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Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Women's warm & waterproof jacket


Postby Jo1234567890 » Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:55 pm

Help! I need a good waterproof which is also super warm. I do a lot of walking but have a 2 year old and 4 year old in tow so we go EXTREMELY slowly! Currently I am using a 3 coat system which is bulky and not ideal. I want a waterproof for winter which will also keep me super warm for extended stops. I don't want a parka / long length as we do some "proper" walks and I prefer waist / bum length, plus I already have a longish down coat which is nice but not waterproof. Jackets either seem to be a shell which is too cold or a down puffa which isn't waterproof. I'm wondering if a ski jacket might be the best option.

So; what are your warmest waterproof / ski jacket recommendations?
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby St Pedro » Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:32 pm

My Wife was looking for something similar

so wee tour round Tiso and Craigdon mountain sports in Perth

she picked a jack wolfskin padded /waterproof jacket in Craigdon. Ended up with a mans one as she liked the fit better

even better it was in the sale for £120 instead of £170

she loves it, wears it walking dog/walking to work etc

at last one that is war m and waterproof
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby davekeiller » Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:50 pm

Have you considered something like the Berghaus Cornice jacket which has an "interactive" zip allowing a fleece or belay jacket to be zipped into it?
I find that sort of design is useful to allow a fleece to be zipped in over the winter and removed in summer.

Another option is Paramo - not everyone gets on with it, but it's designed to work like animal fur and actively draw moisture away from you whilst also giving some insulation.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby Booga » Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:23 pm

davekeiller wrote:Have you considered something like the Berghaus Cornice jacket which has an "interactive" zip allowing a fleece or belay jacket to be zipped into it?
I find that sort of design is useful to allow a fleece to be zipped in over the winter and removed in summer.


I'd also suggest something like this, I've seen them referred to as "3 in 1" jackets as they can be worn as a shell only, fleece/insulated jacket only or both zipped together as a lined jacket.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby matt_outandabout » Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:58 am

My wife has a Patagonia Torrentshell Insulated.
It's a good, properly waterproof and detailed hill jacket.

For work (nursery, outdoors) it's brilliant. However a good baselayer is just as important when loitering with kids in our experience.

She has however been using it less and less on the hill - layers are so much more adaptable.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby davekeiller » Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:48 pm

It might also be worth considering a gilet or belay jacket that you can overlayer with. Generally they're synthetic so they'll keep you warm if they get wet, and can go over the top of a waterproof.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby bydand_loon » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:19 am

Womans Fjallraven winter Greenland jacket (not the parka varient)

https://m.addnature.co.uk/fjaellraeven-greenland-jacket-women-yellow-824784.html
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby WalkWithWallace » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:37 pm

I would take a look at the Paramo Alta jacket, waterproof and warm. It's worth getting a decent midlayer too, as a waterproof jacket alone won't keep you warm if you're not moving fast enough.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby Sgurr » Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:21 pm

WalkWithWallace wrote:I would take a look at the Paramo Alta jacket, waterproof and warm. It's worth getting a decent midlayer too, as a waterproof jacket alone won't keep you warm if you're not moving fast enough.



I wear this with a fleece in winter. Paramo is selling direct on ebay though they have removed their "Make an offer" button which they used for unpopular colours and seconds when I got mine.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby simon-b » Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:04 pm

Ski jackets and the like are not really suitable for walking as there will be times when you'll over heat in them, but still need protection from the weather. A separate outer, weatherproof shell and warm mid layer are the way to go. If you are going for winter walks in the mountains, get proper mountain clothes (they don't have to be the most expensive ones). 3 in 1s are fine for general outdoor, dog walking, shopping etc but perhaps not best for challenging hill trips.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby Kinshusrst Kid » Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:47 pm

My good lady used to wear a Barbour Waxed Jacket for hill walking .It was very warm & practical with no condensation issues. This was many years ago before waxed jackets became a fashion item. After her original jacket expired after much use she did not get another because she wanted something lightweight for Alpine use. Take a look at the Barbour website as they have a very wide range. For winter in Scotland she now uses a Paramo with some thin layering underneath.
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby St Pedro » Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:15 pm

St Pedro wrote:My Wife was looking for something similar

so wee tour round Tiso and Craigdon mountain sports in Perth

she picked a jack wolfskin padded /waterproof jacket in Craigdon. Ended up with a mans one as she liked the fit better

even better it was in the sale for £120 instead of £170

she loves it, wears it walking dog/walking to work etc

at last one that is war m and waterproof



update it is a Troposphere jacket, phantom coloured (grey with red detailing
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Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

Postby Veryhappybunny » Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:48 am

I like my paramo andina jacket for most of the year, apart from the warmer months. If really cold add a gilet on over it, but usually only when stopping for a bite to eat.
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