'The' Best Winter Jacket???

Schoey

Got a budget of around £200 and looking for a warm, waterproof, breathable jacket for winter riding. Something to be able to cope with Jan/Feb on the top of hellvelan!!

Any suggestions? Whats the latest 'wonder' material?

Is the gore fusion any good? Big discount at wiggle on the '07 model!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360038751/

Yorkshirepadd

I've just tired the this one as below at Evans yesterday and really didn't think it was any better than the Altura Night Vision Jacket they had.

For £64.99 the Altura Night Vision Jacket it really is a very good coat, and I got it from £49 from Merlin.

I'll report back once I get it but I'm sure it'll be good.

Schoey wrote:

Got a budget of around £200 and looking for a warm, waterproof, breathable jacket for winter riding. Something to be able to cope with Jan/Feb on the top of hellvelan!!

Any suggestions? Whats the latest 'wonder' material?

Is the gore fusion any good? Big discount at wiggle on the '07 model!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360038751/

.blitz

I have a Mammut soft shell that's warm and water-resistant but I use it with an Endura Laser when it's properly raining. eVent is a good alternative to Gore-Tex.

markybhoy67

I have the endura night vision and I think it is a great jacket and very warm with a base layer on.

Only thing is that I have never had an other waterproof / windproof jacket so can't compare it to any other.

singlespeedexplosif

Altura Night Vision a very good jacket for the money but can get a little 'boil in the bag'
I prefer my Ground Effect Draft Dodger (although not waterproof, but so good it doesn't NEED to be waterproof..!) or Endura Venturi eVent.

Jon73

Endura Event rocks by far the best jacket I have ever had and had a few...

Altura Nevis good for money but not very breathable.

Altura Attack good until zip failed and I the traded up tp the Endura Event

It is just superb however anything Gore realted will be excellent for sure as I am very impressed with the GORE gear I own.

Good luck

Schoey

Ok, so Enduro event to try on. Rather stay away from the Altura stuff.

Any others?

medicineman

I still think gore tex soft shell plus base layers. I've recently bought a goretex cross II
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360029178/ so far so good.
I know alot people think goretex is an expensive brand but I've had a jacket for 15 years which is still functioning well for walking.

woodywmb

Enduro Stealth. Softshell that fits like a glove and keeps the wet out and lets the sweat out. Expensive though at £150. Worth it!