Didriksons worth it?

[Fiestyfish]

Following on from another thread I've fallen in love with the didriksons Erica parka and just wanted opinions on whether it's worth the £250+ price tag?

I bought a dridriksons parka about 8 years ago and it is amazing, so warm. I have worn it in Sweden and Iceland and have always been warm and dry. I bring it out every winter and the worst weather dog walks are bearable with my coat!

How often will you use it? If you’re out walking a dog every day in all weathers, then it’s worth every penny.

The only thing I’d say is that it can be too warm at certain times in autumn and spring. I had to buy another, thinner, waterproof for this time of year.

I have a Didriksons parka - may actually be the Erica as it looks the same, not sure as dh bought me it a good few years ago. Waterproof and warm so yes I think it's worth it.

I've had a Didrikson coat (on the recommendation of MN) for 10 years. I'm gutted that the zip has broken. It's been on dog walks and miserable school runs and has never let me down (until now!)

And miserable rugby matches.

What are their sizings like?

You can probably get it cheaper than £250 though.

@spiderlight

What are their sizings like?

True to size for me.

I absolutely love my Didriksons coat.

As Soupdragon said, just googled. Lots of reductions - 40 - 50% off.
Btw, dry-cleaners near me often advertise zip-repairs/replacements.

@SoupDragon

I've had a Didrikson coat (on the recommendation of MN) for 10 years. I'm gutted that the zip has broken. It's been on dog walks and miserable school runs and has never let me down (until now!)

These people will repair it - they do a really good job.

lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk/

I have had mine since 2021, it's still going strong and super warm and dry.

2012 I mean

Ordinarily I would try to repair it but it's had 10 years hard use now. I've replaced the pocket linings myself :)

Also, I may have just accidentally ordered an Erika...

😂

Go outdoors have them reduced

Yes but I think you could get a deal.

Yes it’s worth it

I've just replaced my much loved 10 year old didrickson parka with a didrickson Erika. The old coat was tatty but still warm and waterproof

I bought one off ebay a few years back. It's kept me so warm and dry in all manner of weathers. If you can afford it full price, go for it, but might be worth looking secondhand if not. I absolutely love mine.

They are excellent but can be bought in the sale I have found.

Yes very very warm and waterproof.

Didriksons are definitely worth it, but I'd possibly reconsider getting a very thick winter one as it might just be too warm most of the time.

You can get waterproof ones that don't have much thermal lining that are still quite warm but you can wear a jumper, fleece or light down jacket underneath when it's properly cold. So more flexible, and also cheaper. I think mine is called ilia and was £130, reduced from £180 at Cotswold Outdoor, probably in the spring this year.

Definitely worth it! I bought a Didriksons coat for standing on the rugby pitch sidelines watching my children play in pouring rain. It was a total game changer. It’s one of the few things I’m always recommending to people, you will not regret it (but you will find them cheaper if you shop around and use discount codes!).

I have winter and summer weights and they are fully waterproof as well as good for pockets. But I got mine virtually half price in an upmarket farm store in Cornwall so yes, there are bargains out there.

Didriksons is a Swedish brand and I suppose it helps to remember that Sweden is quite a rainy country, but many Swedes are still quite outdoorsy, so it makes sense that they have decent outdoor clothing.