Superlight not too expensive rainjacket waterproof thing

secretsam

Right: I need a lightweight, small packing but effective wettie for the bike, used for commutes but also weekend rides

No feckin' dayglo yellow, but black and red efforts super duper

I'm a total lard-a$$, so would rather not have a race snake close fitting thing

And under a ton (i.e. £100), thereby ruling out all Rapha

On your marks...

Pufftmw

More or less on the money, bar a Jacks

http://shop.animal.co.uk/outdoor-clothi ... /sy801002/

I got one a couple of weekends ago and like it

Clever Pun

I've got a XL Gore pac-lite that's in pristine condition was £120, looking for much less than that... drop me a pm if your interested

fatherted

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-squadr ... cket-2011/

t4tomo

Don't bother buying one, it only rains 12 time a year!

Altura perform reasonably well for the money

lastant

I can personally recommend the Gore Path II Pac-Lite jacket; it's ridiculously lightweight, folds up to a small size that means it sits in my rucksack waiting to be used and it's Gore quality so when it is used it performs.

The yellow is lemon yellow as oppposed to 'luminous' so isn't quite as harsh, but it's also available in red, blue and black.

EDIT: See over on the Touring board for more testimonials...

Agent57

I have a Montane Featherlight Velo. Packs up small, weighs next to nothing, and keeps reasonably heavy rain off. 150g. Available in near-black.

http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/s ... jacket/167

SimonAH

Good evening "My name ain't Sam and I get ticked off if you assume it is 'cos why didn't you read the thread?"

DHB eVent kit. Unsurpassed for the money.

That is all.

secretsam

SimonAH wrote:

Good evening "My name ain't Sam and I get ticked off if you assume it is 'cos why didn't you read the thread?"

Now, how did you know?

rolf_f

t4tomo wrote:

Don't bother buying one, it only rains 12 time a year!

Altura perform reasonably well for the money

+1 but get a Lidl/Aldi one. They all look and perform much the same in their stuff sacks at the bottom of your rucksack

secretsam

Rolf F wrote:

t4tomo wrote:

Don't bother buying one, it only rains 12 time a year!

Altura perform reasonably well for the money

+1 but get a Lidl/Aldi one. They all look and perform much the same in their stuff sacks at the bottom of your rucksack

Did that, got a Lidl one which leaks like a sieve, nice and small but only really useful as a windproof - hopeless in the rain

Kieran_Burns

SimonAH wrote:

Good evening "My name ain't Sam and I get ticked off if you assume it is 'cos why didn't you read the thread?"

DHB eVent kit. Unsurpassed for the money.

That is all.

I have one as well. best combo I've used, but unfortunately they don't appear to do them any more

king_jeffers

fatherted wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-squadra-long-waterproof-jacket-2011/

Winner, add to basket

The Rookie

Howies here, £40 from TK Maxx, 120g and will fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans (and you can still sit down!)

Simon

Paul E

Not tested it yet but I got a Polaris Neutron jacket from PBK that some people on here raved about, only 36ish (think) too and comes in black with subtle reflectives

wyadvd

IMO all "breathable" waterproofs are a total waste of time at this time of year, packable or not. If you wear cycling clothing that isnt cotton and the temperature is over about 10 celsius then mtfu and get wet. maybe a windproof gilet.

jimmypippa

eVent is pretty good for cycling...


Not perfect but better than most other fabrics.

I have a montane stormrider, which is still available but discontinued. Pave 3x3 looks to fit the bill

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/jackets/product/review-pace-3x3-event-shell-jacket-9146/

and it looks as if it is still available:
http://www.pacecycles.com/?page_id=132#

jimmypippa

Mind you, there look to be a couple of other fabrics appearing this year that might give eVent a run for their money:


Gore tex active shell or polartec neoshell

The Neoshell looks interesting because it allows some wind through it, so should help keep it cool.

Just needs to be made in a cycling cut....

jeremyrundle

Said it before and here again

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Ranges/ ... ckets.aspx

They are very good indeed, I like them because you can take the sleves off and it all packs away into its own built in small bag that has an elasticated waist strap.

Initialised

wyadvd wrote:

IMO all "breathable" waterproofs are a total waste of time at this time of year, packable or not. If you wear cycling clothing that isnt cotton and the temperature is over about 10 celsius then mtfu and get wet. maybe a windproof gilet.

I'll second that, only concession to the rain at this time of year for me is the overshoes.

Stevo_666

I use an Altura 'Pocket Rocket' - packs down to the size of a fist, has its own little net bag with a drawstring thing and light enough to stash in the back pack just in case.

Stuey01

This:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/jackets/product/review-altura-night-vision-flite-jacket-11-42803/

Is very good for the money.

I have it in red.