Gill Marine Voyager Jacket

(£120, gb.gillmarine.com)

What the brand says: Offering dependable wet-weather protection in changeable conditions, this lightweight, unisex waterproof jacket features Gill’s exclusive XPLORE 2.5 layer waterproof and breathable fabric, alongside fully taped seams for a waterproof seal. The minimalist design makes it suitable for everyday use, while the adjustable hood, hem and cuffs provide additional wet-weather protection. Available in a range of colours, there’s also a reverse-coil front zip with an internal storm guard plus zipped pockets for secure storage.

What Katy say: ‘Of all the lightweight jackets, this comes down lowest on me, to below my bum (woo hoo!), although I’d probably still not want to sit on a wet surface (if you have short legs, you might be okay). The sleeves are long, too, past my fingers, but the Velcro means you can pull them in to keep them above your hands (I tried a size M).

‘The hem has a drawstring, unlike the other jackets, meaning you can gather it in there as well as at the hood, which has two sets of adjustments: one at the side of the head and one to pull it in at the neck. Both are easy to use and pull in the hood nice and snuggly without it being uncomfortable or blocking vision. The peak sticks out far to keep rain from your face (and the hood is roomy enough to look down without the hood moving back). The zip comes up high over my chin yet doesn’t dig in, and the material is so light and flexible it would pack down easily into any bag.

‘It only has two outside pockets, both zipped, with two large mesh inner ones, but I’ll take this lack of pockets any day as the fit and flexibility of the fabric are incredible, making this by far my favourite lightweight coat on test – it will become a permanent fixture in my wet-weather wardrobe. Love the burnt orange colourway but it also comes in olive, navy, black and light grey (shown).’

Fit: ★★★★★ Functionality: ★★★★★ Style ★★★★★