I wanted to love it!
I'm a cold plunger who dips daily in Lake Ontario. I had been using a change robe from Mountain Warehouse for 6 years and wanted an upgrade. Since I don't actually change under my robe ( I throw it on over my wet swimsuit and dash to the car) I figured I could get away with this slimmer hybrid coat. In theory this works but when the robe arrived I noticed I had made a mistake. The sleeves are so tight that I cannot get the robe off without removing my gloves. When it's -20 degrees out, I don't want to be removing my gloves, especially after dipping in the lake. So I've delegated this expensive mistake to a dog walking coat. But even for that the sleeves are too tight to fit the cuffs of my gloves underneath. Also, be aware that while the fleece is softer and lighter, it's not nearly as warm as the fleece in my old dry robe or the official "dryrobe" brand. I'm upset with myself because I was debating on buying the British dryrobe but went with this instead because it's Canadian and I'm trying to buy Canadian at this time.
| Fit |
Rated 2 out of 5
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| Quality |
Rated 3 out of 5
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| Value |
Rated 4 out of 5
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Red Equipment USA
Hey Anna,
Thanks for your detailed feedback! We really appreciate you sharing your experience.
The sleeves are intentionally tailored and tapered to minimise wind and drafts, which can feel snug if you’re layering bulky gloves underneath. They’re also designed with an adjustable length, so you can roll them up or down to help cover your hands when needed.
Our parka is made from PFC-free recycled materials, offering a softer feel and a more refined drape than conventional fabrics, which can make it lighter and softer. We appreciate this can feel different if you’re used to thicker pile fabrics that may be on your current change robe.
We’ll absolutely take your comments on board, and thanks again for taking time to leave your review.
All the best,
Lauren
Red Support Team