Oex Women’s Fortitude Waterproof Jacket – £88Īs a big-busted gal, buying a walking jacket was actually a disheartening process. It kept my warm clothes dry and the hood rested comfortably around my face without falling off. KirstenĪs a complete baby in the cold, this jacket was one of five layers I brought with me up Scafell Pike and it was certainly the most important one. It’s a great jacket but perhaps better suited for less strenuous hikes rather than ones that require a lot of additional movement. The hood and cuffs of the jacket were both adjustable which I made use of, especially as the rain became almost horizontal during our hike. My only issue with the jacket was the pockets, which had one button holding them shut. It was the perfect thickness, with a small inner layer providing heat without the jacket becoming too heavy. ConnieĭARE2B’S ‘Already Recycled Waterproof’ Jacket – £35.95 It would be my go-to choice for all of my hikes.
It was lightweight but did the heavy-lifting when it came to protection from the elements. While a fan of the aesthetic, it certainly looked like it would rustle more than most but I can attest that it was the perfect jacket for this hike. Was it too cool perhaps? The wet look was a little edgier than the safe matt blacks favoured by hikers. I went for this one in black and when unpacking was pretty surprised by how cool it was. Jordan in her DARE2B jacket that came in very handy in the Lake District (Picture: Jordan King) JacketsĬolumbia Women’s OutDry Extreme Mesh Waterproof – £225
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