What delivery options are available?

We understand that when you place your order with Target Dry, you want it delivered as soon as possible (especially if its raining!).  Perhaps you’re heading away on holidays or planning for a business trip or event later in the week, and you need your new jacket or coat by a certain day - Will it be delivered in time?

This post is part of our Q&A blog series:

• What size is a Mac in a Sac when it is all packed up?
• How to use a 2-Way zip

This week we are answering the question - What delivery options are available?

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £ 1.95 (Free P&P over £15).

Republic of Ireland

USA

All goods are shipped from the UK and should arrive with you within 14 working days of your order being placed. You may have to pay import duties and taxes on your goods when they enter the United States.

If you have any further specific delivery questions, please email:

help@targetdry.com

10 Festival Essentials to Pack Away

Flips Flops or Rain Boots?

Before deciding what to bring with you to a festival, it’s usually a good idea to check the weather forecast.  Our expectations might not be that great, given the history of the “Great British Summertime”, but we can always bring our flip-flops in hope of a bit of sunshine!

The MET Office have posted their event weather forecast for Glastonbury 2014, and the bad news is that Friday and Saturday are not looking that great, with a mixture of light rain and heavy showers.  Hopefully, it’ll not be as bad as the 2009 Glastonbury Festival where we saw torrential downpours accompanied by Thunderstorms, but it would be well worth being prepared (see point 8!) for what the weather brings.  

The Good News is that we’re offering a special festival 15% OFF on our website with the coupon code:

FESTIVAL15

What Should I Pack For a Festival?

1. Festival Ticket & ID
2. Money / Cards / Keys
3. Tent
4. Sleeping Bag
5. Rolling Mat
6. Toiletries (don’t forget the loo roll!!!)
7. Reusable Water Bottle
8. Waterproofs (Packaway Festival Poncho & Rain Boots)
9. Sun / Rain Hat
10. Oh, and some handy extras: Bin Bags (for dirty clothes & rubbish), First Aid Kit, Torch, Bug Spray, Money Belt, Dry Shampoo & A Portable Phone Charger

Festival Fun

Finally, we want you to 'Get Out There' and have a great festival, so we compiled this shortlist of Festival Fun:

The Guardian have an interactive game to test your festival brain - Key challenges include ‘Can you navigate through the festival without visiting a single toilet?’ ‘Can you manage not to lose your phone signal while talking to your mum?’

Over at Mashable, you can find ‘13 Apps For the Best Festival Experience’ including the AccuWeather App and Glascovery.

Glam Up for the Festival and get the glitter out with 'The Festival Beauty Edit: Make Up’ guide from glam.com.

Worried about not finding a data connection?  Find a Wifi Cow:

Get festival updates via Whats App:

For Full Festival Information, go to the Glastonbury 2014 Website:

What size is a Mac in a Sac when it's all packed up?

This week we are exploring our Packaway range. In total, we offer many Packaway products to choose from. These products are of course designed to pack up small enough to easily carry in your bag when the sun comes out. Two questions we are frequently asked are:

1. "What size are the jackets/overtrousers when they are packed up?"

2. "How much do they weigh?"

This blog post is designed to answer these questions. We have measured the length, width and depth of each product and weighed it too so you can be sure which one is best for you.

Below, we have included all of the measurements of our Mac in a Sac (Adults & Kids), Mac in a Sac Overtrousers (Adults & Kids), Mac in a Sac Poncho, our Unisex Travel Coat and previous versions.

We have also taken a picture of each product all packed up to give you an idea of what it looks like. Match the number to the picture to see how each jacket looks when it is packed away.

How to use a 2-way Zip

The 2-way zip is a popular feature of coats in our Country, Outdoor, Xtreme Series and Kids collections. From time to time we are asked questions about its use and the general purpose of it. We decided to put together this helpful post to provide a few hints and tips describing how to use it and why we think it's such a great feature. 

What is the purpose of a 2-way zip?

2-way zips are designed to open from the bottom of the zip as well as from the top. This is to give you more room at the hem of the coat so you will be more comfortable when you are sitting down. It is also ideal for just letting in some air or retrieving something from a pocket underneath without having to undo the whole zip.

How do I use my 2-way zip?

Below is a simple diagram to help you use your 2-way zip correctly. You just need to make sure that both parts of the zipper are firmly seated at the bottom before inserting the free zip edge into both, then pull the top slider upwards while holding the bottom slider firmly in place to zip up the coat. You can then easily pull the bottom slider up to open the coat from the bottom.

If there is anything else you would like to know about 2-way zips, just drop us a message on any of our social media sites.

For a higher resolution version of the diagram, click here

How to Dress for any Weather

It's fair to say that weather in the UK is … variable. Our green islands are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, as well as tropical and polar air from the Continent.

With this in mind, you'll need to be prepared for all eventualities - Rain, Sun, Hail, and Snow...

How to Dress for Rain

Light Rain

Getting outside in wet weather doesn't have to leave you in a wet, sodden mess. When just a little rain is falling, you're best to use a lightweight, packaway raincoat. This type of jacket is waterproof enough to make sure you'll stay dry, but still packs away into a tiny bag for handiness.

Heavy Rain

When the rain really gets going, you'll need to have invested in a waterproof jacket that can handle the deluge. Look for technical outdoor jackets with high water column values (8000mm+). Features such as water resistant zips, storm flaps and peaked hoods can also help.

How to Dress for Sun

Our favourite type of weather. Keeping cool and non-burnt is what it's all about here. There's plenty of clothing to choose, from any number of high street shops. Lightweight, breathable clothing and a hat are best, but be sure to use high factor sun cream and stay hydrated too. Oh, and take the opportunity to get ice cream!

How to Dress for Hail (?)

We're not sure why we included this one, but it's a type of weather, so why not!

Hail in the UK isn't too frequent, but when it happens it can be nasty.Interestingly, the largest hailstone that was found in Horsham in 1958. It weighed a massive 190g - just bigger than a cricket ball! If you're heading out in hail, the best choice would be a soft shell jacket with a peaked hood to keep it off your precious face. Just avoid the cricket ball hailstorms.

How to Dress for Snow

With snow falling at unseasonable times of the year, it's better to have a few pieces of suitable clothing at the ready. Wellington boots are great for keeping your feet dry, and work really good with waterproof trousers over the top. Thick socks underneath that, and you'll be throwing snowballs longer than everyone else.

Most types of waterproof jackets will keep you dry, as long as they are regularly washed and re-proofed. What you'll need to make sure of is a decent fleece mid layer to keep you warm. Couple this with a pair of waterproof gloves and a wooly hat for full preparedness.