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Tomo187
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For the budget you're allowing then army surplus goretex is probably your best bet.
I use a Marmot precip for climbing/hiking/riding. Like all waterproofs it eventually gives up the ghost in sustained downpours but for the pack size it does everything I want it to. It was about £70 iirc.
For work I wear an old goretex jacket by karrimor. It's probably at least 25yrs old and keeps the rain out for 10-12hr days outside. It is however the sweatiest thing ever after a few hours. It was only a tenner tho.
I used to wear army goretex for work and almost certainly will again when I kill the karrimor. They're generally massive though.
In the sub-£100 catagory you'll have to choose between waterproofness, weight and breathability.