Waterproof coat that doesn't make me look like my old geography teacher and that doesn't cost £££

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Thoughts?

This is good but insufficiently waterproof and too much £££ for not enough waterproof

This is bad bad bad

"Fun" is fine.

oh its for camping and getting wet in...but I don't want to be utterly dispirited by the whole thing, which I will be if I have to wear teal and burgundy with a mint trim, all together.

have a look at \link{http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/Cat/133646?Ref=114635 \this}

I really do not understand how to post links on this site.

I know it's hideously expensive, and I know cod is going to scoff at me again because she hates it, but I still like this . I know exactly what you mean about the prices in mountaineering shops, Pruni.

this

Stripey's link

stripey, that's your link btw

This is quite nice but light showers only, and I'm not keen on the colour...

I have this in black it is fab and quite fitted so looks good - ££ I know but worth it for gortex? I am also size 14 and love this cos I can unzip the lower part of the zip if my hips are being fat

Ta.

I too have the Goretex Sprayway as per dingdongjustforyoufg I bought the pale blue in the sale for 50.00 about 4 years ago. I have worn it loads and it is still really waterproof. The colour was a BAD choice though as it is really dirty and looks terrible so I now only really wear it for gardening or if i am desperate. It is washable but i am scared this will ruin its waterproofness so haven't tried this. Also, as it is a short fit, the rain runs off the jacket and absolutely soaks your legs so if you are out walking then you really need waterproof trousers as well. This rather spoils any attempt at trying to look half decent. I am still looking for something that is more suitable for everyday wear. How can it be so difficult to produce something affordable that is also stylish and keeps you dry. This is England ffs.

hmm i need to think here

I don't really do jackets but am scared I will look like a twunk if I try to camp in a trenchcoat

If you get some snazzy specs they will draw the eye away from your raincoat

It really depends what kind of camping you are doing-and when. If you are camping in cold weather in a farm field with little or no facilities and you are going to be doing some hardcore hiking then a trench coat is probably not sufficient. If you are going to a more organised site, with specified pitches,proper paths and roads, and washrooms then you will be fine. I go camping loads, to all sorts of sites. Some places i have been to people take hairdryers and irons. Once lot of campers i was pitched next to last year even had canvas wardrobes in their tent.

Or you could go for the "Raincoat. What raincoat?" look

Sod the coat search. I am off to specsavers in the morning!

Good for blending in with the countryside

Can you tell footie's on? I'm reduced to googling raincoats.

Get matching ones for all your friends

I'm a little teapot (in a raincoat)

"Some places i have been to people take hairdryers and irons. Once lot of campers i was pitched next to last year even had canvas wardrobes in their tent. "

hmm

i have been spotted...

Drmarhthamacmoo.They are my friends! i too am a footy widow tonight. it makes a change to get a go on the computer in the evening.

Dagnamit you lot, I thought this was a serious thread. I'm the frumpiest raincoat wearing mum at school, I hoped you'd fix it

It is a serious thread but so far there haven't been many examples of real choices for a decent raincoat. I'm still hoping that one will magically appear as i am so fed up of being frumpy and wet.

just so y'all know

millets have sold out of the nice coats

the website doesn't tell you til you try to actually buy one, then it mocks you

Oh dear I have 2 fetching jackets in hill walker purple , one waterproof and one fleece.

water repellant,not proof...but a bargain!