I have a couple of Jack Pyke items. Jacket is called the Hunter waterproof, windproof and breathable,4 good size pockets and a very large poachers pocket on the back that zips all the way down to form a waterproof seat for when out in the field. The only thing i dont like is the hood,i usually where a hat though so no problems. I believe they have a new one now with a better hood. The fabric is rustle free too. Been out in some bad weather never let me down. They do it in green and different camo patterns.

if you're also an angler then i'd suggest you check your nearest sundridge stockist,
i most often use a sundridge nimbus light weight suit, spot on for spring through to mildish winter days. and totally waterprooof with loads of pockets. stick sufficient thermals underneath it and it did also cope perfectly with the top of the woodhead and 4 foot of snow last winter while searching for mountain hares.

i also have one of the heavy sundridge arctic bib and brace suits, but this is far too warm in britain if you're going to be moving about much, though it would cope with sitting on the edge of a windswept resser mid winter for hours no problem.

one other thing i have tried but not yet own is the stealthwildlife olive range, which is damned good.

I've a Barbour Beaufort

Expensive at the time but totally windproof, waterpoof, thornproof - it got a bit of damage going over barbed wire fences though. Huge pockets - big enough for an eel (see Withnail & I ).

Farmers mistake you for 'one of them' so you can trespass with ease. Also blends in well in Knightsbridge, although the authentic 'fishy' smell after a long slog through the wind and rain at Spurn isn't very Sloane Ranger.

Thanks chaps go outdoors sounds the place. Nick I go fishing myself I have (had) a Snowbee ¾ length which I used for fly fishing and doubled up as a birding coat too. However last weekend was fly fishing the Welsh Dee for grayling. My net was attached to back of coat on the D ring but I did not notice the net had caught on barbed wire the elastic pulled to the limit and I carried on walking oblivious and ripped the back out of the jacket.

Pete, I've bought most of my outdoor gear from Go Outdoors for the last few years.
Good range, good prices and good advice. M&S-esque returns policy if not happy.
You have to shell out £4 per year for a discount card for the best prices but over a year I think it's easy to recoup.
Check this link and see if that's the sort of offer that appeals 3 in 1 jacket - £25

Shop near you, try Go outdoors store finder

Good Luck

Mike

Pete, have you tried a fishing tackle shop? I do a bit of fishing and the coats that we wear have to be waterproof, warm and breathable etc to cope with all the types of weather that are thrown at us. They're usually always made in dark colours too so there's no issue of standing out like a sore thumb when you're out. Worth checking out.

Failing that, Get yourself to 'Go Outdoors'. There's one in Wigan. They have loads of different types of coats ranging from quite cheap to very expensive.

I am in the market for a birdwatching /walking coat. Needs to be warm and rain proof good pockets. Not too dear. Any ideas or recommended retailers much welcomed Many Thanks Peter