Say you happen to have an accident and have to be fetched off the hill by mountain rescue. They'd probably have stern words of advice for you if happened to not be carrying a rain jacket. This is certainly the case in the notoriously wet uplands of the UK, while places like the Pacific Northwest or the east coast also experience their fair share of precipitation.
But do you always need a waterproof jacket? Many hikers and runners these days opt for a lighter, more comfortable windbreaker to get the job done, especially if there's no rain in the forecast. We've sent in our hiking experts to consider the battle of windbreaker vs rain jacket to see which is best for different situations.
