The best everyday rain jackets provide all weather protection, whether you are hiking, mountaineering, bushwhacking, taking the trash out in the rain, going to office, etc. Good everyday rain jackets are made of waterproof/breathable fabric that helps push moisture out of the coat and prevent you from getting wet and clammy.

Earlier, Gore-Tex was to be the only waterproof-breathable laminate used in high-end outerwear. Now, other technologies  can match Gore-Tex for being waterproof, including eVent, Polartec’s Neoshell, and Dry.Q from Mountain Hardware.

The best everyday rain jacket (men): Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket (generous size)

The best everyday rain jacket (women): Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket (Women)

The second best everyday rain jacket (men): The North Face Venture Jacket (Men)

The second best everyday rain jacket (women): The North Face Venture Jacket (Women)

The best everyday rain jacket for everyday errands: Columbia Watertight II (Men) (Not for hidking as it has mesh lining and lacks pit zips)