My own thoughts re the Rallye 2 jacket, and its comparison with HG are that I've just returned from a few weeks in Europe, where we experienced complete opposites of weather. On the journey down through Germany it just touched 40 deg. Both the Rallye 2 and the HG Toureg trousers were superb. In particular the vents in the jacket kept a through flow of air which though not cool, probably prevented me perspiring to death.
The return journey was the opposite, wet and cold. The Rallye 2 probably wasn't warm in comparison to other jackets I've owned, perhaps because of the air getting through the zips. But in the most torrential rain I think it kept me dry. I say think, because my arms felt damp, but am perhaps inclined to believe that this was only condensation.
The 'waterproof' Toureg trousers from HG were absolutely useless. To be honest I would have been drier wearing shorts!!! Water came in at the groin and knees, and ran down my legs into my boots. I became too cold and am convinced was on the edge of hypothermia!!!! On the ferry they were checked and it quite clearly says Goretex Waterproof. So my advice is don't touch the HG stuff with a long pole, pay the extra and get the quality. If anyone from HG reads this forum then I warn you now, I'll be in to one of your stores within the week, and make my opinions known!!!!!!