| Cold Weather Jacket 18:14 - Oct 24 with 1228 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
With the weather on the turn and a winter trip to Geneva on the horizon, I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a ‘Rab’ jacket as it looks to be warm enough for the coldest of East Anglian winters and not too bulky to travel in either.
Anyone got/had one who can attest to its heat retaining abilities? It’s a bit of wedge to drop on an item of clothing which then turns out to not be up to scratch, hence the ask. |  | | |  |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 21:50 - Oct 24 with 1021 views | Zx1988 |
I can't speak for it in terms of big coats, but I bought a Rab soft-shell back in 2022 which is still going strong.
For my big coat, I bought a big Helly Hansen parka the other week for about £170. First time wearing it today and it's TOASTY. Seems very good quality as well. | |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:24 - Oct 24 with 975 views | Zx1988 |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 21:50 - Oct 24 by Zx1988 |
I can't speak for it in terms of big coats, but I bought a Rab soft-shell back in 2022 which is still going strong.
For my big coat, I bought a big Helly Hansen parka the other week for about £170. First time wearing it today and it's TOASTY. Seems very good quality as well. |
This is it:
https://amzn.eu/d/03GvazGS
Actually got it for £145 it seems, on a deal. Generally hovers around £170 though. | |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:32 - Oct 24 with 960 views | Edmundo |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:24 - Oct 24 by Zx1988 |
This is it:
https://amzn.eu/d/03GvazGS
Actually got it for £145 it seems, on a deal. Generally hovers around £170 though. |
Personally I went full on ski jacket last year after too many seasons freezing my backside off. Went on Vinted and got an excellent The North Face jacket in very good condition for 140 quid. |  |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:40 - Oct 24 with 955 views | wrightsrightglove |
A rab will never let you down. I’ve had a range of jackets including more expensive brands like Arcteryx and always come back to a rab. Great pieces of kit | | | |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:53 - Oct 24 with 922 views | Swansea_Blue |
Rab as a brand is absolutely fine. I’ve a lightweight down about 10 yrs old that’s still like new. But it can be hit and miss: their cheaper lines can be crap. I’ve also got a lightweight waterproof that’s anything but. It seems you get what you pay for with them. Like many of these original outdoor brands, they’ve all branched out into cheap, mass produced consumer lines that use cheaper materials. Their more expensive lines remain excellent. |  |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 23:58 - Oct 24 with 855 views | redrickstuhaart |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:53 - Oct 24 by Swansea_Blue |
Rab as a brand is absolutely fine. I’ve a lightweight down about 10 yrs old that’s still like new. But it can be hit and miss: their cheaper lines can be crap. I’ve also got a lightweight waterproof that’s anything but. It seems you get what you pay for with them. Like many of these original outdoor brands, they’ve all branched out into cheap, mass produced consumer lines that use cheaper materials. Their more expensive lines remain excellent. |
Get the layers sorted. Decent merrino. The rest suddenly becomes a bit less crucial. | |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 05:18 - Oct 25 with 720 views | Steve_M |
The material and weight are as important as the make here. Is it a Microlight? I have one, it is more than warm enough for Geneva, retains heat well without too much bulk. The heavier down jackets are probably excessive for general wear and very warm to move in.
Do bear in mind though that down isn’t waterproof and will lose warmth if wet. Most jackets will have some weather proofing but some also incorporate a more water resistant outer layer. |  |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 08:50 - Oct 25 with 589 views | Crawfordsboot |
Having lived in the mountains for 17 years at the opposite end of Lake Geneva I would say multi layering is the answer. You can then use a relatively lightweight jacket. Plus a warm hat, neck tube and gloves. These last three make a huge difference and are easy to pack. Not forgetting a hipflask! |  | | |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 09:01 - Oct 25 with 559 views | Deano69 |
Love Geneva. |  |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 10:49 - Oct 25 with 489 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 09:01 - Oct 25 by Deano69 |
Love Geneva. |
Any recommendations? I’m hoping on the train to Montreux for the day but I’m struggling for inspiration for Geneva. I’m partial to a beer. | | | |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 10:57 - Oct 25 with 482 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 05:18 - Oct 25 by Steve_M |
The material and weight are as important as the make here. Is it a Microlight? I have one, it is more than warm enough for Geneva, retains heat well without too much bulk. The heavier down jackets are probably excessive for general wear and very warm to move in.
Do bear in mind though that down isn’t waterproof and will lose warmth if wet. Most jackets will have some weather proofing but some also incorporate a more water resistant outer layer. |
I’m looking at a Neutrino which appears to be a bit bulkier than a Microlight. I had not considered the waterproofing as I stick to my Northface a thin outer cover. | | | |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 10:58 - Oct 25 with 476 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 08:50 - Oct 25 by Crawfordsboot |
Having lived in the mountains for 17 years at the opposite end of Lake Geneva I would say multi layering is the answer. You can then use a relatively lightweight jacket. Plus a warm hat, neck tube and gloves. These last three make a huge difference and are easy to pack. Not forgetting a hipflask! |
I have a couple of days in Montreux, driven in part by the better half and he desire to see the Xmas market. | | | |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 15:04 - Oct 25 with 404 views | Churchman |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 22:32 - Oct 24 by Edmundo |
Personally I went full on ski jacket last year after too many seasons freezing my backside off. Went on Vinted and got an excellent The North Face jacket in very good condition for 140 quid. |
As an ex-skier I’ve a tri-layered North Face ski jacket for the worst conditions.
For nasty but not too terrible winter weather, my old but fully waterproof thigh length Barbour coat does the job. Roomy enough for layers underneath too. |  | | |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 15:32 - Oct 25 with 375 views | Steve_M |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 10:57 - Oct 25 by BlueBlueBluex2 |
I’m looking at a Neutrino which appears to be a bit bulkier than a Microlight. I had not considered the waterproofing as I stick to my Northface a thin outer cover. |
Just looked it up. It’s nice and the sort of thing I might indulge in next time I do something at a more serious altitude. It will definitely be warm enough for Geneva, might be a bit warm if just for general wear but depends on how you feel the cold. | |
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| Cold Weather Jacket on 17:12 - Oct 25 with 332 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
| Cold Weather Jacket on 15:32 - Oct 25 by Steve_M |
Just looked it up. It’s nice and the sort of thing I might indulge in next time I do something at a more serious altitude. It will definitely be warm enough for Geneva, might be a bit warm if just for general wear but depends on how you feel the cold. |
I went to Blacks in BSE today to try one on and the chap steered me towards a Mountain Equipment which I am now considering - https://www.blacks.co.uk/produ
If it keeps me warm watching the boy playing under 13s on a December morning then it’s done its job I guess. | | | |
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