Waterproof Jackets....again.
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Waterproof Jackets....again.
Hi All.
Yep, another jacket recommendation thread...
I'm looking for a waterproof for commuting and bikepacking trips. Ideally nice and packable but not too worried about weight. Bright colours preferred! A bonus if I could also use it for some summer hillwalking and leave the big mountain jacket at home
I've been tempted to go down the Paramo Ostro/Enduro windproof+fleece route, also considering the Rab Kinetic 2.0 (I basically live in my Borealis Jacket when its not raining) but not sure how the cut would work out on a bike.
Keen to hear some suggestions from you lot!
Cheers,
Sam
Yep, another jacket recommendation thread...
I'm looking for a waterproof for commuting and bikepacking trips. Ideally nice and packable but not too worried about weight. Bright colours preferred! A bonus if I could also use it for some summer hillwalking and leave the big mountain jacket at home
I've been tempted to go down the Paramo Ostro/Enduro windproof+fleece route, also considering the Rab Kinetic 2.0 (I basically live in my Borealis Jacket when its not raining) but not sure how the cut would work out on a bike.
Keen to hear some suggestions from you lot!
Cheers,
Sam
Re: Waterproof Jackets....again.
Winter Outdry and ok for summer if not roasting ( but a bit sub optimal )
Paramo are too heavy but I have a standard Velez for walking general winter use
Paramo are too heavy but I have a standard Velez for walking general winter use
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I've used my paramo on the bike very infrequently. Has to be just the right conditions, but it did save me on a epically wet bikepacking trip in the Lakes. Mine is the Third Element and no longer made. The bike specific ones work great on the bike but not so good in mild weather, they're just too warm
I'm making do with Outdry for bikepacking trips. Works well enough but generally only wear a waterproof if it's raining, much prefer a windproof
I'm making do with Outdry for bikepacking trips. Works well enough but generally only wear a waterproof if it's raining, much prefer a windproof
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Columba Outdry for winter and constant or heavy rain
Gore R7 Shakedry for summer and showers*
*R = Running = Has a hood that can fit over or under a helmet
C = Cycling = No hood so rain runs down your back inside the jacket
Gore R7 Shakedry for summer and showers*
*R = Running = Has a hood that can fit over or under a helmet
C = Cycling = No hood so rain runs down your back inside the jacket
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Re: Waterproof Jackets....again.
Paramo if its sub 12 degrees, lightweight columbia outdry if its more than 12 degrees. (Or thereabouts - but that seems to be the point that above which a paramo is too warm)
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Anyone using the Outdry Extreme Nanolite?
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Think I'll just save my money and become a fair weather cyclist
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I think that's the one I got. It doesn't breath very well but so far has kept a fair bit of rain out. Not used it in many hours of downpour yet but I have it for those days when this isn't likely to happen.
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i have a custom made Cioch winter jacket. same stuff paramo use. but fits me.
for the rest of the time i use a outdry reign which is spot on. big hood is a bonus for over my helmet.
for the rest of the time i use a outdry reign which is spot on. big hood is a bonus for over my helmet.
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Outdry jackets look weird regardless, so the colour doesn't matter much.Just a shame its only in grey
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They can never ever be used for fashion unless you are in a fetish club
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Maybe not on some moorland track but on the road I'd rather have something bright over something that blended into the general mirk.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:30 pmOutdry jackets look weird regardless, so the colour doesn't matter much.Just a shame its only in grey
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Yes that's my thinking!woodsmith wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:40 pmMaybe not on some moorland track but on the road I'd rather have something bright over something that blended into the general mirk.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:30 pmOutdry jackets look weird regardless, so the colour doesn't matter much.Just a shame its only in grey
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I'm fairly sure my grey one has some hi-viz bits ... but will need to check.
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