The 16 Best Rain Jackets for Hiking

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket: more powerful than torrents 

A true reference in the field of waterproof jackets for hiking, the Torrentshell 3L Jacket from Patagonia offers incomparable performance facing bad weather. Waterproof and breathable membrane conforming to the H2No™ standard, adjustable protective hood, durable water-repellent finish, drawstring, cuffs with Velcro closure: the Torrentshell 3L Jacket is a real bulwark against the rain! In addition to its undeniable qualities, the one that is one of the best waterproof jackets for hiking does not forget the ecological aspect. Thus, the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket offers Bluesign® certified material, as well as Fair Trade Certified™ construction. To top it off, the Torrentshell 3L Jacket also knows how to make itself very small, and can be stored in its hand-warmer pocket, whose carabiner allows you to attach it to your pants or bag: maximum practicality!

➤ Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket - Men

➤ Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket - Women

Part of Patagonia's bestsellers, the Torrentshell 3L Jacket will quickly become a must in your outfit!  

• Membrane: Econyl®
• Construction of the garment: 3 layers
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• level (MVTR): 20,000 g/m2/24h
• 3-layer waterproof and breathable outer material conforming to the H2No™ standard
• Fair Trade Certified™
• Certifiedbluesign®
• Polycarbonate PU membrane made with 13% plant-derived ingredients
• Durable water-repellent
• finish Two-point adjustable hood with laminated visor that rolls up and stows Microfleece
• lining inside collar for added comfort
• Front zip that no snag with interior and exterior storm flaps
• Zippered protection and chin protection lining
• Two zippered handwarmer pockets
• Ventilation zippers under the arms
• All zippers are treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish Cuffs
• with hook-and-loop closure made of the same material
• Drawstring at the bottom of the garment to protect you from the elements
• The jacket is stored in the left hand warmer pocket : standard
• Recom Mandated for: all seasons
• Weight: 394 g
• Price: £169.95

Haglöfs LIM Jacket: a second skin

Equipped with the Gore-Tex Paclite® Plus membrane, the L.I.M Jacket guarantees you the level of performance and necessary protection to accompany you during your adventures in the mountains. Thus, the Haglöfs LIM Jacket is equipped with all the essential features, without this impacting its weight, which remains extremely reduced. To be even more comfortable and allow you full mobility, this waterproof hiking jacket has articulated elbows with elasticated cuffs. As you will have understood, the LIM Jacket is the best hardshell to carry in your bag when the weather is uncertain, and you want to be ready to face all situations!

➤ Haglöfs L.I.M Jacket - Men

➤ Haglöfs L.I.M Jacket - Women

Minimalist style and optimal compactness are the keywords to describe the incredible LIM Jacket!

• Membrane: ePTFE
• Garment construction: 2.5 layers
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• Breathability level (RET): < 6 m² Pa/W
• Made from Gore-Tex® Paclite® Plus
• 3-way adjustable hood with laminated peak and reinforced
• Waterproof zippers
• No shoulder, side or inner sleeve seams
• One zippered chest pocket for easy access
• Extra-smooth laminated interior plate
• Articulated sleeves with elastic cuffs for comfort
• One-hand adjustable hem
• Reflective details for visibility
• Back length: 80 cm
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 230 g
• Price: £ 239,95

Millet Grands Montets II GTX Jkt: built for big adventures

Considered as the ultimate all-season protective jacket, the Grands Montets II GTX Jkt is the perfect Millet waterproof jacket for your treks and hikes. Don't give up on your mountain adventures because of unpredictable weather, put on your Grands Montets II GTX Jkt instead, which, thanks to its 100% waterproof, breathable and windproof Gore-Tex membrane, will protect you durably from these severe weathers. Its ergonomic 2.5-layer construction ensures great comfort, as well as a very good moisture exit, throughout your treks and hikes. As for its straight cut and the flexibility of its material, they offer you great freedom of movement, even when your efforts intensify. The Grands Montets II GTX Jkt thus relies on comfort and allows mobility of the arms without pulling on the sleeves or the hem, allowing you to practice sports without any discomfort. Beyond comfort, this waterproof Millet jacket is highly effective: evacuation of heat and humidity thanks to the zipped ventilation under the arms and the inner mesh lining, adjustable hood..., no functionality is left out! And because as nature lovers, we don't want our equipment to contribute to its deterioration: the Grands Montets II GTX Jkt is labeled Low Impact!

