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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 9:16:17 GMT
I am booked for an Alaska cruise in May 2015, the early part of the cruising calendar, with likely cold and unpredictable weather. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa where we don't really need too much outerwear, particularly the kind which needs to be waterproof as well as warm. My buddies and I went shopping recently, hoping to find suitable stuff before the shops here switch over to summer wear: nope.
As Seattle is a major jump-off point for many of these cruises, I figured there are probably shops which would stock appropriate, layered coats for the cruise market/ tourists irrespective of the season? Nordstroms was mentioned and I was hoping there are more outlets you could alert me to?
Thanks in advance- I am thoroughly looking forward to my trip. I will have 2 or possibly 3 days in your lovely city  .
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 4, 2014 10:06:14 GMT
Do you shop online? Columbia has good gear. Someone else may be able to advise you of a more specific style. But m thinking you will want waterproof and lined. Meaning an insulated liner. My DH and DS both do a lot of camping and both have Columbia jackets. I'm not sure of the temps, so you may want to go with a waterproof coat with room underneath for a sweater or fleece layer.
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Post by epeanymous on Aug 4, 2014 10:46:47 GMT
Columbia Sports, Patagonia, and The North Face are outdoorswear stores with locations downtown near the market, and all have a coats, jackets, hats and scarves, and some very casual outdoor pants (eg, thin fleece pants). If you would like a wider variety of outdoor clothes with more things like pants, shirts, and skirts, there is an REI in east lake near downtown; you probably would want to take a short cab or bus from downtown. All of those stores have online sites where you can either shop or check out their wares in advance.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 11:03:30 GMT
basket1lady, thanks- this is exactly the kind of response I need to help my thinking along. I take it Columbia is a brand? (off to Google....) What we have been advised so far is to go for a waterproof outer, with a removable inner like a fleece. I have found a few options here with layers, none waterproof on the outside though. I have a UK bought wax jacket (think that is what the UK ladies call it) but it is not attractive and VERY heavy to pack. I am willing to shop online, unfortunately when I do this I sometimes fall in like with some stuff from the USA then find the store is unwilling to deal with us third-worlders, hence my thoughts about stores in a jump-off port. If I can be fairly certain there are shops which cater to the cruisers with stock all-year-round, I might save on packing too. I hope our trip leader will organise a get-together at which we can share ideas- I hate shopping! We have many outdoor stores, nothing attractive amongst that lot. The other option is a ski-travel company nearby with a small selection, hoping they get more stock as the northern hemisphere winter comes closer.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 11:11:09 GMT
epeanymous- we are definitely getting somewhere! Thank you. North Face is quite popular here, their stuff was the best I have seen locally but perhaps I started too late in our winter, not much to choose from. An online presence and a store we can cab to will be just the thing! I might find what I want online and be able to order a preferred colour/size for pickup.
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Post by Weaselwise on Aug 4, 2014 11:12:44 GMT
I can't really help but I had to laugh... when ex-DH and I arrived in Seattle to spend a few days with a quilting forum friend, waay back in November 1999, she took one look at our jackets we were both wearing and said "that'll never do you - this is Seattle!" and promptly took us to a retail outlet mall to buy new proper waterproof jackets... 'fraid I can't remember the name of the shop or where it was (and it was 15 years ago!) I still have my jacket, its only a thin one with an attached hood, but I can wear a fleece underneath and it does the job.
Have a lovely cruise and enjoy Seattle - try and get to Pike Place Market and watch them throwing fresh fish around (do they still do that?)
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 11:21:56 GMT
Weaselwise- I get that, laughing with you. That is exactly what we do to our UK-based family when they come here- they want to wear as little as possible and we make them cover up a bit or they will fry! Pike Place and the fish are on my wishlist for sure- I think they still do it as it was on one of the cooking shows quite recently. Thanks for the wishes.
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Post by eleezybeth on Aug 4, 2014 11:33:21 GMT
How much time will you have and how about a car? There is an outlet mall about an hour north of Seattle (Tulalip) that has a NorthFace and Columbia outlet. I've always gotten some great deals! There are also Nordstroms Rack stores which are their version of outlet. One is quite close to SeaTac in the South Sound mall area.
Online, check out Sierra Trading Post. Not sure about shipping though.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 4, 2014 11:47:44 GMT
eleezybeth- we are travelling independently of the group until we meet in Seattle as we hate rush & stress. The night before cruise embarcation is included and the hotel is downtown (Olive st). We might just add the night before on & choose the same hotel to make it simple. I want to see a bit of the city and shop a bit. Thank you for these resources.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 4, 2014 14:07:33 GMT
Columbia Sports, Patagonia, and The North Face are outdoorswear stores with locations downtown near the market, and all have a coats, jackets, hats and scarves, and some very casual outdoor pants (eg, thin fleece pants). If you would like a wider variety of outdoor clothes with more things like pants, shirts, and skirts, there is an REI in east lake near downtown; you probably would want to take a short cab or bus from downtown. All of those stores have online sites where you can either shop or check out their wares in advance.Fully agree with this. Nordstrom will probably have something for you as well, especially since it's back-to-school time, but the other stores will have a wider selection of rain/cold gear. Have fun! |
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Post by underwatermama on Aug 4, 2014 14:17:06 GMT
Eddie Bauer will likely have a good selection too. And in May, it'll be on sale too. Get something with a detachable liner so that you can adjust what you are wearing based on temperature.
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Post by hester56 on Aug 4, 2014 14:32:35 GMT
There is a Nordstrom rack, Nordstrom, Macy's and Ross downtown Seattle. There is tons of shopping downtown. In May you might have good luck at Nordstrom rack as they will be changing seasons around that time. Nordstrom rack address is 400 Pine St.
