I'm in the market for a lightweight-ish waterproof and windproof jacket for the summer.

Any recommendations? I'm not amazing fussed too much about brands as long as it looks ok for wearing out-and-about.

Touching three figures is about the budget for me, as it's not going to be used up-hill and down-dale etc.

 

Regatta stuff is 'pretty good'... we use their stuff at work.. outdoorsy rugged ish kinda kit..

 

Rab Extreme make some decent gear

 

Look for Gortex Paclite if you want the lightest, waterproof jackets. They will be the best for summer use.

 

If I needed a new jacket I'd get this one http://www.howies.co.uk/product.php?cat=jackets&gen=M

 

www.macpac.co.nz

 

North face and crag hoppers is all good kit,although north face is on the expensive side.

 

Sprayway my friend, you dont need gortex i have two hydrodry jackets one is about 8 years old the other 6 and they are both in seriously good condition and i can tell you they havnt had an easy life!!!

 

Berhaus and The North Face are my recommendations

 

Just bought an Arc'teryx fleese cardigan thing, very comfortable, the jackets were outstanding, but the price was shocking!

 

Agree with Jack - I have a 17s Jacket from Howies and for the money it is outstanding.

Waterproof, well-designed, taped seams, breathable, excellent.

Indeed get yourself a merino mid-layer as well and you will be set for the summer.

Rannoch

 

look in the golfsection of Tacky max loads of stuff

 

You can't beat a Peter Storm

 

Nike

 

Arc'teryx or Mountain Hardwear here

Softshell is all the rage this year apparently .....

 

Yep, they are a name famous the world over for good quality water, and wind proof clothing

 

Its a all weather street ratting chavs favourite. Cant get more hardcore than that.

 

Cheers for the replies all. I'll have a spy round see what I can find.

Despite the banter, a Nike Dri-Fit wouldn't be out of the question...

 

How about a Baracuta G9, as worn by Steve McQueen, Dean Martin, et al?

 

I'd go for something like North Face, Lowe Alpine, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardware or Rab. Regatta is for old people or cheapskates

 

Blacks do a good range of outdoor clothes...

http://www.blacks.co.uk/blacks.storefront/default.aspx

 

Arc'teryx are for posers Great kit, but mega-expensive

I wouldn't go spending fortunes even if you are seriously into outdoor persuits as gear can get damaged pretty easily. I bought a £300 RAB jacket and managed to stick my ice axe through it 2 days into a 30-day mountaineering trip. To say I was pi$$ed was an understatement...but I've a nice scar to prove how hard I am I also find the RAB gear wears pretty quickly. I've had better luck with Berghaus, Lowe Alpine and Mountain Equipment. That seems to last more than a few months climbing. Patagonia gear impressed me after seeing it used extensively in Alaska on a trip last summer.

If you're not into serious outdoor stuff, then get something cheap and cheerful. Most of the name-brand stuff look pretty shocking as far as fashion goes. Great for on a mountain where no ****** can see you (unless you need rescuing and your bright yellow jacket will come in handy) or for posing in the bar after a hard days climb

You can pick up a waterproof North face jacket for about £60.

http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/Outdoo...language=en-GB is about the cheapest place I've found for kit. They also do good discounts if you're a member of one of the British mountaineering councils.

 

One of the Go Outdoor / CCC shops is worth a visit:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/

They have some cracking deals at times.

 

I picked up a Montaine Super Fly jacket made from eVENT fabric in a sale for £99 a short while back.

Lightweight, taped seams and zips, and more breathable than goretex.

 

The RAB stuff is all eVent fabric, but you pay a premium for the name. I find it better than Gortex as it breaths a bit easier.