Pacamacs

[rainwear-experience]

I've done a few shoots with pacamacs both plastic and nylon

Here's just a few of the images

[hotwilly]

I've done a few shoots with pacamacs both plastic and nylon

Here's just a few of the images

Nice selection

[bossali]

Oh Wow thanks Rainwear expereince

[1000Raincoats]

I love Pakamac-style nylon mac’s. I have some pieces made in Italy. I wear them every day.

[rainwear-experience]

Thanks

The Blue nylon and one of the Black / Grey ones are genuine pacamacs

[hotwilly]

My wife has a Target Dry green nylon pacamac.
It doesn't have a bag to put it in like the Cotton Traders one
Both are nice to wear

[Deleted User 5375]

This is in marked contrast to the plastic Pakamacs I wore in my younger days, that would withstand hours in the rain without a drop ever getting through. What are others' views on nylon versus plastic Pakamacs as rainwear?

Nylon is a woven material, so I am guessing over time the weave becomes weaker and maybe let's water seep in. Plastic is entirely mpermeable, unless it gets a rip or tear. I have never known a plastic mac leak unless there is a hole. My own cagoule is now starting to do the same as yours - fine in a light shower, but heavy rain gets through in a few places. Trouble is, it is very difficult to say goodbye to an old favourite, especially if you don't have anything to replace it with yet. BTW I would rather be dressed in plastic, but don't have a he guts, so nylon has to do as it is more acceptable.

JM

[skagit2000]

I have always depended on plastic rainwear. It is truly waterproof. A little sweaty in warmer weather but impermeable. In colder weather there is the added benefit of the stiffer material rustling and crackling with every movement

[Ilovecagoules]

Always nylon for me, obvs lol! If I get wet, it adds to the experience, as long as it's not too wet!

[Taffmac]

This is in marked contrast to the plastic Pakamacs I wore in my younger days, that would withstand hours in the rain without a drop ever getting through. What are others' views on nylon versus plastic Pakamacs as rainwear?

Nylon is a woven material, so I am guessing over time the weave becomes weaker and maybe let's water seep in. Plastic is entirely mpermeable, unless it gets a rip or tear. I have never known a plastic mac leak unless there is a hole. My own cagoule is now starting to do the same as yours - fine in a light shower, but heavy rain gets through in a few places. Trouble is, it is very difficult to say goodbye to an old favourite, especially if you don't have anything to replace it with yet. BTW I would rather be dressed in plastic, but don't have a he guts, so nylon has to do as it is more acceptable.

JM

Hi Jellyman,

Don't have the guts, eh ? Believe me, it gets easier the more you do it and eventually it seems quite normal to be walking outside in a plastic raincoat, keeping dry for Pete's sake. Yes, you get the odd curious glance but I have also got a knowing smile from passers by. Do it !!!!!

This weekend my wife and I are going to visit relatives in Essex and, as the weather forecast predicts showers, I will certainly be out and about in either my see-through plastic Jeantex "Frank" hooded jacket or my Jeantex "Toni" long see-through plastic mac. The jacket has a zip on the front and the mac button's up the men's way.

Of course, I wouldn't have the guts to wear a ladie's mac out of doors although I often wear them indoors, So my advice would be to get a unisex or men's plastic raincoat and wear it somewhere where you are unlikely to meet anyone you know and avoid any awkward questions. Take a look at Beth Bennet's clip which she posted recently entitled "Midnight Lace" and you will see quite a few men wearing see-through plastic macs; it was fashionable in those days.

Please try it, it's a great feeling.