Is it ever going to stop raining? If not, I need to replace my baggy old Berghaus but with what?

[Millie1]

So, I need something showerproof and with a hood which I can whip out but which should ideally tuck away when if it ever stops raining. It doesn't heed to be a heavy duty waterproof as I'm a lazy sod who doesn't believe in bracing walks in the wind and rain - just dashes between house and car.

What should I look for? Not a Mac - it won't suit my jeans lifestyle. Am happy to purchase another outdoor brand style of jacket but would that be a bit frumpy? Suggestions more than welcome

Thanks

So, town-friendly waterproofs eh? Okay, try these:

Mountain Hardwear Epic
Rab Tempo

Light weight jackets, no lining, designed for the hill but with a town-friendly cut and price tag. I have the Epic, which I bought as a hill jacket, but now mostly use it in town only.

The North Face P8
The North Face Resolve

TNF make a lot of 'street' jackets like the two above. They both have drop linings and are available in a variety of colours. The P8 has a soft face fabric that is nice to the touch. The Resolve has a micro fleece lining to the collar.

Berghaus Skyline

Lightweight, longer cut, unlined. Cut with a slightly dipped rear hem, so you don't get a wet bum.

Sprayway Hydrolite
Sprayway Atlanta

The Hydrolite is unlined and cut shorter in front so it doesn't bunch up so much when you sit down/bend forward and with a dipped rear hem. A town-friendly hill jacket like the first two. The Atlanta is lined, cut longer in front and with a slightly heavier face fabric.

Wow!! Thanks Abzs, fantastic information and I shall google all. Thank you