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not aimed at the filthy rich.
I really rate my Pategonia Torrentshell 3L.
You can get them for under £150, and they're good.
I did a 3 hour walk yesterday in the pouring rain and wasn't wet underneath at all (sweat or rain - except cuffs, they always seem to get wet on every jacket I've ever owned).
Also have generous zipped armpits so more breathable than most.
RonnieOatmilk-
Just to make life more difficult, I had a Torrentshell for a little bit and it was awful. Barely waterproof and as soon as it got remotely wet it stuck to me like a shower curtain. Got rid fairly quickly!
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I'll second this. I needed something actually fully waterproof because hiking in the rain all days tends to expose any not sealed joins or zips. The torrentshell has been faultless. It's not warm but you layer underneath and use the pit zips
ltc
Sumo
Waterproof, breathable jackets. Specifically those that are not aimed at the filthy rich.
Basically, it’s a total lottery.
My £150 bike jacket is ace, but finding a similarly priced, lightweight walking jacket has been a total pain. Recently had the misfortune of following the advice of many and buying a Rab Downpour. With a name like that you would expect it to have serious water repellency capability. Nope. Ten minutes of walking in moderate rain and 3/4 of the inside was soaked. Was I ever glad I didn’t try walking across Dartmoor!
Got through 3 of them, they all did the same and each one required a 30 mile round trip to return them.
Now trying a Mountain Warehouse item, similar RRP but double discounted so nearly half the price.
Wish me luck.