Hydrophobia Jacket
Widely referred to as New Zealand’s No 1 tramping jacket. Tested thoroughly through hard wearing and drenching conditions with length that makes it ideal for tramping in the wet or everyday wet and wind weather protection. The oversized hood with sturdy hood wire allow for excellent protection from the elements and the generous fit allows you to layer easily. Good gusseting means the jacket does not ride up when wearing a pack. Please note that the Hydrophobia is sized to fit over clothing and is essentially a full size bigger than our sizing chart indicates. If you are a size Large going by the chart, for example, a Medium will most likely be the right size for you.
$649.00
Prices in NZD
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Jane Ellis2023-10-03 23:46:572023-10-19 12:14:58The Climate Canary
Mara –
Absolutely magical garment. Rolls up small enough to fit in the chin pocket of a 25L day pack and performs like nothing else I’ve ever owned. This jacket kept me dry crossing Tongariro on a day it was pouring rain and cold enough to see sleet at Red Crater (not my first crossing). Gore-Tex gaiters were sodden by Blue Lake and I started to hear the water in my wool socks around Ketetahi Springs; 4.5 hours of being aggressively rained upon and the only moisture inside this jacket was from my own sweat. At the end of that day there wasn’t a drop of moisture on any of the film I’d carried in the chest pocket, and everything in my very not-waterproof leg bag was miraculously dry. Essential kit for the deranged landscape photographer – cannot rate highly enough.
Chan –
Wonderful jacket! I take this on my tramping adventures in NZ all the time (over my Arcteryx Beta LT jacket), it is slightly bulkier and heavier. However, I just love it – the length is great – keeps the bum dry, fully waterproof and windproof! And the pockets are of a good size and easily accessible. I have always received compliments when wearing this jacket (I have the red one)! Well done ESS!
Rebecca (verified owner) –
I love this jacket, I’ve just ordered a replacement for one I’ve had for many years. The best thing for me is the durability, it seems to last much better than other jackets I’ve had previously. It performed really well in very tough conditions – wearing every day in the subantarctic islands for months at a time, bush bashing through really thick vegetation in very wet and cold conditions. I also love the design, particuarly the length and the top pocket. I highly recommend this jacket!
Will Sergeant –
Absolutely superb! A massive step up from 80s goretex. Bone dry walking and fishing after huge downpours all day. Love that my bottom stays dry at last – so important for morale! Excellent cut and super practical. Get one!
Brit living in NZ.
John Harvey –
I bought one of these when I was working in New Zealand 15 years ago. It is fantastic. I wear it all the time, especially on treks in The Black Mountains. The next time I know someone visiting Christchurch, I’ll ask them to get me another. Thank you so much ESS for your brilliant clothes. I have just bought one of your Helium fleeces via a friend in Christchurch. It replaces one I bought from your store in 2006. It arrived this morning and is fantastic.
John Harvey
Fiona Hunter (verified owner) –
Although I haven’t tested the jacket in earnest yet it kept me bone dry in a 1 hour walk out in the pouring, horizontal rain. I love the length (mid-thigh) that ensures good coverage over the back-side! It’s roomy enough to wear layers underneath, and the length of the sleeves means you can hide the hands inside. All pockets are thoughtfully located and it’s brilliant to have both side and front access pockets. Options to adjust the jacket around the hood, wrists, and waist means you can fit to your shape. I definitely recommend spending that little bit more to get this quality designed jacket.
Lynette (verified owner) –
Extremely happy with this Jacket. The length, the fit and even the weight for a fully waterproof and hardwearing tramping Jacket. Protects not only from Torrential rain but also from bitterly cold biting winds. Good protection around the shoulders, most I’ve had always seem to give first in the shoulders with the weight of a heavy pack. It’s worth the money considering other Jackets/Coats on the market and I’ve been through a few and its fully NZ made. I don’t know what took me so long to decide to purchase one of these. Thanks so much ESSky.
Dennis Dooley –
The finest rain overcoat I have ever purchased. I have used this jacket throughout New Zealand, Colorado, Arizona, and my home in Alaska. At just over 1.5 pounds (750 gr ) which is much heavier than my ZPacks 5 oz. jacket, I can be assured that I will remain completely dry from the my head to mid thigh, allowing me to walk in temperate conditions in shorts without getting them wet. In conditions that are colder, it provides me with outstanding protection from snow, rain, and wind. I’m able to “layer up” with plenty of freedom of movement. The pocket placements work well with a pack on, and provide ample storage for maps, gloves, and a hat. This jacket is “bombproof”. I have no hesitation breaking camp at 12,800’ ft. in the Colorado Rocky mountains during a rain storm while wearing this jacket, and rain-pants, knowing I’ll stay dry regardless of the challenging conditions. I have received nothing but positive comments from other hikers/trampers on the design of this great piece of gear. I don’t sweat the additional weight, it bumps my base pack weight to 15 lbs. without food/water, but again, I know I’ll be comfortable in any type of weather, be it atop Red Crater in Tongariro NP with 50 km winds and rain, the CDT in Colorado at 13,000’ ft., or during an early winter’s snow storm in Alaska.
Well done ESS, Cheers, Dennis Dooley
Fairbanks, Alaska
Elizabeth B –
Took my new jacket for its first test on the Routeburn Track in typical Fiordland rain and cold weather. Very pleased with it. Fits well, very comfortable, blocked the wind and kept me warm in the sub-alpine exposed areas. Good to have such a robust, quality jacket.
Lee Galvin –
LandSAR staple rain coat. Keeps you drier than any Gore-Tex I’ve owned, especially around the tops of shoulders where you carry a heavy pack. They get quite a beating both from terrain and harsh weather, yet never falter and breathable too! The only rain jacket you’ll ever need that will last you a lifetime.