Regatta Voltera Waterproof Heated Jacket
(£230, regatta.com)
What the brand says: This insulated high-tech jacket comes with a water-repellent finish, taped seams and insulation, all while achieving an excellent breathability rating to keep you feeling fresh. When the temperature drops, simply activate the battery powered heating system and pull up the hood – complete with warming faux fur trim – to stay extra cosy.
What Katy says: ‘The hood has a detachable faux fur trim so you can wear it two ways. There are silver poppers galore: the cuffs adjust with poppers, the main pockets have poppers and the storm flap over the zip has poppers, which create a classy look and contrasts nicely with the fabric – and the toggle mechanisms either side of the hood are round and silver to match. The chest pockets are roomy – probably the best of all chest pockets here (I wish the Kathmandu coat had zips like these do), however, the main pockets have a weird semi-flap on the outer edge that looks and feels like the opening but isn’t – the zipped opening is further in (but you’d no doubt get used to this). The pockets over the top are comfy and also roomier, so are good for gloves or your phone to prevent it falling out.
‘The 10 fits well, although is on the snug side, and the length is OK – it comes to mid-thigh on me. But the standout function is the heated back panel. A USB lead inside an inner pocket connects to a power pack, which activates the panel. You can leave the pack in the pocket or heat up the coat before you head out. And while this is very innovative and none of the other jackets have this function, I’m going to be picky and make a suggestion to Regatta for the next iteration... this jacket will keep people warm thanks to the material, with or without the heat panel, however, lots of women, myself included, suffer from cold extremities and so what would be nicer than to have heated panels around the pockets? That way, we could possibly do away with gloves, plus you’d sell a ton of coats to everyone with Reynaud’s. Just saying! Overall, a fab waterproof winter coat.’
Fit: ★★★★★ Functionality: ★★★★★
Style ★★★★★