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Slightly off topic, but I hope all you outdoors types will have some ideas!

Went cycling today and got caught in a downpour and my foldaway Regatta jacket started leaking.  Its not had that much use so I was a little disappointed.  Looks like the seams have failed, and rain was running down my neck despite having the hood up!

Decided to cut my losses and upgrade to a better one, preferrably "packable" for a rucksack, but would like some recommendations if possible,  All advice appreciated, thanks

Berghaus. I have a very lightweight one, folds into a small bag not much bigger than my purse. I cycle to work and it has kept me dry through very heavy downfalls, a bit like this

http://www.webtogs.co.uk/Berghaus_Calisto_Jacket_54.html

Wore it two weeks ago in Cornwall, no problems.

Hi Cornish Maiden.

                            I do cycle touring from Manchester to Scotland each year, so a good waterproof jacket is de-rigour, although it has to pack real small, as I have all the camping gear on the bike (gallery), anyway having been through a few jackets over the years, the best type I have found is the ones with the waterproof zips, my current jacket, which I have been using for te last 4 years, is this best I have found so far, just wish that I had bought 2, for when this one is worn out, it is made by Vaude and called the Casella, it uses Event fabric which is a better material than my Berghause Cornice hiking jacket.

http://www.yatego.com/kecksport/p,48e6d5c141aca,48c14ab21786a6_0,vaude-casella-event-jacket-iv?sid=03Y1251147724Y15b8c1bc5982bb616e

Ooops.

          That version was a little over priced, the model I have is in the link below, no zipped pockets on mine, cant see the point of pockets on a cycling rain jacket anyway.

http://www.amazon.de/Vaude-Casella-Event-Jacket-Gr%C3%B6%C3%9Fe/dp/B000FU8IEU