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Layering is key, use wicking material as a base(but you tend to pong quickley...or I do)  then a lightweight fleece most shops are selling them cheap(go outdoors and decathlon) a mid fleece and then to top it a waterproof(breathable) jacket, should be good for almost any weather.....versatility is better than one big coat.

I wear a pile and pertex(buffalo/montane/snugpack) smock or normally just a light fleece and dont often wear goretex(unless the heavens have opened!).....OH wear every layer she's brough with her and is still cold.

I work outdoors all year round and always opt for decent breathable waterproofs for very wet weather, a showproof softshell for cool drizzley weather, decent thin layers - microfleece, polyester etc - strictly no cotton or other materials that stay damp. For work I generally buy Snickers or Strauss brand clothing - they do heaps of stuff and are pretty good value. For weekends I wear heaps of stuff from Helly Hansen, Bonfire and Dakine - all bought when on sale.

For Snickers stuff - go here  http://www.snickersclothing.co.uk/

For Strauss - go here http://www.strauss-direct.co.uk/

And for some good Helly stuff, at cheap prices - go here http://www.mandmdirect.com/

Thank you all very much for your information. 

You have really helped, thanks again.

A 3-in-1 jacket.

Outer waterproof shell with a detachable inner fleece.

Regetta, Peter Storm, Cotton Trader are 3 brands that do affordable ones.

You can spend more and get some really good ones that peeps take to extremes of the world.

Personally I found the ones by Regetta very adequate for my needs. It helps I work close to one of their outlet shops, and can pick them up at very reasonable price.

As mentioned by the others already, layering is key, so have lots of layers, vest, t-shirt, sweatshirt, fleece, waterproof etc...

DK

Hi there,

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Ian