Neither stylish nor beautiful - but people who stand pitch-side for hours on end

[Hockeystinks]

...what coat do you wear to keep warm?

None of my coats were up to the job last winter. I had a medium thick down one - not quite warm enough and not waterproof enough. My three in one hiking coat left me chilly too.

Where can I get a coat, designed for standing around pitch-side, to keep me cosy (in addition to my hats, thermal tops and leggings, double woolly socks etc)?

Brands/shops/types of coat that can cope with wind, freezing temp and rain - suggestions please!

66 North non down parka it's an Icelandic brand designed for cold weather. Merino thermals, ski socks and Sorel snow boots.

I'm a winter pitchside regular. I have a down-filled Barbour that is warm. I think it's all about layers - long-sleeved thermal vest makes a massive difference on freezing days. And boots with thick soles so the cold doesn't come up from the ground.

The Northface Arctic parka. Highly recommend it for standing around in the cold. There have been many recommendations mn in the past

Didriksons Mary. I’ve never been cold in it and has lasted three Scottish winters and is still looking in great condition.

North Face. When you see behind the scenes filming documentaries, all the camera crew who are out all night up Scottish mountains are wearing North Face.

North face Brooklyn, thermals, 2 pairs of socks, cashmere hat and scarf. I hate parkas and big thick winter coats but the north face does the job perfectly, warm as can be and totally waterproof

You can buy heated insoles for your boots. They are fab.

I put a hottie heat pack in my coat, hand warmers in pockets or in my gloves and a hot drink in a thermal mug.

When its very rainy I wear a waterproof cap underneath my hood so the water doesn't run down my face.

But as someone has already said, it is all about what you wear underneath; base layers/skins, warm socks, neck warmer, ear warmer headband, hat. Make sure your coat is fully done up and use the hood.

Oh and a "isn't this lovely" mindset helps!

Not the most glamorous but lands end parka. Plain black no logos no fur etc just warm and waterproof.

The secret to keeping warm I found is footwear though. You need waterproof footwear with thick soles. Preferably enough room in them sheepskin/wool insoles.

On the footwear front I can thoroughly recommend the UGG sheepskin lined leather boots (usually a biker type style). Your feet will never be cold again, and they wear very well.

I second waterproof sheepskin UGGs. Me feet used to freeze, now they are always toasty. I didn’t have a warm enough jacket last year so am following this thread. I was thinking of buying the uniqlo seamless down parka.

Lands End Commuter Down Long coat. The best coat I have ever had. A colleague recommended it to me. She calls it her 'coat of awesomness' and it really is.

Also merino longjohns from Decathlon, wool socks, a silk scarf to go under a warm hat and wrapped around neck. Or a balaclava, but I find them itchy. I should get a silk balaclava.

Two pairs of socks and a Didricksons with hood up. Sorted

Wear a gilet under your usual coat - that's my usual trick!

I feel your pain (or coldness). I think I've cracked the upper body with a thermal long sleeve top, wool jumper and duvet coat. Feet are ok in silk socks and timberland boots. Hat for head and recently discovered mittens, look a bit daft but so much better for keeping fingers warm.

My problem is legs, thermal leggings and jeans, just don't seem to cut it.

I have a landsend commuter coat. The longest one. Thermal top and at least 3 more layers of jersey tops/sweatshirt. Leggings under trousers. thermal socks and thermal/waterproof boots. Mine are Merrell. Plus feet and hand warmers, warm gloves and a hat underneath the hood of coat.
If that fails I go and sit in the car for a bit.

Landsend, as pp have said. they come in tall fitting so more of me is covered (I'm 5'8''). And my walking boots. And a hat made of felted wool.

I second Didrikson. As stylish as you can get in weatherproof clothing. With a thermal vest, hiking socks and a Didrikson jacket you’re sorted no matter what the weather does.

Not only is my Lands End coat waterproof, windproof and cosily warm, it is also long. I'm 5'8" and it comes to below my knees. Makes a huge difference, especially when it's windy. I've never been as cosy in a shorter coat.

start with a hat and a scarf
Didriksons parka (I am tall and it covers my thighs)
woollen socks, boots (I've got uggs, the biker ones with a sheepskin lining, bought them 3 years ago and they are lovely and snug)

Didrikson is Scandinavian and their garments tend to work well on taller people. However I am only 5’4” and after a bit of internet research found a jacket which suited me well.

I'm 5-5 and have a Didrikson. Just done the first rugby match of the season in the cold - toasty!

Lands End commuter down coat here. It comes down to below my knees. A pair of Clarks gortex boots, and thermal layers and I'm toasty. The coat is very warm and waterproof.

Didrikson.

Completely waterproof, toasty as a duvet, simple minimalistic lines and long length (to keep legs dry).

North Face Arctic Parka and Timberland Nellie Pull Ons with additional sheepskin liners. Flask of hot chocolate and toasty warm