Regatta Budget Packable Layers: Waterproof & Insulated Jacket
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- A 1 year review of the Regatta Pack-it Waterproof and Hillpack insulated jackets.
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A quality review worthwhile watching. This level of equi Pment would be more than adequate for 90% of the condition experienced in the outdoors.
Yes, I really believe that. Some people prepare for Everest and then walk the dog in some mild drizzle...
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Ha ha, cheers. Much appreciated.
Thanks Kev. Really enjoy your channel.
Cheers Shane. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
I have the waterproof jacket and am going to be switching over to it as my main waterproof layer for hiking particularly for multiday hikes. My only issue that most stockists only tend to carry the dull colours black, dark blue and dark green where as I prefer the bright colours 😊
I tend to order most of my Regatta stuff online as I know the medium stuff fits me really well. I do like my brighter colours these days.
Always good content Kev
The synthetic jacket really packs down well
Interesting
Regards Jeff
Thanks Jeff. It's a really good little jacket and packs down small enough for synthetic. Definitely a go to layer for me now.
Nice review of these budget items. I own both of these and managed to find both in different charity shops - not the same gaudy colours though! They are always sitting in my every-day bag and pad the bottom of the bag quite nicely and are always then available if the need arises.
For the £6 I paid for the insulated jacket it didn't have the stuff bag though.
Ha ha, these are quite bright and not for stealthy walkers! Glad you're happy with yours. I find them relaxing to wear as often on local footpaths you're head high in brambles and don't want to snag expensive layers.
@@jezriggs you can definitely buy a little dry bag for it using the money you saved
Really can’t fault it for the price. Looks a great piece of kit 👍
Cheers Phil. I do like a bargain.
Hi Kev, Good review of these bargain price items, My packaway jacket is the Trespass Qikpac waterproof jkt with a 5000 H/H Rating costs around £18 ,it has kept me dry in some heavy downpours! I have few different Regatta jackets all great value for money and designs are getting better all the time, years ago these cheaper brands were pretty poor miles behind the premium brands but now for style and quality they have come on leaps and bounds, My latest Trespass fleeces are as nice as any of those double or triple the price! I have one huge bug bare on manufacturers- making jackets without a chest/Phone pocket! How many people do not carry a phone these days??? Cheers Mark!
Thanks Mark. I've not got any Trespass gear at the moment but would be keen to test a waterproof at some point should I find one cheap.
@@TheWalkingKev Hi Kev since I discovered Vinted my outdoor gear has got much better for a bargain price, I have also done some good trading of stuff! I loved my time in Wales doing the likes of Crib Goch and Tryfan, Snowdon was a bit busy but the cafe and the 5 pints made for a happy decent! The fleece jackets I have bought have been around £7-£8 excellent value! Cheers Mark!
@@markalanshaw4950 ah, perhaps I should try vinted then. I've never used it.
Great review. 👍 may well purchase these myself
Decent layers for decent money. I'll definitely be reviewing more Regatta gear this year.
@@TheWalkingKev I tend to trust your reviews over most. I've spent well for the kit I have. I pushed the boat out a bit for a mattress and pillow last week. But still saved money. Pillow was brand new. Paid £30 with discounts. Mattress £76 2nd hand on eBay ( new over £220 ). Both thermarest products. High R values. Bulky but extremely light.
I'm certainly equipped, but because of my disabilities, I'm still keeping things very simple, to practice and be better prepared to then introduce a proper hike out alone with my dog.
I can't jog up mountains with a "trucksack"like you for 40 miles Kev, but I can walk the flat coastal paths taking it easy and slowly 😉
@@CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy I recently got a Nemo Tensor mat new for £99 half price as it's the older version. I always try to shop around for bargains!
I have always liked regatta products. Very good quality and value.
Yeah, they're my favourite budget brand. I wear a lot of Regatta clothing on the channel.
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Decathlon sell value for money gear also.
I keep getting them recommended to me. I will try and use some of their walking shoes this year once I've worn out my current pairs.
@TheWalkingKev Decathlon jackets are the items I hear most about. Justin Outdoors has some reviews. Winter 850 fill (-10*C) jackets for about a £100...?.! Can't go wrong.
@@TimmyBobinson that does sound good value. Shame I really don't need one!
@TheWalkingKev Obviously they have lighter jackets haha. The MT100 for about £49 is a steal. Equivalent to a RAB micro-alpine for a 1/4 the price. Just 1 or 2 less frills but perfectly serviceable.
@@TimmyBobinson I need to sell some jackets at the moment. I just have too much outdoor stuff!
Handy to sleep in as well Kev if it goes chilly in the night 👌👌👍👍
Yeah, slept in the insulated jacket a good few times now.