Anybody got a Montane extreme smock?

mati1t
mati1t Posts: 31
edited January 2011 in Commuting general
Hi, Just wondering if anybody has got one of these for commuting in.
I'm thinking of purchasing one as you only need baselayer underneath so no faffing about at 5.30 in morning, but will it be too warm for cycling in, has anyone got one they can tell me about it.

Cheers Mati

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  • chaymck
    chaymck Posts: 157
    You would cook in it, I have one for hill walking and its too warm with only a thin base under neath if the temp is over 5C. Great bit of kit, but also to bulky for on the bike.
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    A Buffalo style Pile/Pertex combo.
    I use a zip-up pile/pertex (Mardale Alaska) for nipping into town and for easy rides on colder days.
    These garments are very warm when active but great on cold damp days. 5C is probably the upper limit for comfort.
  • mati1t
    mati1t Posts: 31
    Cheers for the replies, I think your'e right it might be too warm for me, i'm going to have to start looking again for a jacket that will suit.
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    The Paramo smock is more versatile for UK winters.
  • chaymck
    chaymck Posts: 157
    Paramo would work, I like the look of the quito jacket. But 180 quid

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