Best Lightweight packable wading jacket

[Dr Eigg]

Hi, I cant find a related post so could does anyone have any information on what might be the best choices for a lightweight wading jacket that I can pack away on a warm day and just bring out when needed?

Thanks in advance

 

[MarkR]

I have a cracking one by Snowbie that I have had a few years now. If still available I would highly recommend .

 

[mc andy]

All the entry level simms stuff is good but these are very light weight.

Simms Fishing Jackets – Glasgow Angling Centre

www.fishingmegastore.com

 

[Pompero]

Loop Rautas/Gielas or Patagonia Minimalist. They just have the main functions and are very light/packable.

 

[Night Hawk]

I bought a Loop Rautas jacket just before lockdown and haven't had the opportunity to test it yet. It appears to be well made and was just what I was looking for in a lightweight, packable jacket. It's marketed as a hiking jacket but it's so light it can be tucked under and secured with the hem cord when wading. The most important aspect for me was the breathability and the spec says it breathes as good as Loop's Lainio, which was their top of the range, heavier jacket. Not cheap even at the sale price, but as they say, you pays you money etc.
The Rautas is currently on sale at the FFC here:

Rautas LW Hiking Jacket - The Fly Fishing Centre

The Rautas LW Hiking jacket is designed to be your lightweight shelter when you don’t require huge amounts of gear for the day.

www.ffcentre.com

Here's a review of the jacket:

Loop Rautas jacket review

The Loop Rautas jacket is a minimalist lightweight jacket for the fly fisher which looks good, is well made and shed's water perfectly. It's just as waterproof and breathable as the more expensive Loop Lainio wading jacket and is suitable for use on the bank or when wading.

flyandlure.org

Hope this helps.
Regards
NH

 

[KSAlmon]

I use the Patagonia Minimalist. Works well for me and packs away nicely into the back pocket of my hybrid pack vest.

 

[Dr Eigg]

I use the Patagonia Minimalist. Works well for me and packs away nicely into the back pocket of my hybrid pack vest.

Thanks for all the replies. I went for Patagonia Minimalist....because I found what I thought was a good deal. I will update on my findings.

 

[hackler]

I bought an Orvis packable last season and have been very impressed. John Norris had them on offer recently, may still be I guess.

 

[Dr Eigg]

I bought an Orvis packable last season and have been very impressed. John Norris had them on offer recently, may still be I guess.

I might have missed a trick here....Orvis doing Encounter jacket for £79 and it has great reviews...

 

[hackler]

Yes, the Encounter is the jacket I bought. I paid the full price for mine and still think it was a good buy.