OMM Kamleika jacket or smock for trail running? - Gear

Neergs

22/06/2012 at 18:51

I am running the Lakeland 50 in July and I want to buy either the OMM Kamleika smock or the jacket, however not sure which to go for. Anyone got any ideas which is best, does the jacket justify the extra money or is too heavy too run in???

Shiva

22/06/2012 at 20:42

I have the jacket... its comfortable, keeps you dry and i thoroughly recommend it

T Rex

22/06/2012 at 21:24

Depends what style you like, really. Smocks feel more like shirts, jackets feel like coats.

I've got the jacket - I always prefer the full length zip so that you can get it on and off quickly. The extra weight isn't really an issue.

Very good to run in - I'll have it with me when I come to the L50, although I hope it'll stay in the pack rather than have to wear it! Unlikely!! Completely waterproof but very rather than extremely breathable. Stretches, and above all doesn't rustle.

I've also got the Cypher jacket but that does feel like a coat and only use it for walking. That one is extremely breathable. A very fine garment indeed.

Neergs

23/06/2012 at 09:56

Thanks for the advice guys and good luck T-Rex with the L50?

Bartholomew Roberts

24/06/2012 at 02:57

I have the smock, absolutely love it, mega bit of kit, but I'd probably get the jacket if I had my time again as I think a full zip is better on balance (less faffing around)

sean Oc 4

25/06/2012 at 19:51

Not OMM but I run in the Rab Demand smock and really like it. Best bit is unpacking it in heavy winds on the side of a mountain in then Brecon Beacons......just wish it had a two way zip and cuff seals.

Steve C.

25/06/2012 at 23:39

I'm happy with the smock. It doesn't flap around so much when trying to get it on in the wind and the zip is two way as far as it goes. There is a chest pocket too.

Peter John Lewis

12/01/2013 at 18:13

By far the best combination for potential bad weather and a race as long as 50miles would be the smock and matching trousers.

It's highly unlikely that the jacket version wil let in any significant water due to the full frontal zip, but the smock has fewer pockets and zips and is just as good as the jacket.

touie2

13/01/2013 at 07:44

I have the smock it's great and the zip is long enough to still be able to get it on and off quickly!

Grant Young

13/01/2013 at 19:16

Lots of Marmot Jackets available in Sports Pursuit website

http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/grantyoung_1b8a4f

Steve Riley

14/01/2013 at 10:06

The Inov-8 Raceshell smock looks good too. I know a couple of people with them. I went with a Montane Minimus when I saw them cheap. Not as rustle-free though.

David Marsh 28

22/01/2013 at 15:46

I prefer the jacket style. Full zip (doesn't mess with the hair do (I know I'm vain). I wouldnt worry about any loss of waterproofing with the full length zip. The OMM stuff all seems to have this really cool zip design going on anyway that protects the zip opening. I got the OMM Kamleika Race Pants too, got a good deal from these chaps: http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/OMM/list/f4. For me the OMM kit is like Ronseal, it does exactly what it says on the tin plus more in my experience.

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