I have just been talking to someone who attended a Ten Tors team managers training session run by the army.
He informs me that the army are discouraging the wearing of Paramo jackets as they have concerns about the the manner in which they are waterproofed.
Apperently the way they work is to absorb some moisture which the army have concerns about with regard to hypothermia in extreme conditions.
Although this may not concern most birders it may be something that those of us that endure more extreme conditions should be aware of.
Sorry to belatedly resurrect a thread; just scanning through this part of the forum....but I laughed when I read the above.
First hand knowledge with 'as at now' currency; the Army or, more accurately, the Services actually issue Paramo waterproofs (both Jackets and trousers) to students at all Joint Services Mountain Training Centres.
That's not to say all staff or users love Paramo; but it is current JSMTC student issue
So much for rumours
Paramo is fine when you're not leaning or kneeling on anything (water comes through at pressure points). Stay vertical and it'll do all you need; kneel, go prone or crawl and you're stuffed
...which is why I'm scanning this forum -anyone know of jackets being made in eVent -in green?
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