human: Please survey outerwear and other options for walking around a mildly windy city in light to medium rain. For each option, consider comfort, breathability, cost, and how wet I'll be after walking about a mile to work

assistant: Sure! Here are some options for outerwear and other gear for walking around a mildly windy city in light to medium rain, along with their pros and cons in terms of comfort, breathability, cost, and how wet you might get after walking about a mile to work:

1. Rain Jacket:
    - **Comfort:** Rain jackets are generally comfortable, especially if they have a lining. They are lightweight and easy to move around in.
    - **Breathability:** Rain jackets can be less breathable, especially if they are made from non-breathable materials like PVC. Look for jackets made from breathable fabrics like Gore-Tex or eVent for better breathability.
    - **Cost:** Rain jackets can range from budget-friendly to expensive, depending on the brand and features.
    - **Wetness:** Rain jackets are designed to keep you dry, so you should stay relatively dry after walking a mile in light to medium rain.

2. Rain Poncho:
    - **Comfort:** Rain ponchos can be comfortable and easy to wear, but they can also be cumbersome if they are too large or if the material sticks to your skin.
    - **Breathability:** Rain ponchos can be very breathable, especially if they have vents or are made from lightweight materials.
    - **Cost:** Rain ponchos are generally budget-friendly.
    - **Wetness:** Rain ponchos can provide good coverage from the rain, but they can also leave your legs and feet exposed, so you may get wet in those areas.

3. Waterproof Boots:

    - **Comfort:** Waterproof boots can be comfortable, but they can also be heavy and stiff if they are not broken in.
    - **Breathability:** Waterproof boots can be less breathable, especially if they are made from non-breathable materials like rubber. Look for boots made from breathable materials like Gore-Tex or eVent for better breathability.
    - **Cost:** Waterproof boots can range from budget-friendly to expensive, depending on the brand and features.
    - **Wetness:** Waterproof boots should keep your feet dry after walking a mile in light to medium rain.

4. Umbrella:

    - **Comfort:** Umbrellas can be comfortable to use, but they can also be cumbersome if they are too large or if you have to hold them for a long time.
    - **Breathability:** Umbrellas do not affect breathability.
    - **Cost:** Umbrellas are generally budget-friendly.
    - **Wetness:** Umbrellas can provide good coverage from the rain, but they can also be affected by wind, which can lead to getting wet.

5. Rain Hat:

    - **Comfort:** Rain hats can be comfortable, but they can also be hot and make your head sweat.
    - **Breathability:** Rain hats do not affect breathability.
    - **Cost:** Rain hats are generally budget-friendly.
    - **Wetness:** Rain hats can provide good coverage from the rain, but they may not be able to keep your hair dry if the rain is heavy.

A rain jacket, waterproof boots, and possibly an umbrella would be the most effective combination for staying dry in light to medium rain. However, rain ponchos and rain hats can also be good options depending on your preferences and the weather conditions.