OK, so a coat isn't as sexy as the latest exotic steel blade or rubbing two dry cliches together to create a fire, but I rather like being warm and keeping things from turning into an emergency in the first place.

Therefore, I'm on a quest for the perfect coat for inclement weather wear, and I'm tired of my legs getting wet. My current thought is something like a Drover or Duster style, light enough for summer rain wear (and if it's light enough to fold into a hiking pack, awesome!) but also good as a winter shell. I don't want oiled or waxed finish -- I can't stand the way they feel! A hood is neither required nor desired as I almost always wear a hat.

Much application of Google brings up things like this but I have no experience with this coat.

I know Chris is partial to Filson but they don't make something long.

Any suggestions from those with knowledge of a great coat would be very welcome. Also feel free to tell me I'm an idiot for wanting a long coat and suggest your far superior alternative <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks,

Filson once sold dry tin cloth dusters. Now they would be a special order item but it might fit the bill.

I have one and while I much prefer the waxed shelter cloth version you could give their custom order folks a call.

Here is the waxed shelter cloth...



I carry a poncho for similar reasons and think you may want to consider that. My dry tin cloth duster just is not weatherproof enough for me in this application. A good silnylon poncho or even a traditional coated nylon one provides good walking shelter and good staying shelter. A poncho does need to be coupled with a pair of chaps or rain pants for total protection though.

I just procured a Swedish Field Jacket w/the Artic liner. It's heavier than commercial versions but I have no doubt that it will keep me warm in the worst and the cooler temps when I take out the removable artic liner!

Im quite sure I have seen a Jacket on Equipped.org,but i dont know the price or anything.