Recommendations for alternative to Altura NightVision jacket

plug1n
plug1n Posts: 204
edited October 2010 in Road buying advice
Any recommendations for a highly visible top or jacket that has less of the plastic bag effect?

The NightVision is great for a 40 minute commute but a real sweat trap for a 2 hour ride.

Thanks

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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Are you talking about the Nightvision waterproof or the Nightvision windproof?
    More problems but still living....
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    How about a breathable jacket and some lights?

    Do you wear a rucksack? If so, respro hump and whatever jacket then is a good one.
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  • plug1n
    plug1n Posts: 204
    I have NightVision waterproof - definitely no rucksack!
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Try the Nightvision windproof then. I used mine through last winter and its just about cold enough for it again.

    If you're riding hard though you might be better with l/s baselayer + armwarmers + gilet. There's a Nighvision gilet, but I don't have one.
    More problems but still living....
  • AndyOgy
    AndyOgy Posts: 579
    amaferanga wrote:
    Are you talking about the Nightvision waterproof or the Nightvision windproof?

    This is a very good point. It hardly ever rains hard enough to warrant a full waterproof jacket and no other manufacturer (that I've found) makes a jacket as visible as this one.

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... ctID=22064
  • badgerman26
    badgerman26 Posts: 125
    Just get a breathable jacket n a high viz waistcoat for £4.50 from screwfix. More visible with more 360 reflective bands than nightvision. Can wear it with jersey if not raining.

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