Rain jacket

lost_in_thought
lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
edited November 2008 in Commuting chat
Now then, I am very much enjoying cycling around in a long-sleeve jersey and bib tights rather than my usual Altura bin-bag jacket. I don't sweat like an inappropriate metaphor, and I'm less like a sail.

However, since I've been wearing it, I've also been carrying said Altura jacket with me in my pannier bag in case of rain. Now normally, I wouldn't mind getting wet - I'll dry - but I've been going out for dinner/drinks quite a bit on my way home, and so would be keen to stay dry.

But carrying the Night-Vision around with me seems a bit excessive.

Any recommendations for a lightweight, compact waterproof/resistant jacket? You know, those ones that scrunch up to the size of a cricket ball? Are they waterproof?
FCN 7/1
Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Any recommendations for a lightweight, compact waterproof/resistant jacket? You know, those ones that scrunch up to the size of a cricket ball? Are they waterproof?
    I just carry an emergency dhb gilet. Good enough so far for the 45mins of commute and is not a parachute :)
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    This: http://www.montane.co.uk/productdetails.php?productid=104&rid=9

    It'll keep you dry for a bit, fine for quickish journeys in the rain and scrunches up tiny.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    As they say in the 40 Commando..."Your skin is waterproof" - helpful as ever! :?
  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    montane featherlight: SECONDED.
    point your handlebars towards the heavens and sweat like you're in hell
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    patchy wrote:
    montane featherlight: SECONDED.

    +2 , they have got good reviews and CRC have got them on sale.

    If I didn't have so many hi-viz rain proofs i would go for one, apparently they are paper thin, you dont sweat in them but they are not fit for going thru brambles either :?


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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    I had a marmot precip (not cycling specific) for a few years, got very good service from it and it's super lightweight.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Done and done!

    Thanks guys. :D
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  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    I've just bought one as well ..... good god .... I hate you all :shock:

    This forum made me .. it was out of my control. maybe the fact that it's p***ing down outside may also had an influence :?
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  • jermas
    jermas Posts: 484
    Montane featherlite is fine in a quick shower but soon leaks during prolonged rain. Tis V breathable though. Altura "pocket rocket" packs up V small and is much more waterproof.
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    jermas wrote:
    Montane featherlite is fine in a quick shower but soon leaks during prolonged rain. Tis V breathable though. Altura "pocket rocket" packs up V small and is much more waterproof.

    It's a good job it's £20 more and Wiggle don't have it in stock otherwise I would be very annoyed :P
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  • m0scs
    m0scs Posts: 196
    LiT, I have the montaine featherlite, which as others say is good for a shower but not serious rain.

    I also recently bought the heavier duty, although still very light and small Montaine Velocity DT. This is a very good jacket for keeping out the rain but a bit "boil in the bag" if your riding hard. Also not cheap.

    http://www.montane.co.uk/productdetails ... =108&rid=7
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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    jashburnham wrote:
    This: http://www.montane.co.uk/productdetails.php?productid=104&rid=9

    It'll keep you dry for a bit, fine for quickish journeys in the rain and scrunches up tiny.

    Altura do their own verson of that for the samre price in most shops I've been in. I just bought the altura one but havent used it in the wet yet
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,588
    Montane featherlite is an awesome jacket, bagged mine earlier this year when JE James were knocking them out for £25.

    Bought my gf the womens specific cut: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32893

    And she uses it loads.

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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Got the womens-specific in black... I don't care for hi-vis... :shock:

    *hides under black jacket (aha!) and runs away*
    FCN 7/1
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Got the womens-specific in black... I don't care for hi-vis... :shock:

    *hides under black jacket (aha!) and runs away*

    Bizarrely I put on all the hi-viz boil-in-the-bag for work then went out for a blast today on my day off and found myself dressed from head to toe in black.....

    Still alive to tell the tale :D
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