Which Sailing Jackets

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Ours having been stolen we need to source some more. Any comments about Musto, Gill, Helly jackets etc are welcomed to help us make good purchases.
 

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Not having replaced mine for about 15 yrs, I'm a bit out of date on this one, but much depends on the kind of use it will get. Equally important is the actual fit, and so if it were me I would try on a range and choose the one I was comfortable in and felt snug.
 

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Helly Hansen and Guy Cotton.
Both the best at what they do imo.
One is more comfortable than the other (and better than Musto, Gill HenriLloyd etc), but Guy Cotton is tougher, more durable (just layer up properly?
I bu Helly Hansen second hand when I can and mountain gear which I have found far better than the brands in brackets.
 

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Not having replaced mine for about 15 yrs, I'm a bit out of date on this one, but much depends on the kind of use it will get. Equally important is the actual fit, and so if it were me I would try on a range and choose the one I was comfortable in and felt snug.


I know a lot of peeps do this but I do not feel comfortable trying on for size at a chandlers and then going and buying online.
 

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I know a lot of peeps do this but I do not feel comfortable trying on for size at a chandlers and then going and buying online.

Once you've tried it on and decided to buy, tell the chandler that you would like to buy from him, but you can get it much cheaper online. However, if he can match the price, you will buy it now. You could even offer a bit more for the convenience. If they don't snap your hand off, you've done your best for them.
 

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Very pleased with my Hudson Wight HW1, now I think two years old. Every bit as good as the pricey "Offshore/Ocean" rated stuff from the big names, but not quite as dear (not exactly cheap either though). I did like their approach of "we only make one model" instead of all that "coastal/offshore" faff the others do. Breathes well and doesn't leak on the zips or seams. It provides waterproofing only, no thermal layers, the idea being that those are worn as layers underneath, if and when it is so desired (mostly in the form of cheap fleece jackets and if it gets really cold, a knit polyester pullover). Has the advantage that if one or the other gets wet, you can swap them and dry them separately, not to mention that a fleece inner jacket can be had for a tenner as there's absolutely nothing special about those.

It has clever pockets that work well when wearing a lifejacket/harness (which often blocks normal pockets), an extended aft end on the jacket and a big splashguard on the bibs that pulls down far enough so you can use the forward plumbing without having to fully undress. Also a hood that stays on your head without sliding down over your eyes.
 

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Very pleased with my Hudson Wight HW1, now I think two years old. Every bit as good as the pricey "Offshore/Ocean" rated stuff from the big names, but not quite as dear (not exactly cheap either though). I did like their approach of "we only make one model" instead of all that "coastal/offshore" faff the others do. Breathes well and doesn't leak on the zips or seams. It provides waterproofing only, no thermal layers, the idea being that those are worn as layers underneath, if and when it is so desired (mostly in the form of cheap fleece jackets and if it gets really cold, a knit polyester pullover). Has the advantage that if one or the other gets wet, you can swap them and dry them separately, not to mention that a fleece inner jacket can be had for a tenner as there's absolutely nothing special about those.

It has clever pockets that work well when wearing a lifejacket/harness (which often blocks normal pockets), an extended aft end on the jacket and a big splashguard on the bibs that pulls down far enough so you can use the forward plumbing without having to fully undress. Also a hood that stays on your head without sliding down over your eyes.

You have just persuaded me.
 

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I'm very happy with my Gill OS1 jacket after 4 years. No leaks, comfortable and warm. This is not a general endorsement of Gill kit as the salopettes were vere very disappointing and failed after 18 months.
 

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Kit is always a personal thing. Get yourself to a shop and try everything on, move about in it, do the sort of movement you normally do in a boat and see what bests suits you. If you need it altered, I have short legs then these guys are good

https://www.scottishmountaingear.com/repair-service

Went to the Marine Superstore at Port Solent for that very reason..lots of kit to try in one place...I went Henri LLoyd but purely personal choice..
 
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