It’s my girlfriend’s birthday coming up and she’s hinted that she’d like a new walking jacket. Her current jacket is worn out and no longer keeps out the rain during a heavy downpour. It’s time for her to upgrade and get a serious raincoat to keep her dry and warm during the winter months.
Having never purchased a woman’s jacket I didn’t know where to start. But a quick browse through the catalogues and websites of outdoor shops has led me to some stylish, yet technical jackets perfect for coastal walks and mountain treks.
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The Mountain Equipment Seraph Jacket is a good looking jacket for walking and scrambling with an active, women’s cut. This one is truly designed to keep the elements out with 3-layer GORE-TEX, water resistant zips ad Stealth Construction hood. But at £200, this one might be a little too expensive.
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I also spotted the Rab Latock Alpine Jacket. This is a serious mountaineering jacket for £180. It is made with eVent waterproof, breathable fabric that allows venting of sweat to the outside of the jacket. It’s also lightweight and is designed for full freedom of movement, so is great for scrambling and ice climbing! Maybe it is a bit too hardcore for general walking.
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In the end I opted for a Finisterre Humboldt Waterproof Biomimetic Parka. This highly technical jacket is a multi-activity smock, which offers an unparalleled combination of ventilation and protection and comes with a lifetime guarantee. The polyester microfibre shell is water resistant, windproof, durable, breathable and soft. The biomimetic lining keeps the wearer dry by actively moving moisture away from the body. The slim and ergonomic cut means the jacket also looks good. Plus Finisterre is committed to ethical production methods, so you can wear the Humboldt with a clean conscience. It gets my vote. I just need to find the pennies to pay for it now!
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You can get tucked up warmly in the product of the week:
Get your Christmas shopping done now and save yourself the stress later when the shops are busy and delivery times get problematic. Invest in a tent for next years camping trips or a hammock that will make the recipient dream of sunny times ahead!
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