Durable rain jacket options?

[Dizerax]

I'm a bit sick of buying gear that doesn't last, and contributing to the mountain of synthetic waste.

So, I'm after any recommendations for rain protection that will last 10+ years. Is there any? How do you find it?

 

[OldBill]

My Montbell Versalite is pushing 15 yrs. A bit of delamination that was easily fixed. Most of my trips don't require anything more robust. There are more lightweight versions ($$$) and non-breathable is worth considering if it's well vented. If I was hiking in the rain for days, I'd go non-breathable or go with heavier 3 layer models.

 

[Jorey]

WPB is junk.

Lightheart Gear makes true waterproof jackets. They work well for wet+cold for multiple days. Not breathable, but that's fine.

 

[regehr]

my rain jacket is a Rab Atmos from 2016, it's going strong except for a big rip in a sleeve from bushwacking, that fixed right up using tyvek tape. I figure if we can't trust the brits for rain gear then who can we trust. but I primarily hike in Utah so it has functioned more as a windbreaker than a rain jacket, practically speaking

 

[Bob]

Have had a Patagonia for many years. Before that a marmot brand. You have to wash and retreat then every few years to keep the dwr in good shape