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.

What a great thread!!! Am currently wearing a DRAB grey Craghoppers 'cagoule' which I was given, and would love a new, waterproof coat as I don't drive and spend so so long trailing around in the wind and rain.

LOVE the Wakefield - anyone know where they can be bought in a size small?

Anyone know how they size up???

I want a Merrill Wakefield

Me too! Not much money though in our pot...

They should really cotton on to the fact that if they cost £70 they would FLY out the shop. Every mum needs a coat like that.

Gerbo, if you can squeeze in an XS you can get it here for half price.

Is the Didriksons Thelma warm? I'm in the market for a warm waterproof.

Right. Who knows somebody who knows somebody who works for Merrell? We want their PR people on here to answer our demands:
Is it out of stock because it is last year-end stock? Will there be an A/W 10 version soon instead? Can they sell all their coats in all their colours over here too please, and, um, can we have a discount, speshly me, wwhat with all this FREE marketing I am doing in the spirit of good deeds to my fellow bumfreezers?
And can you please just make some more?

I want a free Wakefield too. In olive or espresso not black. Size 14. Ta.

mummyisamonster the merrell haven has no obvious waist but is sort of fitted so doesn't look too bad on a short arse imho (I am 5 ft and 30g bust, I have the medium). I tried it on again to see what it felt like, still happy with it, though there is room for improvement, if I am going to be picky!

I do rate the warmth, weatherproofing and the pockets on the Haven.

I like the Rainfrogs.

Thank you FiveOrangePips, that is VERY useful to know! I am now lusting after my very own Merrell waterproof (like everyone else on this thread).
I do think MNHQ needs to get Merrell on board and arrange a discount, not to mention actually having some stock for us to buy.

Gerbo, if you look at the reviews on The American Merrell site, they talk about how the coats size up. Varying opinions, but worth a look.

I am going to get a Wakefield today if it kills me.

There are some lovely coats on this thread - just wish I had lots more money!!

Has anyone mentioned Joules? I love their new Autumn range... added up every thing i wanted from it and it came to over 500 pounds

I like this coat, especially the 'vintage floral print lining' but it doesn't seem to have a hood which I always find strange with winter coats... a good excuse to buy a nice hat though!

Is it me or are the merrel coats GOppIng? You'd pay £200 for that granny coat

QueuePosition3 - I'd never pay £200 for a coat, no matter what it looked like or protected me from. No, I'm after a reduced gopping coat from Merrell

Show us a waterproof coat YOU like QP3, then we'll be able to see some alternative tastes.

Thanks for this brilliant thread! I've just bought this Merrell in the sale...

Ooh Ineedmorechocolatenow lovely coat! I am tempted myself but don't really do tie waists (as I am short and have no waist). Let us know what it's like.

PS bumpypaws, try a rain hat. really much better than hood because you can see, hear and turn head better. With a high collar you don't get neck drips and give you wider choice of coat styles. Currently only found them by Lands End and Barbour. Boden used to do them I think. Most, unfortunately are horribly narrative 80s style with big brims, flowers and ribbons. Think there is gap in market here also for an enterprising MNer with a bit if fashion nouse...

I'm very excited Mummyisamonster! I'll let you all know how it looks....

this any good for anyone?

ok to answer questions on my Merrell, which i feel honoured to buy as i didn't do any research. Was in a shop in covent garden last sunday, dh was buying a rucksack and i sauntered over to the coats... tried on a few northface ones but at £220 i balked. then saw the merrell, tried it and loved it.

anyway i digress

the shop - will post again when i get the credit card bill, but if you head towards covent garden from the strand just up from superdrug, it was the first shop on the right hand side on the side street heading towards covent garden. very near the north face shop and ellis bingham, but wasn't either of those.

it isn't fleece lined, but is much heavier than a waterproof iykwim.

size wise i bought a small, i am usually a size 10, never an 8, occasionally a 12. so i think the sizing is fairly spot on. i don't have much of a waist but small bum/hips if that helps. the North Face Small was a bit too snug. Though saying that i don't think this will fit over a thick jumper, more a t-shirt/thin fleece kind of base.

any more questions on my new lovely coat??

thanks for TKMaxx tip on hunters too

seems to be all sizes here by the way
here

this as well?

Amida, sadly when you click size it comes up out of stock I think... but I have emailed them to ask for more info on stock.

the entrepreneur in me is thinking of doing a bulk order from the US and flogging on here/ebay...........

Thanks amidaiwish!

Right have emailed Taunton leisure and Merrell UK. Weekend so won't expect reply yet. Or even at all...