Traditional Rain Clothing

**Riverkilt** · 6th October 10, 07:33 PM

For cold weather, I like surplus wool greatcoats. This one is from the British Army I believe.

For foul, stormy weather I like Mr. Antony's Ultimate rain cape.

The rain cape acts as a bit of an umbrella over my shoes. Not sure about mud - its so sandy up here, seldom an issue.

And, someday maybe - a wool Inverness Cape from Mr. Antony.....some day....maybe....

**azwildcat96** · 6th October 10, 08:16 PM

Ron,
I'm sorry, but when I see a trench coat with only socks underneath, I have to assume the wearer is a flasher.

It just looks funny to me.

**Cygnus** · 7th October 10, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

For cold weather, I like surplus wool greatcoats. This one is from the British Army I believe.
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Ah, Ron, you've made me miss my old greatcoat (my wife donated it to charity when I was at work one day). 16.5 lbs. of wool and I've never worn anything warmer.

With autumn here and winter on the way, I know I'm going to miss it even more in the coming months!

**starbkjrus** · 7th October 10, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Try a "fore 'n aft" or "deer stalker" as a better option for hats. Oh and an umbrella is always handy.

Village Hat Shop has now discontinued the deerstalker. Any idea where I can find one please PM me.

I WILL have one this year.....

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

And, someday maybe - a wool Inverness Cape from Mr. Antony.....some day....maybe....

Me too Ron...me too.

**Lallans** · 7th October 10, 01:01 PM

Thanks to their somewhat-annoying website, I can't tell if Barbour stil makes my recommendation, but in addition to the jackets already mentioned you could look for a very long equestrian waxed cotton model they at least used to sell, "the Mark Phillips" or its replacement (got mine at least 20 years ago). Worn off a horse, it comes off as a sort of floppy trench coat and works very well when kilted. But for rainy warmish weather, of which we Eastern Canucks had a plethora two years back, I had to invest in a 'Band Spec' model nylon Inverness cape- there's warm and then there's Barbour warm.

The 'band spec' has the silent endorsement of every pipe band I've ever seen in the rain....

**artificer** · 7th October 10, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

Village Hat Shop has now discontinued the deerstalker. Any idea where I can find one please PM me.

I WILL have one this year.....

It appears that Scotweb still carries a deerstalker that looks identical to one fo the offerings from Village Hat.

http://www.scotweb.co.uk/buy/all-woo...er-hat/options

They also have it in Harris Tweed
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/products/ha...erstalker-hat/

HERE is one in Harris Tweed for 40GBP INCLUDING international delivery!

**Tobus** · 8th October 10, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

For cold weather, I like surplus wool greatcoats. This one is from the British Army I believe.

I have one very similar to that, but it's a USGI WWII greatcoat. I love that coat, but it just doesn't get cold enough down here to wear it very often. Plus, people tend to give me sidelong looks when I wear it. But I agree, it's a fantastic coat for cold and/or wet weather, especially with a kilt, since it's long enough to cover the kilt completely and protect it.

No one has yet mentioned spats. While they seem to be mostly relegated to military and pipe band uniforms, surely they would be useful for protecting your lower legs in rainy weather, especially if worn under a long coat like the greatcoat shown above? I would think they'd be very good at keeping the driving rain from soaking your ankles and running down into your shoes. Granted, you wouldn't want to be sloshing through deep puddles in them, since they offer no protection against seepage from underneath.

Are spats ever worn by civilians for protection against weather?

**Piper** · 8th October 10, 05:54 AM

I made myself a cloak/cape out of oilcloth that has a very muted Black Watch pattern to it. I cobbled it up to use at the Rendezvous and reenactments, but I've worn it on other occasions when I've had to pipe in the rain. Comes to about mid calf, and has a shoulder cape and collar, but no hood. Keeps most of me dry. Of course, being a reenactor, I've learned to resign myself to the fact that when it rains, you get wet.

**artificer** · 8th October 10, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Are spats ever worn by civilians for protection against weather?

I've worn puttees and gaiters to keep mud and ice out of my ankle boots before, but don't generally wear them. At this point, if the weather is THAT bad, I need a d@mn good reason to be out and about in it, instead of by the fire with a dram.

**JerseyLawyer** · 8th October 10, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

No one has yet mentioned spats. While they seem to be mostly relegated to military and pipe band uniforms, surely they would be useful for protecting your lower legs in rainy weather, especially if worn under a long coat like the greatcoat shown above? I would think they'd be very good at keeping the driving rain from soaking your ankles and running down into your shoes. Granted, you wouldn't want to be sloshing through deep puddles in them, since they offer no protection against seepage from underneath.

The modern ones are useless for anything other than getting dirty and looking kinda funny. They won't keep you dry at all, and you're far better off with a good pair of boots, unless you happen to be wearing full No. 1 dress for some reason.