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Is this the waterproof/breathable winter coat we've been looking for?

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 13:49

I'm not usually a fan of parkas, but this ticks all the boxes for me. What do you think? Slim fitting, light and bottom covering.

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PorkChopSter · 20/09/2011 13:51

Not at the price I was looking for Grin

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 13:53

I found one for £180 in-store. What about the actual coat though PorkChop?

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Littlepumpkinpie · 20/09/2011 13:58

Its warm but does not say it is waterproof :)

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 14:01

It is waterproof - it says 'Crafted from Helly Tech® PROTECTION waterproof and breathable shell fabric, it´s insulated with Warmcore by PrimaLoft®. '

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WowOoo · 20/09/2011 14:02

I like it a lot. Bet it is very cosy.

TapselteerieO · 20/09/2011 14:07

I like it too, can't justify the price, but it is lovely.

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 14:09

I read something on here the other day about Helly Hansen being the brand of choice in the courts - I know they went down-market a few years ago, but is that still the case?

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 14:10

Meant to add: have also heard that they've now dropped that down-market reputation since they stopped sending stuff to TKMax etc in the same quantities.

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ggirl · 20/09/2011 14:11

Reminds me of the parka that kid from the film East is East wore.

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 14:14

Haven't seen the film. Presumably that's not a good thing?

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meltedchocolate · 20/09/2011 14:34

Sorry but I really don't like it. Ugly old lady coat IMO.

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 14:37

That's OK Melted.

PS would be black that I'd get, not the purple one

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meltedchocolate · 20/09/2011 14:43

To be honest it's a practical jacket, but not a fashionable one. Get it for the days that fashion were not made to cope with and get another one (you know, by taking a trip to the money tree at the bottom of your garden) that is gorgoues and everyone will be jealous of for the days that, your hair will make it intact to your destination without being blown into something that only a warewolf would be proud of.

meltedchocolate · 20/09/2011 14:44

Oh dear... there were some commas on the loose in there!

daenerysstormborn · 20/09/2011 14:47

splutter £220!! for that price i hope it can control the weather Wink

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 15:51

I found it for £180 Daenery.

No, it's not fashionable, but I'm looking for something practical to do the school run in when it is tipping down - something that doesn't look like I am about to hike up a hill with Kendall mint cake.

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TracyK · 20/09/2011 15:57

Can you take the fur off the hood - otherwise it will end up like a drowned cat in the rain. V. nice tho. I like the purple too.

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 16:26

Yes, fur comes off.

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carrielou2007 · 20/09/2011 17:11

Have you not seen the very long merrell wakefield thread below?? Fab fab fab, I wore mine today (in purple but no fluffy hood!!) in downpour and have the insulated one which was fab in last years snow. I also bought a black one as hey will sort me out for the next fair few years of school runs!!

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Conundrumish · 20/09/2011 17:15

Yes I saw that Carrie and I tried the un-insulated and insulated Wakefields on. Could only try uninsulated in large and it was too tight across the back - even without something warm on. The insulated in large was good, but similar price to the one I've posted about and I didn't think it had any more to offer. I liked that this one had a bit more room for movement and felt a bit warmer. Nice coat though and will prob get it if I do not get this one.

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cabbagesoup · 20/09/2011 20:03

Take a look at a brand called Burton very trendy and current, also amazing quality who do snowboarding jackets, they have parkas on here for less money and much nicer cuts - www.burtonstore.eu/burton/pages/productdetail.grid?product=289863650745872&index=23&category=&season=W12&gender=Womens&brand=burton&collection=&cid=1284

drowninginlaundry · 20/09/2011 20:46

that HH jacket will keep you warm and dry - it has PrimaLoft which is a superb synthetic insulating fibre, the warmest there is without paying for down. 5000 mm hydrostatic head is waterproof, not gore tex level but if it was then you'd be paying double - it's waterproof enough for dog walks and school run. £220 is a fair price I think, and it looks nice!

Didriksons does a similar parka called Celeste which retails around £150 - padded but not with PrimaLoft, I think water column rating of 2000 so less waterproof = in a 2 hr downpour you'll probably get soggy.

drowninginlaundry · 20/09/2011 20:53

cabbage my first snowboard was Burton in 1989 they've been around for a while... Smile their clothes are fantastic, I still have a down vest from them that I bought in 2001 in great condition

Snow and Rock stocks them

cabbagesoup · 20/09/2011 22:02

drowninginlaundry I know they are great and I'm always amazed that they are not known outside the snowboarding circles - (I meant current as in current trends) - I get all of my gear from them and then wear for the school run - I'm either to coolest mum or they all think I shop in Burton (mens shop!!!)

TapselteerieO · 20/09/2011 22:29

This is my ultra warm and dry waterproof coat. It has been brilliant over two very hard Scottish winters, (as a non-driver) I have been out in some awful weather (-7 and below regularly on the school run), it doesn't win on style but for practicality it does. When I first got it I felt like I was wearing an electric blanket.