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What's a good waterproof, tear resistant jacket and trousers that's not to expensive as have torn two on thorns or the ground.

Just spent £500 on Klim jacket & trousers - gortex so I thought it was good value as the jackets can be £450 on their own

Early days but seems pretty good

I've changed to armour and an RAF foul weather jacket and trouser combo for £40 unused.
Water and windproof and cheap to replace if damaged and the armour fits better than the in-jacket stuff.

Maybe not the height of elegance but it works.

I couldn't dream of paying for Klim or other pricey gear even though it is really good - I'd be too scared to damage it.
My old adventure jacket was £150 about 15 years ago and is still in good nick but lost its waterproofing abilities. The elbow armour was rubbish when I needed it last year.

Get the nikwax out to clean and waterproof.

Buy most of mine in the sales..........good kit, just a bit cheaper.

I have to negotiate terms and conditions on using the washing machine though.

That's my job anyway...........just make sure to do a empty load rinse before putting in the nikwax.

my lovely wife was a nikwax model few years back also the horse she had at time,ad used to be on horse and country up until last year it had my wife cantering across field then cut to shot of her bendind down and loading a washing in the stable yard she didnt get paid but we got six boxes of all there products some were good some not so good still got some in shed tech wash was good had 50 bottles of it

Kon,

I bought a Hunter Class suit at the NEC in November, £80 for jacket and trousers.

http://www.hunterclass.co.uk/products.php?live=1-1-0-0

I wear armour underneath, so it only has to keep me warm and dry, which it does .

I have been using 'Fabsil' which I purchased from a camping shop a few years ago. Bought 2.5L of it and have done my riding kit, jackets / trousers etc. and my tent a couple of times.

No need to put this in your washing machine, you spray it straight on. I used a compressor and paint spray gun previously, but since it's not working currently, I used a pump sprayer the type used in greenhouses etc although any empty spray bottle will obviously do nicely.

A friend mentioned that he puts his stuff in the tumble drier when it has dried naturally. I have done this but can't say if it makes any difference.

It's a great product, the water just beads on top of your clothing and just rolls off. Think I may spray my bike in it!

It's not expensive for what it is and will last you ages. Just looked on Amazon and they have 5L @ £19.99 - Was £29.99 Bargain

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grangers-Fabsil ... il+5+litre

Thanks guys , think my wife just got me a Klim of ebay for about £50 now just trousers as was out Saturday and got soaked, thanks to Darren for leading .