Best waterproof jacket for our English Summers?

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After getting completely soaked through to the skin today, due to the lack of waterproofing of my jacket, I am considering getting a new coat.

Any ideas or recommendations would be much appreciated! :)

I am thinking probably a barbour, or just something that is going to keep me dry!!

Sorry, I know its not Competition.

Thanks :)
 
Anything Musto, especially the snug :)

True Barbours get very heavy when wet, arn't particularly warm and need waxing ;)
 
Goretex.

Musto sell them under the ZP banner. Can also find suitable cut for riding if you hunt through the outdoor shops.

Confess, i now have three musto goretex jackets, all bought half price in sales.
 
Nothing horsey! Berghaus/mountain equipment/mountain hardware/Patagonia/rab/the north face.....get the idea?! Good outdoor brands basically, with goretex.
 
It's actually a breathable waterproof membrane that all decent waterproofs will incorporate.

Try Go Outdoors for cheap decent stuff - steer clear of regatta and equivalent though - not much cop.
 
My two Musto coats have been going for years and have never needed to be re-waterproofed.

Also agree with SpottedCat - anything sold outside of the equestrian market will be cheaper. Goretex will be found on most decent brands of coats etc.
 
Shrek-Eventing-SW said:
Ah right, it says "showerproof", how do you think it performs in really bad rain?
I've always liked the look of musto jackets.
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In my experience, despite it not having goretex on it, it performs very very well! The only down side is that the elasticated cuffs get a bit soggy but I've never ever been wet in it. I don't think any soft shell jacket counts as 'torrential rain' proof (the one you linked to is supposedly shower proof for example).

I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for and given the majority of sailors wear Musto...
 
Shrek-Eventing-SW said:
Ah right, it says "showerproof", how do you think it performs in really bad rain?
I've always liked the look of musto jackets.
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im going to have to disagree with teapot
however i was in the brecon becons in proper rain..
if its proper rain your after i would go with SC and go non horsey berghaus (sp) or north face type of thing
 
Many good suggestions - I have a sailing jacket that's very waterproof and also doubles as hi-viz (but less hideous) for hacking.

I will say though, it's worth looking after your waterproof stuff. Nikwax makes good products for washing (I use the rug stuff as it's cheaper :) ) and waterproofing various fabrics and it's very worth treating them regularly.
 
"showerproof" usually means "turns into a sponge after 20 mins of rain" in my experience. it needs to say "waterproof and breathable".
check out ski jackets etc in TK Maxx if you want to save ££s.
Otherwise, as SC says, outdoors brands. Berghaus, North Face.
I have a new Tog24 Jacket bought in the sale that so far i'm really impressed with.
 
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