5 Things you might be getting wrong with your waterproofs

[@niafer9444]

I love cleaning and treating my jackets and trousers. I use the Nikwax TX Direct spray and they always look amazing and 'just like new' when they are done - especially the 'marmalade' ones. Thank you for the video.

[@grahambates7063]

Thanks for sorting out the volume of the background music. Made it quite difficult to follow what Ben was saying during the layering section.

[@trekitt]

We experienced a little tech gremlin when exporting the video, sorry you had to witness our fumble!

[@sebastianknudsen3461]

Whats the mvtr of the torridon jacket based on?

[@Aliessil]

Is that Mammut Taiss really twice as breathable as the gore-tex jacket? If so, I might have to look into one - I tend to run hot and sweat easily, so breathability's really important to me

[@milco8755]

That’s what I was thinking too!

[@trekitt]

The DryTechnology Pro membrane in the Taiss Pro is very breathable, it also has a softer handle compared to many Gore-Tex Jackets. It's always worth taking the provided figures with a pinch of salt as the other material choices and your layering will also play a part in just how breathable a jacket is. There are multiple different testing methods for determining MVTR, so without independent testing it can be a little tricky to directly compare membranes from different manufacturers, but purely looking at the provided numbers, the Mammut has the edge in breathability.

[@spoonerbooner]

The smiley face is freaking me out man

[@trekitt]

He's just a friendly little guy.

[@greenbimoon]

Yeah thanks for fixing your sound problems

[@myhonesttake7527]

What trousers you got on?

[@trekitt]

If you're referring to Ben, in the first part of the video he has a pair of Haglofs Rugged Standard Pants on - www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/trousers-shorts/haglofs-rugged-standard-pants-magnetite__49363 and later, a set of Fjallraven Keb Trousers - www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/trousers-shorts/fjallraven-mens-keb-trousers-black__52334 Lorna is wearing a pair of Fjallraven Stina trousers on the walk - www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/trousers-shorts/fjallraven-womens-stina-trousers-indigo-blue__44446 Lucy is wearing a pair of Sprayway Escape Pants on the walk - www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/trousers-shorts/sprayway-womens-escape-slim-pants-black__50367 and a lovely set of orange corduroy in the launderette.

[@markharwood]

Whatever happened to Arcteryx? You guys used to demo their product all the time. Too expensive? No stock? No dealer margin? Or the big brand taking them over has diluted the quality options?

[@niafer9444]

@markharwood Helly Hansen, also.

[@trekitt]

We're still fans of Arc'teryx here at Trekitt, they make some great kit, but for the foreseeable we are exploring options with our other brands and maybe a few new ones soon...

[@HunterSol]

I'm pretty sure Arcteryx were/are trying to move to a direct to consumer sales approach, which might make it more difficult or less palatable for retailers to stock their kit.

[@iancarter3603]

They got hyped

[@pullmeifinger]

In terms of breathability under a waterproof jacket I have recently discovered the string vest 😂 by Brynge . Absolute game changer! Although I stop short of the knotted hanky on my head ....😂 obviously doesn't add to breathability but it keeps he sweat away from your body very well.

[@rodgermann8365]

You mention HH and MVTR in passing but fail to mention how important these ratings are when choosing a waterproof. A ‘waterproof’ jacket with a low HH rating that nevertheless will provide protection in a shower on a twenty minute walk round the park is going to be a major disappointment and could even be dangerous if worn on a full day in the mountains, with rucksack in heavy rain. Therefore HH value should be the key factor when choosing a jacket. That said Gore-tex don’t do HH ratings but will provide adequate waterproofing and breathability in most circumstances, at least when new. Note though that Gore-Tex Infinium is only water resistant.