Best waterproof jacket
Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face
It’s interesting to note the absence of any of Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Marmot, Mammut and Lowe Alpine from your top three waterproof jackets. Instead it’s Páramo, with its unique waterproof system, which takes the title. Their jackets have also been the perennial first choice of twitchers, since their soft, rustle-free fabric is ideal for stakeouts. They mimic the way animal fur repels water, actively moving moisture within the garment rather than being an impermeable barrier, so are exceptionally breathable. Minnie Burlton
