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#1 2019-01-18 07:09:30
- GeorgieBoy
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Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
I got myself a ‘mountain parka’ from uniqlo a few years ago but I’ve finally decided to bin it because it’s neither wind proof or waterproof.
Any idea where I can get it something similar but does it’s job? Thought there would be Japanese or Scandinavian companies doing them but couldn’t find anything I liked.
#2 2019-01-18 07:25:13
- Chet
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Georgie,
The Penfield Kasson is a popular choice:
https://penfield.com/mens/jackets/fw-pf-mens-jacket-kasson-golden-yellow-pfm111835218044
I have an old Woolrich 60/40 which does a pretty good job of keeping the wind and rain at bay. Many of the chaps on here have 60/40's by LL Bean/Sierra Designs etc.
Last edited by Chet (2019-01-18 07:25:45)
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#3 2019-01-18 07:31:15
- SenorBlues
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Here's a few other options Georgie:
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/fjallraven-singi-anorak-82248-555.html
https://stutterheim.com/uk/man/raincoats
https://www.didriksons.com/en/men/jackets/gunnar-men-s-parka-501812-083
https://northseaclothing.com/collections/outerwear/products/adventurer-smock
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#4 2019-01-18 08:05:19
- GeorgieBoy
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Cheers lads. Been very quiet of late what with the arrival of my first child. Very hectic and been resulted to residing in 511s, sunspel and Incontinence pants.
Hope to be contributing again regularly!
#5 2019-01-18 09:24:25
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
TI to the rescue!
Congratulations on your new addition to the family GeorgieBoy, anytime you can drop in we'll be happy to see you 
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#6 2019-01-18 10:19:01
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
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#7 2019-01-18 15:22:13
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
The old 60/40s are great for light rain and if the weather isn't really cold however be aware that once it really starts pouring the rain goes straight through them.
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#8 2021-11-24 10:11:48
- woofboxer
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
As a practical anorak/parka for casual winter walks and outdoor mooching, I'm quite taken with this Mountain Parka that North Face have just released. It's deliberately styled on the classic Holubar/Sierra Designs 60/40 parkas, but it's winter weight with a quilted lining. It's available in orange so if worn with a navy watch cap it would take you straight into the hunting scenes in The Deerhunter.
https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/walk-hike-c1/clothing-c2/down-insulated-jackets-vests-c114/north-face-thermoball-dryvent-mountain-parka-p41877/s247219?cid=GBP&utm_source=VisualsoftAffiliates&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=kelkoo_uk
I tried one on in the North Face shop in Kingston and was really impressed with it, I imagine that I was also mistaken for De Niro several times. Mrs Woof mooting it as a possible Christmas present, but mindful of my bulging coat rail I'm soft pedalling on this at the moment.
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#9 2021-11-24 10:53:04
- A Fine Sadness
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Woof, the L.L.Bean USA-made snow parkas with the optional skirt are worth considering. The skirt can be lowered to protect the crotch region. I wore one during the winter of 2011. Very snug.
#10 2021-11-24 13:51:18
- Yuca
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Can you restrict chat about wearing snug skirts to PMs please.
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#11 2021-11-24 14:44:47
- woofboxer
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
It doesn’t make you a bad person Yuca.
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#12 2021-11-24 15:06:17
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Re: Waterproof coat/parka/anorak
Just to steer this away from 'gay interest', I well remember the trawling I did on Ebay for one of those yellow slickers you see in the pages of 'Take Ivy'. I think Staceyboy may also have had a hankering after one. I found one eventually but then rarely wore it, going instead for a lightweight navy blue Sebago jacket - which has had plenty of use. Not much use for a sharp English winter, though. Aren't there some padded jackets coming into Chiltern Street? They had a bad reputation about twenty five years ago, when the fake Lacoste/Burberrys' crowd got onto them.