After getting drenched last week I have decided to buy a waterproof coat. It needs to have a hood and cover thighs. I've narrowed it down to these two. The North Face one is water resistant and not sure how much protection that would give though really like teh design:
North Face Apex Grace} or [[http://www1.landsend.co.uk/pp/StylePage-312691_FL.html?mdiv=wm&cgrfnbr=1243573&CM_MERCH=IDX_124357 3 Delancey coat}