Proper waterproof running jacket

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EvilPixie Oct 2018 7:28pm, 6 Oct 2018 14,947 posts	0 EvilPixie Keep them coming
Derby Tup Oct 2018 7:46pm, 6 Oct 2018 27,090 posts	0 Derby Tup OMM good (certainly the stretchy knitted ones), Mountain Equipment have long had good hoods (key part) on their jackets. I’ve also got an old Millet Gore-tex that I bought ten years ago in Chamonix. Make sure sleeves are long enough
DavidFenlandRunner Oct 2018 7:57pm, 6 Oct 2018 1,068 posts	0 DavidFenlandRunner Unfortunately I've not found one that doesn't get you wet inside out. I have a haglofs heavy duty that I'll use for the Cheviot Goat in December but for Lakeland in July I'll use the Montane Minimus as it will be significantly warmer.
EvilPixie Oct 2018 8:17pm, 6 Oct 2018 14,949 posts	0 EvilPixie OMM is one I thought about Given I don’t intend to stop exercise/ running I don’t mind an investment of sorts Rediscovered running and endorphins makes me happy
McGoohan Oct 2018 9:18pm, 6 Oct 2018 35,679 posts	0 McGoohan My OMM one lost its waterproofness after about three outings.
EvilPixie Oct 2018 9:27pm, 6 Oct 2018 14,950 posts	0 EvilPixie Oh really I thought they were good
1step2far Oct 2018 9:30pm, 6 Oct 2018 3,355 posts	0 1step2far Rather than a jacket why not a merino base layer? They are supposed to stay warm even when wet and dry quickly. Several of my mountain climby friends swear by them but not tried them myself.
Brighouse Boy Oct 2018 9:33pm, 6 Oct 2018 987 posts	0 Brighouse Boy I'm definitely with the comment above - Merino base layer keeps you warm and comfortable even when wet. The level of water proofing doesn't then matter so much
K5 Gus Oct 2018 9:39pm, 6 Oct 2018 2,724 posts	0 K5 Gus I'd disagree about merino base layers for running if you're generating lots of sweat. They're great at keeping you warm during less aerobic activities, but I find synthetic baselayers absorb less moisture when excessive is being produced. I find merino baselayers just become a heavy soggy mess on a hard run. Great for lower intensity hillwalking, etc, though.
Derby Tup Oct 2018 9:41pm, 6 Oct 2018 27,093 posts	0 Derby Tup There’s definitely a school of thought that you only get wet once and will get wet whatever you wear. I wear a Pertex windproof a hell of a lot more than any of my several waterproofs The problems start when you stop running especially if you’re injured. That’s what the fellrunning mandatory kit is about. The ultra lightweight stuff is next to useless if you’re in serious bother. One of those compactable bivvy bags isn’t a bad idea especially for longer solo off road runs