Which of these jackets would you go for?

Broonster

Need a decent jacket for winder riding and I've been doing some poking around for the past couple of weeks or so and I'm almost ready to buy. I've narrowed the search down to:

This one:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360044583/

Or this one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17903

I'm leaning towards the Gore, on the basis that I reckon there's be a compromise on the breathability of the material on the Endura, due to it being 'waterproof'? Also, I reckon that while the Gore isn't 'waterproof', there will still be a very good element of water resistance in all but severe downpours.

So, am I right? :?

Northwind

Neither, IMO, check out the Altura Attack, a fair bit cheaper than the Endura and much more flexible- it's more breathable and doesn't have the Endura's softshell lining so you can wear it on warmer days (and on really cold days, just add a thin fleece to get the same result, but with better layering options).

Broonster

Northwind wrote:

Neither, IMO, check out the Altura Attack, a fair bit cheaper than the Endura and much more flexible- it's more breathable and doesn't have the Endura's softshell lining so you can wear it on warmer days (and on really cold days, just add a thin fleece to get the same result, but with better layering options).

Hmmm, I was kidna looking for a winter jacket, hence the soft-shell choices. I have a Gore-Tex Paclite jacket (not cycle specific) that I use in the summer for when it's wet, but I want something that I can just wear with a simple baselayer underneath in the colder weather.

It's a nice jacket though.

Northwind

Like I say, just chuck a thin fleece on underneath if it's cold, layering's better than single garments because you can take off one layer to cool down, or replace it with a heavier one for really cold days.

hoathy

can't beat a gore windstopper, they aren't waterproof like you say, but they are a little shower proof, as gore windstopper is essentially stretched gore tex. I can definately see the appeal of the softshell over a fleece and waterproof shell.

dig-nic

Broonster,

I am using the Gore Phantom jacket which is effectively a cheaper version of the
cosmo.
In all but the heaviest downpours it will keep you warm and dry.
It is a top bit of kit and i cannot recommend it highly enough.
Bit a of web search should secure one sub 100 pounds
No camo option however, but imo Gore make some of the best kit out there.
Cheers