The best waterproof running jackets for 2023 The remaining jackets are recommendations from the Runner’s World editors, who also know a thing or two when it comes to picking the right gear for the job, after years of experience testing the latest kit on the market. Those with the highest scores are featured below, identified by our trusty logo. The Runner's World Lab team also washed the jackets using the wash instructions printed on the label, noting any shrinkage, wrinkling or damage.įinally, we took all the information from wear testers and lab scores, interpreted the results, combined the feedback and gave each jacket an overall score. In-house, our lab team more closely tested the waterproofing claims of each jacket using a hydrostatic head machine. Finally, testers were asked whether they’d wear it again, based on its overall quality, performance and value for money. All these factors and more went into the feedback. We asked testers to comment on the length of the arms and body, the sturdiness and smoothness of the zips, and how easy the jacket was to put on and off while running.ĭid it move well with their body? Did it flap around in the wind like a stressed-out hen? Breathability, ventilation, bells and whistles, value for money and, of course, weatherproofing. The feedbackįollowing the trial, our testers filled out a questionnaire, sharing their thoughts on everything from the support and fit of the jacket to how light and comfortable it felt to wear. Our panel also ran at night to test the effectiveness of any hi-vis detailing. After each run, they noted how water-resistant and windproof the jacket had proven to be. Each tester was briefed to take their jacket out over a number of runs in all weather conditions, from sun and light showers to wind, heavy downpours and nighttime jaunts. Every running jacket marked as Runner’s World Expert Testedhas been rigorously tested by our panel of over 40 runners.
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