➤ Millet Grand Montets II GTX Jkt - Men

➤ Millet Grands Montets II GTX Jkt - Women

Your added value in the mountains: the Grands Montets GTX Jkt!

• Membrane: 2.5-layer Gore-Tex®
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• Low Impact, PFC Free and Made in Europe label
• 100% waterproof
• Breathable and windproof
• Adjustable hood
• Underarm ventilation
• Main zip opening
• 2 zipped pockets with water-repellent zips
• 1 inside zipped pocket
• Inner mesh lining for more comfort and breathability
• Adjustable hem, collar and cuffs
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 400 g
• Price: £289.95

Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket: the ultra-northern performance

As waterproof as it is breathable, the Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket from Norrøna is the perfect waterproof jacket to accompany you on your hiking adventures all year round. In addition to its modern style and its particularly ergonomic cut, the Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket has all the necessary elements to offer you the best protection against bad weather. You will find on this high-end waterproof hiking jacket a protective hood, asymmetric cuffs, as well as long ventilations at the level of the armpits. Comfort is also one of the many qualities of this waterproof jacket, in particular thanks to its lightly brushed lining. Finally, in order not to hinder the functionality of the Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket, large storage pockets have been placed in places that are always accessible, even when wearing a backpack. Can you still doubt that the Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket is one of the best waterproof hiking jackets?

➤ Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket - Men

➤ Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket - Women

Forget about the weather: the Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket is the perfect waterproof hiking jacket for any season.

• Membrane: Gore-Tex®
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• Breathability level (RET): > 9 m² Pa/W
• Garment construction: 3 layers
• Oeko-Tex and Bluesign certified fabric Wind
• protection: 100%
• Adjustable cuffs with Velcro
• Pockets for hands above harness and hip belt
• Asymmetrical cuffs
• Articulated elbows
• Interior phone/mp3 pocket
• Underarm ventilation
• Thin 13 mm Gore-Tex® seam cover
• Y-sleeves™
• One-hand adjustment
• Soft protection on the chin
• Windproof hood suitable for wearing a helmet
• Ventilation with X-shaped zipper
• YKK™ two-way waterproof front
• Recommended for: all seasons
• Weight: 410 g
• Price: £469

Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof: the agility you wished for

Designed to act as a third protective layer during the practice of your favourite sports activities, the Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof is equipped with a 2.5L waterproof and v-block membrane. Its mechanical elasticity gives you great freedom of movement, ideal for your outdoor adventures on the most beautiful mountain ranges. The Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof is also embellished with a comfortable hood and taped seams that complete your protection against bad weather. Finally, this waterproof hiking jacket knows how to be forgotten: you can compress it in its own pocket when you're not wearing it! A true featherweight technical garment, the Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof has all the qualities to satisfy outdoor sports enthusiasts!

➤ Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof - Men

➤ Odlo Aegis 2.5 L Waterproof - Women

• Membrane: Logic Waterproof
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• Breathability level (MVTR): 20,000 g/m2/24h
• Garment construction: 2.5 layers
• Lightweight, windproof and waterproof
• Great freedom of movement due to mechanical elasticity
• Storage
• Fair Wear Foundation label
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Price: £139.95

Lafuma Shift GTX Jkt: just the essential

Whether crossing the Aravis from coomb to coomb, braving bad weather and fog during a bivouac or when you come to a crest, the Shift GTX Jkt is the waterproof hiking jacket to always carry at the bottom of your bag. As protective against raindrops as against the rising wind thanks to its waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® membrane, the Lafuma Shift GTX Jkt is the most technical model in the brand's range. In addition to its high level of performance, this waterproof hiking jacket is also a featherweight due to its 2.5-layer construction and understated design. The essential and nothing else!

