Recommendations for best waterproof coat

[Whatevs99]

Not an AIBU - sorry, but can I ask for recommendations for your lifesaver waterproof coat? Think standing on sidelines in a freezing downpour type coat….?

Seasalt waterproof coats are good; buy one large enough to fit layers underneath.

Didriksons.

Are either warm, or just waterproof shell?

I bought my Didrikson coat after a recommendation on here years ago. It’s a great coat! Brilliant for wet cold conditions.

Rab,
Arc`teryx (my preference),
Patagonia,
Haglofs.
Montane

All excellent makes to chose from.

the seasalt ones are a rubbery waxed cotton - brilliant at keeping warmth in if you have layers, bit chilly if you put it on just over a t shirt - it's why I recommended getting a size large enough to allow for layers.

Didriksons. I bought my last one when DS was 9, based on recommendations here. He’s now 18 and I’ve just bought a new one (as I got fatter). New one has just done a week on ye6 residential trip in the sleet/ snow/ wind. I was warm and dry.

Thanks all

I bought a waterproof down coat. It was £££ but worth every penny not to be cold or wet. It's the Mountain Equipment Womens Triton jacket. It's also extremely light weight. I do live in N Yorkshire, mind... Might be a bit OTT for less brutal climes

Another Didrikson vote here. I bought my first one nearly ten years ago and it’s still going strong albeit slightly tired around the edges. It’s been relegated to dog walking coat and I bought a new Didrikson for commuting in.

Arc’teryx gets my vote, too.

I’ve got a Seasalt one and a Lands End one (think football managers winter coat), both are waterproof and cosy.

I have a Rooster rigging coat. It's so waterproof you'll need waterproof trousers and shoes too - the rain runs straight off the bottom. Be warned the sizing on the website is calculated to fit with a lifejacket underneath, so go a size smaller if you don't plan on using it for its originally intended purpose. It's windproof and fairly warm on its own, but is roomy enough for a good thick jumper underneath. The hood directs rain off really well too. I'm very pleased with it.
I also have a couple of 'waterproof' lightweight Regatta jackets - rubbish - start out OK but very quickly start leaking in the seams, closely followed by letting water soak through the fabric IME.
I recently got a cheap Joules knee length waterproof coat in a seconds sale, and it is holding up well so far although needs further testing before I pass the final judgement. Not sure I'd have paid the original price for it because the fit isn't particularly great, but at £25 I can't complain too much! It's very warm too.

I've had a few Jack Wolfskin coats followed by a few didrikson coats, I spend far too much time out in the cold and wet weather! All great.

Arc'teryx if you have a bigger budget. I have a patera parka, it's long and goretex but also down filled and looks actually quite smart for 'outdoor wear'. They have lots of options if you check out the website, not cheap but I've worn my jacket to death for three years (I live in Scotland and have two rugby playing sons...) and it still looks exactly the same as the day I bought it.

There are lots of good suggestions here. The only thing I would add is getting a long one is the lifesaver for me! Good luck

I bought a winter shin length landsend coat too warm for dog walking, ideal for standing around in.

Similar to this

https://www.landsend.co.uk/WomensSquallWaterprooffHoodedStadiummLongCoat/pp/PP41660.html?dwvarP416600sizeVariation=59&dwvarP416600_color=ZTU&cgid=11312

When I was a regular on the sidelines of grassroots football I wore my dryrobe and muck boots. I looked a fright, but I was warm and dry.

This is exactly what I was going to say.
Make sure its long! If you'll be standing, theres no point in having a warm top half but being cold and wet from the thighs down. Especially as a properly waterproof coat will have the rain running down off it.

My Barbor parker is both warm and properly waterproof. Tested it in a blizzard the other day, and came home mostly warm and dry, despite some arsehole in a lorry driving past me at speed through a puddle and spraying icy water all over me.

I've been very happy with this. Good value for money and quite warm too.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/rubber-hooded-raincoat/p/clp60594338?intid=mobileappppdpshare

Just realised mine is a longer version.

Love my Seasalt Janelle, though you will need to size up to get a jumper underneath to be properly warm. But it's so light and waterproof. I love the long length on me.

Dry Robe.

sea salt plant hunter, quite warm but not so warm it can only be worn in very low temps without getting too hot. Has served me well on ski holidays (not actually ski ing) as well as normal Uk wet weather