school run jacket

**childminder54** · 01-01-2011, 02:13 AM

I need a new long warm jacket for the school runs waterproof with hood which stays on. Any ideas which one to buy need advise on what people have.

veronica

**Curly Quavers** · 01-01-2011, 09:40 AM

not sure if they do long ones but I love my trespass jacket it's really warm and hood does stay up. I would look at The North Face ones to I think I will have one of those for next winter.

**mushpea** · 01-01-2011, 10:17 AM

I got mine from the mountain warehouse,, its lovley and warm cost £30 and is one of those puffer type jacketts, I tend to go to outdoor shops like regatta or milletts too as they have lovley practical warm stuff.

Pipsqueak · 01-01-2011, 10:40 AM

I was going to say the outdoorsy type shops and i think TJ Maxx/Hughes do stuff like that too

**childminder54** · 01-01-2011, 11:38 AM

HI

went to tkmax only short ones seen one north face £233 waterproof but didnt want to pay that much cheaper ones are only water resistance so when you are standing waiting for children to come out of school I get wet as it comes through coat.

veronica.x

**carol cameron** · 01-01-2011, 12:49 PM

I bought mine online and as it has my name and registered childminder embroidered on it, it was all tax deductable... worth a look around maybe ?

**ajs** · 01-01-2011, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Curly Quavers

not sure if they do long ones but I love my trespass jacket it's really warm and hood does stay up. I would look at The North Face ones to I think I will have one of those for next winter.

best £100 ever spent my north face one is on it's 3rd winter and is brilliant so warm.
and it washes and tumble dries too

**cas2805** · 01-01-2011, 01:36 PM

I got mine from Cotton Traders. Long, waterproof and the hood stays on. It's only thin though, so I put a fleece on underneath when cold or just the waterproof if a little warmer. Also got a pac a mac from there too, ideal to leave in the pushchair!

**sweets** · 01-01-2011, 01:51 PM

what about one of these?

http://www.pownalls.com/view.php?ViewProduct=81

im sure the kids would love you standing outside school in one

**Twinkles** · 01-01-2011, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by sweets

what about one of these?

http://www.pownalls.com/view.php?ViewProduct=81

im sure the kids would love you standing outside school in one

Do they do it in pink sparkly ??

**Marshmallow** · 01-01-2011, 06:16 PM

I went for North Face as well, warm, trendy, fully washable and waterproof ta boot !

Some really good bargains around as well !

**mufftie** · 01-01-2011, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by carol cameron

I bought mine online and as it has my name and registered childminder embroidered on it, it was all tax deductable... worth a look around maybe ?

same here its great mines not got a hood though but im sure they will do it with one

**mrs_scottydog** · 01-01-2011, 07:14 PM

I'm also looking for a new long waterproof coat. I'm currently using my DH's ski jacket as I've discovered that my coat is not up to wet school runs. This is one that I'm thinking of getting.

http://www.craghoppers.com/webapp/wc...1_109919_11051

My DH has just bought one of the long wax coats from Drizabone. I thought I'd go for something a bit less expensive.

Hx

**manjay** · 01-01-2011, 08:18 PM

I usually go for North Face but only when they are half price in the sale

Although I do have a craghopper waterproof that I have had for years. I keep bunging it in the washing machine with the waterproofer and it still works great.

**glitzygal** · 01-01-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Twinkles

Do they do it in pink sparkly ??

DO THEY, DO THEY, DO THEY.................................

IF YES I WANT A SPARKLY ONE,,,,,,,,,,,,,

**flowerpots** · 02-01-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by sweets

what about one of these?

http://www.pownalls.com/view.php?ViewProduct=81

im sure the kids would love you standing outside school in one

mine would walk straight past me and deny ever knowing me lol

i think berghaus are great and im going to get one before next winter

**appleblossom** · 02-01-2011, 04:46 PM

I've recently bought one of these. It's lovely and warm, long and waterproof. The hood stays on well too.

http://www.trekwear.co.uk/s/craghopp...8/Product.aspx