Packable Waterproof Jacket

[Chew]

My rab jacket is great for winter use but it doesnt pack small, so this weekend i had to leave it at home (got away with it)

Any recommendations for a jacket for summer use?
Something which would keep off the worst of a summer shower off me and pack down small (thinking tennis ball size)

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[Ben98]

I dont know what your budget is but the lightest fully waterproof jacket i can think of is the montane minimus smock (http://www.webtogs.co.uk/montane-men-s- ... tAodiz0A5g) i also know that inov8 do a similar jacket (http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Produc ... .html?L=26)
Hope this helps
Ben

Ok i lied
http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/wpb_jacket.shtml

[TheBrownDog]

Have a look at the Altura Pocket Rocket - packs really small and keeps most of the rain out but wouldnt call it a fully waterproof jacket. Can be had for under £40 depending on your size and colour preference but around £60 is more likely.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Outdoor Research Helium jacket is under 200g, packs to nowt and is fully waterproof ... nice and cheap here, if a womans size 12 fits you (which I imagine it would) http://www.daleswear.co.uk/?action=shop ... &ref=gbase

Just to confuse things, karrimor also do a Helium jacket, bit heavier but cheapness abounds at £27.
http://www.daleswear.co.uk/?action=shop ... &ref=gbase

There's also plenty of windproof tops out there that are less than 100g and will keep most of a shower off.

[Dan_K]

I really like my Montane singletrack. Showerproof but dries really quickly and is great for summer. A hooded version would be perfect for summer outings. I find gore tex stays wet for a long time...

[Bearbonesnorm]

Montane Velocity (waterproof) http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon5 ... oduct-tabs

Montane Lite-Speed (showerproof) http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon5 ... ng-jacket/

[drain]

The dhb Minima is excellent, IMO - usually makes its way into my pack for all but the most torrential of weather, in which case my Endura eVent full weight jacket comes out.

[Wotsits]

Da daar, the 'worlds lightest waterproof jacket' (according to Berghaus)-

http://store.berghaus.com/p/activity/me ... ock/421157

(Designed for trail running though)

[Nick]

I like my Montane Minimus, packs to about the size of a grapefruit, has a hood, nice colour, 208g.

[Charliecres]

I have a Montane Velocity and a tiny Montane windproof. The velocity packs down to the size of a large orange and is quite a baggy fit. It's never been that waterproof. The windprooproof packs up smaller than a tennis ball, is a good fit and is pretty showerproof.

[johnnystorm]

I like my Montane Minimus, packs to about the size of a grapefruit, has a hood, nice colour, 208g.

Is it a genuine waterproof (in so much as anything can be!)?

[Mike]

Check out the sherpa asaar jacket chew i got one for the summer use uts great! weights nothing really n packs small the hood fits over a bike helmet too!

[JohnClimber]

Da daar, the 'worlds lightest waterproof jacket' (according to Berghaus)-

http://store.berghaus.com/p/activity/me ... ock/421157

(Designed for trail running though)

I'm liking the look of this one

[rocklobstercat]

I got an Altura Pocket Rocket from ebay for £35 brand new. It packs down very small (tennis ball size), is around 110g and is totally waterproof. I'm quite impressed with it.

[Blah]

The OMM smock is really good too. Designed for running, packs small, good hood. Not cheap tho.

[RayKickButts]

I use Berghaus Paclite for walking and biking great top and packs down small, i've had 3 of them.

A tad pricey but if you keep your eyes out I've picked them up for around £80 at go outdoors

http://store.berghaus.com/p/mountain-bi ... ket/434058