Rukka Nivala 2.0 jacket
■ £1399
■ tranam.co.uk
How much? For a jacket – are you mad? Well, possibly! But I have been using Rukka clothing for work to keep me safe, warm and dry since 1996 and it so far hasn’t let me down, including a horrid highside. But that price needs explaining, if not defending. For a start, you get two jackets: the outer is made of hard-wearing, laminated Gore-Tex (the best waterproof membrane bar none) that is stretchy yet strong