Waterproof clothing issue

[Northern jock]

Lots of good kit out there, as listed by some.

I think the important bits are to manage your workload and steam production and have the right amount of clothing on. If you are done up like a boil in the bag meal, you’ll become one. Lots of thin layers then add or remove as time and weather go by.

I tend to walk to a breathing rate, eg on a big walk and going up a long hill with a load, a speed I can maintain breathing through my nose, not panting. Then I don’t sweat bucket loads. But a one hour walk up a hill for exercise, much harder and faster and sweatier.

 

[Morety]

Agree with that. I keep the pit zips open on mine for steep ascents (surprisingly I've not has many issues with much if any water getting in) and if wearing a mid layer, remove it before the ascent and just have a wickable HH long sleeved base layer under the jacket. I also slacken off the cuffs to help air circulation and wear a WP hat rather than use the hood as I find my glasses steam up otherwise! Trick with steep uphills is to take your time and try to avoid excessive exertion. Walkg poles are a massive help here. Jacket is reasonably comfortable and I still feel dry and warm after a climb. Mid layer goes back on if cooler and windy and rarely get cold. Big no-no is any cotton base layers though as any sweat will cause a chill and cotton stays wet and cold once damp.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

When working i.e walking in the cold and wet to the point where you are working up a sweat it is vital to have Vent stops.

certainly in the extreme cold, sweat is a killer