A decent winter jacket that doesn't break the bank?

[goldar]

I'd be interested to hear opinions on what's good and what to avoid. I'm mainly looking for something stylish, yet inexpensive for the daily commute. Not fussed about brand. Does cheap equal crap? Do I have to spend £200 to get something extremely warm, windproof, and waterproof? Or can it be done for £50 from a lesser known brand?
I specifically ask this question as I've discovered that Regatta are selling a lot of clothing that appears to fit the description, but at very reasonable prices.

https://www.regatta.com/mens-toploft-insulated-lig...
https://www.regatta.com/dare-2b-mens-drifter-ii-pa...
https://www.regatta.com/mens-tavaris-waterproof-pa...

[Greendubber]

I've got some expensive jackets and some budget ones and Im always impressed by Mountain Warehouse. I recently got one for their down filled jackets for dog walking duties, it was circa £80 but it's on par with some Montane stuff I've got so might be worth a look?

[HappySilver]

Regatta and Mountain Warehouse both offer good quality well priced jackets if you are not bothered about brand. I use both for dog walking and knocking about in. They are just as warm as Rab, Timberland, Craggoppers, North Face etc jackets I’ve previously spent a lot more on.

[anonymous-user]

The Regatta stuff is nice and great value, the cut is not quite as good as other pricier brands though but that’s being picky

But a lot of it is down to layering, a long sleeve thermal top next to the skin rather than a thin cotton tshirt is infinitely better. Good thermals can be had from Decathalon for not much more than a tenner like this

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 5th December 21:02

[Benni]

I wear no-branded jackets after trying them on ( not buying online ) but always look for two-way front zippers,

opening the zip from below makes it more comfortable when sitting in the car ( with poor heating ).

[sherman]

Waterproofing varies alot. A showerproof jackrt is useless at this time of year. It will get wet inside and take forever to dry.
You really do want wind and waterproof as warm andcdry is alot better than dry and frozen in the wind

The third jacket the OP linked is by far the best of his options for a winter coat.

[RobbieTheTruth]

Lad, yer can't get Regatta lad, you'll get absolutely muldooned in the boozer.

Get CP Company.

[Silvanus]

In before people start suggesting £1,000 jackets.

I got a Jack Wolfskin jacket in the sale on ebay to replace a North Face one I'd had a few years. Its much better than I was expecting and better than North Face jackets double the price. Its nicer than the Regatta and Peter Storm jackets I was looking at too.

[The Moose]

I found it super tough to find a jacket that was warm, dry and windproof all in one. After seeing a friend's, I ended up buying a Quba X10 about 10 years ago now and I still wear it regularly...including today. My wife also bought one a few months after me and her's is just the same.

Frankly, they're great value for a couple of hundred quid...and even better value if you can pick one up in a sale (like I did).

[ReverendCounter]

Montane Prism, between £90-£125.

[Golfgtimk28v]

I've had regetta and I bought Northface trijacket.

Second one owned, last one lasted 10 years this one 4 years. 200 quid is cheap for use and years it is used.

[greygoose]

I got a North Face one years ago on a freezing trip to New York in February, it still looks fine and is very warm 15 years later, well worth the money.

[dfen5]

Dickies. Not as cheap as it now seems to have been picked up as a fashion brand, https://www.dickieslife.com/uk_en/waldenburg-jacke...

And these are superb, warm as anything & windproof. Regatta professional Dover Jacket https://www.regatta.com/mens-dover-fleece-lined-wa...

Edited by dfen5 on Tuesday 6th December 06:55

[Kwackersaki]

I bought mine from the high fashion emporium Aldi three years ago for the hefty reduced price of £16:95!

As a dog walking jacket it’s lasted great. It’s really well insulated, shower proof and I can walk through the rougher side of town and blend right in.

[bernie_eccle]

Also have a look at Trespass. I tried one on in an outlet and then found it for less than £100 on their eBay outlet. It is a beast of a thing and only worn during the coldest Scotish winter months. Waterproof with a fur edged hood. I think it is a DLX. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275442961796?hash=item4... now £42

[valiant]

Craghoppers do decent stuff that won’t break the bank.

They do regular sales as well so if you hang on until after Christmas you should bag a decent coat for about £100.

[TheRainMaker]

Have a look at engelbert strauss, quality is superb.

More for work stuff, but you might find something you like and it will last you for years.

https://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/?&refcode=...

[drmike37]

After a lot of research, I have just bought a second-hand TNF McMurdo from a well known auction site.

Cost me £150 and it's like new. Lovely and warm, with a waterproof outer shell.

[Skyedriver]

Bought two coats a few weeks ago - mostly as the zip on my 40 year old coat had broke (Thank you Greenhams)

One was a longer length one from Trespass at around £75 or £80 extremely warm, lined, waterproof, hood etc
The other a smarter slightly shorter more normal length is a Didrikson at about £160 from an independent outdoor store near home.
Can recommend both and the store if you're near west Scotland

Edited by Skyedriver on Tuesday 6th December 08:58

[Silvanus]

dfen5 said:

Dickies. Not as cheap as it now seems to have been picked up as a fashion brand, https://www.dickieslife.com/uk_en/waldenburg-jacke...

And these are superb, warm as anything & windproof. Regatta professional Dover Jacket https://www.regatta.com/mens-dover-fleece-lined-wa...

Edited by dfen5 on Tuesday 6th December 06:55

Most of the Dickies stuff is from their casual wear line, workwear stuff is getting thin on the ground. Dickies workwear stopped trading in the UK last year. Their fashion stuff is nowhere near as good as the work stuff and way more expensive.