Are you a family that all wear sensible, waterproof, two layer jackets? If you are come talk to me.

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So on a recent rainy day out, I observed a family with adults and kids all wearing those sensible rain proof jackets that have a removable zip up fleece inside.

We were wearing a very not waterproof combo of one in a coatigan, one in a hoodie, one in a peacoat, and one in a cardigan. 🤦 All of our waterproof coats are big heavy winter ones. No good at all for spring and autumn. It's one of those purchases I keep meaning to get round to, but always forget until it's too mild for our big winter coats and we end up soaking again.

Where should I look? Does anyone recommend any particular ones?

I want jacket length not long coat length
Men and women, and kids ones are needed. All need to survive a great British pour down.

I like the idea of them having the removable inner as then I won't have to over think about jumpers/cardigans etc which would be very handy for short uk breaks as well as days out.

@cestlavielife not one of us owns anything fleece related.

We are all quite set in our ways. I like cardis, one likes only selected t-shirts and is very sensory, one loves hoodies, etc.

I was just thinking the built in layer would be less mental load for me on days out and short breaks but maybe I will just go for our usual warm layer and then a thin raincoat.

Lots to consider.

Yes, I’ve never seen the point of a zip-in layer vs just wearing a fleece or woolly under a good but thin goretex jacket.
much more adaptable and easy to adjust layers.

I have a rain coat from Lighthouse clothing which I really like. It's warmer than others I've had as has a cotton lining. Also not a fan of three in one jackets.

A softshell jacket with water resistance may be worth a look they provide a some warmth, and are also usually windproof too. If you're not massively outdoors people it could work, dd's have them for school and sports and they keep them fairly dry.

First reply nailed it. Mine is mountain warehouse and it’s great