Old 04-05-17 | 09:32 PM
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I hope you find a jacket that you can use. You have been to Iceland, and are aware of the winds and rain there. I was there in the fall, and wore my rain jacket every day just for wind protection. I found that wearing a lightweight fleece as a midlayer under any "breathable" jacket really helps deal with condensation.

Also, having a good water repellent treatment on your jacket is essential, Nikwax and Revivex are good products.
A fabric's breathability depends on vapor pressure differences; and when the outer fabric is soaked it does not work.
You might try washing your old jacket and giving it a new treatment. Water needs to bead on the outer surface of the jacket.

Good luck.
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