snow camping seattle

Which of these rain jackets is best? I live in Seattle, and want this to be my bomber rain/snow/go-to jacket?

Which of these two would be my best bet for an all-around rain jacket that I can use skiing, backpacking, camping and around town?? It’s got to be freakin’ waterproof, since it rains a fair amount here. I also just don’t have the patience for stuff wetting out or not standing up to a few hours in the rain. I’m going to be a student at UW, so I want just one jacket for it all (not unlimited funds)!! I get a good deal either way, so price isn’t the worry. Which one? Experiences?? Votes?
Here are the choices:

http://www.altrec.com/mountain-hardwear/mens-exposure-ii-parka

http://www.altrec.com/mountain-hardwear/mens-typhoon-jacket

Sorry there is no such thing as a one perfect for everything jacket.
It looks like either will be good for rain, and spring and fall, but will not be your wear in winter around town jacket without some real layers underneath. You realize neither iof these jackets has any insulation. And although they are ideal for skiing and winter sports, that is becuase when you are doing winter sports your movement and energy are really helping to keep you warm. Walking around town / hanging out you are most likely going to need some insulation to do that for you.
And even the people in reviews are referring to these jackets as shells and talking about what they use under them as part of a cold weather layering system. And actually I think someone even mentioned what I was thinking, which is: either one of these coats with a nice windstopper jacket underneath would be great.

Other thoughts that might help: Thrift shops are a students best friend! Travel out of Seattle a bit to any high priced ski towns you can reach, see what people there bought, never used and donated.

Also many colleges have gear swaps early in the school year, often organized by the outdoorsy type club. if UW doesn’t have one maybe you could get involved and help organize one. Free gear is better then cheap gear

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