Waterproof fishing trousers

As the winter approaches, you'll soon be thinking about whether
your winter coat will stand up to another winter of cold and wet weather, and whether your waterproof trousers will still be waterproof this year.

If you decide you need new waterproof clothing, what should you look for?

1. Is it really waterproof? Make sure that the waterproof clothing is really waterproof. Getting caught in a quick shower on the way to the car after work is not the same as needing to stay dry whilst hunting or fishing for a full day.

2. What other features? Make sure that the pockets are of a decent size, and can still be accessed when you are wearing gloves. The zips and seams should all be waterproof too. The hood will also need to fit you well, otherwise you might need a hat.

3. What about showerproof? If you don't need to stay bone dry for the whole day, then perhaps showerproof clothing will be a more cost effective solution for you.

4. How often will you wear it? If you're only going to be wearing it now and again, or don't really think that you'll get a lot of use out of waterproof clothing, it's probably not worth spending a lot of money on it.

5. What will you be doing whilst wearing it? If you're going to be stood watching your children play football in all weathers, then you probably won't need the same flexibility and range of movement as someone who will be shooting or fishing. If you are fishing or hunting, then you'll want to make sure that you can move your arms freely, an also that your clothing is quiet too.

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