new rain proof jacket needed

fguihen

I have a columbia omnitech waterproof outer layer (shell), that is anything but water proof.

In any sort of medium downpour water just sits on it and goes right through. ITs absolutely useless.

As i do a bit of hiking, i need a waterproof, realatively lightweight outer layer.
Ive been considering this:

http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/shopping_admin/product_details/product.cgi?product=0AR9T&cat=Clothing%20and%20Outerwear&sub=Clothing%20and%20Outerwear--Mens%20Hard%20Shell

Before i purchase something new i want to be sure it will keep me dry, unlike the omnitech. Is hyvent really waterproof or will a quick 60min walk in a decent rain have it soaking through?

SomeFool

You could probably do better. Hyvent is TNF's own waterproof fabric but is nothing like gore tex in terms of quality or durability. I'd avoid the likes of hyvent and helly-tech etc, as in my experience they tend to be inferior. A gore-tex paclite shell might be ideal, maybe not as cheap but it will last much much longer!

fguihen

went to 53 degrees north. They recommended a Berghaus GTX treck goretex jacket. its between the paclite nad the high end shell.

They didnt have it in small, but it felt like a decent quality jacket, and half the price of the equivalent North Face jacket, and the shop assistant said she would trust Berghaus over North Face.

Can get it for about 130 euros online so gona go with that.