Amongst the many potential banes of a hiker’s life (or at least their days on the trail), is the regret of setting off into the backcountry with leaky or underperforming waterproofs when we need them the most. They can, after all, spoil your day. Finding a balance between style and performance is key for the outdoor enthusiast. Buying cheap, and unaware, you run the risk of a little leakage or drip or two somewhere along the line, eliminating its purpose of existence.