Waterproof needed

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My lovely red waterproof looks nice but melted in fear at the recent rain leaving my body dry but arms wet through. And it's only been worn 4 times 🤬
I'm doing a lot of dog waking for friend and need a new one. I'm toying with a just waterproof lightweight for summer and a new winter one. Saltwater? Didrikson? Ideas please. I'm 5'2 and plump and want it mid thigh minimum
Thank you!!

I have a Didrikson. They’re fantastic: warm in the winter but strangely not too hot on rainy summer days either. Mine is 9 years old & still as new. Perfect for dog walking as they have lots of pockets!

Rains and Uniqlo !

Live in Edinburgh so good waterproof essential here. I have a collection now. These are the brands I’ve found are actually properly waterproof and not too old lady - Hunter, RAINS, Tretorn and Helly Hansen.

Just checked out Rains -

What’s with the modelling style?! Such haunted looks!

The Rains ones are not really floating my boat. Which Didriksoms do you have?

Mine is the Siv parka

Mine is a north face and has done four years service (mostly dog walking) without issue. I fully expect the same again from it.

However it is a very practical look. You might prefer something a bit more stylish

I have one from Lighthouse. Use it for walking the dog in any weather and it's kept me dry every time. They are also quite reasonable. here

WisestIsShe thanks for that rec. Just bought the Rathlin in the sale, there is £10 off new purchases, and it was £30 off in sale. :)

Would second the Lighthouse rec. Their coats are v waterproof and pretty hard wearing (I’ve had a winter one for years). Also a fraction of the price of many other similar brands which is a bonus

I have a saltwater one. I can’t remember the name of the style, but it’s longer than the most popular one, almost to my knees, and thinner. It’s been brilliant and survived many a playground in the rain, and a football match spectating hell. I’ve never been wet in it. Not warm though, it’s definitely a spring/summer coat.

I just bought a Joules one reduced at JL

I love my protected species coat. Stylish waterproof does exist! It was also a bargain and their customer service is amazing. They contacted me after I’d emailed asking about a specific coat a while back having found a last one in the size and colour I had been looking for.

Reproof it with Nikwax, marvellous stuff

Love those lighthouse ones - the price seems too good to be true!

Have you looked at Arcteryx? Their jackets aren't necessarily cheap, but they're very good quality and last forever. I have this one for dog walking...

arcteryx.com/gb/en/shop/womens/andra-coat

I would say lighthouse is similar quality to Seasalt etc (if not better?) - I’ve had one of their winter coats for about 5 years and the only problem is holes in the pockets! Still fully waterproof and wind proof

I just received a Lighthouse one today having ordered it after hearing about them here. It is fab, and definitely comparable to Seasalt . It cost me £24.70 ( after the introductory sign up offer) !!!!
Thanks for the recommend! (Am sending the Joules one back!! )