goretex coats and fleeces- where to buy?

[eveyoz2]

Hi all, we left the uk 10 years ago and were coming back to visit soon. We are used to warmer climates and have very little in the way of warm and or waterproof clothing.

Its been a while since we left so can anyone recommend where to shop for warm gear etc nowadays. we will be based in the north west and lake district but mail order may be the way to go.

What sites/shops do you recommend?

 

[eveyoz2]

We know the lakes ones well but I wonder if more retailers had popped up that were cheaper in the last 10 years

 

[eveyoz2]

Gortex is great, but you need to wear gortex trousers as well or your top half stays dry, but the water streams down onto your trousers.

Unless you're going to be going out in the rain a lot i'd just buy a cheap padded jacket. Winters seem to get milder every year, so don't expect snow and ice. I live an hour away from the Lakes and get away with wearing a thin fleece for most of the winter.

We have been living in Queensland for 10 years, we are not used to the Cold now! Lol

 

[eveyoz2]

C

Literally google "buy gore tex lake district"

Literally read the thread, mail order may be cheaper and we are moving all around the midlands and north west while in the uk

 

[eveyoz2]

Using google to determine your choices doesn't preclude mail order.

Local knowledge trumps google in my experience

 

[eveyoz2]

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