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Some good deals on these at the moment but seem to get negative reviews. Anybody got any experience they could add to the mix?

In reply to Father Noel Furlong:

Its waterproof but not breathable enough for any active use. I was getting soaked whenever I used it so I tested it with 30 mins in the shower. Bone dry. Which suggests breathabilty is the problem.

I got a good deal too but it it aint a good deal if the kit is useless. Avoid.

In reply to DaveHK:

Thanks. Obviously need to keep shopping around......

In reply to Father Noel Furlong:
I recently purchased an Atomic jacket and I was originally concerned with the breathability. I sweat quite a lot and I haven't noticed that this jacket is particularly worse than others I have owned, either way when I wear it I get sweaty. I found the front pockets helped and when I took it to Scotland this winter it kept me nice a dry and if I chose my layers carefully, i.e. not many and keep moving, I was able to remain comfortable even in a rather unpleasant blizzard. Its also really light weight and packs down easily so I am very happy with it but as I say I sweat a lot so it has just made me more thoughtful about what layers I wear under the coat.

Edit: Especially as I got it for around £65 and the others I was looking at cost £200!!

In reply to berry6717:

>Its also really light weight and packs down easily

That's what i really fancied about the jacket. I have all the gear i need for keeping dry but i quite fancied something lightweight for seasons other than winter. Interesting how you say you've used it in winter......you've got me thinking now.....


Another very poignant thought. Don't want to spend a lot on something i don't really need, it's more of an indulgence than a necessity.

In reply to Father Noel Furlong:

Poke some holes in it with nknitting needle below the arms to sort out breathabiluty

In reply to Father Noel Furlong:

Forgot to say, my dad had the exact same problem with the trousers.

In reply to DaveHK:
I was looking at the new Atomic 2 in Go outdoors and i found the older version too short in the arms but the newest version seams fine
Not sure if the material is any different though
Andy