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Spring's
Best
Rain
Jackets

Mr P.'s shower resistant shell features heat-sealed taped seams and laser-cut underarm eyelets.

$435 at Mr Porter

The transitional weather going from winter to spring can be erratic at best—wide temperature swings, bursts of wind and an onslaught of fat drops of rain await us all. It's only a matter of time. So we need some outerwear that can handle it all, which means there's a long list of demands. It's got to be lightweight yet sturdy enough to block the breeze, water-resistant enough to keep us dry and handsome enough to be worn with a wide range of clothing. Choose wisely, and it will end up being one of the most useful pieces in your arsenal. For instance, a great rain jacket makes the perfect travel staple. The key is to find one that suits your style so you look sharp when the skies open up. Whether you want classic looks, ultimate performance or a packable piece that folds into its own pocket, we've rounded up the ten best options to buy in 2018.

The Best Options

Taylor Stitch Rover Jacket

Treated with natural beeswax

Rover jacket,
$298 / $229 by Taylor Stitch

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Jacket

Packable

Stretch Rainshadow jacket,
$199 by Patagonia

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Jacket

Stretch Rainshadow jacket,
$199 by Patagonia

American Trench DWR Coated Supima Cotton Coat

DWR coated supima cotton coat,
$835 / $660 by American Trench

Uniqlo Blocktech Convertible Mac

Blocktech convertible Mac,
$99.90 by Uniqlo

Stutterheim Ekeby Raincoat

Ekeby raincoat,
$195 by Stutterheim

RVCA Grapper Jacket

4-way stretch and quick-dry fabric

Grapper jacket,
$170 by RVCA

RVCA Grapper Jacket

Grapper jacket,
$170 by RVCA

Penfield Becket Jacket

Becket jacket,
$170 / $79.98 by Penfield

H&M Water-Resistant Car Cart

Water-resistant car cart,
$69.99 by H&M

H&M Water-Resistant Car Cart

Water-resistant car cart,
$69.99 by H&M

Bonobos Lightweight Cotton/Nylon Trench

Lightweight cotton/nylon trench,
$298 by Bonobos

Cooler Than Galoshes

Greats just released a range of limited-edition Storm System sneakers cut from a luxurious, and more importantly, hydrophobic wool. The double-barrier material was developed by the luxury Italian wool mill Loro Piana and keeps your feet dry and clean.

From $240 by Greats