Buying guides

Jacket buying guides

Clear, independent advice for choosing outerwear that suits Irish weather and the way you live.

A man in a navy waterproof jacket stands on an Atlantic clifftop path looking out to sea.

The Ultimate Jacket Buying Guide for Ireland

11 min read

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Weather

How to Choose a Waterproof Jacket

9 min read

A woman in a plain navy rain jacket walks along a wet stone harbour wall under a grey sky.

Weather

Best Types of Jackets for Irish Weather

7 min read

A man in a dark insulated parka stands beside a frosty lake with mountains behind.

Warmth

Winter Jacket Buying Guide

8 min read

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Warmth

Down vs Synthetic Jackets

9 min read

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Fit

How to Choose a Jacket That Fits Properly

8 min read

A man in a navy quilted jacket over a grey jumper standing by a lake in Connemara.

Style

Men's Jacket Style Guide

10 min read

A woman in a long dark green parka with neatly tied-back hair walking on a country road beside a dry-stone wall.

Style

Women's Jacket Style Guide

9 min read

Rain beading on the sleeve of a navy waterproof jacket draped over a dry-stone wall.

Care

Do Waterproofing Sprays Work? How to Re-proof a Jacket

8 min read