The title says it all as I'm about to buy a set of Galvin Green waterproofs and want to know what anyone thinks of the Paclite jackets and trousers? They'd make more sense for me as I always carry my bag, but the local shops only stock the regular jackets and trousers so I'm planning to get the Paclites online without having seen them. Advice on the following much appreciated: Are they as hardwearing as the regular Galvin Greens? Do they pack a lot smaller? Is the Paclite material any noisier than the regular version? As they don't have a second lining are they not as warm in the depths of winter? Many thanks.
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 I have both a paclite & regular Jacket. The paclite is a half sleeve which I wear from spring until autumn. The paclite is noiser which was a concern for me, after 10 minutes I have never noticed it again. it pacs down to nothing. I like the half sleeve as I find the regular jacket too warm in the summer. Both are brilliant.
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I have a G G top. Full length sleeves and pull over, so no long length zip. No idea what the name is, but totally superb. Never been able to swing properly in a WP top/jacket before.
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Thanks fellas. Anyone else used the paclite right through the winter or is it best suited to our so-called summer. It's the full sleeved paclite I was thinking about and I normally wear a big windstopper jumper underneath in the really cold weather, but wondering if the fully-lined regular jacket would be better in the Irish winter? And anyone else had a problem with the noise? Cheers again.
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I've got a half-sleeve GG pullover in paclite and it's great for spring summer and a lot of autumn winter too. Just put another layer on underneath if needed. I do wear a full sleeve waterproof (not gore-tex) mostly in the winter and colder wet days, but will probably be going for the long sleeve paclite next time. Much more versatile imo. Definately lighter and apparently more breathable than the reg gore-tex and, of course, it really does pack away to almost nothing. Downsides - yes, paclite material is a bit noisier, but nothing to worry about. It's not supposed to be as durable, but I've had no trouble (had a longer walking-style paclite jacket for about six years now and that's taken a battering without a problem). It's not as warm, but as I've said, you can add layers - you can't take the lining out of a regular one if you are too warm! It depends on you (are you a "warm" person or are you nesh?  ) and it depends on the environment you play most in.
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Very useful reply, Steve. Don't like being too warm (what's nesh?!) so seems like paclite is the way to go. Was a bit worried about the noise but seems like most people don't notice it after a while. Now I've just got to hunt around online to find a set of paclites at a slightly less ridiculous price than most golf shops seem to charge. Snainton and the usual auction site are cheapest at the moment, but any other suggestions?
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Scottsdale did have (approx.) 20% off regular price of all GG recently - you could start there, but you might find it cheaper (?). Speaking of GG waterproofs - have you seen the horrendous jacket that's mainly white with big multi-coloured splodges all over it?  I must be one of a tiny minority who has actually seen someone pay money for one of those. Although, I suppose it's a bit like going to the zoo and seeing a cheetah... it doesn't really count until you see one in the wild. Keep your eyes peeled and the Settlers at the ready. (BTW - You're "nesh" if you don't like the cold, or the wet, etc. Nesh = a bit soft).
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 I have both ordinary goretex and paclite. I initially started wearing goretex when I began fell walking in the Lake District. At that time paclite wasn't around and I wasn't playing golf either. For the past two winters I have worn my paclite jacket, last winter was wet and mild but the winter before I played in my paclite when it was -4 C. This year I bought another paclite jacket just for golf, as I wear my other one at many other times when it is wet. I normally just wear my paclite trousers as over trousers in the winter but, as I have a traditional pair, I do sometimes wear them when it gets very cold. I wear Berghaus paclite and have no complaints. It is worth looking in the walking shops like Milletts and Blacks for paclite as they are often cheaper than Galvin Green.
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 Having been a long time wearer/user of Galvin Green waterproofs I would suggest the standard GG jacket of your choice and then a pair of paclite trousers. The jackets are great as they are, assuming you buy big enough to slip a fleecy top underneath in extreme cold, (Galvins are still made quite small). I find the standard waterproof trousers too thick for slipping over your normal trousers, (great for wearing over shorts etc though), so I would go for paclite for slipping on mid-round. Truth be told, you really can't go wrong either way, Galvin Green are simply the best of the best in the Waterproof market.
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Can anyone comment about differences compared to technical ski/snow wear? You can get basically the same materials which are designed for optimising movement etc. My concern is that galvin green gear is one of few technical golf manufacturers. As a result, they are expensive. If you move to ski wear, there are loads of manufacturers making the technical stuff and, as a result, it typically costs less for what seems not that different an article.
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