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Perfect waterproof gardening jacket

I have a large collection of jackets but I have never found the perfect one until now. I have a lot of gear made by Keela in Scotland & it's all good quality. I have always fancied the Keela Army jackets but they have been too expensive to justify

Started by Peter Davis in Clothing

1 Reply · Reply by Harry@VWGS Feb 3, 2024

Heated Jackets

Does anyone else use heated jackets eg Bosch, Makita, etc. And how are we managing to organise work with this early onset of winter

Started by Billybop in Clothing

5 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Dec 10, 2023

Wellington boots

Happy new year.

Recommendations on wellies please, got to be comfortable for 8-9 hour days.

Thanks.

Started by Oliver clarkson in Clothing

16 Replies · Reply by PETER C Jan 9, 2023

Best gloves for snowball fights?

Any recommendations?

Started by Tim Wallach in Health and Safety, Clothing, and Info

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Thermal clothing

Any recommendations for thermal clothing and socks, thermal socks that slide off your feet whilst walking around in wellies would be nice lol. Or even brands to avoid

Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Clothing

44 Replies · Reply by Quin Dec 20, 2020

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Keep warmer and more organised when softcleaning

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Started by Progreen Weed Control in Marketing, Clothing, and Paving Materials and Advice

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Foot wear

Hi what foot wear does everyone wear for garden maintenance, don't like steel toe cap.

I've been using for a couple of years karrimor walking boots from sports direct which I get 3-4 months out of, hoping to find something longer lasting. I work 6 da

Started by Oliver clarkson in Clothing

22 Replies · Reply by Tom Cann Jun 27, 2020

Decent Sun Hat Which Takes Earmuffs

Just wondering what sun hats you use? Saw these in sale in New Zealand - the Kogan.

Is there an equivalent in the UK that you use?

I've been using a Tilley Wanderer hat which means I put ear defenders over

the top but its not a snug fit.

What is your pr

Started by Duncan McLaren in Clothing

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Jun 14, 2020

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Best industry T / Polo shirt

Everyone must be in summer work clothes mode by now, and saw this t-shirt ( I think from Allen Mowers? ) - love it !

Anyone got or seen other great examples ?

Lastly, what are people wearing during the hot weather - t shirts, polo shirts, shorts, li

Started by Gary RK in Clothing

7 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jun 2, 2020

Summer Boots - Hot Feet

I hate it when my feet get hot & sweaty. Having tried lots of boots, over the years, I find most are just too warm in the summer. Has anyone found a way to keep feet cooler ?

Started by Peter Davis in Clothing

15 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis May 10, 2020

decent winter gloves

can anyone post a link to decent waterproof gloves.

i used to just buy:

latex coated rubber builders gloves orange or green ebay there fine until its wet or dew on grass and they just get soaking .. green hands etc and rough skin.

there must be a dece

Started by Ian Parkes in Clothing

13 Replies · Reply by Constantin Stoica Apr 26, 2021

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Work trousers

Has anyone tried a pair of these?

https://www.genus.gs/collections/men/products/all-weather-gardening-trousers

Just wondering if they are worth the £125.00 price. They have a 20% discount sale which ends today. The code is October20 if anyone else is i

Started by Jim Gibbon in Clothing

4 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Sep 29, 2019

Boots .........again :)

So I used to use DeWalt Challenger & they were good for a few years. Then the quality dropped. I tried a pir of Amazon cheapies & to be fair they lasted 5 months - not bad for £30.

So what's the latest recommendations ? I don't need toecaps & It see

Started by Peter Davis in Clothing

23 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Aug 10, 2019

Preferred Footwear.. oh and Ear Defs.

Hi All,

Please go easy as this is my first post...

I'm wondering what you all wear on your feet...

After a few years of wearing Karrimor shoes/boots (Mount Low/Mount High) waterproof and breathable, the last pair only lasted for about 5 weeks before the

Started by Steve Ankers in Health and Safety and Clothing

10 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge May 18, 2019

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Monty Don's man bag.

It's early Sunday morning and the clocks altered overnight, so I made an early start at some office work. I went to get a cup of tea and my wife is watching Monty Don travelling around Europe visiting gardens on catch up TV.

I sat watching for a few m

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Clothing

9 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Nov 12, 2018

Garden maintenance

Looking for your thoughts on diversifying garden metal work into garden maintenance business. Also please check out my original post regarding mitox and husqvarna kit and my background information. Honestly any info is greatly appreciated.

Started by John Handy in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by John Powley Sep 7, 2018

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