Regatta Mantle £48

The Mantle is quite a short jacket, yet it’s heavy and quite bulky too. This is mainly down to a mesh lining, which is comfortable but unnecessary in this type of jacket, and a stuff-sack pocket that comes with an elastic belt attached. It has a good... Click here for the full review and star rating

Merrell Approach £100

Weighs in at over 400g and this reflects in its quality and features; a pretty hefty storm flap, good pit-zips and a very adjustable hood. The pockets are quite low but can just about be accessed with a pack belt on. They also... Click here for the full review and star rating

The North Face Stretch Speed £110

A slightly heavy jacket that's well-specified and made from a superb stretch fabric that feels good and makes movement easy. It has a great selection of pockets that offer useful venting as well as plenty of storage for a... Click here for the full review and star rating

Vaude Slight £185

This is a light and compact jacket, but its minimalist design comes at a price in terms of both cash and performance. It is restricted to a single pocket, which is too small for a map, and the hood is quite shallow, although it... Click here for the full review and star rating

Mountain Hardwear Epic £85

This is a substantial jacket, but it comes at a good price and performs well enough to justify a few extra grammes. The main zip is chunky and tough, with a bomb-proof storm flap, and the hem is... Click here for the full review and star rating

Mountain Equipment Graviton £140

The Graviton is a short cut with drawcords at the hem and Velcro at the cuffs. The hood, which has a great wired peak, is deep and easily adjustable and rolls away tidily when not needed. The fabric's quite soft, so... Click here for the full review and star rating

Salomon Minim Paclite £180

The Minim is an incredibly lightweight Gore-Tex Paclite jacket that offers no bells and whistles to save grammes and minimise the pack-down size. It has only a single chest pocket - not big enough for... Click here for the full review and star rating

Montane Atomic Dt £100

Very light and very packable, the Atomic is a medium-length jacket with a drawcord adjustable hem and Velcro at the cuffs. It only has two pockets, but these are well-placed and provide venting as well as plenty of space... Click here for the full review and star rating

Lowe Alpine Velocity £90

Despite its reasonably low weight, and very decent pack-down size, the Velocity is a longish jacket, with a rugged main zip and good storm flap. It has a great hood: deep with plenty of adjustment and a stiff wired peak; and the pockets... Click here for the full review and star rating

Rab Drillium £390

The Drillium is made from three-layer eVENT fabric, which feels tough and protective, and not at all rustly or plastic. The cuffs are adjusted with Velcro - perfect for venting when needed - and the hem and hood... Click here for the full review and star rating

Golite Phantom £150

The Phantom is for the true minimalist at only 275g. It's cut quite short and the fabric is noisy and rather clammy. The Velcro cuffs don't allow much room for adjustment and are rough against the skin, and there isn't much of a... Click here for the full review and star rating

Patagonia Rain Shadow £100

The Rain Shadow has excellent features. The sizing is generous and the cut is long, and it has a deep, volume-adjustable hood which swivels easily with head movement and a nice high collar and soft chin guard. It... Click here for the full review and star rating

Marmot Minimalist £140

The Minimalist is heavier than some so won't suit real weight watchers, but it has a flattering, contoured fit and comes in vibrant colours. Sadly, the collar isn't as snug as rivals' and has only a small amount... Click here for the full review and star rating

Paramo Ladies Velez Adventure Light Smock £190

If breathability is your biggest concern, the new, lightweight Velez could be for you. The fabric is almost rustle-free and so comfortable and breathable you'll feel happy wearing it in almost any weather. The jacket... Click here for the full review and star rating

Sprayway Arista Pro £170

The Gore-Tex fabric on the Arista is surprisingly stiff and very rustly. However, the jacket has an excellent hood with volume adjusters, a stiff peak to keep your face dry, and when tightened it swivels as your... Click here for the full review and star rating

Berghaus Paclite £140

A hard-to-beat lightweight waterproof that doesn’t compromise on comfort. The Gore-Tex fabric is lightweight, soft and easy to move in, and the collar and chin guard have a smooth fleece lining. The collar and hood are separate... Click here for the full review and star rating