Winter Coat?

nikeair94 · 13 Oct 2011 at 00:13

Lets hope I posted this in the right section. My first thread by the way (woo!)

Anyway, as much of you know its getting cold and will be freezing in no time. So I am on the shop for a Winter Coat. (Budget £60)

Preferably with a hood and hopefully a mix between stylish and practical(of course

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So does Overclockers have any style or fashionistas?

Thanks

J-FRO · 13 Oct 2011 at 00:18

Stretch a tenner more and get this.

Mickie · 13 Oct 2011 at 00:25

Scruffs™ Pro Hooded Softshell Jacket

i like this one, had one last yr but i seem to have lost it.. 54 quid..

might buy my self a Evolution Triclimate Jacket tho

nikeair94 · 13 Oct 2011 at 00:32

Moses said:
I bought one of these, the other day, http://rab.uk.com/products/mens-clothing/down_1/infinity-endurance.html :333333333333333333333333. But it's in the post, still :'''''((((((.

For your budget, just go into a local Cotswold/Blacks/etc, and see what they have on offer/available, tbh. Compare prices online, as you could well find them cheaper, but going in yourself will mean you get the bulk/compact-ness, etc, you want.

I am sure that would be very practical but on terms of style it isn't really up there. Thanks for the suggestion though.

J-FRO said:
Stretch a tenner more and get this.

That is actually pretty nice but the budget is a solid £60 which is already sort of stretching it.

Mickie said:
Scruffs™ Pro Hooded Softshell Jacket

i like this one, had one last yr but i seem to have lost it.. 54 quid..

might buy my self a Evolution Triclimate Jacket tho

That looks pretty awesome. I am trying to stay away from black and white cause my whole wardrobe is black and white so I am looking for something with a bit of colour. But I gotta say that coat really appeals to me. Thanks.

Vanquish-Storm · 13 Oct 2011 at 03:24

I got an "Animal" Ski coat last year (£100) it was the perfect purchase for all the snow we had over winter!

cainer · 13 Oct 2011 at 03:39

@ nikeair94, il bet £20 the mod that changed ur sig was Maccy

Cupra · 13 Oct 2011 at 04:18

i love my stormtech jacket, infact i now have 2 as i keep one for fishing aswell there very hard wearing and cumfy too

Richie · 13 Oct 2011 at 06:43

Moses said:
I bought one of these, the other day, http://rab.uk.com/products/mens-clothing/down_1/infinity-endurance.html :333333333333333333333333. But it's in the post, still

A down filled jacket that is only water resistant... Wouldn't like to dry that thing out if you are got in a proper downpour....

Brian8bit · 13 Oct 2011 at 06:44

I have a military great coat for winter. Heaviest item of clothing I own. But so warm.

TwsT · 13 Oct 2011 at 07:13

rocking out my west beach coat for another season I thinks. Since I don't mind the cold it's not all that important.

Scrutinize · 13 Oct 2011 at 07:53

Water proof and windproof shell? Berghaus RG1's are £60 at millets atm. Otherwise just go pick something generic and thick from Primark and spend the other £30 on a night out.

Cosimo · 13 Oct 2011 at 08:18

From here:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18328182

Maybe not

fieldy · 13 Oct 2011 at 08:28

spend out a bit and invest in a Barbour - they are a bit pricey but they'll last a lifetime!

Django x2 · 13 Oct 2011 at 11:33

For all the hype, warrated or otherwise, I spent £120 (reduced from £160) on a NothFace HyperVent coat two years ago. It comes with a built in zipped fleece. Thing is, the jacket on it's own is so warm I never have the fleece in it. The only time I did was when I went to Prague at xmas last year and it was -12C in the daytime. Against wind and rain, it's pretty much bullet proof.

shoes · 13 Oct 2011 at 11:54

I have a burton's 'military style' woollen jobbie I bought last year - seriously warm!

£80 when I bought it.

EDIT: This one.

lettucefire · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:10

Richie said:
A down filled jacket that is only water resistant... Wouldn't like to dry that thing out if you are got in a proper downpour....

if it's like my RAB neutrino its very water resistant, with excellent waterproof zips and boy they are warm expecially the pockets .. no gloves required

Stelly · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:12

My Rotty gets hers for freeee

Stelly

Hamoodii · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:21

Duffle? Nice coat but has its affiliations with students and soap dodgers.

nikeair94 · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:32

Thanks for all the replies guys, genuinely helpful.
@cainer I don't know what mod it was but I will take your word for it.

@Hamoodii I considered a dufflecoat and was going to buy this.

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/men/coats--jackets/jackets/navy-hooded-duffle-jacket--255007

(Just noticed it now says out of stock)

Anyway, its a nice coat but not very practical.

@Everyone Else thanks for the suggestions. The links were helpful as they showed me stores I never heard of before.

Jonny69 · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:35

I really want the North Face McMurdo parka in red. Proper mountain Sherpa looking coat

Only niggle with it is WHY IS THE ZIP ON THEM ON THE WRONG WAY ROUND? :confused:

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