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Post by ntsf on Aug 4, 2014 14:37:18 GMT
what you could do is shop rei or rei outlet online, and have it delivered to the store. then, a short cab ride you could go to the store and pick it up. you have a year to return it if you don't like it, and there would be extensive choices on the floor available year round. nordstrom would only have a few choices...not their thing really. eddie bauer has great gear...but it can be limited in ranges in the stores...again, ordering online and having it at the store to pick up (if they do this..I don't know).
I think rei is the best bet. I would get a good rain shell...fleece jackets/vests will be available at every stop and really, in may it may not be that could..you could make do with a layer of sweater, a hat, etc.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 10:01:02 GMT
@crack-a-lackin :good advice. I wish we had Nordstroms here- I plead guilty to looking at far more than the coats! The good news is that they will ship here. Thanks for your reply. I was a very low-tier Pea on the old board, pardon my ignorance, what was (is?) meant by "Crackalackish"?
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 10:03:42 GMT
underwatermama : I freaked for the trenches at Eddie Bauer- thanks for this resource. They are shaped a bit and quite flattering. The Men's department has good choices for my husband too.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 10:06:49 GMT
hester56- may I start by saying welcome! Four stores in downtown Seattle. I am sure I will find something on-the-spot if I don't buy in advance- thank you.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 10:11:04 GMT
ntsf : this was an eye-opener for me. Lots of top brands to choose from and they will ship here. Result! Thank you.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 5, 2014 14:27:42 GMT
I'm in Vancouver, bc.
For our last trip to Spain I bought a waterproof spring coat at Eddie Bauer.
Get a good spring water proof coat that you can fit a fleece under and you'll be fine.
Paige.
Just want to add - I never wore the coat once. It is spring weight and is a bit heavy for our late spring, I didn't buy it until May. I could have worn it at home in March/April, by may it was too heavy and I was a bit disappointed.
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Post by MichyM on Aug 5, 2014 16:06:03 GMT
If you're staying at the Olive 8, REI is a short walk away. It's going to have the best selection of the stores mentioned. I'd try them first, then columbia. The Patagonia store is small and limited in what they carry. They may not have many out of season jackets in May.
I wouldn't bother with Nordstrom, and Eddie Bauer would also be a last resort as I don't think you'll find much winter clothing there in May either. I also wouldn't rent a car and drive to the outlets. By the time you took the time to get the rental, find your way up there, shop, drive back (traffic around here can be ugly), you've easily used up half a day or likely more just for jackets.
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Post by JustKim on Aug 5, 2014 16:43:48 GMT
what you could do is shop rei or rei outlet online, and have it delivered to the store. then, a short cab ride you could go to the store and pick it up. you have a year to return it if you don't like it, and there would be extensive choices on the floor available year round. nordstrom would only have a few choices...not their thing really. eddie bauer has great gear...but it can be limited in ranges in the stores...again, ordering online and having it at the store to pick up (if they do this..I don't know). I think rei is the best bet. I would get a good rain shell...fleece jackets/vests will be available at every stop and really, in may it may not be that could..you could make do with a layer of sweater, a hat, etc. Yes, REI is where I would look. You will get a good northwest feel in their store |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 18:50:39 GMT
what you could do is shop rei or rei outlet online, and have it delivered to the store. then, a short cab ride you could go to the store and pick it up. you have a year to return it if you don't like it, and there would be extensive choices on the floor available year round. nordstrom would only have a few choices...not their thing really. eddie bauer has great gear...but it can be limited in ranges in the stores...again, ordering online and having it at the store to pick up (if they do this..I don't know). I think rei is the best bet. I would get a good rain shell...fleece jackets/vests will be available at every stop and really, in may it may not be that could..you could make do with a layer of sweater, a hat, etc. Yes, REI is where I would look. You will get a good northwest feel in their store Thank you @justkim. I am really looking forward to seeing the PNW, and Nice to have a throbbing member on my thread! |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 18:54:21 GMT
If you're staying at the Olive 8, REI is a short walk away. It's going to have the best selection of the stores mentioned. I'd try them first, then columbia. The Patagonia store is small and limited in what they carry. They may not have many out of season jackets in May. I wouldn't bother with Nordstrom, and Eddie Bauer would also be a last resort as I don't think you'll find much winter clothing there in May either. I also wouldn't rent a car and drive to the outlets. By the time you took the time to get the rental, find your way up there, shop, drive back (traffic around here can be ugly), you've easily used up half a day or likely more just for jackets. , now we are cooking with gas- walking distance! It is indeed the Olive 8 which is part of the package. I have a yen to do some sightseeing, and to eat some crab, so that will save time. Thank you. |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 5, 2014 18:58:12 GMT
I'm in Vancouver, bc. For our last trip to Spain I bought a waterproof spring coat at Eddie Bauer. Get a good spring water proof coat that you can fit a fleece under and you'll be fine. Paige. Just want to add - I never wore the coat once. It is spring weight and is a bit heavy for our late spring, I didn't buy it until May. I could have worn it at home in March/April, by may it was too heavy and I was a bit disappointed. Vancouver is so beautiful in all the videos, paigepea. As I said above the best-looking coat I have seen following all of you ladies' advice is a layered trench from Eddie Bauer. They also have it in the waterproof shell top layer only. Very flattering, I thought. Many thanks! |
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Post by JustKim on Aug 5, 2014 23:25:40 GMT
Yes, REI is where I would look. You will get a good northwest feel in their store Thank you @justkim. I am really looking forward to seeing the PNW, and Nice to have a throbbing member on my thread! I am only throbbing for a minute lol |
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Post by JustKim on Aug 5, 2014 23:26:26 GMT
Thank you @justkim. I am really looking forward to seeing the PNW, and Nice to have a throbbing member on my thread! I am only throbbing for a minute lol yeap!! now a junior |
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