Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

(Slow reply...) Personally, I liked the cut and styling of the cheaper Stowaway more than the rain jacket, but obviously it's not as waterproof. If you would be carrying it in case of the odd shower rather than really trying to stay dry it might be worth checking out.

I've been using the stowaway for carrying in case of the odd shower, but wanted something that will keep you dry - as even the softshell absorbs a lot of water (I have washed both with water repellent/gore washing additive type stuff).

So what would be better than the rain jacket?