Thread: Lightweight & Durable Waterproof Jacket

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

I just invested in a Hunters Element Halo and work recently supplied us Stony Creek Stowits. Both are very lightweight and very similar in design.

Have not had chance to use either yet but will today.

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

Originally Posted by mikee

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

Have to agree. I have owned quite a bit of Stoney Creek gear over the years and most (no all) of it has required repairing at some time. Mostly stitching issues. I have a Stowit jacket that I have had for quite a few years and it is still in good nick but I only ever use it as an "just in case" type garment. Doesn't often get used.

Originally Posted by mikee

If you get more than a couple years out of your Stowit I wll be surprised. They are light and serve a purpose but like ALL Stoney Creek stuff they fall to bits or leak after not very long!!

For the price I paid for the Halo if it gives 2 years I'll be happy and financially better off than if I bought a big ticket jacket.

The Stowits are supplied by work so no bones if it leaks I'll just ask for a new one.

I did consider the ex army ones but didn't want a camo rain coat

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

I did consider the ex army ones but didn't want a camo rain coat

I can identify with this. I need dual use and some settings just don't permit that kind of look.