An idea for a waterproof, windproof, breathable (better then eVent), durable jacket

Huzefa, interesting idea of combining silnylon with propore to make a hybrid garment for breathability in less stressed areas and silnylon in high stress areas. Post pics when finished!!!

Well, today has been windy and rainy and so I've had the opportunity to test this waterproof.

The bottom line is that it works very well. After a few hours of wearing it (without a pack) whilst out walking it's been very comfortable and shown no signs of overheating or internal moisture.

The side-vents do seem to help with airflow but I don't know if it's significant.

The waterproof hat I've been using is a thinsulate shelled hat that's been saturated with Silicone spray. This has worked well at stopping the rain and keeping my head comfortable.

Ambient temperatures have been around 8-10C and I tend to dress on the cool side – today I've just been wearing a sweatshirt and a wicking T.

I think the key to it all is not over-dressing and then allowing airflow to take care of any minor sweating that may occur.

Mike, thanks for the report. Its good news that this anorak design worked for you. I would like to know how this works with a backpack while uphill walking.

You mentioned that you have made short chaps/gaiters. That is interesting idea. Can you post a pic please?

edit: I am going back to jacket/pant combo. I really like anorak design but I think that it wont work very well as VB because moisture generated by the body will just find ways to get out through the opening between anorak & chaps. I am also switching over from silnylon to 330D Coated Cordura for durability. But for VB zip-on patches I will use silnylon.

update: It may be possible to use anorak + chaps for VB. The tricky part would be make an extension on the inner side of the anorak such that it can be zipped to chaps.

I will try to make chaps with integrated gaiter.