Decent winter coat?

rG-tom · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:21

Hey guys,

Fed up of getting soaked, and especially now it's starting to get cold, it's time i bought a proper coat!

Just been looking around, would something like the Regatta Defender 3 in 1 be any good or should i be looking at something a little better?

Would like to be able to use it in all conditions inc snow, perhaps for the odd snowy photography excursion but Im not going to be climbing any mountains any time soon so don't need anything too extreme!

Cheers

Tom.

Raymond Lin · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:22

Proper coat?

Canadian Goose.

For English winters, personally, just a nice wool one is fine. Get a Northface one if you like their style (more man made material).

rG-tom · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:24

i mean more of a modern style than traditional yea, a 3 in 1 style

Raymond Lin · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:27

Like this?

http://www.blacks.co.uk/clothing/me...P-COMPONENT-DK-GREY-S.html?attribute=15035011

Vespasian777 · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:28

Avoid 3 in 1 coats.

Raymond Lin · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:29

Get this

http://www.zeeandco.co.uk/Coats_Jac...n=googlebase&gclid=CMXcyebO1KwCFY0OfAod33f22w

I doubt you'll be cold outdoors ever again

rG-tom · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:29

Raymond Lin said:
Like this?

http://www.blacks.co.uk/clothing/me...P-COMPONENT-DK-GREY-S.html?attribute=15035011

that looks nice but something more like a third to half of its price please, as stated I'm walking the dog for a few hours not climbing everest

That regatta one I spoke of is on sale at £30 down from £60, which seems a little too cheap, but im definitely not going to spend 180 on one

King85 · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:33

Just grab a cheap one from anywhere and layer up, it's all about the layers.

Redz · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:33

This

Tip. don't look for "gay looking coat" with safe search off

TaKeN · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:45

Berghaus! I love mine

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Berghaus-Rg..._1_3?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1322322265&sr=1-3

Raymond Lin · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:47

TaKeN said:
Berghaus! I love mine

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Berghaus-Rg..._1_3?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1322322265&sr=1-3

That's not a coat, its a jacket

Fusion · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:48

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/inde...code/11210053/id_colour/108/group/907/level/3

Berghaus Skyline 3 in 1, £99.

NathWraith · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:50

lol redz that is classic!

andi · 26 Nov 2011 at 15:54

Do you need the fleece? 3 in 1s are great if you want the fleece and they're a good price, but if you've got your own midlayers, you'll get a better jacket for the same money without the fleece.

Try Go Outdoors if you just want something cheap, or if you fancy a trip out, there's a Regatta store at Cheshire Oaks that had some good deals last time I went.

doofer · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:04

Make sure it has a panel on the inside to write your name on in case you get lost, and remember to thread your mittens on a string through before you put it on...

Deadbeat · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:09

8 cans of Stella before leaving the house generally does the trick

SlyReaper · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:33

I have something similar to this:

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/300413188779?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Keeps me nice and warm and looks fantastic.

alx · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:35

Recently bought a Berghaus RG1 Insulated, nice jacket - keeps me warm and dry in Aberdeen! Paid £75 at Millets (25% off)

FeFiDoh · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:36

http://www.twoseasons.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/TwoSeasons/_H1JKA6ELW1-0019/120967/Dulcey Ii

I really like this. How practical it will be not sure but it looks nice!

George Hincapie · 26 Nov 2011 at 16:52

I bought a new North Face Ice Jacket last winter - it's still in the bag unused, because I bought this at the same time.

Buffalo - it's all you need. Insanely warm.