benzebu wrote:With the Winter sale approaching, I am fishing for a very good "all-terrain" winter jacket. I would like to get something that it will be useful those Highlands rainy and very cold days, but that can be used several times a day to walk my dog.
I have some remarks:
* No down filled
* Warm and at least water repellent
So far I have seen a couple of jackets that could be useful:
* Jack Wolfskin Mens The Cook Insulated Down Park ~£250
* Fjallraven Skogso Padded Jacket ~£250
* Patagonia Isthmus Parka ~£180
I wanted to ask if the money for these is really worth it or a Decathlon Ski jacket would be more useful. I wouldn't like to spend ~£200 to be honest, but if the durability and usefulness is worth it, then it is probably worth stretching my budget.
You are far better off with a layering system; an outer jacket of breathable goretex or some such, then a warm fleece, and a thinner layer with a baselayer too (long-sleeved nylon top). These can be adjusted to suit your situation, unlike one big parka which may be too hot in some situations.