with you. That should keep you dry.

I already have a cactus fence with large, movable prickly pear planters at the gates, that's usually where I drain the washing machine and ceramics water during the warmer seasons. I'm playing with the idea of adding medjool date palms to my property, if I can come up with a water plan. I'm adding pomegranates this winter to replace the peaches, apricots, and almonds I used to have.
* Correction: I have planted jojoba bushes to replace the almond trees I once had out front.

60-40 parka/ anorak? They are getting to be relics by now.

I have a very sturdy, tan London Fog overcoat with zip out fur-like lining and cotton outer shell with roll up hood, MacLowlife. I bought it at a Good Will last year. I also have a shorter raincoat that is made of something waterproof that has a roll out hood too. I suppose I should have a poncho, but the London Fog is probably all I need.

[Riverkilt]

For cold weather, I like surplus wool greatcoats. This one is from the British Army I believe.



For foul, stormy weather I like Mr. Antony's Ultimate rain cape.



The rain cape acts as a bit of an umbrella over my shoes. Not sure about mud - its so sandy up here, seldom an issue.

And, someday maybe - a wool Inverness Cape from Mr. Antony.....some day....maybe....

[azwildcat96]

Ron,
I'm sorry, but when I see a trench coat with only socks underneath, I have to assume the wearer is a flasher. It just looks funny to me.

[Riverkilt]

You can relax.

I worked as a therapist for sex offenders on probation for a few years in Phoenix and the flasher you describe is pretty much the stereotypical vision. Much different in reality - seldom a trench coat. Those that do wear a trench coat use the pant legs tied above the knees to avoid suspicion.....

Let me up.....

[azwildcat96]

You can relax.

I worked as a therapist for sex offenders on probation for a few years in Phoenix and the flasher you describe is pretty much the stereotypical vision. Much different in reality - seldom a trench coat. Those that do wear a trench coat use the pant legs tied above the knees to avoid suspicion.....

Let me up.....

Wasn't insinuating anything...just seen too many old movies, or Madd magazine comics, or somthing...It was just the first thing that came to my mind. No offense intended.

[Jock Scot]

Thanks to all for posting.

The wind has destroyed several of my umbrellas over the years, either turning them inside out, or bending them out of shape. Once, back when I was in college, a burst of wind/rain ripped the materiel off my umbrella and I was left holding a bunch of wires. I've also lost several hats to the wind, so I take my hat off and put the umbrella away when the wind gets going out here.

As you well know we suffer the rain and wind too and you are quite right there does come a time when umbrellas will not operate. However might I suggest obtaining an umbrella from Swaine Adeney & Brigg, who make a substantial umbrella without weighing a ton. A second mortgage will be required but mine has lasted me some 40 years in some pretty strong storms.

As to hats, then the "deer stalker" is made for the job! Undo the flaps, turn them down and tie them under the chin. There is not a wind on earth that will remove it from your head if worn thus.

In the end though, if there is a job to be done and it is that important and there is a storm raging then really there is no option ------you get very wet!

[Bugbear]

As you well know we suffer the rain and wind too and you are quite right there does come a time when umbrellas will not operate. However might I suggest obtaining an umbrella from Swaine Adeney & Brigg, who make a substantial umbrella without weighing a ton. A second mortgage will be required but mine has lasted me some 40 years in some pretty strong storms.

As to hats, then the "deer stalker" is made for the job! Undo the flaps, turn them down and tie them under the chin. There is not a wind on earth that will remove it from your head if worn thus.

In the end though, if there is a job to be done and it is that important and there is a storm raging then really there is no option ------you get very wet!

Yes, that was the case, I had to protect several things from the hail and didn't have time to worry about a hat and so on.

Perhaps, someday, I will get a deer stalker.

[Bugbear]

You can relax.

I worked as a therapist for sex offenders on probation for a few years in Phoenix and the flasher you describe is pretty much the stereotypical vision. Much different in reality - seldom a trench coat. Those that do wear a trench coat use the pant legs tied above the knees to avoid suspicion.....

Let me up.....

Ron, book suggestion on not seeing what you aren't looking for, even if it's right in front of your face. The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us, by Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel J. Simons (New York: Crown/Random House, 2010).