On this page we set out to find the best waterproof jacket for hiking, camping and general outdoors use. Here we concentrate on men’s jackets; a roundup of women’s jackets will be appearing soon.
Top Three Choices
In a hurry? Here are our top choices (you can find out more about each jacket by scrolling down the page):
Best Men’s Waterproof Jacket 2018: Winner: Best Value
Marmot’s Precip Jacket is a lightweight, water and wind-proof shell suitable for a wide range of uses.
Best Men’s Waterproof Jacket 2018: Winner: Best All-Rounder
Columbia’s Lhotse II Interchange Three-In-One Jacket has a removable insulating inner layer that acts as a stand-alone jacket for use in dry conditions. The outer layer ensures you’ll stay dry when the heavens open. Zip them together and you’ll be ready for anything!
Best Men’s Waterproof Jacket 2018: Winner: Best High-End
The Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket is expensive, but the company’s reputation speaks for itself. This is a quality garment that will do the job in the harshest of conditions. As a bonus it will draw appreciative glances from those ‘in the know’.