The best women’s waterproof jackets for every type of adventure, reviewed and rated
Our expert rounds up some of the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness• The best waterproof jackets for men: get outdoors whatever the weather, with help from our expertIn the words of Alfred Wainwright, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. When you live in boggy Britain, where it rains more than 150 days a year, waterproofing is a serious business – and a great waterproof jacket is a year-round wardrobe staple.Whether you’re climbing a mountain or heading out on the commute, it’s worth investing in a decent jacket that’s fully waterproof, breathable and fits you properly. I’ve put nine through their paces in rainy hike conditions to find the very best women’s waterproof jackets.Best overall waterproof jacket: Montane Torren£300 at MontaneBest waterproof jacket for hiking: Rab Kangri£199 at Ultimate OutdoorsBest casual waterproof jacket: Patagonia Torrentshell£180 at Cotswold OutdoorBest waterproof jacket for skiers:The North Face Summit Tsirku Gore-Tex Pro£503.30 at Ellis BrighamBest waterproof jacket for the mountains: Tierra Nevado£222 at Trekitt Continue reading...
Our expert rounds up some of the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness
• The best waterproof jackets for men: get outdoors whatever the weather, with help from our expert
In the words of Alfred Wainwright, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. When you live in boggy Britain, where it rains more than 150 days a year, waterproofing is a serious business – and a great waterproof jacket is a year-round wardrobe staple.
Whether you’re climbing a mountain or heading out on the commute, it’s worth investing in a decent jacket that’s fully waterproof, breathable and fits you properly. I’ve put nine through their paces in rainy hike conditions to find the very best women’s waterproof jackets.
Best overall waterproof jacket:
Montane Torren
£300 at Montane
Best waterproof jacket for hiking:
Rab Kangri
£199 at Ultimate Outdoors
Best casual waterproof jacket:
Patagonia Torrentshell
£180 at Cotswold Outdoor
Best waterproof jacket for skiers:
The North Face Summit Tsirku Gore-Tex Pro
£503.30 at Ellis Brigham
Best waterproof jacket for the mountains:
Tierra Nevado
£222 at Trekitt Continue reading...
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