Women's Aran Insulated Waterproof Jacket

Great coat

Lightweight and breathable with loads of room in the pockets. Washers well and dries easily for a winter coat. I am a HS 12/14 and wear large as I have broad shoulders and like plenty of wriggle room. I wear it round the horse yard and for walking riding etc. I also have the yellow one which I use for best !

Quality coat

I bought the Aran when it was available in orange at sale price after Christmas. As such it was excellent value for a really quality coat. I love the colour and the feel of it. I stayed fully dry in a recent downpour and have been warm enough out walking in temperatures down to 3 degrees. It’s not warm enough to sit still for an hour at this temperature though, as I discovered watching my son’s tennis lesson!

The hood is snug and feels cosy, with handy toggles to keep it in place. The zips and pockets feel sturdy and the design is well thought out. It’s a shame they are no longer offering it in brighter colours.

My one niggle with the Aran is with the giant pockets. The concept is good and I like the idea of being able to carry an OD map but in reality this is a very rare need and their practicality day to day is hampered by being so deep. I carry a fair bit in my pockets, having two young children, so I thought big would be better but in reality everything falls to the bottom and to reach it is quite awkward as the coat sleeve doesn’t fit into the pocket so it becomes uncomfortable and restrictive at your wrist as you try to rummage for something in the depths! In addition, anything that falls to the bottom becomes uncomfortable as you notice it bumping your leg as you walk or if you sit down as it’s so low down the coat. At the same time, there isn’t actually that much room for bulky things like small snacks for the kids as there’s no outwards depth.

I’d still 100% recommend the coat as I’m thoroughly enjoying wearing it, but it’s not quite perfect!

Aran jacket

I cannot comment on the waterproofing as I have only worn it during the recent damp days. In my experience, even with four layers, including thermal vest and mid layers, it is not warm enough. Today, with an outside temperature of 6 C I was cold for the whole hour I was out. I find this disappointing after having read the other reviews.

Excellent versatile jacket

I a delighted with the jacket and have worn it everyday since I bought it, walking in the Yorkshire Dales, dog walking in the park and shopping in town. It is very warm but light. The slightly overhanging snuggly hood gives extra protection in driving rain and wind. The pockets are large. The zip can be opened from the bottom, which is useful when driving.

Dog walking

I wore my jacket on the weekend of storm Arwen, and I am so pleased. The extra long front pockets are safe for small items and for keeping hands warm, the hood kept my head warm without my peripheral vision being affected, a warm and cosy jacket, with sleeves long enough to keep your hands warm if you are without gloves.

Favourite jacket

Love the colour and the fact that it is warm and waterproof. Good length. No problem adjusting hood for wind. Like the big pockets. Very snuggly coat.

Superb jacket

I bought this jacket a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. It is warm and snuggly and has lots of storage space in the pockets.

The colour is nice and bright.

My wife’s review of Women’s Aran Jacket

Very disappointed. Initial impressions good and bright colour (at last!).

Nice feel to fabric, warm and waterproof.

However, front pocket is so long I couldn’t get my hand/arm in it to the bottom. Opening is far too high for comfort or function. (side pockets good).

Hood enormous, far too deep, looks ridiculous and falls over face.Tightening sides does not rectify this at all.

No collar - hood linked to back of jacket so it sticks up and looks rumpled and untidy whenever jacket put on. No way to rectify this.

I had thought at last Rohan had made the winter jacket of my dreams.

Sadly I would never wear it!