What to wear in the rain

[Downunder Kilt]

Australian version of the of the Barbour (Drizabone) which you can get lined or a Mr Anthony's Utilmate Inverness cape

[Lallans]

After a really rainy series of highland games a few years ago, games that also included a microburst and a nearby tornado, I have and use a "Band Spec" style nylon Inverness cape.

But for true rain protection I notice that most Scots, be they kilted or nae, use something called "the beer tent."

[Biathlonman]

My Barbour, bought in Inverness more than 25 years ago, is like wearing a Land Rover - but a tired worn out one, with too many holes to fix.

I have an Austrian loden coat, which flares out cape-like and though its the wrong culture, was used by hunters, and looks OK with a kilt in the rain. Avoid the flasher look at all costs.

And an umbrella - unless you're a woman or a clergyman, just looks a bit wimpy if you're not in a city.

[Nick the DSM]

I have wool poncho that does the trick.

[Jack Daw]

I have an Inverness cape for rain, but I did not take it on my trip to the Capitol District Highland Games one year as rain was not in the forecast. Nevertheless, after I got to town it was already raining with no let-up in sight, so I went over to the nearest camping store and bought a cheap, plastic poncho. I had to wear something because I was competing as a solo piper and all competitions were outdoors - rain or shine; and it did not shine the whole weekend. Since then, I blow off competing if the adjudicators insist on having us pipe in the rain.

[robbiethepiper]

Own an ankle length black double-breasted melton cloak. No-one can see more than my brogues.............

[Jack Daw]

Oops! I see I have already posted above.

[Riverkilt]

Mr. Antony's Ultimate Rain Cape



Or, a surplus greatcoat

[Downunder Kilt]

I'm with you Ron, those Mr Anthony Ultimates are the thing to stand up to the rain.

[The Barry]

Mr. Antony's Ultimate Rain Cape

I might have to pick one of those up. I like the idea of a cape, but would prefer a simple, functional cape rather than $700 for a tweed cape.