Reasonable price Gortex rain jacket

noHup on 02/06/2018 - 22:51

hi,
I have recently got into cycling, hiking and rock climbing and have been looking for a decent priced gortex rain jacket.
I went to Kathmandu, and Paddy Palin today. Jackets at Paddy Palin or the Northface are ridiculously high price, upto 800-900$ and I can’t even get my size which is Small or XS. My budget is around $350 for a Gortex jacket.

Various people whoare members of various outdoor club had suggested not to buy Kathmandu so i am kind of reluctant to buy from there.

Can someone please guide me.

Thank you.

Sports & Outdoors Hiking Jacket

Comments

  • follow on 02/06/2018 - 23:00
    +1

    http://www.wiggle.com.au/clothing/?s=Gore-Tex&ea=4294936361,…

    LIMITED TIME ONLY $20 OFF $100 SPEND GETTHERE20

  • Davo1111 on 02/06/2018 - 23:10

    remember there are different types of goretex depending on the thickness/weight

    350 is more than enough to get a goretex at kathmandu. wait 5 minutes until the next 50% off sale

  • RevBargain on 02/06/2018 - 23:16
    +1

    I tend to read reviews online. Particularly because this is an investment you want to last. Something can be Gore-Tex and not live up to what you think it might do. Check out this site as a good place to start https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-rai…
    I like what this guy has to say about gear http://www.cleverhiker.com/jackets/
    I wouldn't get a Kathmandu personally for the activities you're looking at.

  • Caped Baldy on 03/06/2018 - 01:07

    Be aware that there are different grades of waterproofness for jackets.
    I got one a north face jacket from amazon US for around $100. It's meant to be pretty water resistant though I haven't really tested it.

  • ChrisLevo on 03/06/2018 - 09:43

    I bought a Regatta Hard Wear jacket from the UK.

    The Isotex fabric is supposed to be as good as Goretex, and there seems to be no difference in performance to my Goretex one.

  • O O on 03/06/2018 - 10:48

    Take a look at Kathmandu outlet, sometimes they've Gore-tex jacket at 1/3 of the original price.

    If you're not in a hurry, set a search alert on gore-tex jacket at eBay, and remember to set the item location to worldwide. You've a wider choice of brands there, such as Arc'teryx.

  • Polt on 03/06/2018 - 13:05

    I bought my gortex jacket from Macpac last year for $240 when they were offering an extra discount on sale items. Super happy with the quality and performance, and especially the price (I had the same thoughts as you on paying $800 for a jacket…). Tried it on in store, but bought online to get the extra $$$ off the price.

    If you've got time to wait for a deal, keep an eye on their website and the sale/clearance section, deals seem to come up relatively often. I wear a medium, which seems to be the first size to sell out, and didn't have any problems finding a selection of jackets available.

  • g1 on 06/06/2018 - 16:25

    https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1103640
    $219.95 + delivery
    Downside for your activity is no pit zips.

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