➤ Lafuma Shift GTX Jkt - Men

➤ Lafuma LD Shift GTX Jkt - Women

Bet on the essentials in the mountains with the Shift GTX Jkt!

• Membrane: Gore-Tex® Paclite®
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• (RET): < 9 m² Pa/W
• Garment construction: 2.5 layers
• Low Impact label
• Attached adjustable hood
• Front opening with waterproof zip
• Under protective tab
• 2 handwarmer pockets under waterproof zip
• Adjustable hem with elasticated cord and autolocker
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 340 g
• Price: £199.95

Montane Minimus Jacket: minimalism embodied

Why give up on comfort when the rain sets in during your outdoor adventures? Constructed from Pertex® shield, the Montane Minimus Jacket will protect you against the bad weather that can appear at any time in the mountains. Lightweight, breathable and waterproof, it is the partner of choice for high-intensity hikes. Its hood is compatible with wearing a helmet while its articulated arms offer perfect freedom of movement. Very functional, the Minimus Jacket has a chest pocket and is equipped with adjustable cuffs and hems. Finally, store this waterproof jacket in your own pocket when you are not wearing it. The Minimus Jacket definitely lives up to its name!

➤ Montane Minimus Jacket - Men

➤ Montane Minimus Jacket - Women

When sobriety meets the highest technicality, the result is one of the best waterproof hiking jackets: the Montane Minimus Jacket!

• Material: 20 denier Pertex® Shield
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• Breathability level : 15,000 g/m2/24h
• Adjustable and helmet compatible hood
• Articulated arms and fitted seams
• Front zip with internal storm flap
• Adjustable cuffs and hem
• 360° reflectivity from dusk to dawn
• Slips into its chest pocket
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 188 g
• Price: £184.95

Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket: from the city to the summit

Looking for an effective hardshell without giving up your style? Equally, at home on the trails as in the city, the technical and modern design of the Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket will not leave you indifferent! Equipped with a waterproof and breathable membrane, this waterproof hiking jacket is nevertheless extremely effective in protecting you against bad weather in the mountains, whatever they may be. This jacket, made with Columbia's Omni-Tech™ technology, guarantees waterproofing and breathability throughout your treks and hikes. The hood of the Inner Limits II Jacket, adjustable and retractable, offers optimal use in all weathers. The cuffs and base of this waterproof jacket are also adjustable, and fit perfectly to your body. Practical, stylish, technical: we understand better why the Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket is one of the best waterproof hiking jackets!

➤ Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket - Men

➤ Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket - Women

Who said rain was a limit? The Columbia Inner Limits II Jacket will change your mind!

• Membrane: Omni-Tech™ 2L
• Lining: 100% polyester
• Omni-Tech™ waterproof and breathable technology with fully taped seams
• Garment construction: 2 layers
• Integrated adjustable hood
• Chinguard
• Interior security pocket
• Zipped pockets
• Adjustable cuffs
• Adjustable waistband with drawcord
• Can be packed in the hand pocket
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Price: £99.95

Rab Firewall Jacket: 4-season protection

Part of the Rab brand's high-performance range, the Firewall Jacket protects sports enthusiasts and professionals alike outdoors. With its 3-layer Pertex® Shield stretch fabric, you benefit from flawless waterproofing, high-level breathability, great protection against the weather while enjoying total freedom of movement. The regular cut and the tightening systems at the hems allow the Firewall Jacket to adapt perfectly to your morphology and to always be very comfortable. In terms of functionality, this waterproof jacket is well equipped with a helmet-compatible hood, numerous pockets and adjustable cuffs. Thin but robust, the Firewall Jacket is the essential protective layer for adventurers.

