 Anyone know where theres any decent Waterproof Jacket bargains online at the moment? I recently lost my Sprayway R49 GTX jacket and i'm looking for a replacement up to £160 max, size large in a natural colour (black/green etc). Its to be used from March -November in UK for hill walking. I was looking at an ME Morpheus, Ogre and Rab Drillium, Latok or Corrie and was on the verge of buying but i've now seen a sub £100 ME Firefly (?) and Berghaus Paclite and also a Mountain Hardwear Manticore(?). Does anyone know any cheap deals on these makes or if i'd be better just saving my money and going for the others i've spotted.
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 Hopefully it will always be dry so it will be in your pack, so weight is a cosideration. E-vent seems to be the most breathable fabric but Paclite is the lightest and smallest packed. Then you also have features to consider. Re-inforced areas, pocket placement, etc. Decide what YOU really need/want, try on your choices if possible, then sit down with a cup of tea for a Google frenzy. 
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 Thanks I think you hit the nail on the head - I really like the ME and Rab ones stated but i'm starting to question whether i need them (for 3 season hill walking). I'm unsure about the cheaper ones i spotted, the ME Firefly, paclite, manticore etc, whether they'd do as good a job or whether its worth paying the £60+ extra. I think i was hoping someone can either say "this site has really cheap ME/Rab stuff" or "dont bother, a Firefly/paclite or manticore etc will do the job.."or "this one is cheap and just as good..." The more i look the more confused i get!!
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.jpg) I bought a Montane Quick-Fire (from link) - Great piece of kit at a great price. http://www.hike-lite.co.uk/acatalog/Montane-Quick-fire.html
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 Thanks mate, i think i'll go with that. Really like Montane (had an excellent windproof for years) and at £144 for E-Vent, its comfortably in the price range. Glad i asked as Montane hard shells werent even on the radar. Yours Mr Indecisive (!)
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 Blacks have few bargains at the moment including some eVENT gear.
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