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.

amidaiwish
How warm is it?
Is it a lightweight rain coat only?
Or average coat?
Or heavyweight?

it is much more than a lightweight rain coat - strong outer fabric and well lined (but not fleece lined)
much warmer than a trench coat
but not as warm as say a ski jacket.

just tried it on to double check, haven't worn it yet.
it's not padded at all or fleece lined, only about as thick as a trench coat. It's not heavy but certainly not thin/flimsy. The fabric is pretty strong, much stronger than a typical raincoat and will be totally windproof which is what i think makes it suitable for school runs etc.
i didn't want too warm a coat as walking to school with kids on scooters i get pretty warm.

i am sure when it is -4 and dry i will revert to my north face down filled puffa jacket. it isn't what i would call a "cosy" coat, definitely more a trench-type raincoat.

Thank you, v useful

I've got a Marmot Destination jacket and I love it. It's knee length, the photo doesn't show it but it has a belt at the back to give it a bit of shape at the waist. It looks really smart and is very waterproof.

I'm in NZ, and don't really need a heavy winter coat, but do need a good hood as it is so windy here that a hat would just get blown into the harbour.

See not it isn't always v cold here, though can be sometimes - last winter for eg. So what we need is high-performing wind proof and warm hikers or fleece insert to zip in and out. Easy!

Bloody phone. Those words were supposed to be 'now' and 'gilet'

Got all excited when I thought I'd found a Marmot Destination coatfor £35. I think I am spending too much time on here and I'm starting to hallucinate.

i use an umbrella

prob solved

yup

i take staff with me to push the buggy and hold onto the dogs so i can battle with my brolly in the howling gales

Merrell waterproof duffle coat in stock at Sheactive Posted link earlier but thought would be worth keeping eye on this store...?

Oi QP3 am I right you no longer have a pushchair to push? So bugger off so I can continue my quest to be MN Coat Queen a little longer: brollies and pushchairs need 3 arms

this ebay seller has Merrell Ava but only in brown, sizes 1-14

oooh look, love this Bergans trench but can someone who speaks German work out if they ship to UK please...?

Red mac, 66 North, same supplier

Don't like this meself and they're all posed like the Gumbys but a different colour...

weirdy coloured checks might suit you?

another red fitted mac style

quite like this jacket in grey

oh looky here, these people DO ship to UK: grey Bergans Skui utility jacket available!

here is that very expensive trench coat again...

Watching and waiting - in the rainy NW.
Brill thread just clicking my way through all the links (well the ones that my work will let me look at)

bulky but insulated and waterproof parka

Marmot highland jacket available