Spec me a coat

Terminal_Boy · 9 Dec 2022 at 22:49

teenwolf said:
Have many jackets but want a warm warm coat nothing that makes you look like Michellin man.

£300 budget

Smart coat to go over a suit?

For hiking in the mountains?

What do you plan to do while wearing it?

Malkavian · 9 Dec 2022 at 22:50

Splash out and get yourself a Canada Goose Langford Black Label parka with fur trim. It's the last year CG are using fur trim on their jackets.

Surveyor · 9 Dec 2022 at 23:03

Malkavian said:
Splash out and get yourself a Canada Goose Langford Black Label parka with fur trim. It's the last year CG are using fur trim on their jackets.

If the OP wanted to spend Canada Goose Langford Black Label Parka money he'd have said so.

Hawk Tuah · 9 Dec 2022 at 23:28

Malkavian said:
Splash out and get yourself a Canada Goose Langford Black Label parka with fur trim. It's the last year CG are using fur trim on their jackets.

Does it come with a Gucci belt?

Hades · 10 Dec 2022 at 09:01

Terminal_Boy said:
Smart coat to go over a suit?

For hiking in the mountains?

What do you plan to do while wearing it?

Exactly this. We need to know what activity the OP needs the coat for, to really be able to recommend something suitable.

Skynet5 · 10 Dec 2022 at 09:09

Whilst unfortunately Canada Goose has become a chav brand in recent years. I can say the material and build quality is second to none.

I bought a CG jacket (wind stopper, no feathers) and it's as good as it was 5 years a go. £350 mind.

If I didn't have a northface goose down jacket (cost me £250) already, I'd likely buy a Canada Goose one. Even though 16 year olds walk around in them (some fake some not).

dlockers · 10 Dec 2022 at 09:34

lnoton said:
Whilst unfortunately Canada Goose has become a chav brand in recent years. I can say the material and build quality is second to none.

I bought a CG jacket (wind stopper, no feathers) and it's as good as it was 5 years a go. £350 mind.

If I didn't have a northface goose down jacket (cost me £250) already, I'd likely buy a Canada Goose one. Even though 16 year olds walk around in them (some fake some not).

Lots of dubious reviews on their site ATM.

Skynet5 · 10 Dec 2022 at 09:52

dLockers said:
Lots of dubious reviews on their site ATM.

Oh really? Tbh I haven't looked at them in the last few years. Perhaps the increased demand has dropped their quality.

There is now likely the quality line for people that need their coats in the arctic, and the cheap production line for those everywhere else.

dlockers · 10 Dec 2022 at 10:03

lnoton said:
Oh really? Tbh I haven't looked at them in the last few years. Perhaps the increased demand has dropped their quality.

There is now likely the quality line for people that need their coats in the arctic, and the cheap production line for those everywhere else.

A quick glance yesterday was mostly rich folk wearing them around the city sad that the seams show signs of wear after 4 years.

moon man · 10 Dec 2022 at 10:16

Was looking at helly Hanson parkas, no idea how good but want something highly waterproof warm light and breathable ,the jack wolfskin is also possible for <£200

Malevolence · 10 Dec 2022 at 12:32

Diddums said:
Serious answer for once, I am on my second M&S overcoat and it's the best item of clothing I've ever bought. It's the silver lining to every winter, I've yet to find anything else that comes even close, and I've had some pretty asspensiff coats:

Men’s Coats & Jackets at M&S

Our men’s coats and jackets offer a modern and stylish layer for cool evenings. Shop smart and casual designs in the inspiring collection at M&S

www.marksandspencer.com

Dropped on a Roy Robson cashmere overcoat not long back, new and with tags, for £10 from Dougie Macs. Bargain.

SpeedFreak · 10 Dec 2022 at 13:23

I would guess most Canada goose jackets you see in public are fake in the UK, given the prevalence and the true price.

Barbour gets my vote

Barbour Arctic Parka Jacket

The Barbour Arctic Parka Jacket features two storm hand warmer pockets and two lower patch pockets with side entry for handy storage and comfortable wearing. Cut to a tailored fit, this waterproof hooded parka boasts a baffle quilted lining for extra warmth and protection against the unforgiving...

www.barbour.com

Cleisthenes · 10 Dec 2022 at 13:24

Reiss do a nice coat for 250 ish. Less in the sales.

Might help to advise the style you’re after!

flea.rider · 10 Dec 2022 at 13:55

your better off with layers .. merino base ware .. t shirt jumper/ thin hoody .. wind and waterproof over jacket .. do it all for less than £300

Graetzbridge · 10 Dec 2022 at 14:22

How about a coat - of paint?

teenwolf · 10 Dec 2022 at 14:53

i may go for this any good ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RB7TPQH/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&th=1&psc=1

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LY3G5T1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3W3NOJVUUSUGG&psc=1

danoliver1 · 10 Dec 2022 at 15:56

Are you after an above average coat?

Facemasker · 10 Dec 2022 at 16:19

Baldbloke said:
£300 for a coat?
Jaw drop! Mind you, I'm a stingy old fart who thinks £50 for a winter jacket is a rip off. Me and my wallet definitely do not like this century.

Totally agree pal. My winter jacket this year is a 3/4 length hi-viz bomber jacket that cost me £40 inc P&P and it makes me sweat like a rotting pig coz it's not even "breathable". I bet I could sleep outside overnight in this jacket and not even get the sniffles.

I went for the orange/black combo instead of the cheesy yellow coz I think it makes me look trendy in the world of cheapskates (lol) but the matching waterproof hi-viz trousers have proven to be a step too far coz I think everyone sees me as a refuse collecter/binman now

gingergundog · 10 Dec 2022 at 17:59

Cant stop thinking of Sajid from East is East when i see those parkas with furry hoods

Penfold101 · 10 Dec 2022 at 18:29

Carinthia. Nuffield said.