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Offline Carla!

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Jacket
« on: June 02, 2011, 12:21:43 »
Ok this isn't exactly kayaking, but I wanted to get a waterproof jacket and was looking for some advice.

Something good enough quality (well that I can afford) so it will last me a few years. And something I can wear in the rain and then even in the winter with a few thermals under and perhaps something breathable if I use it for sport or hiking. Any idea of what a good brand/place to look is? Or any general advice? And how much should I spend?

Thanks :-D

Carla

Offline Matt

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 12:30:37 »
Go to TK Maxx!!!

That's the best advice I can give you :)

Offline rog

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 13:06:16 »
The camping stores/cheap outdoor at the end of henry street (Camden Street I think it is) do decent enough gear for much cheaper then gods and places like that.

Offline Ley-Ley

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 13:36:27 »
Yeah, Rog is right, the street is Capel Street, Ramblers Way, Millets, the Military Surplus store are all down there.

Offline Evan

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 17:06:12 »
Elverys in Dundrum are selling some decent looking Helly Hansen jackets for about €30, maybe €40. They look more like decent waterproof jackets than a heavy ski/winter jacket, but they look pretty good.

Offline Bill C

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 19:02:04 »
I second TK max. Seriously.

Offline kmck

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 20:11:48 »
TK max or go into one of the bigger stores look around internet it. Other option is Jenny kilbride from outdor evolution is having a sale on her stuff so get in touch say your UCDCC she might do you a deal. I 've had a gortex jacket since thrid year and it's still going strong after two field seasons and four years of feild work so there is some quality gear out there.

Offline rog

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 20:21:57 »
Made urself a cool 2 euro there kieran did u

Offline Bill C

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 22:17:40 »
Try that again there Rog

Offline Shirley

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2011, 23:33:44 »
I'd try where rog and ley-ley mentioned, i got a craghopper raincoat about three years ago in one of the outdoor shops at the top of henry street. I use it all the time, and it's still going strong. Also it wasn't too expensive, can't remember exactly but I know it was half price at the time. 

Offline finch

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2011, 09:04:16 »
Just graba  ski jacket - try the internet or tk maxx

Offline Eoghan

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2011, 18:28:41 »
Decathlon Decathlon Decathon!!!  :D

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2011, 18:34:58 »
Sure if you're going to Germany, you might as well.

Offline Karen

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2011, 13:49:35 »
Watch out for sales in Patagonian outlet store on Wicklow street. It's quite expensive but they do the odd 50% sale and such on occasions and the stuff is pretty dam good.

Offline Nuala

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Re: Jacket
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2011, 14:47:07 »
Look online - places like jackson-sports or field and trek can do sales of reasonably good jackets.