How Noisy is your Jacket?

[LesBrass]

Hello again

This may seem like a daft question but is your jacket noisy? I'm looking to buy a very lightweight windshell (that may or may not be showerproof). I'm looking for fabric that's perhaps more silky than plasticy?

I don't have access to try a lot of the bigger known brands like Marmot, Montane, Mountain Hardware or Rab etc. so I'll be buying on line... I'm interested to know how yours feels and sounds?

As always, suggestions and comment gratefully recieved.

 

[NualaOC]

Hi @LesBrass,
I bought a Marmot 'pre-clip' jacket from Cotswold Outdoors a few years ago and sent it back because it was too noisy - so I know exactly what you mean! I changed it for a Berghaus pac-lite, which has served me well. However, I had a serious case of gear-envy when my husband got a Rab Spark jacket - it's very light, has a softer feel and it's not noisy at all.

I also have this soft-shell jacket, which I absolutely love http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/haglofs-womens-natrix-jacket-a2512468?id_colour=139 It's lightweight, showerproof, very soft and stretchy and I wear it a lot. Zero decibels too

 

[LesBrass]

Hi @LesBrass,
I bought a Marmot 'pre-clip' jacket from Cotswold Outdoors a few years ago and sent it back because it was too noisy

ahh thank you so much... this one was number one on my list Rab is there too so that's a good tip

 

[Introibo]

Paramo jackets are always quiet. But they're heavy and I'll take a guess that
once they break down and become saturated they'll take a long time to dry
out. I've only ever used mine on day walks and never in a sustained downpour.
However, the local Mountain Rescue Teams use them extensively.