Waterproof jackets?

Strat_a_tat_tat

Need a new waterproof jacket for general use... and walking in the countryside in the pouring rain etc.  Don't mind spending a reasonable amount for something that's decent quality and able to give long service.  Probably something reasonably lightweight that can be worn over a fleece etc.

Any makes and models you guys can recommend?

Many thanks.

roundthebend

I bought a Regatta recently that I'm really impressed with. Previously had a Berghaus with goretex paclite material which was far better but more expensive.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/regatta-mens-imber-ii-jacket-p407056

Both of these are lightweight, very waterproof, and can pack down small into a rucksack.

AlexO

Get a Pantagonia , that way you don't look like a drip when wearing it around town.

Budgie

Paramo

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scrumhalf

I have a Lowe Alpine jacket that's close to 20 years old and still keeps the water out. You can also zip a fleece into it for added warmth. Excellent bit of kit. 

Dominic

Barbour.......for provenance sake
 Belstaff for provenance and style

munckee

I have a north face and a musto both lightweight and equally good both were c£100. 

EricTheWeary

Makes me look like a pensioner but my Regatta has been perfectly waterproof and they are fairly cheap if you go to one of their outlets. 

Strat_a_tat_tat

scrumhalf said:

I have a Lowe Alpine jacket that's close to 20 years old and still keeps the water out. You can also zip a fleece into it for added warmth. Excellent bit of kit. 

My wife has a couple of Lowe Alpine jackets that have served her well. However, from what I can see, they don't appear to make jackets nowadays... just loads of different rucksacks etc.  :-(

sev112

Go to Decathlon if you have one nearby, and they always have sales on

stimpsonslostson

My job involves regular days of surveying ecosystems in all weathers... I've tested lots of different ones over the years. 

My main jacket is a Regatta. Solid, reliable & cheap enough that if it gets ripped/torn on barbed wire etc then work don't complain about replacing it. 
https://i.imgur.com/5MZpLCS.jpg

It's not particularly stylish, but neither am I (I hate hoods, so wear a wide brimmed hat. Just waiting for Vogue to call). 

revsorg

This is what I got for Christmas. £55 is £5 less than I paid. I just went out in the rain and it worked. Requires a fleece underneath when temperature approaches zero.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00F3R72NS

Johnnyseven

I have a Montane e-vent one i've had for 15 years and it's still going strong. Used it for everything - mountaineering, hiking, cycling and festivalling. Light weight, tough and very waterproof.

Tone71

I bought a Peter Storm Typhoon for work, I work outside all day in all weathers and it is really warm and totally waterproof.

StanleyAccrington

munckee said:

I have a north face and a musto both lightweight and equally good both were c£100. 

Yeah.....North Face for me too.

Sassafras

Burberry.
But then, I'm a chav.

Sassafras

I've got one of those Drizabone Australian stockman coats that keeps the wind and rain out but doesn't make me all sweaty like some waterproofs.

CHRISB50

Arcteryx. 

I have both an Alpha and a Beta shell. They work very well. 

Reverend

I have a British army goretex coat that got a couple of years ago for about £40 brand new.

Dominic

stimpsonslostson said:

My job involves regular days of surveying ecosystems in all weathers... I've tested lots of different ones over the years. 

My main jacket is a Regatta. Solid, reliable & cheap enough that if it gets ripped/torn on barbed wire etc then work don't complain about replacing it. 
https://i.imgur.com/5MZpLCS.jpg

It's not particularly stylish, but neither am I (I hate hoods, so wear a wide brimmed hat. Just waiting for Vogue to call). 

Very Montana Brokeback Mountain

stimpsonslostson

Dominic said:

stimpsonslostson said:

My job involves regular days of surveying ecosystems in all weathers... I've tested lots of different ones over the years. 

My main jacket is a Regatta. Solid, reliable & cheap enough that if it gets ripped/torn on barbed wire etc then work don't complain about replacing it. 
https://i.imgur.com/5MZpLCS.jpg

It's not particularly stylish, but neither am I (I hate hoods, so wear a wide brimmed hat. Just waiting for Vogue to call). 

Very Montana Brokeback Mountain

Best comment on Facebook when I posted it- "Brokeback Van Helsing"