Rallying The Coming Season's Best Rain Coats

There aren't many situations in which I truly hope for a downpour. But when wearing a rain jacket that is designed primarily for repelling the wet stuff, I do exactly that. Stepping out in the elements armed with a lightweight second-skin affords a feeling that is quite indescribable.

While others around you run for the cover of a grocery store doorway, rain bounces off your outerwear as you remain tucked away inside it like some sort of gorpcore tortoise.

When it comes to functional clothing, they don't come more investment-worthy than a good rain jacket. Thin enough to shield showers during summer, but also highly adept to withstand fall and winter's most violent downpours, this is a category with clout when it comes to cost per wear.

Regardless of whether you want to buy your first, are in need of a refresh, or have picked up and are curious to join in on the momentum this category's been experiencing – you've come to the right place.

Shop the best rain jackets for men.

ACRONYM J68W-BQ Jacket

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When it comes to rain protection that refuses to compromise on style, ACRONYM's anorak of may zippers is as good a place to start as possible. Technically perfect and brimming with German efficiency.

Arc'teryx Beta Jacket

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Canadians know a thing or two about bad weather. Trust that a brand founded there is expertly skilled to equip you properly for mother nature's occasional interventions.

Balenciaga Hooded Bomber

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Disguised as one of their signature oversized bomber jackets with a sweatshirt peering out, this is actually a wet- and wind-proof high fashion equivalent to the often more utilitarian standard.

C.P. Company Multi-pocket Bomber

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Speaking of bomber jackets, C.P. Company also used it as a blueprint, with an added array of military-style pockets and pouches.

Entire Studios Bomber Jacket

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And for a third, Entire Studios' just might be the most loyal iteration of the classic bomber jacket, in a nylon fabric that is known to put up a good fight against any type of water interference.

_J.L - A.L_ GORE-TEX Shell Jacket

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Jean-Luc Ambridge Lavelle, the designer behind this unpronounceable techwear favorite of ours, is based in London. And again, why not trust those who'd simply have to know what they're talking about?

Mizuno GTX Windstopper

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Wind, rain, cold? On behalf of this Mizuno puffer: Fear not.

Nike ACG GORE-TEX Jacket

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If this wasn't clear before, GORE-TEX is a patented, innovative material – as far as wind- and water-defense goes, its is one of, if not the best textile available.

Stone Island Laminated Insulated Jacket

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This glossy, squishy Stone Island parka excels at a challenging feat: It's a statement piece that retains a certain universal stylishness, never too mute and just loud enough to either add an extra little something but in ways subtle enough to not become the single center of attention.

WTAPS Track Jacket

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This super sleek, super simple, super lightweight track jacket will supply you with a little bit of everything, so you can then decide on what to hone in on in your next purchase – a sampler, if you will.

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