How to choose the best waterproof hiking jacket | Outdoor gear buying guide

[@lins9534]

Pure rain shell; Mountain Hardware. Warmer shell: 3L Ortovox with its swiss wool

[@Errcyco]

I’ve been getting the H2NO Patagonia for the last 15 years. 2 jackets and I paid once.. wore a Rainshadow for years and then exchanged for a Slate Sky this year for free.. hard to beat that. Patagonia is my choice for rain gear always now.

[@KJfreshh69]

What jacket are you wearing that’s the one I want

[@trailmagazine]

Helly Hansen Odin 1 World Infinity Shell Jacket.

[@tom_olofsson]

Excellent tips. Thanks for the detail.

[@NordicOutland-amazon]

I found the Nordic Outland rain jacket at Amazon, it performs well. Waterproof 10,000mm and breathable 8,000gsm with armpit venting

[@trailmagazine]

Those figures aren't great, certainly not for year-round use.

[@NordicOutland-amazon]

@@trailmagazine Well, it maybe not good for extreme conditions , but it would be good enough for a storm rain. I think it should be ok to last for a few years. And it cost less than $40!

[@karimlamatt5303]

What about the barbour one ?

[@markpage8048]

Really useful - thanks