School run coat

[Hackersschmakers]

I need a coat for the school run, waterproof as DTs are terrors and I need to hold their hands - umbrella not a workable option.

I have a north face rain jacket, but it's short (ie doesnt cover bum) and not that warm. My winter coats are not waterproof / don't have a hood.

Any ideas? I look the look of a parka but anything I've found is showerproof not waterproof.

Ideally under around £60.

Does such a thing exist?!

your local outdoor shop would be a good start.

There's the Target Dry Georgia that gets talked about lots of MN. It's ok, but a bit scrunchy - noisy www.targetdry.com/collections/all-ladies/products/target-dry-georgia-parka-for-women?variant=871180657

Look at the Viking kids website, lots of brilliant technical coats, relativly ££ but amazing quality, I've had my Didrikson a few yrs now and still love it --tho that doesn't stop me coveting another one--

How about something like this super light mac to wear as a layer between your clothes and your coat? I've got it and it really is very thin and doesn't have that sweaty waterproof feel at all:
www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/157491?r=3749466912734464803

I haven't worn mine in heavy rain yet but jane Cunningham of britishbeautyblogger site reckons it's genuinely waterproof as opposed to the showerproof label it has.

britishbeautyblogger.com/fashion/accessory-wednesday-uniqlo-rain-parka/

And/or muji freecut raincoat in a larger size, to keep in your bag and chuck on over your coat if it starts to rain?
www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=5&Sub=130&PID=958

Joules do waterproof parkas, I think they look nice for a raincoat but would personally avoid the joules prints and go for a plain one

I have one by target dry. The one I have is a little tent like but keeps me warm and dry. Had I thought more I would have gone with one with a drawcord around the waist which would make a huge difference. They have some winter coats in the sale atm.

I meant Trespass not target dry sorry.

Swats your budget? Try Seasalt website. They do longer, waterproof coats that are nice too.

Or Merrell. They always get a good write up.

Sorry I see your budget now. Seasalt a bit more than that.

I had the Target dry Georgia. www.targetdry.com/collections/ladies-coats/products/target-dry-georgia-parka-for-women?variant=351685841.
Quite thin to feel but super warm.

I then bought the lightweight version for those showery school runs.

Landsend have some good ones, on sale too.

At this price you can get waterproof but not breathable. I would look at the sales but I would try and pay a bit more and get breathable. House of Fraser had some good offers when I last looked. Google waterproof and breathable and see what comes up.

You need this OP. I've just bought one. It hasn't been cold/wet enough to wear it yet but it looks pretty good for the price.

My previous one was a lands end squall parka, which was also great and only cost £60 in a sale. It's still going after several years but just looking a bit rough, but it's lasted well.

I think I'm going to get this one, I like the colour and should cover my bum! Also in the sale - bonus! There are a few nice ones by Viking Kids. Was a toss up between this and the Seasalt Seafolly but the Viking one is winning at the moment...