![]() ![]() PackabilityĪn easily packed waterproof is a versatile one, as you're more likely to take it on more occasions. Laser cut and glued seams are best as the process doesn't involve putting holes into the fabric. Look for the jacket’s ‘Moisture Vapour Permeability’ rating (measured by how much steam its fabric lets through a square metre in 24hrs. ![]() This info should be on the garment’s swing tag and will be written as ‘mm H2O’ – 20,000mm H2O is a good figure to look for. The higher the jacket’s ‘hydrostatic head’ the more water resistant it will be. ![]() The jackets on test have been put through their paces across a wide range of activities and in a number of different climates to whittle our choices down to what we consider to be the best buys available today. Lightweight jackets often compromise on features to bring weight down too so decide whether you need lightweight packability over and above pockets, adjusters and a highly durable material. A decent waterproof jacket can also be used for travelling, daily wear and anything else you care to throw at it, but take care as the materials used are often optimised for weight rather than durability so wearing one too often could risk prematurely wearing out your expensive investment. ![]()
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