The Disciple
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“What’s the best winter coat” - Yer shandy drinkin ponces
Boring Post - The best winter coat
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changingman
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Are they any good? Not a terrible price to be honest, given he could probably afford one 20x that price.
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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Are they any good? Not a terrible price to be honest, given he could probably afford one 20x that price.
Similar to Canada Goose, and a similar price. Although you have to then be willing to tell people the stupid name when they ask "what make is your jacket".
Get a Berghaus 3in1. You won't regret it, I had one and it got nicked at work. Replaced it with a North Face insulated bomber coat. It was nowhere near as warm or as versatile.
I have to say 135 quid seems a steal as well. I'm sure I paid about 180 for mine and that had a chunk of money off.
I have to say 135 quid seems a steal as well. I'm sure I paid about 180 for mine and that had a chunk of money off.
London_Boro
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I bought this one last year from Go Outdoors, it was much cheaper than the RRP on here. Very warm, and with insulated fleecy pockets in case you forget your gloves too.
Men's Lorton Thermic Jacket Coast Grey / Potters Clay
Agile, waterproof Lorton is partnered with an insulated contrasting fleece-and-taffeta lining to cre
www.craghoppers.com
Millbrook
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I bought the Craghopper Aquadry before a trip to Iceland and can thoroughly recommend it.
It's got a removable lining which is a benefit as you can wear that separately around the house and it means without the lining it's a good waterproof coat for autumn and spring without it being too hot.
As Muttley shows some good deals on at the minute.
goalscrounger
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It gets down to minus 20 (with a real feel down as low as minus 40 sometimes) here so I treated myself to a decent down coat as a normal coat doesn't cut it in those temperatures.
It seems half of Chicago wears Canada Goose so I looked elsewhere and stumbled across Fjallraven coats. The one I got wasn't cheap but was half the price of the CG equivalent and it's excellent. They're a bit outside your stated budget, but now people are suggesting more expensive options I thought I'd give the brand my endorsement.
It seems half of Chicago wears Canada Goose so I looked elsewhere and stumbled across Fjallraven coats. The one I got wasn't cheap but was half the price of the CG equivalent and it's excellent. They're a bit outside your stated budget, but now people are suggesting more expensive options I thought I'd give the brand my endorsement.
newyddion
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I'm not going to lie.. I came into a bit of money a few years ago.. 100s of pounds.. flash harry I lived a life of excess.. I bought a round even
It soon became clear that I needed to invest.. and no smarter investment was after a trip to go outdoors.. I was looking to change my life for the better I spoke to a chap in the trainers department and he introduced me to the greatest trainer that has ever existed the MT101 I bought them a size bigger as I was keen on getting some miles in.. going to the gym and doing a tough mudder.. I seem to remember them being under £50 an absolute bargain.. people talk of aspirational trainers.. these actually did change my life.. I became an absolute machine: crossfit, cross country, cross words backed up with a swift one two.. safe hands!
I strolled over to the till quite triumphant in my soon to be purchase.. but I was rich now.. both monetarily, physically and spiritually.. I didn't want to feel the cold anymore..
I heard RAB were the big daddies of coats.. so went over to buy the all singing all dancing warm maker.. fit for scaling Everest.. again a rather informed chap told me of my errors and pointed me in the direction of a cheaper yet much more stylish and technically superior berghaus winter coat.. I STILL HAVE IT NOW and have not felt the cold since.. its probably made me a bit soft when it comes to the colder weather to be honest.
The Nitherdown Insulated Jacket
£130 may sound expensive.. but it has lasted at least five coats time and it's still going strong.. I even got invited to a crazy party on the back of it LIFESTYLE
Still awash with money I turned back into the store on the back of my huge savings and my vastly improved lifestyle choices.
I bring you.. the last pair of boots you may ever have to buy
at £99 these may be eyewatering to some.. but again the rule of five plus.. THIS IS HOW RICH PEOPLE LIVE what a BOOT!.. how much of your life do you spend on your feet? well worth it. Christmas is coming up and a few might be struggling to think of the ideal gifts for their loved ones. Well.. your welcome.
£280 for easily a 10 year investment.. you wanna go the full monty? I sure did!
£36 on a pair of Power Stretch Contact Grip Gloves a little bit over the top.. but I am worth it
MINT they make you feel like spiderman.. again they last FOREVER
A WATERPROOF KITTED BOBBY HAT? Shut the front door!
£16 and your in the gang.. the smugly warm and kitted out gang
FINALLY.. THE SOCKS.. I'm a big fan of the black Wilson Sports socks from Matelan 3 for £5.. yer joking arn ya!