➤ Rab Firewall Jacket - Men

➤ Rab Firewall Jacket - Women

Rain, shine, snow, the Rab Firewall Jacket can handle it all!

• Membrane: Pertex® Shield Stretch
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• Breathability level : 20,000 g/m²/24h
• Construction of the garment: 3 layers of
• 100% nylon
• Hood compatible with wearing a helmet
• Velcro anti-snag band
• Front zip with double system of internal storm flap
• 2 chest pockets
• 1 large zipped pocket
• Full ventilation zip
• Adjustable velcro anti-snag cuffs
• Hem with drawstring ties
• Reflective trim
• Recommended for: all seasons
• Weight: 517g
• Price: £289.95 

Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket: for engaged hikes

A real barrier against humidity, the Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket keeps you dry, whatever the weather conditions you may encounter during your mountain getaway. Its 2.5-layer Gore-Tex® membrane and PFC-free water-repellent impregnation ensure foolproof waterproofing. Your comfort is thus assured, even when the weather turns bad: the rain will no longer spoil your pleasure! A drawstring allows you to adjust the hood with the visor as well as the width of the arms. In case of slight overheating, the zips under the arms provide the ventilation that makes the difference. The Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket is therefore a hardshell jacket that slips easily into your backpack when the sun is back, thanks to its incredible compressibility. Simply essential for your mountain outings!

➤ Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket - Men

➤ Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket - Women

Don't give up comfort in the mountains: the Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket has you covered!

• Membrane: Gore-Tex® Paclite 2.5 layers
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• Breathability: RET<9 m² Pa/W
• Label: Bluesign® and Fair Wear Foundation
• Attached 3D adjustable hood
• Two zipped hand pockets
• Central zip closure
• Ventilation zips under the arms with double slider
• Preformed elbows
• Adjustable cuffs with velcro tabs
• Adjustable hem with drawstring
• Recommended for: all seasons
• Weight: 336 g
• Price: £249.95

Salewa Puez (Aqua 3) Powertex Jacket: functional and practical

Why settle for a high-performance waterproof jacket, when you can opt for a high-performance hard-shell? With its 2.5-layer water-repellent construction, the Puez Aqua 3 Powertex Jacket offers you a superior level of efficiency that will leave you speechless! Thus, its lightweight, soft and comfortable Powertex® membrane provides breathability, waterproofing and excellent windproofing. Every millimetre of fabric has its use with this waterproof hiking jacket! In addition to its outer composition, the Puez Aqua by Salewa has a half inner layer, ensuring a pleasant touch against the skin. In addition, you will greatly appreciate its many features, essential to make your life easier in the mountains and guarantee your comfort. You will thus benefit from a hood offering you full protection in case of heavy rain, a front zipper with a windproof rear selvedge along the entire length of the jacket, strategically located pockets, but also an elastic border and light at the bottom of the jacket and at the cuffs. And if the weather is good again, you can easily store the Puez Aqua at the bottom of your hiking bag. Light, protective and resistant, the Puez Aqua will follow you on all your hikes!

➤ Salewa Puez Aqua 3 Powertex M Jacket - Men

➤ Salewa Puez Aqua 3 Powertex W Jacket - Women

You deserve the best: the Salewa Puez Aqua 3 Powertex Jacket has thought of every detail for your mountain excursions.

• Membrane: Powertex®
• 100% waterproof and breathable
• Garment construction: 2.5 layers
• Schmerber level: 10,000
• Breathability level: 10,000 g/m²/24h
• Windproof
• Adjustable profiled hood
• Ergonomic sleeves
• Elastic and light edging at the bottom of the jacket and the cuffs
• Front zipper with full-length windproof rear selvedge
• 2 exterior zippered pockets
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 294 g
• Price: £94.95

