Growing up in Hawaii, I didn't even own a raincoat or rain jacket. Like all the other teenagers at school, I used one of those Japanese bamboo umbrellas that were available everywhere for less than a buck. We had plenty of rain but it seldom lasted for very long. I guess this is the modern version of the type of umbrella I used back in the Dark Ages:
https://www.amazon.com/JapanBargain-Oriental-Parasol-32-Inches-Red/dp/B004LL9MO4
Here in New Orleans, tropical weather often means too much wind to carry an umbrella. So, I went to Cabela's and bought one of their store-brand rain jackets that looks kind of similar to, but not identical with
this one.
It's a great lightweight jacket, and has lots of mesh down the front to keep it away from your body and make it even more breathable. Mine is Gore-Tex and to me this one is perfect. I think it cost about $40-$50 on sale fifteen years ago.
One time I thought I had lost it, and ordered this (much more expensive)
Columbia rain jacket. Do not buy this one! By the time it arrived, I had found my Cabela's jacket and I *SO* much prefer it because it is much, much more breathable and comfortable. I have only worn the expensive one once and felt relatively hot and wet and miserable in it. It sits in my closet, awaiting the day my Cabela's jacket gets lost again.
So, my suggestion is to at least try on whatever rain gear you plan to buy.
