Spec me a winter jacket

IvanDobskey · 17 Oct 2019 at 17:46

I'm after a decent jacket for the winter. Don't want anything too bulky / restrictive, needs to be warm and shower proof with a hood.

Was looking at this:
https://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Jack_Wo...yacRb0M1MXV54-oVMzLehBYEHEQvTqkIaAnGmEALw_wcB

Any better suggestions?

IvanDobskey · 17 Oct 2019 at 17:52

LiE said:
Have you looked at the north face?

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/men-jackets

e.g. https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop...s-quest-insulated-jacket-c302?variationId=G7T

Yep, looks a decent option, cheers

IvanDobskey · 17 Oct 2019 at 21:04

I'm not too bothered about waterproofing as long as it's good enough in a light shower. I want something casual looking and easy to commute in. Something that'll Keep me warm stood in the cold on a train platform.

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 05:53

That Gucci stuff is horrible overpriced tat for rich chavs

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 07:39

Bounce said:
So which one are you going for?

Going to try a few on in town this weekend before making a decision I think. Either North Face or Jack Wolfskin are looking favourites at the moment though.

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 09:37

Shawreyboy said:
Honorable mention for Trespass, may not be the most fashionable but I have one of the their hooded jackets with the fleece lining and its nice and toasty once on. More or less fully waterproof too.

Shawrey

Sounds the sort of thing I'm after. Want something fairly casual and minimal looking but good for commuting. Will take a look.

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 09:54

Shawreyboy said:
I have the blue trim version of this:- https://www.trespass.com/fyfinn-mens-waterproof-jacket

Shawrey

That's quite nice, good price too.

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 09:55

Marvt74 said:
I think my favourite so far is the one you posted in the op actually.

Yeh, I'm still quite keen on the jack Wolfskin. Quite pricey, it looks nice quality.

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 10:08

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
I bought a Jack Wolfskin Troposphere which I find keeps me dry and warm
https://www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk/troposphere-jacket-m/1111711-6000003.html

Shop around for better prices though

What's the difference between the troposphere and the one I linked?

IvanDobskey · 18 Oct 2019 at 10:31

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
The one you linked looks longer lol
TBH I'm not sure on all the minute details. There are some differences in materials and design, but I just prefer shorter jackets with a waist cord and I find the zipped pit vents on the Troposphere to be handy if I start to get warm.
I had a north face tri climate with a removable inner previous to these wolfskin jackets and I find the JW to be warmer.

Have to say I prefer shorter jackets, so maybe the troposphere is more my bag.

IvanDobskey · 19 Oct 2019 at 06:13

FoxEye said:
That Gucci stuff is for the perennially successful; for pioneers living their dreams, fulfilling their potential, breaking barriers. The Gucci belt is the reward you give yourself when you've truly lived your best life.

That's straight off the Gucci website isn't it