Is Regatta a good brand? Good quality?

In relation to the rest of my outdoor wardrobe they are budget but as I said, they are a reliable brand and I am happy to use them.
A lot of my (and OH) outdoor gear is Berghaus, Jack Wolfskin, Barbour etc and that can be pricey but we are not label snobs and when we find a product we like we will buy it but there is no getting away from the fact that sometimes the more expensive item is a better product.

An example is that OH loves Craghoppers waterproof fabric boots which at anything from £30-£40 are most definitely budget.
Has about four pairs on the go at any one time and practically lives in them. They are lightweight, waterproof, hard wearing, give good grip and extremely comfortable straight out of the box without the need to break them in (which cannot always be said of the expensive boots he used to wear).

I've got a 20 year old Regatta waterproof coat, I wear it all winter in all weathers for doing my horses, and hill walking. In that time I've reproofed it once and had a new zip in (for free as the first one died really quickly). It survives all sorts of abuse and just carries on! So yes, IMO a good value coat and worth getting.

I got a kids puddle suit for about £9 in their sale! Also,lots on vinted.

Can you actually buy it at 'full price'? I thought it was one of those brands that was always on sale somewhere from an inflated price set to fool people into thinking they're getting a bargain.

As to whether it is worth it, it depends what you want it for. I'd probably not recommend it for mountaineering or extreme weather but it probably serves a purpose in more moderate surroundings.

However, if you're looking for toddler wet weather gear, how about looking on Vinted? There must be loads of stuff, including the fancy Scandinavian brands that are well designed for cold/wet weather that's been grown out of far before it's worn out.

It's a proper technical brand , not just the name . They have been around forever and are proper any weather clothes .

I've had quite a few Regatta coats. Their zips are very bad and the linings are not made properly in my experience. I've moved on to Craghoppers now.

My last Regatta coat lasted about 3 months, so no. I had a joules one during the same time that cost the same and lasted 7 years.

Have a look a Craghoppers , imo the next brand up .

My sons regatta puddlesuit gets compliments from nursery for being the most waterproof- purchased it in a sale (I think from amazon not direct) and bought another one as it actually does what it says so I would say we'll worth it!

Have a fleece jacket of theirs which I've had for so long I can't even remember - probably at least 20 years. Only fit for gardening now really but nothing wrong with it as such, no rips or seams coming apart, zip still works - it just refuses to die!

It's pretty decent for day to day wear and is find for the odd bit of rain but not for proper hillwalking. Price wise it's loads cheaper than proper Gore Tex and the like.

What on earth have you found a for a toddler that is £50? Their puddle suits and rain coats are usually much cheaper for kids.

Always discounted from actual price. Definitely at the cheaper end of outdoor brands. Good quality stuff that takes significant wear and tear. But less of a well thought of name brand if you’re into that stuff (I’m not) .

We’ re a sporty outdoorsy family and we always have Regatta items - thermals, socks, waterproof trousers are great.

Love me some Regatta!!! I also buy Quechua and Jack Wolfskin but Regatta is fantastic value, mostly their
Tops - their sister brand Dare2B has the greatest long sleeve v neck lightweight tops ever! I have them in so many different colours and they pack light and wash and dry quickly.

It’s a good budget brand but doesn’t stand up to equestrian life anymore, we definitely bought more in the 90s

You should be able to by it discounted. Got loads of Regatta. I struggle to find anything else that offers the sort of quality you need from hiking gear at the low prices they sell it for. Probably also worth looking at Karrimor and Mountain Warehouse.

Not really. You get what you pay for.

I paid £100 for my waterproof trousers and they are waterproof. Many features and zips.

Regatta waterproof trousers are currently on sale at £10 and they have dreadful reviews that they're ill fitting and not waterproof.

Had one of their outdoor anorak type outer coats, just got rid of it after about 12 years or so.

As above, good on offer, avoid at full price

Regatta, Trespass and Mountain Warehouse are all very similar, all decent quality, all only to be purchased from outlet stores/in the sale! DC had Regatta puddle suits and a toddler and they were great

It's an entry-level brand and very useful because of that. If it seems expensive at "full" price, that's because it's rarely sold at RRP. There's usually an offer on.

I've bought Regatta for years. School coats, camping, fleeces, clothing, boots, socks, accessories. It's helped the whole family get outdoors. Some of the fabrics may be less technical, but it's sturdy and does the job.

I bought a massive winter coat with a fur hood, it’s fabulous, like a duvet. I also have a short waterproof jacket, also fabulous. My cousin is an avid extreme walker, likes scrambling up waterfalls (where permitted) and says it’s pointless spending loads on a coat when there’s nothing wrong with Regatta. Have a look on Vinted.

Regatta clothing is a cheap, functional, value for money brand.
Most of the stuff is actually very good and generally does what it says on the tin.👍