Ortovox Westalpen 3L Light Jacket: the comfort of merino

If you are looking for the perfect combination between lightness, protection, and functionality for your mountain adventures, the Westalpen 3L Light Jacket should soon become your favourite ally! Designed by the Ortovox brand, the Westalpen 3L Light Jacket has been developed to meet the precise and specialized needs of seasoned mountaineers, who wish to remain protected, even when the weather is not good. Featuring a 3-layer membrane offering an incredible waterproof/breathability ratio (20k/25k), the Westalpen 3L Light Jacket keeps you dry, whatever the weather conditions. In addition, this waterproof jacket accompanies you in your every move, whether on ice or on mixed terrain, thanks to its optimal fit. You will also love the many features of the Westalpen 3L Light Jacket, such as its adjustable hood and extra large front pockets. The mountain is waiting for you, whether it's raining, snowing or windy!

➤ Ortovox Westalpen 3L Light Jacket - Men

➤ Ortovox Westalpen 3L Light Jacket - Women

The waterproof jacket for the most demanding adventurers: undoubtedly the Ortovox Westalpen 3L Light Jacket!

• Materials: 100% polyamide
• Membrane: 100% polyurethane 3 layers
• Inserts: 85% merino wool - 15% polyamide
• Lining: 100% polyamide
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• Breathability level: 25,000 g/m2/24h
• DWR durable water repellent treatment
• Membrane no durable and easy-care porous PU - 82 g/m2
• 2 zipped front pockets
• 2-way adjustable storm hood
• 120 Merino Tec inserts inside
• Mesh pocket lining with ventilation function
• Adjustable cuffs
• Cut for high performance
• Waist adjustment
• Recommended for: all seasons
• Weight: 280 g
• Price: £419.95

Ternua Nakur Jacket: high performance protection

A real barrier against adversity, the Ternua Nakur Jacket, equipped with 3 layers with Shelltec® technology, keeps you perfectly dry whatever weather conditions you may encounter during your mountain getaway. Your protection is thus assured, even when the weather turns bad, so that the rain no longer comes and spoils your adventure! Combining technology with sobriety, the Nakur Jacket guarantees durable protection, lightness, and great breathability, for optimal comfort during your excursions, and this, throughout the seasons. Also, this waterproof jacket slips easily into your backpack when the sun is back, thanks to its incredible compressibility. Simply essential for your mountain outings!

➤ Ternua Nakur Jacket - Men

➤ Ternua Nakur Jacket - Women

Don't give up on your style in the mountains: the Ternua Nakur Jacket has you covered!

• Materials: 71% polyamide and 29% polyurethane
• Finish with PFC-free waterproofing treatment
• Schmerber level: 10,000 mm
• Breathability level (MVTR): 10,000 g/m²/24 h
• Shelltec® 3-layer membrane Bluesign® label
• Sealed seams waterproof
• Adjustable hood
• 4 pockets
• Ventilation zips under the arms
• Velcro-adjustable cuffs
• Compressible, easy to carry
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 465 g
• Price: £269.95

Lagoped Tetras: 100% recyclable

If you only had to have one outdoor jacket, the Tetras would be the one to opt for! This 100% waterproof, breathable and windproof jacket is ideal for your hiking days, whatever the season. As comfortable in the cold, in the wind, as in the rain, this waterproof hiking jacket is also made from recycled and recyclable materials. So you stay protected from bad weather, while protecting the environment! Very versatile, the Tetras will seduce you with its many features. Its taped seams, its hydrophobic YKK© Aquaguard Coil© 3mm zips, as well as its adjustable hood without any holes, guarantees you stay dry throughout your rainy hike. Were you looking for it ? You have finally found it: the Lagoped Tetras is the ideal waterproof jacket for all outdoor sports!

➤ Lagoped Tetras - Men

➤ Lagoped Tetras - Women

Think outside the box: the Lagoped Tetras will be there to protect you!

