I've spent hours online searching for the perfect lightweight waterproof jacket and just got more confused than ever.
I'm hoping MN experience will guide me in a more precise direction.
What I'd love is to find a short super waterproof jacket, lightweight, with a concealed hood (so if it doesn't rain I can tuck it away - this is important).
The type that wouldn't make me hot in warmer weather when it's bucketing down with rain and I'm wearing a vest top underneath. None of my existing waterproof coats do this despite claims to the contrary. So breathable with optional under arm zips I think.
It needs to have waterproof pockets too (the more, the better).
And to be reasonably fitted and comfortable.
It's mainly for dog walking.
Budget up to £150 but the lower the better.
Shortlisted Patagonia and Jack Wolfskin but not available in black or I'm wavering on cost still. (not a fan of North Face and the like). But it doesn't have to be a well known brand as long as it does the job I don't care who makes it. Happy with Tesco if it ticks all the boxes.
There might be some online good Scandinavian shops and they'd have just the thing but I don't know where to look and am aware there might be an import charge if ordering this way.
Maybe I'm asking too much but I'm fed up of making do with my existing rain jackets they're either not waterproof enough or I get really hot wearing them.