I hate having wet legs as well. Bought a nice pair of ultralight rain pants that tuck neatly in the pocket of my rain coat. Barely notice them till I needs them. Picked up a bottle of washer treatment to keep it all nice and waterproof.

I tried the oil skin. Not for me. No matter how much you treat it eventually water soaks thru and once it does you have a smelly, greasy jacket that weighs 50 pounds. I remember getting mine wet and it took about a week to finally get it dry again. Good for a light to moderate sprinkle but not an intense prolonged downpour.

I am a huge fan of things old fashioned, but not regarding rain gear.