Why I don't like Macs

[berry120]

I really don't get all this hype about "Macs".

I get it when they were invented back in the 19th century when there was nothing better around, but these days a normal coat is made from nicer material, tends to be warmer, and doesn't feel like you're wearing rubber tarpaulin.

Why do people still really like them?

*Sorry. I couldn't resist Please ensure any replies stay on topic. I'm talking about raincoats etc. here.

 

[foothead]

Haha. Thought this was going to be another apple thread.

I like those because they're very small, lightweight, and you can just throw them away when you're done, so no need to deal with a wet/muddy coat. I tend to throw one in the pack whenever I go hiking, even if it's not supposed to rain. Definitely saved me from getting soaked a couple times.

 

[Tech Explorer]

Couldn't you just scotchgard whatever you happen to like?

 

[foothead]

Couldn't you just scotchgard whatever you happen to like?

Have you actually tried that? I have, and it really sucks. Repels sweat, the clothes don't breathe properly, and there's still nothing to cover your head. The cheap plastic ponchos are usually so oversized that I can slip them over the backpack too, which is really nice since I usually have expensive camera gear.

 

[dale]

Haha!

 

[jmacavali]

I was fooled until I saw who posted it and then I was intrigued. Don't know how serious you were, but I'm with foothead in that they are much more useful than a coat.

Where I live there's basically a chance for pop-up thunderstorms most of the summer. And since it's usually 90+ degrees (farenheit) a coat is out of the question. They are nice to throw in a bookbag when you head to the zoo or to the amusement park.

 

[berry120]

It was more as a jokey thread than anything else

But yes, I must admit I do prefer a good coat instead, even if it takes a while to dry afterwards. Being in the UK though when it rains, it's usually not the warmest as well..! If there *is* a thunderstorm in the middle of the summer, I'm usually freakishly choosing to run out in it with no coat / mac on at all!

 

[HP_on_Linux]

I have a duster I wear and a fedora both repel water very well and make people think "what is this guy hiding" but to each their own

 

[setishock]

My car coat with hood works just fine in rainy and or cold weather. Having been a sailor I'm used to getting wet.