Looking at Jackets...

[Mr. Fiend]

I need a new jacket, preferably a raincoat of some kind. I'm also curious about oilskin coats. Any advice on the matter would be appreciated.

[BlindSite]

http://www.hatsbythe100.com.au/product/bindex.php?product=oilskincoatsuniquer&fromw=oilskincoatsuniquer&gclid=CMWR27LJ8YoCFQqgYgodxmiPqA

[pk!]

Berghaus are good. Their Paclites are nice and weigh very little. If you plan to do much walking in hostile weather I'd recommend something a bit longer than the usual jacket - it makes a huge difference if it comes down far enough to cover your arse and it gives you something to sit on. At least in the UK the jackets in huntin/shootin/fishin shops are less hideous than the ones in outdoor pursuits shops.

Most hill farmers I've met wear Barbour waxed jackets - and they should know. Perfect for any weather, with plenty of pockets for sandwiches, hip flask, ammo and the occasional dead animal. A Barbour jacket will last the rest of your life, and most of the next generation too.
http://www.barbour.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.view&ProductID=29&StartRow=1&RangeID=1&New=0&PCategoryID=10&PSubCategoryID=&FeatureID=

[Elwood]

I need a new jacket, preferably a raincoat of some kind. I'm also curious about oilskin coats. Any advice on the matter would be appreciated.

Oilskins keep you warm and very dry, but they weigh a fuck-ton and are kinda impractical, in my experience. Then again, I'm talking about full-length saddle-covering dusters here.

[maggie]

I like goretex. Light, reasonably breathable, readily available in outdoorsy-type stores.

[Teedy]

Clearly:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5b/Raincoat.jpg

[maggie]

I think I know that guy...

[Teedy]

Issa? ;)