Foul Weather Wear - Musto Event BR1 Coat?

[Delaney]

After the new year we’re moving to an area where indoor arenas are not the norm. Granted, winter and spring won’t even pale in comparison to what I rode in growing up “back East”, but we’ll get inclement weather (rain, sleet, etc) with enough consistency that I’m on the search of a long coat to keep me warm and dry in the saddle and at the stables.

In a past life as a competitive sailor I’ve had luck with Musto gear and have been eyeing this one:
https://www.waveinn.com/nautical-fishing/musto-event-br1/137253168/p

Any experiences with this particular coat? Any other recommendations? I’d like something a bit fashionable (I know… May be a fool’s errand!) that I can also wear walking to dogs, etc.

[Scribbler]

I have an ankle length Australian Outback waterproof breathable shell raincoat that fits over a parka nicely (I bought it a bit big) and rolls up into its own knapsack for tying to a saddle on long rides.

I have the Asmar seam taped flared knee length riding raincoat as well. It is more fitted so I wear it over a slimmer jacket.

Both keep my dry for a good hour in downpour (PNW). That’s a good as my quality MEC Goretex hiking gear.

I then take them off in the barn and change to another waterproof parka for chores.

The one fail in both coats is they do blow back off the knee when you go fast, and your knee gets wet. I am considering rigging up a homemade neoprene pad for my knees/lower thighs.

That Musto looks nice! I have not seen in real life. I got my Asmar on sale for about the same amount.

[gallop_jump]

It’s not insulated and I do give it an extra spritz of orange lid waterproofer each year, but the Asmar all-weather rider is a fantastic riding coat and is actually quite fashionable. She gets tons of compliments. The front zippers can be a bit confusing when you do them to ride, but once you figure out the skirt, it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a long jacket in the saddle. It doubles as my regular rain jacket, too. Even though it’s not insulated, I wore it with long johns, light quarter zip, and a patagonia nano puff in 35* sideways rain for an hour hack yesterday and the only cold parts on me where my hands because my gloves got soaking and my knees, since I have long femurs and the jacket doesn’t cover them

[Delaney]

Thank you both for the recommendations!

The Asmar does look lovely. I’ve been eyeing this Musto coat for nearly a year now… so I may just have to add it to my Christmas list and take the gamble!

[PaddockWood]

You might consider a Weatherproof 32 Degree goosedown skirt. I own two and wear them every single day once the temps drop. They zip up the sides and can be turned for riding too. Super light and comfy and keep your legs warm. Just wear a vest and goose down short jacket and you’re good to go.

Have found them on eBay for as little as $20. I’m 5’6", 140 lbs and a large has plenty of room for jeans/breeches underneath.

Weatherproof 32 DEGREES HEAT down filled skirt black sz XXL nwot | eBay

[Delaney]

Ooo… @PaddockWood I’m perpetually cold… Definitely adding this to my list. Thank you!!

[PaddockWood]

So glad it might help you. It’s a great buy. So easy on and off. Keeps your breeches/jeans clean and just throw in the washer. I’ve been wearing for years now and wear them everywhere. Post back if you get one and with your review.

[Scribbler]

I have some “water proof down” jackets and finally decided they weren’t that waterproof. I have been eyeing the neoprene riding skirts. I borrowed one from an endurance riding buddy when she took me on a trail ride and it was dry + toasty, though rather annoying on the ground (I took it off right away after the ride). A bit like a kayak skirt!

[PaddockWood]

I didn’t know there was waterproof down - good to know they AREN’T. My skirt is not. And on a cold, rainy Ohio day today we need DOWN and WATERPROOF.

I’m still wearing my skirt today though - for sure - just UNDER my long rain jacket.

[Scribbler]

My waterproof down parka is Goretex knockoff breathable fabric with down stuffing. The thing is when the fabric finally starts to sweat up and get damp, the down stuffing isn’t that resilient. I’ve switched over to a synthetic stuffed waterproof jacket, it just works better in the cold rain. Also I think the down deteriorated over time and the sleeves got rather thin. I did get at least 4 years very heavy use out of it though.

[Archer]

I absolutely covet the Musto outerwear. Allow me to enable you in your Musto purchase!

[merrygoround]

I bought a few years ago, a Peregrine raincoat. It was designed like a Aussie outback raincoat with leg straps etc. but was made of a waterproof washable fabric. I can no longer find them. This one was and is great. Would like to replace with another, so if anyone sees one. Holler!