I
have an oilskin slicker also, and yes, the weight & bulk of it is a problem
for me, too. Possibly part of the reason it’s so big & bulky is that
it’s a men’s size large. It’s hard to wear it walking/jogging
around the loop (3 miles) so I haven’t even looked the oilskin since I
got my hubby’s old uniform Gore-Tex which is unlined and very light.
Kathy
p.s.
If anyone wants to try an oilskin, it’s a Stockman Drover Genuine made in
Australia, long length (:>).
I have had an original Outback oilskin slicker for
over 20 years, and love it. It has never leaked,and I use it every winter. I have also used it
during some really cold, foggy mornings gathering cattle and stayed warm. the only thing about it is the bulk. It is heavy and
cumbersome, and once the weather warms during the day, hopefully, on a ride,
the need to find a good place for it becomes difficult.
