Foul Weather Gear Advice Needed

[Palarran]

IMO, Gill jackets look old when they are new. Zero style and low amounts of design into the fit of the jacket. HH and Musto really spend a lot of time with the fit and clean style which I like. I don't need 5 huge accessible pockets, just a waterproof barrier with a little insulation and really good gasketing. Henri Lloyd is good too.

Go with the HH.

[jcgrey]

Do you cruise the North Atlantic? If so what do you wear? I'm curious, because I am planning a possible N.Atlantic crossing to Scotland from Florida, via Long Island NY. I hate heavy foul wx gear, and am having a lightweight custom wet suit with head cover made for me. An additional layer of skin, if you will, with light biking windbreaker or slickers worn over. Does that make sense? I want to be free as possible to move with complete agility and freedom of movement about the deck.

[Tetepare]

Gill has performed well for me. Wife prefers HH. I think the Gill is better sealed.

For onshore and Ice boating I use US military ECWS over Patagonia and Norwegian wool with surplus German wool pants under the ECWS pants. I like to be warm even at minus 30.