Waterproof warm coat

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notevenamum1 · 28/10/2020 09:36

Hi ladies!

More of a function than fashion questions here but does anyone have any recommendations for WARM but waterproof jackets to encourage me to keep my daily walking regime up through winter? I am thinking something like North Face Triclimate but there are so many of them!

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SinkGirl · 28/10/2020 09:38

Following this...

I have a Joules 3 in 1 coat which has a fleece layer inside and is lovely and warm but I want a longer one really.

firedragon101 · 28/10/2020 09:58

What's your budget?

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notevenamum1 · 28/10/2020 10:01

@SinkGirl do you have a link?

@firedragon101 the budget is limitless!! Hahaha not really but I’m looking at it as an investment and willing to pay what needs to be paid to stay active. I’d say approx £300 but flexible. Actually thinking to do my research and make my decision now and maybe buy it in the Black Friday sales.

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firedragon101 · 28/10/2020 10:21

Oooh no budget...you can get a fab coat!
So north face HyVent 25,000psi (higher the psi number higher waterproofing)
But if you want a proper job go for a Mountain Hardware dry.Q.Elite this is a whopping 40,000psi, breathable and wind proof. A merino wool or cashmere jumper underneath will keep you warm without adding bulk, it also allows your skin.

Mountain hardware do dry.Q.active but it's only 20,000 psi so you may not such a coat coat.

Basically you want a coat of 15,000 psi, gortex (iirc) is 20,000, and berghaus gortex is still a good purchase, as is the Kathmandu gortex range.

firedragon101 · 28/10/2020 10:24

Doh, just typed a huge message and lost it!

firedragon101 · 28/10/2020 10:26

Also allows your skin to breath that should say! Dunno what's going on with my posting this morning!

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notevenamum1 · 28/10/2020 10:40

Wow @firedragon101 how do you know so much??? I am in awe!!! And thank you so much for all that inspiration! You’ve helped me so much already but do you mind posting some links too if possible? Thanks so much!

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firedragon101 · 28/10/2020 12:23

I'll try and do some links tonight as got to get back to work! but also checkout Marmot goretex.
I worked for an outdoor clothing company (many moons ago), so maybe a bit out of date as technology in fabrics changes quickly. But the psi (waterproofing per square inch) won't have changed😁. Just another tip 100% waterproofing won't be breathable so gets uncomfortable if you get sweaty!