The Women's Squall Packable Raincoat from Lands' End is now available for £59 in the brand's sale, reduced from £135. The coat comes in 12 colours, with eight of them currently at the sale price.
Sale options include black, ivory, peach, olive green and four other shades, while navy, sapphire blue, mushroom and dark green remain at full price. The coat is offered in regular, petite and plus fits, as well as sizes XS to XL.
Design and features
Unlike many traditional packable macs, this style has an inner waist drawcord that can be pulled in to create a more defined silhouette. The feminine shape is finished with princess seams, a dipped back hem and elasticated cuffs.
The waterproof design has sealed seams, a popper storm flap over the zip front and an adjustable hood to help keep rain out. Zipped hip pockets provide space for everyday essentials, while the mesh body lining adds breathability.
Shopper feedback
Made from 100% polyester, the coat can be packed away into its own right pocket when the weather clears, making it handy for travelling, shopping or days when the forecast can't make up its mind.
Shoppers have rated the coat highly, with one buyer saying: “This raincoat was exactly what I was looking for an upcoming trip to Ireland. It's smart-looking, lightweight and should pack beautifully.”
A second happy shopper wrote: “Love this jacket. Super lightweight for travel. The forest colour is off black and very pretty. I love the waist cinch.”
Alternatives from other retailers
Some shoppers did have concerns about its length and sizing, for example, this person said: “Love this jacket - Great summer-weight rain jacket. Wish it were a few inches longer.”
Another added: “Great fabric, weight, feel, and packability. Runs very large; the large fits like an XL or maybe an XXL. Would have given five stars otherwise; quality is amazing.”
However, another five-star reviewer wrote: “I bought this jacket to take on the Alaskan cruise in September. I got a large one, and it is going to be perfect for layering. Which was exactly what I wanted. I'm going to go on a kayaking trip and I wanted a waterproof jacket. This is going to be the best jacket I could have chosen.”
Alternatively, over at Marks and Spencer, there is the Stormwear Hooded Packaway Raincoat for £65. This dark khaki raincoat is currently available in XS up to large, featuring a hood, adjustable cuffs and an adjustable waist, as well as water-repellent Stormwear technology to help keep shoppers dry in the rain.
Roman has a Lightweight Shower Jacket for £40, down from £55, in coral, with the blue version currently reduced to £38. This bright option is available in sizes 12 to 20 and features a funnel neck design, a hood and a secure zip with popper fastenings.
