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Best waterproof jackets

Rab Arc Eco Waterproof Jacket, £215, rab.equipment/uk/

his three-layer lightweight jacket, in men’s and women’s versions, is so waterproof it performed in tests better than the flysheet of many tents. The Pertex Shield Revolve material is breathable and made from recycled polyester. The face fabric, membrane and backer are all made from a single polymer, so it’s also much easier to recycle at the end of its useful

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