Would dryrobe be warm enough for 5am walks in Scotland winters?

[Bordersandballs]

Looking for a super warm jacket I can wear went the temperatures plummet. It will be dark and cold and 5am so dont care what I look like. Are dry robes actually warm enough ? Or do I need more heavy duty insulation?

I don't know anything about Dryrobes, but I just wear a parka with layers underneath - t-shirt ,long sleeved thermal top, woolly jumper. If you get easterly winds, you will need more insulation under any c oat

I have a Lucy locket version of a dry robe - it's melting!

Dry robes themselves are not especially warm. But they are wind and water proof and generally roomy enough to wear all your jumpers underneath.

I'm an all year round swimmer so have a Dry Robe. It's brilliant, very warm but also very heavy. I use it to walk from my car to the sea and back. I dont wear it for dog walking etc as it's too hot and heavy. However I'm in Suffolk not Scotland!

depends on whereabouts in Scotland?

Mine is heavy and perfect for after an outdoor swim but I’m just walking back to my car (usually naked underneath 😂), I think with layers underneath I’d be too warm if I was going at a decent pace, and it’s not a convenient size to take off and carry.

Depends what else you're wearing.

Why a dry robe there are so many better options to wear on a Scottish winter walk as they are so cumbersome. They are for wearing after a winter swim are they not? They were so popular here on the south coast about three years ago, don’t see them much now, because we have had a great summer and despite the after swim comfort they are odd looking and unflattering.

What's getting you up to walk at 5am?

You'll need to wear warm trousers, boots annd jumpers s well - they are quite wide so the wind will get up under it.

They're designed for a specific purpose - to give enough space, coverage and warmth for changing before and after being in water - so they're not the best choice for walking. They're a portable, insulated, wearable tent essentially. Layers and a regular waterproof coat would be better for most people.

I’d go for ski pants and jacket instead, with a decent hat that covers your ears fully and gloves. Dry robes are great if you’re standing still, not so great to walk in

Too cumbersome to walk in.

If this is outside the major cities, you need a ski jacket or a good shooting jacket or similar. Perhaps a Berghaus. Something designed to be warm, windproof, waterproof, breathable but not heavy. If you're walking far, you 'll be more comfortable in something shorter.

Plus socks, boots and hat.

I think you’d find a dryrobe annoying to walk in.

Try looking at Didrikson coats. I love mine which I bought to cope with cold/damp weather

If you're looking for warm, waterproof trousers then I can highly recommend the Cuddlrs that are often advertised on social media - unbelievably warm and completely waterproof. They've seen me through dog walks in the worst weather. That and my Arctic Sport II muck boots.

Thanks the cuddlrs sound good. I do have quite a good warm jacket already. But I wondered if dry robe might be next level! I plan to walk at 5 am all through winter so assume I will be getting sometimes -10degC conditions as we are north Scotland.

also might be hanging round in garden in the cold too at that time so thought may be handy to throw on

I use mine for after swimming/paddle boarding and it's amazing for that purpose (also decent for watching the kids play football in the rain). But much warmer and more suitable coats around for walking.

The OP was just asking if a dry robe would work. Also not sure she’ll be hugely worried about them looking unflattering on her 5am walks- I don’t think people wear dry robes for their flattering look!

I’d go to a good camping and outdoor shop and get an insulated jacket there, maybe a ski jacket. I Also, the best way to keep warm is to layer up, rather than wear one layer.

Camping shops also do walking trousers which are thicker and warmer, and designed for winter walking, or you can get thermals to wear under other trousers.

Where? What you need in Inverness or further north to keep warm will be very different to eg Glasgow.

Sorry - missed your update. Personally I’d want a huge puffer duvet type coat but I feel the cold.

You need to layer it is far more effective. A thermal vest, thermal underlay, thin wool jumper and then a good wind/rain proof coat with fleece lining

You'd be better off with a decent coat, dry robes are for getting changed after swimming and other watersports.

Plus if you're going to be walking near roads, make sure you and the dog are suitably visible. Now it's getting dark again, it's shocking how many pedestrians don't think about this.

In short, no.
I don't really understand how you can live in the North of Scotland and not know you need a thick coat for winter, and/or plenty of layers.

A dry robe is a thick coat