ultra waterproof jackets

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jacko Jan 2012 3:16pm, 28 Jan 2012 1,277 posts	0 jacko hi i'm looking at buying a lightweight waterproof jacket for ultra running. which are the most popular ones used at an affordable price please post your comments and any links thanks in advance
adrianb1066 Jan 2012 6:51pm, 28 Jan 2012 2,387 posts	0 adrianb1066 Interested in this too jacko.............boing
ogee Jan 2012 6:53pm, 28 Jan 2012 17,920 posts	0 ogee £5 Ron Hill does the trick for me. I wear a windproof jacket for when the weathers bad but sling on the waterproof when it's needed. Been through some good races with me that one. Still going strong as well.
Derby Tup Jan 2012 6:56pm, 28 Jan 2012 298 posts	0 Derby Tup OMM Kamleika or latest version. I've had one for maybe three years and rate it highly. Much more comfortable than likes of Gore-tex Paclite, cheaper and quieter (none-rustling)
Velociraptor Jan 2012 9:33pm, 28 Jan 2012 19,109 posts	0 Velociraptor Another vote for OMM Kamleika. Not bargain basement by any means, but light and flexible and very effective. And, yes, quiet!
Garfield Jan 2012 11:19am, 29 Jan 2012 1,260 posts	0 Garfield Yes, I like my Kamleika too.
Avon Jan 2012 11:38am, 29 Jan 2012 171 posts	0 Avon For light showers, I've use a general Nike Running jacket (£30-40). For heavier showers I use the Montane Atomic DT2.0. Wore that on an overnight hike where it poured for 8 hours solid and kept my upper body dry. Not cheap at about £80 ish when I bought it. Rolls up into a small bag aswell and very light weight.
Derby Tup Jan 2012 11:39am, 29 Jan 2012 301 posts	0 Derby Tup Kamleika is cosier than a shell, which is great in winter but perhaps less so in summer I've also got a Gore-tex Paclite. I think this is more water-proof than the OMM but the OMM gets worn much more often, specially in winter
MikeR. Jan 2012 7:45pm, 29 Jan 2012 1,137 posts	0 MikeR. North Face Triumph, good enough for Jez Bragg so good enough for me.
Liliaicha Jan 2012 7:50pm, 29 Jan 2012 7,058 posts	0 Liliaicha Montane Featherlite - only had to use it in light showers, but it rolls up really small to go in my pack.