12th December 2024
The best rain jackets 2025
The best lightweight waterproof jackets can be stuffed easily into a daypack and provide good protection. Meet your new best friend.
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A highly experienced outdoors writer and editor, Matt Jones has been testing kit in the field for nearly a decade. Having worked for both the Ramblers and the Scouts, he knows one or two things about walking and camping, and loves all things adventure, particularly long-distance backpacking, wild camping and climbing mountains. He’s based in Snowdonia, the ideal backyard for testing outdoor kit to its limits.
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The best lightweight waterproof jackets can be stuffed easily into a daypack and provide good protection. Meet your new best friend.
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