Originally Posted by
Zoom
They were cr*p when they were introduced in the mid-60s, as even the smallest breeze went right through them, and I can't imagine that they are any less cr*p now.
We trialled the original jackets in white, sexy with navy blue lining but they got too shabby too quickly. Went for a stroll down to Happy Valley with the plotter. 'but 3-4 miles IIRC and very warm. The temp was -20C.
Used most of a can of waterproofing on the jacket. Fixed it. Don't know what it did for flamability though.