WATERPROOF bum-covering COATS: I am doing the research so you don't have to...

[WilfShelf]

Can we just have one thread in anticipation of autumn/winter? No, we don't all want a Boden coat because a. they're not properly waterproof and b. EVERY other bugger in the playground has one already. So, I'm after technically sophisticated properly waterproof coats that GO IN AT THE WAIST that are somewhere in between hiker and fashion victim. Inevitably, this means EXPENSIVE usually I'm afraid. Some suggestions below. If you would like to add yours, especially cheaper ones, feel free:

Northface Stella Grace Good good good

Marmot highlander Marmot do some excellent longer waterproof jackets but unfortunately I cannot find lots of stockists in UK

Barbour are doing some nice coats these days [hit view all to see full range]

And even some of their wax jackets are wearable!

Now look here High Fash-hags Creenstone, a dutch company, do some very INTERESTING coats, apparently waterproof and technical... but difficult to find UK stockists or prices: can anyone track 'em down?

That's enough for now. will post more later. Please add suggestions but only ACTUAL waterproof coats please.

I am just going on their size guide, where a 12 is a medium...

Thanks for replying. Think I will go for the brown - prob better with jeans & boots, etc anyway. Saw a veru cheap olive, but just can't get army surplus out of my head.

Yes I have just ordered the Large in brown.I fancied the olive but I'm glad you said army surplus - helps me feel I didn't really prefer it! My last coat was brown and I felt like a change but I thought I might as well go for it as it's not clear whether loads more of the wakefields will reappear come the autumn or not...

Done it. You're right, it's not at all clear whether they'll be in again or not. The olive may be lovely, but on the sheactive page it just didn't look right. Shame, as it's cheap!

No, no, honestly, my olive coat if lovely and not at all 'army surplus'. Honest

Gah. Well, the brown one is ordered. Hope it arrives now.

Thanks Carrielou Hmm, may not be the coat for me then, the search goes on...

Please can someone tell me if there's anywhere I can get a Merrell Wakefield as everywhere I've looked at is out of stock? Just when I decided it is The coat for me argh. Need a large, black.

Available here, but only in brown now, I think.

Was forced to don my brand new Merrell Wakefield (black) this morning due to monsoon weather! I am happy to report that it is fabulous - totally water repellent and definitely a very good buy.

My brown wakefield arrived this morning and it's gorgeous - darker than I'd expected - proper dark chocolate brown. And it's pissing down BUT I have nasty lurgy and can't go out. Goddamit.

Wilf - you star. This is a great thread.

Zoid - just seen 2 large black in stock at shop on the beach! Be quick!

OOH when I get home maybe mine will have come as well!

Ha, ordered mine (in brown) today!

Will now not move from front door until it is delivered.

Could have used one this morning....

Dammit- weather still sunny here so cannot yet don the wakefield

My wakefield in plum came today and it totally fabulous, the coat I have been looking for for pram pushing!!! It is way way way too big though so am going to ring thm tomorrow to see how I can change the size, even with a jumper/over suit for work. Lovely colour, easy to move in, I am super duper impressed with it!!!

Shop on the Beach are good. Really speedy.

You need to develop a career in showing people what they actually really do need. And then finding it for them. Do you tthink SOTB are puzzled by the run on Wakefields?

Mine hasn't come harrumph.

That's odd - you can't be much further from Cornwall than I am.

You saying I should work in advertising rather than academe?

No, no, you miss my point! Advertising tries to persuade people to buy things they don't need, e.g. Dettol no-touch soap. But this thread has crystallised a need v clearly.

Just marking my place on this thread for any developments - any cheap developments as I can't justify £100 odd on a coat!

Who would like to unpack my Wakefield with me ??
It has just arrived!

Ooh, exciting. I'm slightly havering about size - need to try again.