Packable road-cycling raincoat ?

Mendip rouleur
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I'm looking to buy a packable raincoat that keeps as much rain as possible off, but the main thing should be its packability. With the wet but warm summers I don't want to be wearing a full blown winter raincoat all day, so want to be able to take it off when the showers stop, and stuff it either in a back pocket, or attach it to the frame.
Help! I've trawled the net and can't seem to find one, any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks
Help! I've trawled the net and can't seem to find one, any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks
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There are some good ones out there but they differ greatly in price.
Do a google search on 'Stowaway jacket'0 -
I use a Montane Featherlite Velo H2O. Only used it a couple of times but it's been in VERY heavy downpours and I've stayed dry underneath. It gets a bit hot but it's great for stuffing in a jersey pocket (packs down to the size of a tennis ball) for a day ride. Cost me £65 ish.0
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Thanks Iain, looks perfect0
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I've used the Goretex Paclite (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gore-Hi-Viz-Gor ... B001FNXLKM) for several years and found it very good. Very light and easily fits into one of my rear jersey pockets. I'm a fan of Gore-tex from my hill-walking days and think the 'breathability' is crucial on the bike - otherwise you'll end up wetter from the inside out...0
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NapoleonD wrote:There are some good ones out there but they differ greatly in price.
Do a google search on 'Stowaway jacket'http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/pete469920/CIMG0147.jpg
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/pete469920/DSC03483.jpg
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_Oxygen_III_Gore-Tex_Waterproof_Jacket/5360030062/ altho i could just about fit it into my lezyne caddy large saddle bag.
anyways +1 for goretex, it is great stuff.0 -
i've got an altura velocity, it packs down into a rear pocket with room to spare and seems to keep me pretty dry.
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=9947"Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago0