Men's Long Length Waterproof Riding Hunting Rain Coat Highgrove Small to XXL

Let me start off by saying I am 5'11" (~180.5 cms) tall and 13st 7lbs (~86 Kilos) with a 42" (~106.5 cm) chest and 35" (~89cms)waist. Normally those measurements would equate to a British size Large.This coat is slightly undersized but I ordered an XL which is just about right for being able to wear a thick wool sweater underneath but I think wearing a jacket underneath would be out of the question for me.It is a little snug around the neck when fully zipped up which is not unusual with this kind of coat and wearing a thick wool sweater with a button up funnel neck makes it slightly uncomfortable for me but that is a personal thing that doesn't seem to worry other people.I bought this coat as a dog walking coat. It is very cheap but it's construction is of a good quality for the price paid. The material is a fine Oxford weave nylon with an interior PU coating which makes it quite heavy. There is no evidence that seam welding or taping has been used in its construction so I wouldn't expect the coat to remain fully watertight at the stitched seams under sustained rainfall over a period of more than half an hour although it is most definitely windproof.In addition, there is no DWR coating on the outside surface of the coat, as is demonstrated by the outside of the material wetting out immediately when exposed. to light rain. However this is somewhat irrelevant since the inner coating of the material is waterproof PU but it does mean the coat will get a little heavier in wet weather.The length is good but the lower hem just coincides with tops of my knee high wellingtons which means that in the rain I have to wear my trusty old leggings/chaps to save my trousers from getting wet at that point.The hood is basic but functional. I wear a peaked cap under it to stop water running off onto my face.I think the retaining straps used to secure the lower skirt of the coat to the legs to stop it blowing up in windy weather would have been better for having press stud fastenings rather than the Velcro that is used, but that's just nitpicking on my part.Please don't expect breathability at this price, it just can't happen and the material used is a reflection of the price, a fair reflection at that. This means, of course, that if you exert yourself enough to work up a bit of a sweat you are going to get condensation which in turn means you will end up a little damp, no ifs, no buts. A gentle stroll, walking the dog perhaps, in the rain and you'll be OK. This is not, nor is it meant to be, a high performance waterproof.This review may come across as being a little negative but it shouldn't be seen that way. Expectations of a coat like this at this price should not be high but, honestly, mine has very much exceeded expectations in build and function. It is a very good coat for the money and, bearing in mind how inexpensive it is, it is worthy of four stars.

I've worn this coat a few times now and it keeps me dry. I'm 5'7", 40" chest and the size small is fine. It allows me to wear a fleece underneath. The hood is a little small but I wear a baseball cap under the hood to hold it out a little. The only gripe I have is that it could do with being a couple of inches longer. It just goes below the welly boot tops.

I bought this coat so my dad wanted one as I raved how I’d been in a really bad down pour and was dry when i took my coat off it has everything you need and excellent rain proofing would definitely recommend this coat to everyone the length comes just above ankle

You get what you pay for - feels cheap and nasty so it has gone in the boot of the car for use in an emergency as it is not something I would want to wear on a daily basis.

Good foul weather clothing now that I have able to test it. Seems well made. Close fit so you may need to release the vent velcro.

What an excellent company arrived within 2 days of ordering by recorded delivery and what a well made warm coat I have not tried the rain yet but it looks really good the measurements are exactly what they quote I ordered a large for a chest of 40-44 and the arms are perfect as I am 6-1 I was worried but its perfect I might look like a cowboy in them films but who cares its a great coat

This is an absolute bargain. The best raincoat ever bought. In what has been the wettest autumn on record in Wales, this raincoat has kept me bone-dry throughout. Fantastic.

I wouldbuy another when this one wears out