Amazon shoppers have been racing to snap up a top-rated Dryrobe after it got rave reviews for keeping them ‘completely dry’ even after they spent ‘hours in heavy rain’
If there’s one thing the British winter weather calls for, it’s a good waterproof coat. The unpredictable rain and occasional snow showers means that you can be caught out in the storm at any moment, especially if you frequently head outdoors for dog walks or long commutes.
If you’re in the market for a new waterproof jacket, Amazon shoppers have been praising the Dryrobe Advance Waterproof Changing Robe, £165, for how warm and dry it keeps them no matter what the weather’s doing. Although designed to help with changing out of clothes or wetsuits after a dip in the water, savvy shoppers have taken to wearing theirs at any time of the day for things like dog walking and hiking to keep them dry.
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The oversized waterproof coat has a fleece lining that helps keep you warm, with a 100% waterproof outer that’s been treated with bionic-finish eco technology. That means no matter how heavy the downpour, the Dryrobe Advance Waterproof Changing Robe will keep you completely dry, with sealed seams that make sure not a drop seeps through.
It has a long sleeved design for extra warmth and protection, with an oversized hood that’ll easily fit over a knitted hat to keep your head warm and dry too. As it’s designed for getting changed after watersports, it naturally has a super roomy fit that will fit over even the chunkiest of knits, although if you want it purely for walking or staying warm whilst watching, it’s recommended that you size down.
There’s also plenty of rainproof pockets, including an A4-sized internal pocket that’s large enough to fit a change of clothes in, and a zippable mobile phone pocket with an earphone opening. The external pockets are fleece lined with elastic zip pulls, which makes sure every single item in your pockets stays as dry as you are.
If you need to clean your Dryrobe Advance Waterproof Changing Robe after a muddy dog walk or afternoon in the countryside, you can just pop it in the washing machine inside out at 40°C max. It’s not recommended that you wash it regularly, as over time this will break down the waterproof membrane, however for an occasional freshen up or deep clean, you’ll be fine.
Shoppers have also been delighted with the Dryrobe Advance, giving it a 4.8 out of 5 star rating. One wrote: “Great coat and quality, great for walking my dogs it keeps me so dry.”
Another added: “I would just like to say I bought this coat for walking my dog in the miserable UK weather. This coat does not disappoint. Overall once I found the size that fits the robe is great, nice and warm and really good at keeping you dry when the rain is coming at you from all directions. After a couple hours in heavy rain I expect a small amount of water bleeding through from by the zips. I was surprised to find out that I was completely dry. The only thing that is annoying the warm fluffy material comes right to the edge of the waterproof material, this means that in the rain the fluff may get a little wet around the edges. This dryrobe is well worth the price.”
Another agreed: “We are sea swimmers all year round so need a robe that is warm and easy to change in. I have had several different make swim robes but this is by far the best quality and is the warmest. I would highly recommend and we have bought two now.”
One did write, however: “Great product, delivery great, coat great only down side cost very high.”
If you’re also after a more affordable option, the Regatta Adult Changing Robe is currently half price, down from £120 to £60, however there are very limited sizes left. Saltrock has also slashed the price of its black and yellow 3 in 1 Recycled Changing Robe to £75 from £150.
Otherwise, you can pick up the Dryrobe Advance Waterproof Changing Robe in multiple colours and sizes on Amazon, or directly from the Dryrobe website.
