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A few things I’d consider when buying a waterproof:
Do you go out in the rain regularly, needing to wear a jacket for long periods of time, or do you want something for unexpected rain?
A cheap and lightweight jacket is fine if it spends 90% of its time in a bag, but will fall apart with regular use, regardless of how expensive it is. A proper waterproof will be heavier but much more durable and reliable over time if you wear it lots.Breathability is a bit of a myth. You’ll sweat up almost any waterproof if you’re active while wearing it, but personally I find that I only use a waterproof at the point where I’d be getting soaked/cold. This may be different for you.
You want it to have a helmet compatible hood, do you actually climb in the rain/wet? A winter climbing jacket will have a big hood, but won’t be light generally speaking. And if you do plan on climbing in a jacket, you will ruin any lightweight offering pretty quickly.
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Thanks for all the replies! and points!
I suppose your right, anythings going to end up sweaty no matter how breathable it is.
Rain wise I commute everyday for 2 hours so i just like to be preppared for rain, It happens a lot in Ireland so was just seeing if many people have any really good suggestions. To be honest I think i may just sell a few bike bits and push the button on an enduro jacket for commuting.
Climbing in the rain also happens a fair bit also, considering any good sea cliff or crag is a while away from Dublin, where im based, I tend to get on the rock even if its lashing and then quiet time in work is generally january - march so theres always a few cold climbing long weekends were your more wet then dry for a few days. But hey its good fun!
So yes I think i will take the advice and grab a enduro once funds come in and then probably less expensive jacket for climbing.
poorman
Hey Guys/Gals
Now that summer is upon us I'm looking for "the perfect summer jacket" if one exists!
Basically would love a lightweight waterproof that I could cycle with and also bring with me when I'm out climbing.
Would love for the hood to be able to fit around helmets and also have them under arm zippy things as I'm a bit of a sweaty mess especially when summer hits, so i guess im talking about breath-ability.
All suggestions welcome!