Best rain jacket that works??

[Hillstyle]

I have a sitka dewpoint and I have zero complaints. Good hood stays put and water runs off without getting too hot. I usually try to wear the pants because it runs off so good my pants get wet.

 

[NM13]

I use an ultralight Event jacket by Mt. Hardware along with an silnylon poncho for extra rain protection. It's wider and shorter than a typical poncho. Don't remember the brand - out of business anyway. If heavy rain is expected I bring a Helicon-tex military-style poncho for the second layer. Not that heavy but is waterproof. For riding/packing nothing works better than rubber. Also been looking at a Packa - zipped poncho/jacket/pack cover hybrid that may cover all the bases without the poncho shortcomings - https://www.thepacka.com/

 

[NRA4LIFE]

My best rain jacket is a cheap-ass Frog Tog. Only one I've tried that will keep me dry all day. I live in Western WA where we get a bit of rain.

 

[freezer003]

I'm another that has moved away from 'waterproof breathable' gear in the last few years. I've moved to a poncho and been way happier with it.
Even on boots. I had a conversation with a boot manufacturer about their Gore lining and he told me straight that it usually breaks down within a year. So I've moved to full waxed leather boots and just take a break or two in the day to air them out.