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Know that the waterproofing treatment on a light weight jacket is not going to last forever. That said, I can suggest certain brands and recommend you avoid others.
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I have a Patagonia rainshell which I found dirt cheap on sale many yeara ago and it is absolutely fantastic. Packs small into its own little puch and the water repellant hasn't failed me yet