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?

If you walking you going to get warm! But get a ski jacket and ski or snowboard trousers and you will be fine.

Ski jacket designed for moving. Look at tkmaxx . Dry robe is to stand around in

I also have a dry robe for after sea swimming, never quite understood wearing it as a coat. They are absolutely worth the money for getting changed in after a sea swim, but they are expensive and so if you are looking to spend a large amount of money I would get a proper coat instead. I have a very warm Rab jacket. My other clothes are mostly vinted or Primark but I think good quality coats are worth the spend.

Or proper hiking winter jacket. Go to a go outdoors and try some or look at alpkit or similar alpinetrek . If you going to walk every day invest in something good and suitable

They are warm. But also bulky enough to make walking in a high wind quite interesting!

No, essentially. Far better off getting a parka type coat with warm, fleecy trousers and really good, warm socks (these are key to warmth).
https://www.tiso.com/womens/jackets-coats/parkas/ - consider the Rab, North Face or jack wolfskin coats.

They are brilliant when it's wet and cold, I wear mine for a throw on winter wet dog walk - and you can throw it over your PJs and a fleece - also good if you're doing a slow sniffy walk as it's like a cosy duvet but rubbish if you're planning a brisk walk as they are heavy. I love mine

They are brilliant when it's wet and cold, I wear mine for a throw on winter wet dog walk - and you can throw it over your PJs and a fleece - also good if you're doing a slow sniffy walk as it's like a cosy duvet but rubbish if you're planning a brisk walk as they are heavy. I love mine

It isn't what I'd class as a thick coat. Definitely not thick enough for Winter in the North of Scotland!

People use them when they're wild swimming up there - it's thick enough to keep warm after tgat. Not ideal for walking any distance in though due to their shape, but the OP doesn't seem to be needing it for that.

I have an outdoor oodie. It's not a dry robe but it looks kind of like one. It is massive. It's so cosy though. I love it. Waterproof and v warm.

I have one for after cold wet runs and bike rides. I tried to wear it to the rugby once but I was too hot walking to the pitch! They are heavy and non breathable and really not great for walking. But they are good for sitting/standing at the rugby if you can get there without ending up damp with sweat.

Only if you want to be a dry robe wanker.

You want a down filled jacket that's waterproof

I actually can't wait for when people who don't swim get fed up with these ridiculous garments. Get a proper coat.

I know, I live in Scotland. I still don't class these as a 'warm coat' for the purpose the OP intends.

I would for hanging around the garden.

For longer walks (also Scotland), no. I wear merino underwear, wool jumpers, an (ethical) down jacket, arctic muck boots, fleece lined waterproof trousers. If I was doing a quick walk and it wasn't windy then I might wear one on top of my layers though.