Treat yourself to a few pairs of walking socks from go outdoors
UNDERPANTS
JEANS MISH MASH LOT XX
Happy Days
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atypical_boro
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Great summary Newy. I'll introduce myself to you at Leeds now I know who you are.I'm not going to lie.. I came into a bit of money a few years ago.. 100s of pounds.. flash harry I lived a life of excess.. I bought a round even
It soon became clear that I needed to invest.. and no smarter investment was after a trip to go outdoors.. I was looking to change my life for the better I spoke to a chap in the trainers department and he introduced me to the greatest trainer that has ever existed the MT101 I bought them a size bigger as I was keen on getting some miles in.. going to the gym and doing a tough mudder.. I seem to remember them being under £50 an absolute bargain.. people talk of aspirational trainers.. these actually did change my life.. I became an absolute machine: crossfit, cross country, cross words backed up with a swift one two.. safe hands!
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I strolled over to the till quite triumphant in my soon to be purchase.. but I was rich now.. both monetarily, physically and spiritually.. I didn't want to feel the cold anymore..
I heard RAB were the big daddies of coats.. so went over to buy the all singing all dancing warm maker.. fit for scaling Everest.. again a rather informed chap told me of my errors and pointed me in the direction of a cheaper yet much more stylish berghaus winter coat.. I STILL HAVE IT NOW and have not felt the cold since.. its probably made me a bit soft when it comes to the colder weather to be honest.
The Nitherdown Insulated Jacket
£130 may sound expensive.. but it has lasted at least five coats time and it's still going strong.. I even got invited to a crazy party on the back of it LIFESTYLE
Still awash with money I turned back into the store on the back of my huge savings and my vastly improved lifestyle choices.
I bring you.. the last pair of boots you may ever have to buy
at £99 these may be eyewatering to some.. but again the rule of five plus.. THIS IS HOW RICH PEOPLE LIVE what a BOOT!.. how much of your life do you spend on your feet? well worth it. Christmas is coming up and a few might be struggling to think of the ideal gifts for their loved ones. Well.. your welcome.
£280 for easily a 10 year investment.. you wanna go the full monty? I sure did!
£36 on a pair of Power Stretch Contact Grip Gloves a little bit over the top.. but I am worth it
MINT they make you feel like spiderman.. again they last FOREVER
A WATERPROOF KITTED BOBBY HAT? Shut the front door!
£16 and your in the gang.. the smugly warm and kitted out gang
FINALLY.. THE SOCKS.. I'm a big fan of the black Wilson Sports socks from Matelan 3 for £5.. yer joking arn ya!
Treat yourself to a few pairs of walking socks from go outdoors
UNDERPANTS
JEANS MISH MASH LOT XX
Happy Days
newyddion
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Might be pretty tough.. I have a habit of going viral on here such is my overwhelming influence. Probably a good time to buy stock in go outdoors to make a quick buck before Xmas. Always happy to chat to mooners IRL both in my expensive everlasting warm gear..or in my Uber cool Vinted get ups!Great summary Newy. I'll introduce myself to you at Leeds now I know who you are.
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Glover_elbow
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Some very dull jackets on this thread wheres peoples flamboyance and individuality gone
MichaelDebeve
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dooderooni
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I have a bright orange North Face waterproof and matching orange beanie. Is that flamboyant enough?
MichaelDebeve
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My jacket is made from 100% fabulousness, and was hand crafted by Dale Winton.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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I bought one similar 15 years ago from TK Maxx and it's still going strong.
jeff_potato
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Are they any good? Not a terrible price to be honest, given he could probably afford one 20x that price.
I would presume that they must be ok, because he could indeed wear a different coat each day and it wouldn't make a massive dent in the savings he'll have banked from his playing career.
ThatFragranceGuy
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I do a lot of hiking. In the uk avoid anything made with feather or down, it will be warmer but it is meant for cold yet dry environments, we have cold and wet so it's not the best option.
Once it gets wet, it loses its insulating properties and has to be dried out properly which takes a long time and risks damage.
Waterproof stuff is measured by how much water it can resist and it will eventually let stuff in so it's not a case of "it's waterproof, it's fine!" And water resistance often degrades over time too.
Artificial insulation will be slightly less warm, but will keep you warm if it gets wet and dries off easily, and more suitable to wet environments like ours.
Once it gets wet, it loses its insulating properties and has to be dried out properly which takes a long time and risks damage.
Waterproof stuff is measured by how much water it can resist and it will eventually let stuff in so it's not a case of "it's waterproof, it's fine!" And water resistance often degrades over time too.
Artificial insulation will be slightly less warm, but will keep you warm if it gets wet and dries off easily, and more suitable to wet environments like ours.
JustTheGent
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If you're going to spend a few quid on a coat - it's best to check where it's made. For e.g. Moose Knuckles have used production facilities in Vietnam. Not what you want if you're paying £500+ for a coat.
Of course, much cheaper offerings will be likely made in Asia which is fine. The quality can still be fairly decent. But pay £100-£200 for them - not £500-£1000.
Of course, much cheaper offerings will be likely made in Asia which is fine. The quality can still be fairly decent. But pay £100-£200 for them - not £500-£1000.