• Materials: recycled polyester
• Sympatex membrane: 3 layers
• Waterproofing: 20,000 mm
• Breathability: RET < 14 m²Pa/W
• Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification - 100% recyclable
• 2 large zipped hand rest pockets on the front compatible with a harness and a backpack back
• 2 vents under the arms for ventilation in the event of sustained effort
• 1 central double-slider 3 mm YKK© Vislon© zip
• Drawstring at the waist and Velcro fastening at the wrist
• Large helmet hood
• Hood adjustable by 3-point tightening at the around the collar bones and at the back of the head - no holes or eyelets on the hood: the tightening mechanisms do not create an entry point for water, snow or wind
• Storm flap inside the zip ventral
• Chin and cheek protection with heat-sealed strips
• Water-repellent 3 mm YKK© Aquaguard Coil© zips
• UV-resistant color dye
• Recommended for: all seasons
• Weight: 480 g
• Price: £389.95

Karpos Lot Rain Jacket: the lightest

All Karpos athletes can confirm it: the Karpos Lot Rain Jacket keeps you totally dry during your hikes, under rain or shining sun! Fully waterproof and tested in extreme conditions, this hardshell jacket is not afraid of any bad weather. In addition to bad weather, the Lot Rain Jacket is also effective against the bitterest cold, helping you to maintain a constant body temperature: a significant quality for your winter hikes with your feet in the snow! Want even more? The Karpos Lot Rain Jacket has not said its last word: extremely light (only 184 grams!) and compact, this waterproof hiking jacket will find its place wherever you go.

➤ Karpos Lot Rain Jacket - Men

➤ Karpos Lot Rain Jacket - Women

Quite simply, the lightest and most compact waterproof jacket in the selection.

• Membrane: K-Dry
• Schmerber level: 20,000 mm
• Breathability level (MVTR): 20,000 g/m22.5/24h
• Adjustable hood with 3mm wide waterproof YKK® Zip cord on the front , guaranteeing lightness
• Zip with waterproof flap and zip protector
• Pocket on the chest with waterproof YKK® zip serving as a storage bag
• Chest strap with button to limit the opening of the jacket
• Adjustment cord at the bottom of the jacket
• Shaped cuffs with adjustable Velcro closure
• Karpos lettering on the left shoulder and brand logo on the right sleeve
• Recommended for: 3 seasons
• Weight: 184 g
• Price £209.95

Black Diamond Boutique Liquid Point Shell: the perfect compromise

Simply Black Diamond's most effective waterproof jacket: the Liquid Point Shell, a featherweight Black Diamond, will allow you to face all the bad weather during your excursions in the mountains. Its 2.5-layer Gore-Tex® Paclite® membrane guarantees you optimal protection against the elements, while offering you increased breathability. Very functional, the Liquid Point Shell has an interior chest pocket and 2 hand pockets, in which you can store your accessories while warming your hands. Its hood is easily adjustable thanks to the drawstring, even over a helmet. As for its ventilation, large double-slider zipped openings offer rapid thermal regulation that will follow you regardless of the intensity of your efforts and the conditions in which you evolve. If the weather does not improve, you will appreciate the adjustable bottom of the jacket thanks to the drawstring and the custom molded tab cuffs, which will effectively retain moisture and cold wind. And if the good weather is back, you can store the Liquid Point Shell in its hood, and slip it easily into your bag! Don't give up on your plans because of the rain: opt instead for the waterproof jacket that will soon make you love all weather (or almost)!

➤ Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell - Men

➤ Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell - Women

Such a complete jacket is necessarily one of the best waterproof hiking jackets: the Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell could not close this beautiful selection better!

• Materials: 100% polyester
• Schmerber level: 28,000 mm
• 2.5-layer membrane 100% waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® Paclite®
• DWR water
• Hood adjustable with drawstring, compatible with wearing a helmet
• Central YKK Vislon zip closure Flat
• Zipped ventilation under the arms
• Adjustment cord at the bottom of the jacket
• Shaped cuffs
• 1 chest pocket
• 2 hand pocket
• Regular cut
• Recommanded for : all seasons
• Weight : 415 g
• Price : 239,95 £