good cheap waterproof over trousers needed

[spunky1976]

so just got caught in a moderately heavy downpour and discovered that my 100% waterproof trousers aren't and in fact i would probably have been just as wet without wearing them ffs

anyone recommend a decent pair that i vcan chuck under the seat

[Guest]

Some overtrousers from a camp shop should do the job. Pack small and are waterproof. Sweaty though

[BigShot]

Spunky - are they new or have you worn them for a while?

You might find that they just need a good wash in the proper stuff and maybe a re-proofing treatment after.

Alternatively, if they have been washed - is it possible they got any detergent on them in the process? Waterproofs tend not to like that stuff.

No sense buying new stuff if your current gear just needs sprucing up a bit.

[spunky1976]

could just need sprucing up had them for about 18 months or so, not been washed or anything but then not really been used in a downpour either only used occasionally, if i know rain is def on cards i'll wear my textiles.

[techno]

I found most are pretty cheap but if the rain is heavy enough they arnt that waterproof!

[Decor58]

My cheap regata waterproofs from a camping shop have never let me down, think they only cost £10 5 years ago

[BigShot]

Spunky, I'd definitely have a crack at cleaning them. Nikwax make a wash for technical fabrics which may be what you need. You can sometimes get it in a pack with their re-proofer too.

If waterproof, breathable fabrics get dirty they stop being so breathable and the dirt helps the water soak through.

Once cleaned they can breathe again and should keep you dry while the water just beads off.

Remember - no detergents (and that includes the detergent residues left in the washing machine... some suggest cleaning out the tray properly and running a cycle or two with nothing in it - others say that's not even good enough - I don't know either way).

[spunky1976]

got some nikwax spray on stuff and gave them a good dousing particularly round the seams hopefully his will have helped, will find out in the next downpour can't be far off can it it is summer after all

[BigShot]

Worst case, there's a bank holiday coming up on the 30th so you should get to test it out then.

[spunky1976]