Thread: Rain jackets

I bought Copland jacket on recommendation from sons who have served. Originally I was looking at ex nzdf ‘milair’ jackets but was warned off them by the lads. Apparently the ex UK gortex stuff is far better kit than what kiwis had issued in this regard.

Originally Posted by Ingrid 51

I bought Copland jacket on recommendation from sons who have served. Originally I was looking at ex nzdf ‘milair’ jackets but was warned off them by the lads. Apparently the ex UK gortex stuff is far better kit than what kiwis had issued in this regard.

Yes, In 2006 I was issueing hundreds of sets of this stuff to new recruits, and easily 20% was coming back in after the first wet week in the field, with it delaminating, and just plain not waterproof.

I too have gone the armyand outdoor way, new UK military stuff. Its far far better, and only a hundy or so

Originally Posted by XR500

Yes, In 2006 I was issueing hundreds of sets of this stuff to new recruits, and easily 20% was coming back in after the first wet week in the field, with it delaminating, and just plain not waterproof.

I too have gone the armyand outdoor way, new UK military stuff. Its far far better, and only a hundy or so

Good to know! Can second the british mil surp. I've got heaps of it and none have failed, all have held up to extreme weather and i've not been wet once. Worn it for the last 8+ years at a guess?